Eight Million Genies - Charles Soule & Ryan Browne
In a bar in Michigan, a band prepares to set up for their gig in a bar, a young boy tries to wake his passed-out father, and a Chinese couple come in looking for directions. At that moment, a genie appears to everyone on Earth, ready to grant one wish. Instantly, the bartender (who seems to be more than he appears) wishes that the bar and everyone in it be protected. Outside, the world goes berserk as every single person on earth gives voice to their craziest desire. Some are superheroes, some save their wishes, some just want to watch the world burn. The planet, obviously, will never be the same. This is an intriguing through experiment brought to life by one of the most interesting writers in comics. In terms of the "rules" of the premise, the genies sometimes are transferred to other people so they can collect plural wishes, and unless I'm missing something, this is never explained, which I find annoying. Other than that, it's a fun thrill ride that goes in some unexpected directions. [4]
