The Goddamned #1–5 (2015–2016)
🌋 A visceral journey into a world forsaken by creation, where violence is divine and survival is the only gospel.
📚 Genre
Biblical Noir, Dark Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Mythological Fiction
🧍♂️ Main Characters
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Cain – The cursed immortal and central figure, wandering the brutal world in search of meaning—or escape from it.
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Noah – A devout man building an ark amidst chaos, but portrayed far from the righteous figure known in traditional texts.
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The Nephilim – Colossal, corrupted beings birthed from angels and humans, representing the twisted legacy of divine interference.
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Marauders and Tribesmen – Savages of the wasteland who embody the depth of human depravity.
✍️ Writer
Jason Aaron – Known for his masterful storytelling in Scalped and Thor: God of Thunder, Aaron crafts a bleak, cynical reimagining of biblical lore.
🎨 Artist
R.M. Guéra – Brings a raw, gritty visual tone that perfectly complements the book’s relentless violence and emotional gravity.
🧾 Editor Details
Edited by Sebastian Girner, who helped guide the series’ uncompromising vision and maintained its brutal tone throughout.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
Image Comics
This series is part of Image’s creator-owned lineup, allowing full narrative freedom and mature storytelling.
📅 Release Year
2015–2016
🧩 Brief Plot Summary
Set 1,655 years after Eden and before the Great Flood, The Goddamned thrusts readers into a desolate, chaotic world where mankind has failed. The Earth is overrun by prehistoric beasts, cannibalistic tribes, and divine wrath. Cain—immortal and weary—roams this ravaged land, cursed for the murder of Abel and unable to die. His journey through this violent world collides with Noah, whose divine mission is far from the heroic tale told in scriptures. This is not the Bible you know. It’s a mythic bloodbath where salvation is uncertain and godliness is long dead.
📖 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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"Before the Flood" (Issues #1–5):
Cain becomes reluctantly entangled in Noah’s path, uncovering disturbing truths about faith, survival, and legacy. This arc blends ancient myth with existential nihilism, questioning whether redemption is possible in a godless land.
🌀 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Cain as the first anti-hero: Many readers interpret Cain not as a villain, but as a tragic figure—the eternal wanderer, punished by a creator who abandoned his creation.
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Noah's twisted righteousness: Unlike the traditional biblical savior, Noah is seen by some as a religious fanatic, making readers question the morality of "divine purpose."
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Allegory of modern human self-destruction: Fans often see the comic as a grim reflection of human nature—suggesting that the apocalypse was inevitable because mankind, even in its earliest days, was doomed to fall.
🖼️ Review Summary
The Goddamned is a bold, unflinching comic that redefines biblical storytelling with savage clarity. Jason Aaron’s script is sharp, cynical, and deeply philosophical, while R.M. Guéra’s art is nothing short of jaw-dropping—each page soaked in grime, blood, and desolation. Characters are complex and morally ambiguous, especially Cain, whose pain and sarcasm anchor the narrative. The storytelling doesn't shy away from the grotesque, making it a haunting read for fans who appreciate mythological retellings with edge.
⭐ Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
🔥 Brutal, thought-provoking, and unapologetically raw—The Goddamned is not just a comic, it's an experience.
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