Kissen is a perfect main character, a perfect driving force throughout this story. She’s a veiga, a godkiller, in a world brimming with gods of old and new. She has ghosts that haunt her, the flames of her past contending with the brightness of the future beneath the ever-watching eye of the sun. She has a purpose in her life that directs her across this wide world, but all that changes when she meets Inara. The Beat. " Halo-8 releases Godkiller: Tomorrows Ashes as print/digital sub hybrid Archived 2013-01-02 at archive.today". Comics Beat. January 18, 2012. News Staff. " HALLOWEEN star and more join GODKILLER [ permanent dead link]". Fear Asylum. March 26, 2009. Kaner draws her world in deft strokes, many of them broad but leaving space to be filled in later. It may benefit from more thorough detail on the political situation in the sequel (for Godkiller is the first in a series), but none of the characters are intimately involved in national politics here yet, and the world of towns and villages, wilderness and rivers, gods and shrines, is illuminated with enough detail to make it feel plausibly real. It is also, pleasantly, a world where queer relationships are normal. While the fantasy genre is no stranger to divine characters, Kaner does something interesting with the concept by closely intertwining the Gods’ fates with humanity. Gods can only come into existence if people believe in and pray to them. The more shrines people build and the more offerings they bring, the stronger the God. This makes Kissen’s work more interesting in so far that she is more than just a killer of Gods, she is also a hunter of their symbols, and thus equally feared and despised by those who still pray to the beings of old.

Pizzolo developed the concept of an illustrated film with his producing partner Brian Giberson, mixing elements of anime, radio drama, video games, and motion comics. Utilizing the original artwork from the comic book, the illustrated film adds motion animation, visual effects, elaborate sound design, music, and voice-acting performances. [21] The complex trio central to the story are distinct, fleshed-out characters. Fierce yet caring, Kissen was easy to like, and I loved the disability representation she presents through her prosthesis. Although I took slightly longer to connect with Elogast and Inara, the growth they experience adds depth to their characters and makes them endearing.

Enter a land of gods and monsters, soldiers and mercenaries, secrets and wishes—the explosive #1 internationally bestselling fantasy debut in a new trilogy for fans of The Witcher and Gideon the Ninth

Regarding what to expect, Godkiller includes an LGBTQ+ lead, main characters who struggle with mental illness, a point of view character who has a prosthetic leg, other important disabled characters, and this world's equivalent of sign language. All of these aspects fit seamlessly and enhance the story and the characters around them. We also have incredible set pieces, romance, betrayals, showdowns, curses, tragic loss, demons, and an amazing ending. Little statements and seemingly unimportant details come to be of the utmost importance later on, so Godkiller is absolutely a rewarding novel for those that pay attention. In 2010, following an underground release by Halo 8 as episodic shortform DVDs, the complete illustrated film was distributed wide by Warner Bros.I also loved Kissen, who was such a fierce, and tenacious character whose gruff, standoffish exterior hides a deep well of compassion and protectiveness for her loved ones. She can be impulsive at times which does lead to some not so stellar results, but her ability to own up to them, learn and move on was something that really impressed me. As did her Geralt levels of attitude and badass-ness (and the matching feistiness of her horse, Legs also gives Roach competition for fave fictional horse of all time.) Moore, Debi (2009-08-27). "Godkiller DVD Will Include Prequel Audiobooks". Dread Central . Retrieved 2013-12-30.

The world building was a huge part of what I loved most, it’s exhilaratingly atmospheric and threaded with uncertainty. I loved how vividly detailed the lore surrounding the dwindling gods were and how intrinsically linked their (and the world’s) magic was to the worship and offerings of desperate people, torn between their faith and the king’s new laws. Giving this a middle rating as while I enjoyed read it the different Gods and the action at the end, most of the book fell flat and it was a forceful read for me. The disability rep was really good (Kissen has a prosthesis) and it was really refreshing to see the representation in a main (and incredibly pivotal to the narrative) character too as opposed to just a minor or supporting character. Kissen is a god killer; her entire family was sacrificed to a god when she was a child, and she was spared only because her father made a deal with a god. She has sworn to kill every god. One day, she encounters a young noble girl with a god linked to her. Kissen cannot kill the god without harming the girl. When the girl's family is assassinated, they embark on a journey to find a god who can help them break the link. I had this book in my TBR for a while, then I saw a premise that went “You’re not welcome here, godkiller.” and I knew I had to read it. And thank gods I did because it was awesome. It was literally like The Witcher, without the misogyny of course. I guess that’s one of the reasons I loved it so much. (I quit reading The Witcher series at the fourth book because as a woman, the author’s view of women made me very uncomfortable.)Pizzolo and Giberson unveiled a preview clip of the Godkiller illustrated film during the "Comic Books & Indie Movies" panel at Comic-Con International's Wondercon in San Francisco on February 28, 2009. [26] [27] [28] [29] This is a very strong debut, offering compelling characters whose problems mount from the ordinary to the epic in the space of the novel. I enjoyed it, and I’ll definitely be looking out for the sequel. Kit Griffiths' dynamic narration, which enriches the story's emotions, pace and tension, grabbed my attention within seconds. Also, the different voices used for the characters bring them to life and strengthen the listening experience. If the great cover, the premise, and the world were not enough to convince you to read this already, let me tell you about the characters. The gradual introduction to the world and main characters is interspersed with vivid action scenes that keep the storyline engaging. Once the main characters cross paths, the storyline alternates between fast and slow moments, suffering somewhat from pacing issues but still compelling. Things culminate in a gripping ending with lots of action, several reveals and a delicious cliffhanger that sets things up nicely for the next book.