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laurenkara's review
5.0
Thanks to IDW Publishing for providing me with a copy of this trade in exchange for an honest review.
New favourite character alert!!!! I love Wynonna so much. If you love badass ladies who hunt demons and other paranormal creatures then you'll love this. Will have a more detailed review up soon!
New favourite character alert!!!! I love Wynonna so much. If you love badass ladies who hunt demons and other paranormal creatures then you'll love this. Will have a more detailed review up soon!
geekwayne's review
2.0
'Wynonna Earp Volume 1: Homecoming' by Beau Smith with art by Lora Innes and Chris Evenhuis should have been a sure thing for me. A cross between Western and urban fantasy should have been easy for me to like. But it wasn't.
It was originally a comic, then more recently became a television series (which I haven't seen), and this is a new graphic novel based on both, I think.
Wynonna Earp is a descendant of Wyatt Earp. She shoots first and asks questions later, which annoys her boss Agent Doll. There is also a mysterious, or so we are told multiple times, character named John Henry. Wynonna goes around fighting supernatural creatures. From a cult of demons that drink milk and blood, to a mall full of zombies, Wynonna is called in to kick butt. There is also a case that takes her back to her family's roots.
Again, the setting and premise should have been a shoo in for me, but it is so tepid that I feel disappointed. The art is also not very spectacular for the most part. It's an interesting set of characters, but I have a hard time recommending it.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from IDW Publishing and Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
It was originally a comic, then more recently became a television series (which I haven't seen), and this is a new graphic novel based on both, I think.
Wynonna Earp is a descendant of Wyatt Earp. She shoots first and asks questions later, which annoys her boss Agent Doll. There is also a mysterious, or so we are told multiple times, character named John Henry. Wynonna goes around fighting supernatural creatures. From a cult of demons that drink milk and blood, to a mall full of zombies, Wynonna is called in to kick butt. There is also a case that takes her back to her family's roots.
Again, the setting and premise should have been a shoo in for me, but it is so tepid that I feel disappointed. The art is also not very spectacular for the most part. It's an interesting set of characters, but I have a hard time recommending it.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from IDW Publishing and Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
caitcoy's review
4.0
The story begins with Wynonna Earp up to her ears in zombies as she hunts down supernatural threats as part of the U.S. Marshals Black Badge division. This division has been tasked with eliminating such threats for decades and Earp has earned a reputation as both hot-headed and more of the “shoot first, ask questions maybe” type. As Wynonna, her boss Special Agent Xavier Dolls and her fellow agents John Henry and Valdez eliminate threats like supernatural fighting rings, a nefarious black market body parts dealer who also happens to be a chupacabra and a mad scientist bent on creating zombies, Wynnona starts to find out that there may be more to her legacy than just the name. With the help of her friends, the modern day, evil-vanquishing gunslinger must face the consequences of her family name before the evil forces on her trail catch up to her.
As someone who thoroughly enjoys the combination of supernatural and western known as Weird Westerns, Wynonna Earp was a hell of a treat. It’s full of references to characters that will be familiar to fans of Tombstone and the tone is an amusing combination of the over-the-top, bloody action and sly humor that had me giggling throughout. Wynonna herself is easy to like, for all that she prefers to shoot rather than think her way through problems. I appreciated that this attitude of hers causes her a fair amount of trouble and she has to deal with situations that wouldn’t have happened if she had acted a bit more cautiously. There are about a million one liners so this story definitely doesn’t take itself seriously but it’s a fun romp through a classic Western tale made more modern by the blending of the supernatural.
If you enjoy Westerns with a lot of blood and a bit of the supernatural, Wynonna Earp is well worth your time. It has a blend of humor and intense action that immediately made me think of Tombstone and kept me both amused and compelled. The art is by Innes and Evenhuis (with colors by Jay Fotos) is well done and the almost realistic style of it helps to balance the more over-the-top supernatural elements of the story. Though this is meant as a companion to the show (which I am currently enjoying), I actually liked this version a bit more.
