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erincataldi's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderfully innovative concept for a new comic series. Everyone is obsessed with beauty. So much so, that when an STD that makes the infected shed weight, grow cheek-bones, smooth complexions, and turn all the infected into beautiful supermodels, everyone wants to get it. Within a year 200 million Americans are infected with the beauty. Groups are against it, groups are for it, and a special government group has been created to try and stem the flow of transmission and to keep an overall eye on the infected beauties. Suddenly, without warning, the beauties start internally combusting. The government tries to keep it hush hush, but it's only matter of time before it gets leaked. What can the beauty squad do to help everyone? And what will happen if they too get infected? Dark, beautifully illustrated, and creative, this was an amazing beginning and I can't wait to keep up with the series.
pages_n_puzzles's review against another edition
4.0
I generally stay away from horror in most forms, and this cover freaked me out, but the book is not that creepy and the story is well worth it. Imagine if you get more beautiful each day thanks to an STD, and then imagine if that disease... well, read the comic!
Going to pick up the next few volumes as soon as I can.
#Jan2021Readathon
Going to pick up the next few volumes as soon as I can.
#Jan2021Readathon
fireth's review against another edition
When I saw that Beauty is available for review on NetGalley, I couldn’t click on the request button quick enough. This GN is so up my alley. With there’s so many new graphic novels being circulated, all of them have to be unique and original in the story to catch the audience's attention. With Beauty, it’s definitely original; physical perfection is just one unprotected sexual encounter away. One can get beautiful just by getting STD.
The panels are beautifully drawn and coloured, that I’m blown away (pun intended). The more I read, the more hooked I get. The panels feels like I’m looking at a TV show story board and I’ll not be surprised if there’s news saying that it will be adapted to the small/ big screen.
I had to force myself to stop reading it into the night, only because I don’t want to wake up cranky on Monday morning for work.
This is for readers who like Crime/ Thriller with a dash of supernatural. Fans of the Strain will like this too.
Special thanks to NetGalley, for providing the review copy, in exchange for an honest review.
The panels are beautifully drawn and coloured, that I’m blown away (pun intended). The more I read, the more hooked I get. The panels feels like I’m looking at a TV show story board and I’ll not be surprised if there’s news saying that it will be adapted to the small/ big screen.
I had to force myself to stop reading it into the night, only because I don’t want to wake up cranky on Monday morning for work.
This is for readers who like Crime/ Thriller with a dash of supernatural. Fans of the Strain will like this too.
Special thanks to NetGalley, for providing the review copy, in exchange for an honest review.
mannieiman's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this and i love the concept, but nothing too exciting happened. Im hoping the next volume keeps me intrigued otherwise i may stop reading the volumes if the next one falls flat.
belle_fiction's review against another edition
4.0
A gripping opening to what promises to be an amazing story!
The Beauty is essentially an STD which makes their hosts remain beautiful. Most people want it, most people have it but it comes with a HUGE price - spontaneous combustion!
The artwork is amazing and at times, I felt like I was watching a film and not reading a graphic novel. Honestly, it propelled me into a completely different world!
I did enjoy reading this book although I was left wanting a bit more. I understand that a series has to keep the suspense going to maintain an avid readership, and despite devouring it, I'm not sure that I was 100% satisfied. There are definitely a few questions which still need to be answered but I'm sure the next issue will provide me with some answers.
Overall, an intriguing concept which, artistically, was executed exceptionally well. Roll on volume 2!
The Beauty is essentially an STD which makes their hosts remain beautiful. Most people want it, most people have it but it comes with a HUGE price - spontaneous combustion!
The artwork is amazing and at times, I felt like I was watching a film and not reading a graphic novel. Honestly, it propelled me into a completely different world!
I did enjoy reading this book although I was left wanting a bit more. I understand that a series has to keep the suspense going to maintain an avid readership, and despite devouring it, I'm not sure that I was 100% satisfied. There are definitely a few questions which still need to be answered but I'm sure the next issue will provide me with some answers.
Overall, an intriguing concept which, artistically, was executed exceptionally well. Roll on volume 2!
carladionisio's review against another edition
4.0
Crítica completa no blog Pepita Mágica.
I received a digital arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Right after reading the synopsis of this graphic novel, I had to add it to my “I WANT TO READ IT IMMEDIATELY” list. And it was what happened.
The concept is extraordinary. In a society obsessed by exterior beauty, what if a sexually transmitted disease appeared and was able to transform its carrier into something extremely beautiful? No fat, no cellulite, no acne, no scars, no malformations no…. you name it! That’s what happens in The Beauty, in which people want to be infected by this disease, so they can be beautiful. But what they don’t know it has consequences.
