Saturday, February 02, 2008
Comic Art
Today as we continue our exploration of the Asgardian and New Gods characters, Jack Kirby's finest creation, we look at a New God character that once again presents us with the dilemma - Character or Plot Device? His name - Metron.The rider of the fabled Moebius chair, Metron travels through time and space in constant search of knowledge, and quite selfish with it when he obtains it. He would never survive in the publish or perish world of academia today.
Frankly, from my perspective, the most interesting thing about Metron is why, when he comes form a parallel universe and devised his fabled chair all on his own, would he name it after a 19th century, earthbound German mathematician? I mean I understand the connection with time travel and all, but come on! I'd think he would call it "Metron's really bitchin travel chair."Also - How does a guy that spends that much time sitting stay that skinny?
OK, enough silliness, as with most time travelers, Metron sort is above the fray. He usually shows up to shuttle people to places where they are really needed in time and he has been a big part of many of the DC/Marvel crossover titles because frankly, there just aren't that many character that can transport heroes between those two universes.
Because he gains knowledge, but rarely shares it, he is enigma. Personally, I think he ought to have some place outside of time somewhere where he goes to hang and relax. Maybe a wife, couple of kids and a really big dog. He takes that blue suit off, puts on an Hawaiian shirt and lounges by the pool.
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