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Mar 08, 2014Bearskito rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was expecting something like Watchmen or V for Vendetta. However, the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is very different, in a good way. It is a fun combination of several famous literary figures, into a team. It's the same concept that was used to create the Justice League or Avengers, only with classic book characters instead of super-heroes. The original lineup is team leader Mina Murray (Dracula), Alan Quartermain (King Solomon's Mines +sequels/prequels), Hawley Griffin (The Invisible Man), Doctor Henry Jeckyl/Mr Edward Hyde (the titular characters in their book) and Captain Nemo (2000 Leagues under the Sea). Several characters ended up dead by the end of their books, so explanations were made. There are many other cameos and references to other books, notably Murder's In the Rue Morgue (including a major Rue Morgue spoiler), and Sherlock Holmes. The plot is not only driven by the missions the League is handed by 'M', but exactly who 'M' is. It is a very fun read, and I would recommend it to fans of either Alan More or classic fiction.