As far back as I can remember the world has always been enchanted by the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Burroughs was so fascinated with this part of the world, that he made many of his characters travel here. Many people point to the clichéd world of The Mummy series, which became bland by the time Tom Cruise took over for some of the best explorations of this extensive mythology.

The truth is, some of the best depictions have been in the science fiction realm. An example is Stargate which both used many deities while forging its own folklore. Then was also a very brief scene in Alien Vs Predator, which I wished they expounded on as this would have made a great story. This mythology is far more interesting than any one writer can surmise. In Jaimel Hemphill, Marvin Law, and Mickey Clausen’s Menhit The Mighty, we find one such goddess who is come back from the World Of The Dead to claim her dominion.

We meet Tina Taylor, a student at a local college in Southern California, where her birthday is a day away, and her friend, looks to make it memorable, something she is not keen on doing, as she feels her priorities are at school. As her best friend, Maggie, attempts to give her a distraction in the form of her favorite subject, Egyptology. As she becomes drawn to one artifact, it seems as though she has a paranormal connection to this particular exhibit, as it draws memories that are not hers from a time long ago. Later on, that night, Tina, unable to sleep, feels a need to go back to the exhibition, where the same relic calls to her, and she embodies the goddess, Menhit. This also draws Menhit’s enemies, one of them being Queen Sehkmet, who sends her minions to interrupt her rising, but is quickly demolished by Menhit’s immense powers. As the reader finds out what lead to the rift between Menhit and Sehkmet, and we soon discover she is close as she has one of Tina’s friend’s hostage.

Overall, an engaging first issue which introduces a brave new hero and bright new voices in Hemphill, Law, and Clausen. The story by Hemphill is well developed, smart and action-packed. The art by Law and Clausen is beautiful. Altogether, a story that gives the world a new exciting iteration on Egyptian mythology succeeding where even movie studios fail.

Story: Jaimel Hemphill
Art: Marvin Law, Mickey Clausen, and Jaimel Hemphill
Story: 10 Art: 9.1 Overall: 9.4 Recommendation: Buy