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jekutree's review against another edition
4.0
Morrison continues to flesh out his magical world full of mystery and conspiracy with what is obviously some of his most autobiographical stories to date.
The most Morrison book Morrison has ever written and is a must read for Morrison fans.
9/10
The most Morrison book Morrison has ever written and is a must read for Morrison fans.
9/10
inferiorwit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
space_gaudet's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kinbote4zembla's review against another edition
4.0
Well, cheers to Phil Jimenez! All of the illustrations in this volume — except for one issue, I believe -— were completed by a single penciller, and this is the best The Invisibles has ever looked.
Again, I enjoyed this. There is action, sex, romance, horror, mysticism. Basically, all that you could want from a comic book about an occult-based anarchist task force.
The first story arc is the most action-packed. And the rest of the volume really is more subdued. I think my favourite storyline may have been that has the least to do with the main storyline, "Sensitive Criminals." There was a strong emotional undercurrent in Edith's story of her time with the Invisibles in the early twentieth century. Her desire to lead an interesting life and the way that she treats Freddie because she thinks it will him more interesting was sort of devastating.
I think my only criticism with this book is that something feels like it's missing. Because this is such an idea-driven comic book, a lot of nuance is lost. We jump from time travel to magical hands and, because we're moving at a break-neck speed through incomprehensible plot turns, there isn't a lot of time for nuance. It is an ambitious work, to be sure, but it is also somewhat sloppy.
So much of the time, these apparently kick-ass people are passively experiencing the events. There is no time for character. And I can appreciate that. In some of the ancillary material included in these deluxe editions, Morrison makes it clear that he wanted to use this comic book as a conduit for his ideas about the world. So, great. But, sometimes, it becomes convoluted beyond measure.
I appreciate this story for just how outlandish it is, though. I think a lot of this content would be unpleasant for some people. But I think, at its core, this is a self-aware and constantly curious comic book that is posing question after question about how the individual reconciles himself or herself with society at large.
That said, never doubt how fun this book is.
4 Hands of Glory out of 5
Again, I enjoyed this. There is action, sex, romance, horror, mysticism. Basically, all that you could want from a comic book about an occult-based anarchist task force.
The first story arc is the most action-packed. And the rest of the volume really is more subdued. I think my favourite storyline may have been that has the least to do with the main storyline, "Sensitive Criminals." There was a strong emotional undercurrent in Edith's story of her time with the Invisibles in the early twentieth century. Her desire to lead an interesting life and the way that she treats Freddie because she thinks it will him more interesting was sort of devastating.
I think my only criticism with this book is that something feels like it's missing. Because this is such an idea-driven comic book, a lot of nuance is lost. We jump from time travel to magical hands and, because we're moving at a break-neck speed through incomprehensible plot turns, there isn't a lot of time for nuance. It is an ambitious work, to be sure, but it is also somewhat sloppy.
So much of the time, these apparently kick-ass people are passively experiencing the events. There is no time for character. And I can appreciate that. In some of the ancillary material included in these deluxe editions, Morrison makes it clear that he wanted to use this comic book as a conduit for his ideas about the world. So, great. But, sometimes, it becomes convoluted beyond measure.
I appreciate this story for just how outlandish it is, though. I think a lot of this content would be unpleasant for some people. But I think, at its core, this is a self-aware and constantly curious comic book that is posing question after question about how the individual reconciles himself or herself with society at large.
That said, never doubt how fun this book is.
4 Hands of Glory out of 5
sleepyredwolf's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The stranger these books get, somehow the better I understand them...required reading for the aspiring occultist.
mairywo's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
brammichielsen's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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