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Jessica Jones: Alias, Vol. 3 by Brian Michael Bendis

annamickreads's review against another edition

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3.0

It's interesting to see the way the Marvel universe overlaps in the comics - naturally, being in New York, the Defenders aren't the only heroes around. This volume sees Jessica teaming up with none other than J. Jonah Jameson and Jessica Drew (who, IMO, looks more like MCU Jessica Jones than comic book Jessica Jones in this run) to help solve a case involving a flighty teen and a terrifying drug.

fogisbeautiful's review against another edition

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4.0

I just love this series a lot. It addresses so many issues that I would never expect in a "superhero" comic. Also, SCOTT LANG! Seriously, someone needs to make it somehow possible for them to meet in the MCU, I'm a huge fan :)

unladylike's review against another edition

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5.0

The best volume so far for sure. If I had more time and energy for it, I could write a whole review just about issue #10, which is one of the best non-traditional mainstream comics layouts I've ever seen executed. J. Jonah Jameson is written as such a multi-dimensional and compelling antagonist, and Jessica Jones matches him punch for punch with both [com]passion, apathy, and righteous desires.

duparker's review against another edition

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3.0

Not as good as the previous volumes. It was darker and a bit more morose. Still it is captivating and engrossing. We'll written and enjoyable, once you set aside the dark.

mehitabels's review against another edition

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3.0

These are rich stories, interesting and well-conceived. I like them, but there is a weird taste in my mouth after reading each one. I think it is emotion. It feels . . . odd.

strawfly14's review against another edition

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4.0

Otro volumen más de Alias y hace que JJ sea uno de mis personajes favoritos de las adaptaciones televisivas de MARVEL. Poco había leído de Spider-Woman, pero ha estado bien saber de ella. Este tomo tiene más acción que el previo pero se nota que Bendis se estaba guardando la magia para el número final.

rdyourbookcase's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow, I like this series! I need to start watching the Netflix show. I love the private eye aspect and how we learn more about Jessica’s past in each volume. (Additionally, out of comic book ignorance, I always learn more about the Avengers and the history of other Marvel characters.) This edition was the perfect blend of mystery, new characters, humor and romance. I can’t wait for volume 4 to arrive for me!

cedric_v's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious

4.5

dorinlazar's review against another edition

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3.0

I think the superhero soup of Jessica Jones starts being boring right around this point. The story could've been good, but it's meh at times. It has its strong points, it has Jessica Drew, but I am not impressed by her kicking ass. There is a prophecy that makes little sense and is not even fulfilled by the end of the story. And, unfortunately, that's about it.

This arc is about the third Spider-woman, who is underaged and lives with J Jonah Jameson. And the word superhero becomes as banal as "mailman" or "floor sweeper". It might work, but I become less and less convinced.

joshgauthier's review against another edition

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4.0

The series continues stronger than ever (and with Bendis's apparent tendency toward excessive language). But for this volume in particular, the transcript-style segments end up working really well, and the plot of this particular volume is notably strong - plus all the moral complexity that makes this character so intriguing.