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iamjuliay's review
5.0
This was by far the best collection of this series. It is less action driven than the previous two volumes, but gives you six uniquely illustrated issues, each focusing on the backstory of a member of the pantheon. Some narratives (Tara's in particular) are moving examinations of modern interpersonal relationships that give the reader an opportunity for insight and understanding beyond what could be obtained through written word or image alone. The art ranges from cartoony to painterly, some of it is especially stunning. One issue consists entirely of panels from previous issues that have seamlessly been re-mixed into a fresh narrative, which is a challenging and experimental visual storytelling device that I have not previously seen utilized so successfully.
sushizhan's review
3.0
I liked this volume a lot but I was a bit confused so I reread vol 1-2. The art styles are different so that is why it's understandable to get confused. XD also, I STILL DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THAT VOL 2 CLIFFHANGER
My fave thing about this is the backstories of each gods/goddesses. Still very enjoyable. 💕
My fave thing about this is the backstories of each gods/goddesses. Still very enjoyable. 💕
skiwi's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
saschabookishowl's review
2.0
Re read 07/2020
2.5 stars
This was my least favourite volume so far. After reading other reviews, I should have known. In this volume, the art of every issue is done by a guest artist. For me, this created a sort of 'short story collection feeling'. Normally, I like to read volumes instead of issues, because it gives me the idea of a longer story. But because the art continuously changes in this volume, it did not feel like one coherent story to me. I did really enjoy the art of issue 15, but the other art styles I enjoyed less than the art style that is normally used in this series.
Besides the changes in the art, I wasn't a fan of the plot. Mostly because there wasn't much plot going on. The majority of the volume is flashbacks.
I've seen that the reviews for volume 4 are a lot better and the art style is the same throughout the volume again. So I will be picking up volume 4. But besides a few reveals in volume 3, I could have done without volume 3 all together.
2.5 stars
This was my least favourite volume so far. After reading other reviews, I should have known. In this volume, the art of every issue is done by a guest artist. For me, this created a sort of 'short story collection feeling'. Normally, I like to read volumes instead of issues, because it gives me the idea of a longer story. But because the art continuously changes in this volume, it did not feel like one coherent story to me. I did really enjoy the art of issue 15, but the other art styles I enjoyed less than the art style that is normally used in this series.
Besides the changes in the art, I wasn't a fan of the plot. Mostly because there wasn't much plot going on. The majority of the volume is flashbacks.
I've seen that the reviews for volume 4 are a lot better and the art style is the same throughout the volume again. So I will be picking up volume 4. But besides a few reveals in volume 3, I could have done without volume 3 all together.
moonlightreader86's review
2.0
I'll probably eventually get the 4th volume ONLY if Jamie McKelvie is doing the art. This volume is kind of a hot mess, but I'm addicted to the costumes and overall style.
labunnywtf's review
3.0
The best part about these comics is the artwork. Pardon the pun, but it truly is heavenly.
The backstory of the gods, also interesting. But much like the rest of the story, there's too much showing and not enough telling. There's a lot of smoke and bangs with no explanation of what's behind it, and I spend a lot of time being intensely confused. This doesn't make for particularly enjoyable reading.
I do intend to continue with the series, but I'm growing more and more disappointed.
The backstory of the gods, also interesting. But much like the rest of the story, there's too much showing and not enough telling. There's a lot of smoke and bangs with no explanation of what's behind it, and I spend a lot of time being intensely confused. This doesn't make for particularly enjoyable reading.
I do intend to continue with the series, but I'm growing more and more disappointed.
ghostoast's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
geekwayne's review
2.0
'The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 3: Commercial Suicide' by Kieron Gillen left me mostly unimpressed. With regular artist Jamie McKelvie on hiatus, the issue had a series of guest artists with varying quality.
The volume is set up as a bunch of singular issues tied together by a reporter doing a story on the gods. If you're unfamiliar with the series, the gods come back every so often, then die off after two years. In this version, they are celebrities and pop stars, which fits the kind of nihilistic lifestyle of dying after a few years.
I enjoyed the first volume I read, but this one feels like so much moping. It's hard to feel any pity for someone who has beauty and power, even if they have a supposedly limited life. It just wore on me. There area few characters I like, and there was some art I liked. It's funny that my favorite was issue 17 which was done by Jamie McKelvie, the regular artist. Maybe this really was commercial suicide. I enjoyed the earlier issues, but this one left me cold.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Image Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The volume is set up as a bunch of singular issues tied together by a reporter doing a story on the gods. If you're unfamiliar with the series, the gods come back every so often, then die off after two years. In this version, they are celebrities and pop stars, which fits the kind of nihilistic lifestyle of dying after a few years.
I enjoyed the first volume I read, but this one feels like so much moping. It's hard to feel any pity for someone who has beauty and power, even if they have a supposedly limited life. It just wore on me. There area few characters I like, and there was some art I liked. It's funny that my favorite was issue 17 which was done by Jamie McKelvie, the regular artist. Maybe this really was commercial suicide. I enjoyed the earlier issues, but this one left me cold.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Image Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.