Upon visiting the widow of a former Promethea scribe, she learns that Promethea can appear, summoned as it were, via the medium of imagination – and Sophie ‘becomes’ the latest in a long line of Promethean women. This is the story of Sophie Bangs, a young student who is researching the figure of Promethea – a character who first appeared in poetry in the 18 th century and then, periodically, without much in the way of reference to previous outings, at various times in history. It’s a full 20 years since I first dabbled with Promethea, when Alan Moore was in one of his most prolific phases (he’s always been prolific, but there have been times – and his turn creating America’s Best Comics was undoubtedly one – when we can’t begin to imagine he even found time to sleep) – and is still stands up today as a beautifully written and beautifully drawn artefact perfectly in keeping with Moore’s worldview.
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