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mikorin's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for lending me this title. I remember reading the first volume last year and enjoying it a lot. The artwork and the team behind the new volume seems to be the same which is great for a series! I love the art and the art gallery at the end of the book is amazing.
I have to admit the beginning was a bit confusing to me. I read the first volume last year so I might have forgetten some things. I remember that Quin got his power from a meteor shower. The intro says the meteor shower happened again, but it is not clear to me if this happened between the two volumes or if I just forgot that it happenned in the first book.
Other than that the story is built up similarly as the first, we have a villain for the book and we have some off time where Quin’s parents learn to come to terms with the fact that their kid is an enhanced vigilante. Quin also spends some time at school and musing about his unrequited crush. I really loved the convo between Quin and his mom - she listened and was understanding but told him that he shouldn’t be obsessing over a girl who only sees him as a friend (and already has a boyfriend).
The main story is focused on a rich man whose family owned plantations and New Orleans vodoo. It was an interesting take on the superhero genre where ghosts and vodoo and alternate universes are also a possibility. This made me think of Cloak and Dagger who are also from Orleans and their stories are interrwined with vodoo and the local marshes as well.
This volume seems to end as a one off story, just like the previous one. I liked this volume but it was mainly focused on the plot for the chapter and I am more of a deep-character-building and character interaction kinda gal. It would have been interesting to learn more about Glow as now she seems to be Quin’s regular partner-in-vigilante-crime. Her face was revealed to us and for some reason she always somehow ended up wherever Quin was but we don’t really know what her deal is. It also felt a bit disappointing that the other superheroes didn’t show up or even care about mentoring Quin. I thought they would be a bigger deal in this volume.
I have to admit the beginning was a bit confusing to me. I read the first volume last year so I might have forgetten some things. I remember that Quin got his power from a meteor shower. The intro says the meteor shower happened again, but it is not clear to me if this happened between the two volumes or if I just forgot that it happenned in the first book.
Other than that the story is built up similarly as the first, we have a villain for the book and we have some off time where Quin’s parents learn to come to terms with the fact that their kid is an enhanced vigilante. Quin also spends some time at school and musing about his unrequited crush. I really loved the convo between Quin and his mom - she listened and was understanding but told him that he shouldn’t be obsessing over a girl who only sees him as a friend (and already has a boyfriend).
The main story is focused on a rich man whose family owned plantations and New Orleans vodoo. It was an interesting take on the superhero genre where ghosts and vodoo and alternate universes are also a possibility. This made me think of Cloak and Dagger who are also from Orleans and their stories are interrwined with vodoo and the local marshes as well.
This volume seems to end as a one off story, just like the previous one. I liked this volume but it was mainly focused on the plot for the chapter and I am more of a deep-character-building and character interaction kinda gal. It would have been interesting to learn more about Glow as now she seems to be Quin’s regular partner-in-vigilante-crime. Her face was revealed to us and for some reason she always somehow ended up wherever Quin was but we don’t really know what her deal is. It also felt a bit disappointing that the other superheroes didn’t show up or even care about mentoring Quin. I thought they would be a bigger deal in this volume.
rainbcwboy's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
giovanna20's review
4.0
Compared to the first volume, I enjoyed this second installment of Quincredible much more.
I appreciated the story, but even more the friendship, but especially the relationship between the father and son. In the first one had been highlighted little, here instead it was developed better.
The color plates are beautiful, as well as in the first volume.
Arc provided by Netgalley in exchange of an honest review
I appreciated the story, but even more the friendship, but especially the relationship between the father and son. In the first one had been highlighted little, here instead it was developed better.
The color plates are beautiful, as well as in the first volume.
Arc provided by Netgalley in exchange of an honest review
robinks's review
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A nice follow-up in the series, diving into New Orleans’ voodou and parenting.
rachelsreads_'s review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
I felt like there was something missing from the story. I know it’s a series and has multiple volumes but it didn’t feel like anything got resolved. Regardless, I still enjoyed the artwork and exploration of voodou. I also appreciated the discussions on slavery and ruining the environment via capitalism. They could have been a bit more in depth. I look forward to the next volume.
