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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Art was amazing, story was great, and I liked the way Natasha was characterized here. The only issue had with it (that prevents it from being 5 stars) is the portrayal of the Chinese. The way their eyes are drawn and the villain in Shanghai was just...ugh. (There are other POC bad guys too, but I don't know enough about their cultures/stereotypes about them to say anything.) It wasn't super awful, just really annoying if you're sensitive to that sort of thing.
Even without a coherent storyline- following only the assorted jobs Natasha chooses to take- The Finely Woven Thread is just that. Black Widow is a compelling character often overlooked for all the wrong reasons.
A serviceable, engaging storyline with some gorgeous art contributed by Phil Noto. Definitely looking forward to more of this.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
Loveable characters:
Complicated
I didn't really like the story it just wasen't for me but the art style made up for that.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoy Natasha's moral ambiguity while still having some ethical standards. A spy is a different being than a 'superhero' and being that apparently SHIELD and the Avengers don't actually offer their assets a decent (or any) wage, a girl has to survive somehow. What's Nat going to do? Work at Starbucks?
Three and a half stars. It's funny, I think I would have rated this book higher in the past, but after reading so many fantastic titles this year it's getting more difficult to totally blow my socks off. That's fantastic news for modern comics - we've come a long way in recent years. But enough about that: let's get to Black Widow!
First and foremost, Noto's art in this collection is outstanding. The style is realistic, rather than cartoonish, and has a 70s retro sort of vibe. The colors are subdued, almost washed out, and the overall feel is similar to that of a watercolor painting. Really, what I'm saying here, is that every panel is stunning. Very nice stuff.
The writing itself was also good, but it didn't blow me away. I can't say precisely why, but there was a little something missing to make this sparkle as much as I'd have liked. It's a more serious book, with few moments of humor, which is fitting given the titular character is known for being pretty stoic. This is going to be really appealing to people who like spy stories and a step away from the tongue-and-cheek humor that accompanies characters like Hawkeye. Black Widow herself is a kick-ass, sexy (though not sexualized), smart, and capable female protagonist - precisely the sort of character I'd love to see more of in the industry. All in all I'd say this is a win, especially for fans of female heroines.
First and foremost, Noto's art in this collection is outstanding. The style is realistic, rather than cartoonish, and has a 70s retro sort of vibe. The colors are subdued, almost washed out, and the overall feel is similar to that of a watercolor painting. Really, what I'm saying here, is that every panel is stunning. Very nice stuff.
The writing itself was also good, but it didn't blow me away. I can't say precisely why, but there was a little something missing to make this sparkle as much as I'd have liked. It's a more serious book, with few moments of humor, which is fitting given the titular character is known for being pretty stoic. This is going to be really appealing to people who like spy stories and a step away from the tongue-and-cheek humor that accompanies characters like Hawkeye. Black Widow herself is a kick-ass, sexy (though not sexualized), smart, and capable female protagonist - precisely the sort of character I'd love to see more of in the industry. All in all I'd say this is a win, especially for fans of female heroines.
Fantastic art,but average stories that tell you what you already know.