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toilet_fingers's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
samvaamor's review
4.0
¿Cual es tu superhéroe favorito?
En mi caso, esa pregunta siempre tiene de respuesta diferentes nombres dependiendo de mi estado de humor ¿La razón? Porque es díficil elegir entre tantos. Altos, bajos, invisibles, de acero, rápidos, fuertes, graciosos y serios. Existe una enorme variedad para elegir cual encaja con nosotros, con cual podemos sentirnos identificados. Pero en realidad, la razón por la que nunca digo uno en específico es porque no había ni uno cuya personalidad e historia me llamara la atención... hasta que supe de la existencia de Jessica Jones.
Estaba cansada de la misma estúpida imagen sexista. Yo quería un personaje inteligente, fuerte pero al mismo tiempo vulnerable. No solo a la chica sexy que da puñetazos en el aire mientras que su cabello no es afectado por la gravedad y se mantiene perfecto en cada momento. Quería saber piensan, que sienten, su parte más humana. Estamos acostumbrados a ver siempre su lado justiciero pero nunca nos enteramos de su intimidad. ¿Tendrán sexo?¿Le temen a algo?¿Acaso tienen traumas?¿No les afecta toda esa mierda de cosas que suelen ver en los peores momentos?¿Es posible ser tan perfecto todo el tiempo?
Jessica Jones es mi favorita desde ahora. Tal vez la estoy sobrevalorando demasiado pero ¿y que? de verdad hace mucho que ningún superheroe me apasionaba tanto como ella. Ella me respondió mis anteriores interrogantes. Leer más fondo sobre su vida me hizo quererla aún más, con todos sus traumas y debilidades.
No soy una fan de los superhéroes y generalmente me atraen más los villanos pero Jessica y todos lo que se encuentran a su alrededor me mostraron que tal vez estaba juzgando erroneamente todo este universo.
Probablemente en unos meses mi opinión se vuelva más objetiva y prometo una reseña objetiva cuando llegue ese momento pero por ahora solo puedo decir que este comic me gustó demasiado y después de leer este fabuloso comic, espero que Netflix siga tratando bien a Jessica en sus siguientes temporadas, porque de verdad se lo merece. Ella necesitaba salir de la esquina de los infravalorados de Marvel.
macthekat's review
4.0
The series is gritty and rough and sometimes downright nasty. For most of the comic the art is great, though for the flashbacks the art degenerates into the worst kind of 00's comics art full of odd poses and weird cheesecake/beefcake. The story is really engaging all the way though. I read part of it before I watched the show and some after. I immediately wanted more so I went on to buy Pulse vol. 1
honguan's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
victoriae's review
5.0
Oh shit was this amazing. I haven't watched the Netflix series yet, but now I'm so excited. Jessica is so amazing. Gah.
andizor's review
4.0
I bought this and volume 2 on Comixology after I watched the first trailer for Jessica Jones. Jessica Jones is a former member of the infamous flying and tights squad, the Avengers. Now, she spends her day as a private investigator, using her connections (if she HAS TO) to solve crime. When she sees something she clearly isn't supposed to see while doing some surveillance for a client, she knows she's being set up, but she isn't sure why or by whom.
This volume was dynamite. I was a little underwhelmed by the art to start with, but it grew on me. The writing is spot on. LOVED IT. I like Jessica - I like the angle. I can definitely think of how this applies in real life. I can think of plenty of people who might be good at something or fit in some way for something, but not feel right doing it or not want to do it. I'm hoping to dive into the tv show soon and I'm curious to see how they compare.
This volume was dynamite. I was a little underwhelmed by the art to start with, but it grew on me. The writing is spot on. LOVED IT. I like Jessica - I like the angle. I can definitely think of how this applies in real life. I can think of plenty of people who might be good at something or fit in some way for something, but not feel right doing it or not want to do it. I'm hoping to dive into the tv show soon and I'm curious to see how they compare.
mattquann's review
4.0
4.5 Stars. Though it happens rarely, on occasion I'm required to consult the comic book back-catalogue to familiarize myself with a character before they make their way to the big (or small) screen. Following on Netflix's success with "Daredevil", Marvel Studios will be dropping a season of "Jessica Jones" based on the "Alias" series by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos. For anyone familiar with modern Marvel comics, "Alias" will come as a breath of fresh air, primarily because the character of Jessica Jones is so complex and cool! A retired superhero-turned-private detective, Jessica Jones investigates crimes that brush the borders of the fantastical Marvel universe while remaining a gritty, realistic comic book. What's more, this is an a comic book made for adults. The first issue opens with "Fuck!" and Jessica Jones is a hard-drinking, heavy smoking lady who happens to be a tad promiscuous, leading to a good deal of on-panel nudity. In short, don't give this one to your kids.
