Prodigy: The Icarus Society is a pretty interesting comic adventure that explores Greek mythology, unraveling secrets that culminate in the lost city of Atlantis and the formidable power of Atlas — the Titan who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders. Spanning five cool issues, this series is also available as a Trade Paperback, bringing the entire saga together for an immersive reading experience.
The story starts off a bit confusing, but it quickly gains momentum, unveiling an inventive and mysterious concept. At its core, Prodigy follows a brilliant genius and an elite, secretive group called the Icarus Society — a circle of the world’s most intelligent minds who mainly prefer to stay behind the scenes, leaving the public face to a select few frontmen of Silicon Valley.
Icarus Society members are driven by an insatiable thirst for hidden knowledge, leading to rival members of the group on a daring quest to uncover the legendary secrets of Atlantis, spurred on by groundbreaking discoveries.
The main villain in Prodigy: The Icarus Society is Lucius Tong, aka Professor Tong. He’s convinced that Doctor Crane, the eighth-richest man in the world, is the key to unlocking the mystery he’s after. So, Tong will stop at nothing to get Crane to do his bidding. He threatens to blow him up unless Crane agrees to his demands. It’s pretty shady — Tong has done this to others before, after they ingested some drinks or food, so Crane has no reason to think he’s safe. In the end, Crane kind of has no choice but to go along with whatever Professor Tong wants.
Prodigy: The Icarus Society discovers Atlantis
Let’s just say that Doctor Crane somehow ends up in Atlantis after a timely plane crash — almost as if it was fate. The incident occurs when his plane flies straight into a flock of black geese, setting off a chain of events that leads him right to the legendary city.
After some effort, he finds himself inside Atlantis — a shimmering, modern utopia. Everything there feels eerily peaceful, as if all the negativity and chaos of the outside world have been completely erased. Something about this place feels both mesmerizing and unsettling, like there’s more beneath the surface.
And then, there’s the towering statue of Atlas — the mighty Titan from Greek mythology — standing tall in the heart of Atlantis. But why is Atlas in Atlantis? As the story heats up, dark forces are beginning to stir, threatening to unleash chaos. Who will come out on top? What will become of Doctor Crane? And could the gods of Olympus make an appearance in this epic battle?
You’ll have to dive into Prodigy: The Icarus Society to uncover the answers. The Atlantis adventure is just getting started, so what epic secrets will be revealed?
Prodigy: The Icarus Society — Review
Prodigy: The Icarus Society from 2023 is an interesting mix of myth and genius. It merges the story of Atlantis with a secret society of super-intelligent individuals, subtly hinting that the Atlanteans may have had ties to the Greek gods. There’s a strong mythological undertone throughout, making you question whether those ancient civilizations were more than just legends.
The Prodigy story, written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Matteo Buffagni, is decent enough, but the comic isn’t without its flaws. Some scene transitions felt like they jumped too quickly from one moment to another without much flow. Plus, there is stuff in the story that just didn’t seem to belong. So, I’d probably give Prodigy: The Icarus Society a 6.5 out of 10 — pretty cool, but with noticeable flaws.
Another thing: members of the Icarus Society are in a similar league to Doctor Edison Crane when it comes to intelligence and wealth, but we don’t get much insight into their individual backgrounds. Including brief bios, perhaps six or eight members with about half a page each, could have made them more engaging and helped us connect with them a bit better.
Overall, I appreciated the theme of Prodigy, and what stands out to me is its potential to be adapted into a great movie or TV series someday. I’m glad to have given it a read, even if I wouldn’t call it a classic.
Check Price & Availability: Prodigy: The Icarus Society (Volume 2)
Note: I just made a discovery after putting this link in. I actually read Volume 2 in the Prodigy collection. There is also Prodigy Volume 1: The Evil Earth. You may want to check this out first.
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