Even if this theme wasn’t enough, we have also highly present the evil business of the pharmaceutical industries, which tries to profit from the “pain” of others. AberCorp does everything to eradicate those who try to find a cure for The Beauty (the name of this disease), once they want to profit with the proliferation of this disease, since they have the perfect drug to extend the life of the infected, without curing them. In other words, these people would become dependent of AberCorp to survive, ever since they would need the drug or… *KABOOM* - literally.
This graphic novel has a perfect concept with the art at the same level. Text and art merge to create a scary story full of gore and conscience, criticising the society of nowadays at the same time.
I received a digital arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Right after reading the synopsis of this graphic novel, I had to add it to my “I WANT TO READ IT IMMEDIATELY” list. And it was what happened.
The concept is extraordinary. In a society obsessed by exterior beauty, what if a sexually transmitted disease appeared and was able to transform its carrier into something extremely beautiful? No fat, no cellulite, no acne, no scars, no malformations no…. you name it! That’s what happens in The Beauty, in which people want to be infected by this disease, so they can be beautiful. But what they don’t know it has consequences.
Even if this theme wasn’t enough, we have also highly present the evil business of the pharmaceutical industries, which tries to profit from the “pain” of others. AberCorp does everything to eradicate those who try to find a cure for The Beauty (the name of this disease), once they want to profit with the proliferation of this disease, since they have the perfect drug to extend the life of the infected, without curing them. In other words, these people would become dependent of AberCorp to survive, ever since they would need the drug or… *KABOOM* - literally.
This graphic novel has a perfect concept with the art at the same level. Text and art merge to create a scary story full of gore and conscience, criticising the society of nowadays at the same time.
sarag1701's review against another edition
4.0
I was absurdly impressed with this. I'd been hearing mixed reviews on it for a while but this was definitely well worth it. Both in storyline and in the art. I already went ahead and ordered volumes 2 and 3.
jkenna1990's review against another edition
5.0
This was so good! I loved the concept and the artwork was amazing.
thepiqht's review
3.0
The artwork was gorgeous. I mean, it’s about beautiful people, the artwork has to be gorgeous.
The horror was great, but it wasn’t enough to keep me there. Blood and pretty people don’t make a story if nothing really happens. This is something that a great deal of visual producers are having trouble grasping nowadays, and something we’re seeing more commonly in movies. Sure, there was a plot, but it was hard to catch because it went by so quickly. I’m sure that if it had been more prolonged, it would have been extremely intriguing. There would have been a chance for tension or to at least make us connect with the characters a little bit more.
From the get go, we just get thrust into the middle of it without a great deal of explanation. We get introduced to so many people’s lives that it’s hard to begin to feel ANYTHING for any of the characters. It was almost like competition. She has a wife and kids! He has a wife! Who will you choose?! Suffice to say, I chose neither.
There is the point that there is a lesbian couple within the story, which was quite inclusive. Although as I said earlier, we didn’t really get to feel for any of them. There was an attempt to discuss how this one character isn't really all that bad, and that they have some good sides to them, but that kind of fell flat as well. There simply wasn’t any reason for her to go good. Was it because her ego was scorned? Was it because she realised her family was more important? I have absolutely no idea, and if you read this book, there’s a 95% chance that you wont either.
The horror was great, but it wasn’t enough to keep me there. Blood and pretty people don’t make a story if nothing really happens. This is something that a great deal of visual producers are having trouble grasping nowadays, and something we’re seeing more commonly in movies. Sure, there was a plot, but it was hard to catch because it went by so quickly. I’m sure that if it had been more prolonged, it would have been extremely intriguing. There would have been a chance for tension or to at least make us connect with the characters a little bit more.
From the get go, we just get thrust into the middle of it without a great deal of explanation. We get introduced to so many people’s lives that it’s hard to begin to feel ANYTHING for any of the characters. It was almost like competition. She has a wife and kids! He has a wife! Who will you choose?! Suffice to say, I chose neither.
There is the point that there is a lesbian couple within the story, which was quite inclusive. Although as I said earlier, we didn’t really get to feel for any of them. There was an attempt to discuss how this one character isn't really all that bad, and that they have some good sides to them, but that kind of fell flat as well. There simply wasn’t any reason for her to go good. Was it because her ego was scorned? Was it because she realised her family was more important? I have absolutely no idea, and if you read this book, there’s a 95% chance that you wont either.