I felt like there was something missing from the story. I know it’s a series and has multiple volumes but it didn’t feel like anything got resolved. Regardless, I still enjoyed the artwork and exploration of voodou. I also appreciated the discussions on slavery and ruining the environment via capitalism. They could have been a bit more in depth. I look forward to the next volume.
jennybeastie's review
4.0
Solid comic-book-hero book, set in New Orleans with Black hero. Loved the ties to history and sacred land, and the nod to voodoo. Quin is a believeable teen hero, with both teen issues and superhero issues. Good stuff.
Advanced Reader's Copy provided by Oni Press.
Advanced Reader's Copy provided by Oni Press.
eliebooks's review
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
This is a nice, fast-paced comic that follows Quin after he found out that he has a special power: Invulnerability. This time we are diving into the world of Voodoo. Quinton West is back as the would-be hero of his city New Orleans, battling against a new enemy who wishes to claim the historical land for himself.
I wouldn't say there is anything especially new in the superhero type story, but it is a really good read. I enjoyed this volume way more than the first one, even though it followed the same kind of formula: you have Quin struggling to understand what type of hero he could be, the bad guy (way more character development this time around), other cool superheroes with interesting powers, a mentor for Quin, a romantic interest and some interesting historical facts. The historical aspects really fascinated me, Quin is learning the history of New Orleans and Voodoo. An assignment that leads him to the mysterious Madame Adelaide who gives him a new task to fulfill for the good of New Orleans.
As in the previous volume, my favourite part of this comic was the relationship Quin has with his parents and their implication and understanding. I just love his mother and father so much. They are an important part of the story and they try so hard to help and understand him. There are some great scenes with the whole family and I just appreciate them so much.
I totally recommend this to anyone that is a fan of any type of superheroes. Also, if you want to read about a great family, this is the comic to try :) Enjoy!
This is a nice, fast-paced comic that follows Quin after he found out that he has a special power: Invulnerability. This time we are diving into the world of Voodoo. Quinton West is back as the would-be hero of his city New Orleans, battling against a new enemy who wishes to claim the historical land for himself.
I wouldn't say there is anything especially new in the superhero type story, but it is a really good read. I enjoyed this volume way more than the first one, even though it followed the same kind of formula: you have Quin struggling to understand what type of hero he could be, the bad guy (way more character development this time around), other cool superheroes with interesting powers, a mentor for Quin, a romantic interest and some interesting historical facts. The historical aspects really fascinated me, Quin is learning the history of New Orleans and Voodoo. An assignment that leads him to the mysterious Madame Adelaide who gives him a new task to fulfill for the good of New Orleans.
As in the previous volume, my favourite part of this comic was the relationship Quin has with his parents and their implication and understanding. I just love his mother and father so much. They are an important part of the story and they try so hard to help and understand him. There are some great scenes with the whole family and I just appreciate them so much.
I totally recommend this to anyone that is a fan of any type of superheroes. Also, if you want to read about a great family, this is the comic to try :) Enjoy!
alexys_tenshi's review
3.0
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*
Quincredible is back!
I'm so happy to see again our beloved boy trying to make the city a safe place... but, I don't think this volume is better than the first one.
There is like a time skip, the plot is intriguing but it seems to lack of continuity.
In New Orleans there is an evil man that want to build a casino on lands sacred to African Americans. Quin has to stop it and bring stability and peace.
A powerful character is Brittany's aunt Adelaide. She uses her powers to show Quin the past and what they must do to preserve the lands. Thanks to Adelaide we can discover something about Voodoo (and I like it).
Art style and colors are great!
Quincredible is back!
I'm so happy to see again our beloved boy trying to make the city a safe place... but, I don't think this volume is better than the first one.
There is like a time skip, the plot is intriguing but it seems to lack of continuity.
In New Orleans there is an evil man that want to build a casino on lands sacred to African Americans. Quin has to stop it and bring stability and peace.
A powerful character is Brittany's aunt Adelaide. She uses her powers to show Quin the past and what they must do to preserve the lands. Thanks to Adelaide we can discover something about Voodoo (and I like it).
Art style and colors are great!
librarianlayla's review
5.0
I received an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I adore this series so much, I thought the first volume was so good, but the second tops that. It tackles so many difficult topics, gives important history lessons and wraps it all up in fast paced superhero action. If you haven't got into this series yet - you're missing out!
I adore this series so much, I thought the first volume was so good, but the second tops that. It tackles so many difficult topics, gives important history lessons and wraps it all up in fast paced superhero action. If you haven't got into this series yet - you're missing out!