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amchica's review against another edition
2.0
Someone recommended this graphic novel series to me at a comic shop. I like the premise - super busty and curvaceous, but not very succesful, superhero has body issues which are made worse by her revealing costume that rips when she fights bad guys. But halfway through the first volume, it was clear that Warren wasn't going to get that much mileage out of the jokes and situations created by Empowered's physical attributes. I completely lost interest and had no desire to continue reading any of the other volumes.
librarimans's review against another edition
1.0
What I was told Empowered was: a satirical send up on the traditional super hero comic motif.
What I actually got when I purchased and read volume 1: A comic that was one step removed from cartoon porn. The main character is super powered as long as she is wearing her suit, which of course means by the end of each story the suit is complete tatters and barely covering her body. There are also undercurrents of bondage that run throughout the book as well.
While I realize there is an audience for this type of work, it is not me.
What I actually got when I purchased and read volume 1: A comic that was one step removed from cartoon porn. The main character is super powered as long as she is wearing her suit, which of course means by the end of each story the suit is complete tatters and barely covering her body. There are also undercurrents of bondage that run throughout the book as well.
While I realize there is an audience for this type of work, it is not me.
abmgw's review against another edition
4.0
Hätte nie gedacht das ich jemals wieder Spaß an einem Superhelden Comic haben könnte, aber das Buch hier hat mic hgut abgeholt. Liegt vermutlic hdaran das das ganze nicht über die Story erzählt wurde, sondern über die Zeichnungen konstruiert wurde.
Über weite Strekcen hinweg gibt es soetwas wie "Handlung" nicht, wir treffen nur die Heldin in einzelnen Szenen wieder. üblicherweise gefesselt und 7/8 nacht, weil ihr Superanzug zerissen ist.
Über weite Strekcen hinweg gibt es soetwas wie "Handlung" nicht, wir treffen nur die Heldin in einzelnen Szenen wieder. üblicherweise gefesselt und 7/8 nacht, weil ihr Superanzug zerissen ist.
ostrava's review against another edition
5.0
I mean, damn, if you put the (probably intended?) raunchy misogyny to the side, this is so damn funny.
What I’m wondering though if this is some accidentally hilariously horny comic or if the comic tried to be comically dirty to the point of just being funny. Like…a Meta self-parody or something. Maybe it’s both.
I gotta be honest, this was hilarious, but SERIOUSLY horny. Sheesh!
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
3.0
http://www.unshelved.com/bookclub/2013-1-4#9781593076726
csdaley's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this. Turns superheroes on their heads. Sometimes literally.
dlssmit4's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good comic book series! Can't wait to read the rest in the series!
harperhoney's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0