As someone who thoroughly enjoys the combination of supernatural and western known as Weird Westerns, Wynonna Earp was a hell of a treat. It’s full of references to characters that will be familiar to fans of Tombstone and the tone is an amusing combination of the over-the-top, bloody action and sly humor that had me giggling throughout. Wynonna herself is easy to like, for all that she prefers to shoot rather than think her way through problems. I appreciated that this attitude of hers causes her a fair amount of trouble and she has to deal with situations that wouldn’t have happened if she had acted a bit more cautiously. There are about a million one liners so this story definitely doesn’t take itself seriously but it’s a fun romp through a classic Western tale made more modern by the blending of the supernatural.
If you enjoy Westerns with a lot of blood and a bit of the supernatural, Wynonna Earp is well worth your time. It has a blend of humor and intense action that immediately made me think of Tombstone and kept me both amused and compelled. The art is by Innes and Evenhuis (with colors by Jay Fotos) is well done and the almost realistic style of it helps to balance the more over-the-top supernatural elements of the story. Though this is meant as a companion to the show (which I am currently enjoying), I actually liked this version a bit more.
ellelainey's review
5.0
Having watched the TV show, I was eager to delve into the series and see how it originally came about. I loved this glimpse into how badass Wynonna is and that it all began before she came back to Tombstone.
Incredible graphics and a highly original story. I can't wait to read more.
Incredible graphics and a highly original story. I can't wait to read more.
tracey_stewart's review
1.0
ETA: The rating's gone down on this book due to spam from the publisher/distributor, Diamond Book Distributors. I disliked the graphic novel, but gave it a generous rating because I love the television series. The publisher flushed away that goodwill.
His legend,
Her legacy,
Their law.
I've completely and unabashedly loved the tv series based on this comic book series, so I was really looking forward to reading this comic compendium. It didn't take long, though, before I was just confused. John Henry? Mars Del Ray? Dolls is Wynonna's boss? Well, I suppose he is in the series as well, but it's not as blatant. What's even more confusing is that a little 'net searching shows that while it all started with the comics, this comic miniseries is a tie-in to the tv series. (Looking at the covers and descriptions for other miniseries, there doesn't seem to be much of a connection; if that's Wynonna on the cover there, she's a bosomy blonde. Very bosomy. I mean ... remarkably bosomy, even for a comic book.)
The relationships were odd here. I was constantly distracted by trying to figure out when this was supposed to take place in relation with the series, with "John Henry" running around, and Dolls taking Wynonna on missions to kill zombies and chupacannibals. And Wynonna keeps getting people killed because she's hot-headed, and Dolls keeps chastising her for not being a better agent. (Considering she hasn't had any training, I'm not sure what he can realistically expect.) Peacemaker doesn't appear until page 93 of a 120-page book; prior to that, she "blams" away right and left with apparently ordinary weapons. Basically, everything that makes the story the story on Syfy is missing or askew. Where are the sisters? What about the curse? What are they all doing out of Purgatory? Is it really supposed to be spelled Beau Beau? Some of these questions are answered in the last third or so of the book - but it's all just very odd.
The writing was pretty clever, though it suffered in comparison with the show; as always in comic book series the art varied wildly among the books contained in this omnibus, from really wonderful to a bit rocky to painfully awful. (You'd think they would have found someone who could draw horses for an issue with horses in it.) I should have learned by now that a stunning cover (and this one is gorgeous) does not mean the interior art will be any good. I can't help it - I went to art school. I just want better than bad comic art.
I'm glad to have seen the books; I won't look for any more. I can't wait for the show to come back, though.
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
His legend,
Her legacy,
Their law.
I've completely and unabashedly loved the tv series based on this comic book series, so I was really looking forward to reading this comic compendium. It didn't take long, though, before I was just confused. John Henry? Mars Del Ray? Dolls is Wynonna's boss? Well, I suppose he is in the series as well, but it's not as blatant. What's even more confusing is that a little 'net searching shows that while it all started with the comics, this comic miniseries is a tie-in to the tv series. (Looking at the covers and descriptions for other miniseries, there doesn't seem to be much of a connection; if that's Wynonna on the cover there, she's a bosomy blonde. Very bosomy. I mean ... remarkably bosomy, even for a comic book.)