Despite the super heroic underpinnings, "Alias" remains grounded in part due to its gritty, street-based narrative, and in part due to the complex issues Jessica faces over the 28-issue series. Sex and adult relationships play a huge part in the ongoing storyline between individual crime arcs, though it never feels gratuitous. Jessica Jones has a complicated and troubled past, leading to a great deal of dramatic tension as we wonder how or if Jessica will clean up her act. The actual writing is spot-on and, like much of Bendis' writing, is very text-heavy. In a similar vein to his "Daredevil" run, the heavy text is wholly appropriate for the noir tale. Extended exposition through Jessica's internal monologue is contrasted with realistic and interesting dialogue. What's more, Michael Gaydos' art pulls more from independent comics than the mainstream, giving "Alias" a unique visual identity and also making the talking head portions emotive and hard-hitting.
After reading the first issue of "Alias" I was unimpressed. Jessica Jones is a frustrating character on a path of self-destruction when we meet her. Yet as the story continued, Jessica becomes increasingly sympathetic and interesting. In the afterwords, Bendis describes how Jessica's prickly persona was designed to become more accessible as the story progressed. In much of the same manner, the cases take on an increasing level of intrigue while tackling radically different topics. "Alias" both entertained me and made me exceptionally excited for the upcoming Netflix take on the character. This story is removed enough from continuity that it will be accessible to those unfamiliar with Marvel and should be investigated (pardon the pun) by anyone interested in strong female protagonists and Marvel's more realistic output.
Despite the super heroic underpinnings, "Alias" remains grounded in part due to its gritty, street-based narrative, and in part due to the complex issues Jessica faces over the 28-issue series. Sex and adult relationships play a huge part in the ongoing storyline between individual crime arcs, though it never feels gratuitous. Jessica Jones has a complicated and troubled past, leading to a great deal of dramatic tension as we wonder how or if Jessica will clean up her act. The actual writing is spot-on and, like much of Bendis' writing, is very text-heavy. In a similar vein to his "Daredevil" run, the heavy text is wholly appropriate for the noir tale. Extended exposition through Jessica's internal monologue is contrasted with realistic and interesting dialogue. What's more, Michael Gaydos' art pulls more from independent comics than the mainstream, giving "Alias" a unique visual identity and also making the talking head portions emotive and hard-hitting.
After reading the first issue of "Alias" I was unimpressed. Jessica Jones is a frustrating character on a path of self-destruction when we meet her. Yet as the story continued, Jessica becomes increasingly sympathetic and interesting. In the afterwords, Bendis describes how Jessica's prickly persona was designed to become more accessible as the story progressed. In much of the same manner, the cases take on an increasing level of intrigue while tackling radically different topics. "Alias" both entertained me and made me exceptionally excited for the upcoming Netflix take on the character. This story is removed enough from continuity that it will be accessible to those unfamiliar with Marvel and should be investigated (pardon the pun) by anyone interested in strong female protagonists and Marvel's more realistic output.
lynchian's review
4.0
This gets four stars instead of five only because I'm not a fan of the artwork, the actual writing is great. I've always been into film noir so of course I loved this.
annfernandez's review
5.0
Fantastic comic, highly recommend if you're a fan of the show like I am. I definitely should've read this first instead of the reboot, because this is exactly what I wanted. Kilgrave isn't mentioned in this comic at all, allowing the focus to be on Jessica and her life more than anything, and also highlighting her struggles with the numbness she feels all the time. I'm also in love with the artwork, I love how the colors can really fit into the conversation. I'm excited to continue on this new journey.
taraswiger's review
5.0
One of my absolute faves. Funnier than the show (this is the comic Jessica Jones, the Netflix show, is based off of)