Once & Future

Once & Future

Kieron Gillen2020
When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead to gain power, retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to combat the deadly secrets of England’s past that threaten its very future. When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead, retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to defeat a legendary threat. Now the two must navigate the complicated history of the McGuire family, all while combating the deadly secrets of England’s past that threaten its very future. New York Times bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus) explore the mysteries of the past, the complicated truths of our history and the power of family to save the day…especially if that family has secret bunkers of ancient weapons and decades of experience hunting the greatest monsters in Britain’s history! Collects Once & Future #1-6.
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Ken Yuen@kyuenrobo
5 stars
May 10, 2022

Not what I expected at all, in a good way. One phrase recommendation: Kick-ass grandma wielding guns

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Nick Ringwood@theaveragesavage
4 stars
Mar 20, 2022

Really glad I went into it blind A really good, fun read. A lot better than I anticipated, I kind of thought it was gonna be crap. I think it could turn out to be a great movie or show, if they do it right. Look forward to reading the next one.

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Mia@paperbackgirl
5 stars
Sep 3, 2021

What a great reimagining of Arthurian myth!

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Lisa Beasley@carefulofbooks
4 stars
Aug 18, 2021

Brilliant second volume, loving the story and characters a lot.

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Lisa Beasley@carefulofbooks
4 stars
Aug 18, 2021

I have a feeling I might have found a new favourite series! (Full review on my blog) Re-read July 2021 - read this again to refresh my memory before volume 2. Still a great start to a series and a brilliant storyline

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Bryan Alexander@bryanalexander
4 stars
Jul 29, 2021

Once & Future, Vol. 1 is a very entertaining rip on the Arthurian legend. It's both dark and funny, focused on a returned Arthur who is truly monstrous, and those who brought him back as thugs. My favorite character is a gentle-seeming old lady who turns out to be a violent, cold-eyed, dope-smoking schemer. The art is solid, energetic and horrific in appropriate amounts. There's a lot of Arthurian play for those into that stuff, including gleeful quotes from Excalibur.

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Lucy Richards @larichards
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Jan 20, 2024
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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Melissa Railey@melrailey
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