Scotland’s First Superhero! Review of “Saltire – Invasion”
We are very pleased to have received the opportunity to review this original graphic novel from across the pond, one that features a character said to be Scotland’s first true superhero. The story is a mix of history and mythology with a fair amount of superheroics thrown in for good measure…and the result is excellent!
Created by John Ferguson, this book was illustrated by the winners of a competition at the Duncan of Jordanstone Art College in Dundee, and the finished work was debuted in Scotland at the Dundee Literary Festival just last month. Ferguson describes Saltire as “an immortal being created thousands of years ago to protect Scotland and its people. He’s big, he’s blue and he’s ginger. He has Scottish values but he’s a traditional comic book superhero with a variety of super villains to contend with as the story progresses, a Scottish competitor to Batman and Spiderman if you like.” The book takes a twist on the story of Rome’s Ninth Legion and their attempts to spread their conquests into Scotland, into the land of Saltire. As for the book itself?
This story has it all, from great warriors to siginificant sacrifice, from dragons to magic to superpowers, and the mix works well. There is a sense of wonder in the story, told as if this were an historic legend passed down over the generations. The artwork compliments this feeling well throughout the book. Still, there are some spectacular battle scenes in here worthy of any superhero title. From the legendary sense of the script to the execution on the page, this is a solid story that I enjoyed reading. “Saltire” is an excellent graphic novel, well worth checking out. You can find it for sale through several outlets…starting with THIS LINK for their publisher, Diamond Steel Comics
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