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sandeeisreading's review
4.0
I really liked this. From what I saw so far, which isn't a lot, because hello, it only has like 30 something pages. But I really liked where this was going.
The subject of death has always been an interesting subject for me. When we die, do we really either go heaven or hell? Or is there really even an afterlife.
Bonnie Black is getting old and she's expecting that her end is near. She knows it. She could feel it looming around the corner. And yes, she did die. She was expecting for the lights to just turn off when she does, but that isn't exactly what happened.
That's really as much as I can tell you guys without spoiling you. For a first issue, it was a great one. I felt it set the character of Bonnie well. You get to, somewhat, empathize with her fear of death. You get to see a little bit of who she was prior to the aged Bonnie we first see and the other Bonnie we'd see before the issue ends.
I'm familiar with both Millar and Capullo's work. It's one of the reasons why I decided to check this one out.
I thought Mark Millar did a fantastic job with his Civil War run. With Reborn though, I feel that it's too early to tell if his writing is as good as previous works, because come on, it's only the first issue. But it was a good first issue, in my opinion. Greg Capullo's illustrations were great as usual.
Overall, I'm interested to seeing more of this. I want to know what happens next, because I have to warn you, this ended in a cliffhanger. Sort of.
The subject of death has always been an interesting subject for me. When we die, do we really either go heaven or hell? Or is there really even an afterlife.
Bonnie Black is getting old and she's expecting that her end is near. She knows it. She could feel it looming around the corner. And yes, she did die. She was expecting for the lights to just turn off when she does, but that isn't exactly what happened.
That's really as much as I can tell you guys without spoiling you. For a first issue, it was a great one. I felt it set the character of Bonnie well. You get to, somewhat, empathize with her fear of death. You get to see a little bit of who she was prior to the aged Bonnie we first see and the other Bonnie we'd see before the issue ends.
I'm familiar with both Millar and Capullo's work. It's one of the reasons why I decided to check this one out.
I thought Mark Millar did a fantastic job with his Civil War run. With Reborn though, I feel that it's too early to tell if his writing is as good as previous works, because come on, it's only the first issue. But it was a good first issue, in my opinion. Greg Capullo's illustrations were great as usual.
Overall, I'm interested to seeing more of this. I want to know what happens next, because I have to warn you, this ended in a cliffhanger. Sort of.
lennofspades's review
5.0
The storyline, the art, everything is amazing. can't believe I have to wait another month for the next issue.
wbfreema's review
4.0
super sentimental introduction to remind us of the brevity of life. but then, when the light switch is turned off, perhaps we reawaken. youthful, vital, on the battlefield pitted against the army of The Dark. the premise is simple enough, but Capullo's fantasy images are enough to keep me reading for now.
apageinthestacks's review
5.0
Amazing. With Capullo and Plascencia, it definitely has a very familiar look to it for fans of Snyder & Capullo's Batman, coupled with the awesome story and world-building, this is definitely one of the most beautiful-looking books I've read.
Capullo really probably is my favorite artist, and Plascencia is definitely my favorite colorist, so it's amazing seeing them work together again. The story, too, was intriguing, and I can't wait to see what happens next (but mostly, I can't wait to adore Capullo's art in the months to come).
Highly recommended.
Capullo really probably is my favorite artist, and Plascencia is definitely my favorite colorist, so it's amazing seeing them work together again. The story, too, was intriguing, and I can't wait to see what happens next (but mostly, I can't wait to adore Capullo's art in the months to come).
Highly recommended.
purplepages's review
4.0
I really liked this. From what I saw so far, which isn't a lot, because hello, it only has like 30 something pages. But I really liked where this was going.
The subject of death has always been an interesting subject for me. When we die, do we really either go heaven or hell? Or is there really even an afterlife.
Bonnie Black is getting old and she's expecting that her end is near. She knows it. She could feel it looming around the corner. And yes, she did die. She was expecting for the lights to just turn off when she does, but that isn't exactly what happened.
That's really as much as I can tell you guys without spoiling you. For a first issue, it was a great one. I felt it set the character of Bonnie well. You get to, somewhat, empathize with her fear of death. You get to see a little bit of who she was prior to the aged Bonnie we first see and the other Bonnie we'd see before the issue ends.
I'm familiar with both Millar and Capullo's work. It's one of the reasons why I decided to check this one out.
I thought Mark Millar did a fantastic job with his Civil War run. With Reborn though, I feel that it's too early to tell if his writing is as good as previous works, because come on, it's only the first issue. But it was a good first issue, in my opinion. Greg Capullo's illustrations were great as usual.
Overall, I'm interested to seeing more of this. I want to know what happens next, because I have to warn you, this ended in a cliffhanger. Sort of.
The subject of death has always been an interesting subject for me. When we die, do we really either go heaven or hell? Or is there really even an afterlife.
Bonnie Black is getting old and she's expecting that her end is near. She knows it. She could feel it looming around the corner. And yes, she did die. She was expecting for the lights to just turn off when she does, but that isn't exactly what happened.