The relationships were odd here. I was constantly distracted by trying to figure out when this was supposed to take place in relation with the series, with "John Henry" running around, and Dolls taking Wynonna on missions to kill zombies and chupacannibals. And Wynonna keeps getting people killed because she's hot-headed, and Dolls keeps chastising her for not being a better agent. (Considering she hasn't had any training, I'm not sure what he can realistically expect.) Peacemaker doesn't appear until page 93 of a 120-page book; prior to that, she "blams" away right and left with apparently ordinary weapons. Basically, everything that makes the story the story on Syfy is missing or askew. Where are the sisters? What about the curse? What are they all doing out of Purgatory? Is it really supposed to be spelled Beau Beau? Some of these questions are answered in the last third or so of the book - but it's all just very odd.
The writing was pretty clever, though it suffered in comparison with the show; as always in comic book series the art varied wildly among the books contained in this omnibus, from really wonderful to a bit rocky to painfully awful. (You'd think they would have found someone who could draw horses for an issue with horses in it.) I should have learned by now that a stunning cover (and this one is gorgeous) does not mean the interior art will be any good. I can't help it - I went to art school. I just want better than bad comic art.
I'm glad to have seen the books; I won't look for any more. I can't wait for the show to come back, though.
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
tartbarbie's review
4.0
I received Wynonna Earp Vol 1: Homecoming in return for an honest review via NetGalley. Wynonna is the dependent of the famous Wyatt Earp, she’s been recruited into the Black Badge to fight against the supernatural. Wynonna is a kick ass marshall who doesn’t always follow the rules but she does get the job done and save a few scouts in the process. Someone is hunting her and wants her to return to Tombstone where secrets will be revealed.
I like Wynonna she’s a kick ass character who isn’t afraid to risk it all get dirty to stop the supernatural beings. In the first six chapters, we are introduced to Marshall Dolls, Valdez a Mayan Princess and John Henry who we later learn is Doc Holliday. I really liked getting to see a little of each of her new team members. Of course, Wynonna is my favorite she is just a kick ass motorcycle riding monster killer. I'm secretly hoping that Doc will become a love interest for Wynonna.
I had to jump at the chance to check out Wynonna Earp because I love the Sci-Fi show. My husband and I watched the TV show every week so I was already a fan of Wynonna from the start. I’m in love with the concept of the descendent of Wyatt Earp hunting supernatural beings. Wynonna is an action packed graphic novel with one adventure after another making it hard to put down and easy to be drawn into her world. A unique graphic novel that spins an intriguing story with easy to connect with characters. I love the artwork it’s so well done, it’s very detailed telling a captivating story. I enjoyed the first installment in Wynonna series and I can’t wait to see what comes up next for her.
I like Wynonna she’s a kick ass character who isn’t afraid to risk it all get dirty to stop the supernatural beings. In the first six chapters, we are introduced to Marshall Dolls, Valdez a Mayan Princess and John Henry who we later learn is Doc Holliday. I really liked getting to see a little of each of her new team members. Of course, Wynonna is my favorite she is just a kick ass motorcycle riding monster killer. I'm secretly hoping that Doc will become a love interest for Wynonna.
I had to jump at the chance to check out Wynonna Earp because I love the Sci-Fi show. My husband and I watched the TV show every week so I was already a fan of Wynonna from the start. I’m in love with the concept of the descendent of Wyatt Earp hunting supernatural beings. Wynonna is an action packed graphic novel with one adventure after another making it hard to put down and easy to be drawn into her world. A unique graphic novel that spins an intriguing story with easy to connect with characters. I love the artwork it’s so well done, it’s very detailed telling a captivating story. I enjoyed the first installment in Wynonna series and I can’t wait to see what comes up next for her.
sejbeth's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
creolelitbelle's review
4.0
As someone who has watched the entire show thus far (seasons 1-3), this book encompassing issues #1-6 was a great origin story for me. Seeing Wynonna as first a Black Badge Agent and LATER become the heir and learn what that means was very cool. The show seems exceptionally cast in terms of Wynonna, Dolls, & Doc. Wynonna is a very spunky character, and Melanie Scrofano adds the perfect little extra to the role. No Waverly in the initial comics, but Wynonna does allude to having two sisters. It’s no surprise to me that these comics were picked up by a television network, because the world and character backstories have so much potential.
jashoney22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0