Genre: Post apocalyptic science fiction.
This trade paper back collects the original miniseries that introduced the character and the sequel to that. The book is set in a world where the sun has expanded and killed a large part of the population and turned the world into a dry, arid place.
Into this world steps the Pilgrim. The Pilgrim is a religious fanatic who goes around doing what he believes is god's work. Ennis attempts to use the Pilgrim and other characters who exist in this world to debate about the existence of god. However these debates are not particularly clever or anything new and don't add any value to this book.
The 2 stories are pretty simple and straightforward. There is some humour throughout the book but nothing that would cause you to chuckle. The art of the book is very well done. Carlos Ezquerra's work complements Ennis's writing very well and helps set the dark and cynical tone of the book.
All in all the book has nothing new to offer and is pretty average.
Rating: 2.5 / 5, Average, only for the fans of Ennis's work.
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