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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Rocket Salvage' by Yehudi Mercado with art by Bachan and Jeremy Lawson is a Sci-Fi graphic novel with the kind of wackiness you might like, if you liked the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
Primo Rocket had a career as a racer until an accident. Now he runs scrapyard with his two kids, Beta and Zeta. But there are secrets behind these two kids, like one of them is secretly a weapon. Now everyone wants the weapon and Primo has to fight off megalomaniacs, mobsters, and luatic scientists to save his kids.
This story scratched an itch I've got for loopy science fiction. At times, the family feels like Speed Racer, but there isn't a lot of racing going on in this. There is a ton of action, and I liked just about all of these characters, good and bad. The art works wonderfully, especially when things get all topsy turvy.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Primo Rocket had a career as a racer until an accident. Now he runs scrapyard with his two kids, Beta and Zeta. But there are secrets behind these two kids, like one of them is secretly a weapon. Now everyone wants the weapon and Primo has to fight off megalomaniacs, mobsters, and luatic scientists to save his kids.
This story scratched an itch I've got for loopy science fiction. At times, the family feels like Speed Racer, but there isn't a lot of racing going on in this. There is a ton of action, and I liked just about all of these characters, good and bad. The art works wonderfully, especially when things get all topsy turvy.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
mewpasaurus's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bdietrich's review
3.0
Rocket Salvage is more comic book than graphic novel, despite the fact that the story is contained within this one volume, rather than multiple issues published sequentially. It's the story of Primo and his two "kids" Beta and Zeta. Primo used to be a famous racer on the Rio Rojo planet, but in a devastating crash, he was badly injured and multiple other racers were killed. Some 10 years later, he and his kids are on the run and in the running for saving Rio Rojo from the feuding Galactic Republic and Republic of Galaxies because the most powerful weapon is hidden on Rio Rojo. Will they find the weapon in time and will they be able to save Rio Rojo and defeat the GR and ROG scum?
Rocket Salvage is a fun idea: clones, robots, space, aliens. I especially like the idea of the original and his two clones being a family: dad and kids/siblings. However, the execution of the story arc was poor. The plot was flat the entire time: adrenaline-coursing and do-or-die the entire time gets old fast. In addition, the lead-up to the reveal of the weapon is limited. It's just "there's a weapon" > "no one knows where it is" > "the weapon is [spoiler]." Maybe it seemed too fast to this reader who is used to and prefers novels over graphic novels. The reveal *is* faster and is *supposed* to be faster because of the difference in mediums. Maybe? Either way, I imagine Rocket Salvage will appeal to a certain audience only, and that audience is not me.
Rocket Salvage is a fun idea: clones, robots, space, aliens. I especially like the idea of the original and his two clones being a family: dad and kids/siblings. However, the execution of the story arc was poor. The plot was flat the entire time: adrenaline-coursing and do-or-die the entire time gets old fast. In addition, the lead-up to the reveal of the weapon is limited. It's just "there's a weapon" > "no one knows where it is" > "the weapon is [spoiler]." Maybe it seemed too fast to this reader who is used to and prefers novels over graphic novels. The reveal *is* faster and is *supposed* to be faster because of the difference in mediums. Maybe? Either way, I imagine Rocket Salvage will appeal to a certain audience only, and that audience is not me.
librarianryan's review
4.0
This was an interesting title. At first the cover had me thinking of Warship Jolly Roger, and the mechanic from the Disney movie Atlantis. But I had a wonderful time, even if Disney would never make this into a movie. Why, it’s entertaining, action packed, rough riding plot. Primo Rocket was a racer, until an unfortunate crash ended his career. Now he and his kids are in the salvage business. But not everything thing is great on his tiny planet/ship the Galactic Republic (GR) is in search of a fabled weapon that can bring down entire civilizations. Unfortunately for Primo, that weapon is close at hand. This is a story of man trying to save his unusual family from space dust, aliens, and the big bad republic. Think Star Wars but with more sass. While this appears to be a stand alone, I would so read more.
mouseg's review
4.0
The art!!!!! *swoon
It’s bright and punchy. Space and clones, oh my!
The story is a bit slow at first but it picks up and the quirky little family grows on you. I can’t wait to see what they do next.
It’s bright and punchy. Space and clones, oh my!
The story is a bit slow at first but it picks up and the quirky little family grows on you. I can’t wait to see what they do next.
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