In this they were creating parallels to the film world that have ultimately rebounded on them.
So, in the cop world,Dirty HarrybegatJudge DreddbegatRobocop.
Niamhs concerns are those of a contemporary spouse: faithfulness and attentiveness of her husband.
Slaines concerns are fighting, loyalty and his people, historic equivalents of football and drinking with his mates.
Consort Ukko adds comic relief as he seeks the greedy spoils that accompany Slaines position.
He is disgusting and selfish, and Slaine routinely beats him for it.
He is the scribe of Slaines adventures and we see quite a lot of the story from his perspective.
The references to sex, and decapitated and sliced humans take us a long way into adult themes.
Artist Glenn Fabry is not noted for his speed, but his artwork is vivid, surprising and stunning.
Dermot Power varies from artistic to realistic, but is always exciting.
Greg Staples has an almost storybook quality to his work.
Mills work does not always get unanimous praise, but here he is a consummate story teller.
In summary, this is a satisfying collection of a fine 2000AD stalwart character on top form.
Slaine: Demon Killeris out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Parsley the Lions own website ishereand he can be contacted via parsley.L @virgin.net.
Rating:
4 out of 5
