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the_great_gabsby's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Ok, but the dialogue is a bit heavy on exposition.
theartolater's review
3.0
A graphic novel interpretation of the old horror short story. Somewhat unnecessary, quick and easy…hey, it worked for a quick afternoon read.
strawberrylane's review
2.0
Starts out strong with some funny lines, bloody action, and good art, but it takes a nosedive into mediocrity pretty fast. Dull characters are introduced, the storyline becomes something we've all seen/read a million times, and the art becomes so busy as to obscure scenes.
tessannredhead's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
booknooknoggin's review
2.0
Based on a short story by Robert E. Howard. This tale seemed really rushed, and I didn't get that it was Howard's work. I expected more from this, but it was just okay.
rickklaw's review
4.0
Normally, I am not a fan of updating works to a modern time or context, but Lansdale recalls rather than emulates elements of [a:Robert E. Howard|66700|Robert E. Howard|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1210954603p2/66700.jpg]'s legendary 1930s horror piece, creating a whole new work. Combined with Fox's unusual, stylized art, the duo successfully presents yet another interesting version of "Pigeons of Hell," which has previously been shot as an acclaimed 1961 Thriller episode and beautifully adapted to comics by painter [a:Scott Hampton|10762|Scott Hampton|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg]. In this very collection, Howard scholar [a:Mark Finn|63337|Mark Finn|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1190727703p2/63337.jpg] called Lansdale "the heir to Howard's legacy as the [a:Edgar Allan Poe|5756|Edgar Allan Poe|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1183237044p2/5756.jpg] of Texas." With this work, Lansdale proves it.
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