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destdest's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I think the writing is sharp, and this volume really delves into New Orleans history (from Transatlantic enslavement to voodoo origins to Hurricane Katrina, etc). I think there’s a way to include African-American/Black American history or themes without it reveling in trauma, and I think Quincredible gets it. The only nitpick is villain introductions are often rushed in this series. But I like dependable, bright-eyed Quinton, and I’m ready for another volume.
And Ms Adeliade and that white wolf were stylin’!
while it's unbelievably dumb that Brittany is going out with a dude named Big Baby (hope that's a nickname), love that Quinton's mama lets him know she doesn't owe him anything or automatically her affections for being a "nice guy."
And Ms Adeliade and that white wolf were stylin’!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Slavery
petudc's review
3.0
First thing first, I love the art of this graphic novel. And the colors. And the overall aesthetic. Some pages I just stayed watching and taking in all the details. That beautiful.
With that being said, the story just wasn't it for me. It wasn't bad, and it really has a lot of heart, but there wasn't much development. It just jumped from one thing to the other without so much as a transition, specially in the first chapters. Maybe because it relies too much on what you know of the characters from before, but nobody really has much of a personality, and it felt a bit flat.
Anyway, I still like the story and the world created, and how it deals with social and racial issues. Stories like this one are important, even if I wanted a little more in the area of character development.
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
With that being said, the story just wasn't it for me. It wasn't bad, and it really has a lot of heart, but there wasn't much development. It just jumped from one thing to the other without so much as a transition, specially in the first chapters. Maybe because it relies too much on what you know of the characters from before, but nobody really has much of a personality, and it felt a bit flat.
Anyway, I still like the story and the world created, and how it deals with social and racial issues. Stories like this one are important, even if I wanted a little more in the area of character development.
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
melaniecduncan's review
5.0
Quincredible Vol. 2 picks up soon after Vol. 1 left off. Quinn is learning to be a superhero, navigate his new relationship with his parents, and deal with his unrequited love for his best friend. When a missing person case ties into a shady developer's plans, Quinn learns more about the past of New Orleans and how it will shape the future of the city and himself.
betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
fast-paced
3.5
Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for an advanced copy of this to review! I thoroughly enjoyed the first volume in this series, so I was excited to jump into Quin's latest adventures. And it didn't disappoint!
What I liked about this volume was the way history was tied into this story. Specifically, a history I don't think is talked about a lot in comic form. Voodoo is always seen as such a negative thing, and Barnes really worked to provide a different angle. Honestly, this is woven seamlessly into the plot line, and it worked so well with Quin's own journey. I enjoyed that this book turns the focus from activism to cultural history. I'm excited to see where they go next.
The art in this is also really well done! The way it's used to tell the difference between dreams, reality, and history works so well. It also helps in telling Quin's story and setting the stage for his place in New Orleans. The art and writing work well together in telling this superhero story.
However, I did find myself a bit confused at the beginning. Until I re-read a summary of the first volume. I will say, it might be helpful to refresh your memory of the first volume so this doesn't happen to you! The beginning sequence seems to be a flashback of some kind, and that might help to know when you're diving into this one!
All in all, a good follow up for a promising comic series!
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery
There are mentions of slavery throughout.anniekslibrary's review
3.0
Where the first installment delves into activism, this one is more focused on cultural background and community. Starting off with a school assignment, Quin has to research the history of slavery and vodoun in his community in New Orleans, and this quickly weaves into the plot.
I found this storyline even more interesting than the one in the first volume, and I feel like it stood out more from other comics. I also loved the way the art work showed dream sequences and historical ones.
Again I really loved Quin's relationship with his parents. It's amazing to see them so invested in his life and trying their best to be good parents and support him in his needs, even though those are very different from before in several ways now that he's a superhero. At the same time, though, the book also makes it clear that he's still the same Quin he always was and he needs his parents as much, or possibly even more, than before.
I found this storyline even more interesting than the one in the first volume, and I feel like it stood out more from other comics. I also loved the way the art work showed dream sequences and historical ones.
Again I really loved Quin's relationship with his parents. It's amazing to see them so invested in his life and trying their best to be good parents and support him in his needs, even though those are very different from before in several ways now that he's a superhero. At the same time, though, the book also makes it clear that he's still the same Quin he always was and he needs his parents as much, or possibly even more, than before.
strange_fish's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
I really enjoyed this novel. The art was beautiful and the story was so gripping I couldn't put it down. I loved the new characters and the inclusion of New Orleans traditions and history. It was just overall a brilliant read. I can't wait to read more and will be following these creators closely.
This arc was given to me by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review, all opinions are my own.
This arc was given to me by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review, all opinions are my own.
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