That's really as much as I can tell you guys without spoiling you. For a first issue, it was a great one. I felt it set the character of Bonnie well. You get to, somewhat, empathize with her fear of death. You get to see a little bit of who she was prior to the aged Bonnie we first see and the other Bonnie we'd see before the issue ends.
I'm familiar with both Millar and Capullo's work. It's one of the reasons why I decided to check this one out.
I thought Mark Millar did a fantastic job with his Civil War run. With Reborn though, I feel that it's too early to tell if his writing is as good as previous works, because come on, it's only the first issue. But it was a good first issue, in my opinion. Greg Capullo's illustrations were great as usual.
Overall, I'm interested to seeing more of this. I want to know what happens next, because I have to warn you, this ended in a cliffhanger. Sort of.
vel629vet's review
4.0
Intriguing. I got a little lost with the timeline at the beginning but I want to see where it goes...
marisacarpico's review
4.0
Hell of a concept and an exciting start. Not sure how sustainable it all is or how the living world is supposed to connect to it, but I'm intrigued. Really missed seeing Capullo's work.
taschima's review
4.0
Things I loved about Reborn:
(✓) The cover for Reborn is gorgeous. Single girl, in front of a battle worn landscape, about to kick a whole bunch of ass. Basically begs to be picked up, even though I know none of the authors.
(✓) First few set of frames are incredibly bloody, which just picked my interest even more. A guy is on the cross hairs of a sniper, and the sniper proceeds to shoot him through his (let's say it is) Starbucks coffee cup. It makes for a very interesting image. The killer snipes people left and right, and instead of staying with the killer we are then taken to a colorful panel, in which we are to assume the people who were just killed are reborn into a fantastical world where they proceed to join a war they didn't want of ask for.
The first comic of Reborn deals with the subject of death, not being prepared for it, how people's beliefs factor into the process, and how the life you live now is part of the life you will live once you are reborn. The first part deals with our elderly character's (Bonnie) fears about death while knowing her end is coming, it gets pretty emotional and allows you to connect with your character immediately. Bonnie does not believe in the after life, calling it "stories made up to make people sleep better at night". Well, I guess in the end she was kind of right.
I love how the colors of the panels are opaque whilst in the "real world", and only when you are "reborn" do you see the vibrancy of the colors. One of my favorite images of the entire comic was the one were "Reborn" Bonnie is made up of her memories in the real world. Beautiful. Once in the "after-world" Bonnie proceeds to be incredibly confused, as would anyone if they had just died and been thrown into a battlefield.
Definitely interesting concept, and the art & colors are spectacular, I am curious to see where this fantastical world comes from and where it is going. Does everyone end up here? Do your contributions in the real world have anything to do with how powerful you are in the after world? Are there various after worlds and your personality dictates in which one you end up?
Definitely picking up the second one.
DISCLOSURE: Hi, I am future Tasch and I have a message for you guys. This series only goes downhill from this issue. The characters are boring, the world building (by way of writing) is absolutely atrocious, and I can't take it anymore. I stopped after issue #4. Its only saving grace? The art.
(✓) The cover for Reborn is gorgeous. Single girl, in front of a battle worn landscape, about to kick a whole bunch of ass. Basically begs to be picked up, even though I know none of the authors.
(✓) First few set of frames are incredibly bloody, which just picked my interest even more. A guy is on the cross hairs of a sniper, and the sniper proceeds to shoot him through his (let's say it is) Starbucks coffee cup. It makes for a very interesting image. The killer snipes people left and right, and instead of staying with the killer we are then taken to a colorful panel, in which we are to assume the people who were just killed are reborn into a fantastical world where they proceed to join a war they didn't want of ask for.
The first comic of Reborn deals with the subject of death, not being prepared for it, how people's beliefs factor into the process, and how the life you live now is part of the life you will live once you are reborn. The first part deals with our elderly character's (Bonnie) fears about death while knowing her end is coming, it gets pretty emotional and allows you to connect with your character immediately. Bonnie does not believe in the after life, calling it "stories made up to make people sleep better at night". Well, I guess in the end she was kind of right.
I love how the colors of the panels are opaque whilst in the "real world", and only when you are "reborn" do you see the vibrancy of the colors. One of my favorite images of the entire comic was the one were "Reborn" Bonnie is made up of her memories in the real world. Beautiful. Once in the "after-world" Bonnie proceeds to be incredibly confused, as would anyone if they had just died and been thrown into a battlefield.
Definitely interesting concept, and the art & colors are spectacular, I am curious to see where this fantastical world comes from and where it is going. Does everyone end up here? Do your contributions in the real world have anything to do with how powerful you are in the after world? Are there various after worlds and your personality dictates in which one you end up?
Definitely picking up the second one.
DISCLOSURE: Hi, I am future Tasch and I have a message for you guys. This series only goes downhill from this issue. The characters are boring, the world building (by way of writing) is absolutely atrocious, and I can't take it anymore. I stopped after issue #4. Its only saving grace? The art.
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