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geekwayne's review
3.0
'Quincredible Vol. 2: The Hero Within' by Rodney Barnes with illustrations by Selina Espiritu is the sophomore graphic novel about a new hero who is invulnerable.
Quinton West is still trying to figure out his identity now that he has powers. He also has an encounter with the mysterious Madame Adelaide, the missing aunt of the girl he really likes. The heart of the story involves a new construction project that is being built on sacred ground.
There is a bit of a time jump between volumes, but I think that is from other books in this universe. This story felt a lot more coherent to me this time and I liked it better. The art is ok, but I'd like to see them up their game on this title.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Quinton West is still trying to figure out his identity now that he has powers. He also has an encounter with the mysterious Madame Adelaide, the missing aunt of the girl he really likes. The heart of the story involves a new construction project that is being built on sacred ground.
There is a bit of a time jump between volumes, but I think that is from other books in this universe. This story felt a lot more coherent to me this time and I liked it better. The art is ok, but I'd like to see them up their game on this title.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
zinzee's review
3.0
Really enjoyed the artwork of this book. However, the storyline wasn't really capturing me. Multiple times I wanted to walk away from this book. Just wasn't for me I guess.
octobertune's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for a review copy of this book.
I read the first volume in this series in January and really enjoyed it! So when I saw this second volume up on NetGalley, I had to go and request it because I wanted to read more about Quin. In this volume, we learn a bit more about the history of New Orleans and Voodoo which I've always found very interesting to learn about. I have to say I liked this volume a bit more than the previous because of that addition and I kind of hope we'll see more of it in future volumes.
I read the first volume in this series in January and really enjoyed it! So when I saw this second volume up on NetGalley, I had to go and request it because I wanted to read more about Quin. In this volume, we learn a bit more about the history of New Orleans and Voodoo which I've always found very interesting to learn about. I have to say I liked this volume a bit more than the previous because of that addition and I kind of hope we'll see more of it in future volumes.
colleen987's review
4.0
With thanks to Rodney Barnes for an advanced readers copy of this GN.
4*
A great improvement on part 1 (which I also enjoyed) the story, and character development have really taken a step up. I ripped through this one at quite some speed and can't wait for the next. As always the art work is brilliant, and the representation is as strong as the first.
4*
A great improvement on part 1 (which I also enjoyed) the story, and character development have really taken a step up. I ripped through this one at quite some speed and can't wait for the next. As always the art work is brilliant, and the representation is as strong as the first.
painfulac's review
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
jessereadsthings's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Definitely liked this more than the first volume. The pacing was bit off unfortunately, but other than that I enjoyed the story a lot more in this volume.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Slavery
claire60's review
5.0
Love this comic book series, this volume follows the plans of a white developer who's family was a major slave owning family in the region of New Orleans. Quinton gets these dreams and realises something is not right and goes to investigate. His dreams link him to the past, to the people who were enslaved and he is determined to ensure that their unmarked graves aren't desecrated. The storyline is exciting, the artwork and drawings are wonderful, I also really like the concept of a Black hero who is making links with the past, very rare in this genre, I believe. Thoroughly recommended.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
mymultiverse's review
ARC provided in exchange of an honest review. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.
Just as good as the first volume!
Althought it feels a bit disconnected from the first volume (which is a good thing if you don't remember much from it), I liked how we got new elements and characters thrown in the mix, it made for an interesting story and it being the focus of this second volume helped to understand it better Maybe every volume will introduce a new aspect. The ending seemed quite rushed so I'm curious if anything will be mentioned or carried on in future volumes.
I really liked Adelaide and what she brought to the story but also her connection to it. I hope we see her in future volumes and she's not only there because the volume focuses on something related to her. She's important to other characters, so she shouldn't vanish after this volume. It was great to see more of Glow, but I've missed the appearance of other enhanced heroes. Glow's relationship to Quin is quite similar as in volume 1 but it would have been cool to see a deeper connection between them, since they've been through a lot.
It was a nice volume. A bit sad that it's not as connected as I wanted it to be, but I liked the new aspects that it brought and, as always, very cool to see it so rooted on culture and the community. I'm interested to see what volume 3 has in store.
Just as good as the first volume!
Althought it feels a bit disconnected from the first volume (which is a good thing if you don't remember much from it), I liked how we got new elements and characters thrown in the mix, it made for an interesting story and it being the focus of this second volume helped to understand it better Maybe every volume will introduce a new aspect. The ending seemed quite rushed so I'm curious if anything will be mentioned or carried on in future volumes.
I really liked Adelaide and what she brought to the story but also her connection to it. I hope we see her in future volumes and she's not only there because the volume focuses on something related to her. She's important to other characters, so she shouldn't vanish after this volume. It was great to see more of Glow, but I've missed the appearance of other enhanced heroes. Glow's relationship to Quin is quite similar as in volume 1 but it would have been cool to see a deeper connection between them, since they've been through a lot.
It was a nice volume. A bit sad that it's not as connected as I wanted it to be, but I liked the new aspects that it brought and, as always, very cool to see it so rooted on culture and the community. I'm interested to see what volume 3 has in store.
roseizstarandbooks's review
3.0
Really enjoyed the artwork of this book. However, the storyline wasn't really capturing me. Multiple times I wanted to walk away from this book. Just wasn't for me I guess.
xnikkiheart's review
4.0
I have not read Volume 1, admittedly, so I was a little lost on the back story. But it was quick to pick up. I love the superhero and real-life combination that Quinn has to handle throughout the story.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #QuincredibleVol2 in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #QuincredibleVol2 in exchange for an honest review.