Rating: 5/5
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
On the surface, this reminded me of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. It is set during a historic time period, just after World War I, and there are steampunk elements. It uses historic figures rather than literary characters as some of the major characters and most of the events take place in America instead of England though.
Woodrow Wilson, the president of the United States at the time, feels that there is a growing threat to America and approaches the leading businessmen in the country to help combat it. Using their resources, they gather together a group of unique individuals to help inspire and lead the country against this threat. Meanwhile, terrorist attacks break out in Europe and America.
I enjoyed reading about the exploits of these characters. The book itself felt like a breath of fresh air compared to some of the superhero books I've been reading lately. The characters could use some more depth, although what is presented here is perfectly fine. I would like to see their motivations developed more in future books.
The illustrations reinforce the themes the creators develop. They begin as fairly mundane, but easily take on the characteristics of this alternate history. There are some truly fantastic images as the book goes on. I am interested in reading more of the Jekyll Island Chronicles.
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