Graphic novel review: Elephantmen vol 1: Wounded animals by Richard Starking, Moritat and others

Genre: Science fiction

This book is scripted by Richard Starkings, with art by Moritat. Besides these two, the book has a whole host of other contributors. This book collects 1 to 7 of the series.

You can read a review of a prequel to this book here : http://sparrow-reviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/graphic-novel-review-elephantmen-war.html

The elephantmen this book refers to are half human, half animal hybrids created as shock infantry troops. The positives of this book is the art which is very good. Unfortunately the story and plot in this book are sub par. This book wants to tell stories involving racism and other bigotry, but does not manage to convey anything worthwhile.

There might be a overall storyline that Starking wants to convey, but these seven collected issues don't have much of that. The book is just full of filler material instead. The final pirate story is just plain terrible and pointless. Starking seems content with letting the gimmick of the half human, half animal characters carry this book.

Spend your money on something better.

Rating: 2 / 5, Below average. Don't bother.