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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Gwenpool ist eine erfrischende Perspektive auf das Brechen der 4. Wand in Comics. Es ist ein verrückter, bunter Reigen und die Gastauftritte von Thor und diversen Z-Level-Schurken macht den Band zu einem unterhaltsamen Comicspaß. Wer sich mit Deadpool, Squirrel Girl und anderen ähnlich absurden Helden anfreunden kann, wird auch hier seine Freude haben.
I didn't know how I was going to feel about this book, but I got it for free via Amazon so it rocketed to the top of my quick kindle reads list. it's frenetic, and she's a manic murder pixie, but it all starts to come together when you start empathizing for her plight, right around the time she realizes that there actually is a plight -- specifically that she's been sucked into the marvel universe and is acting the fool because she thinks it's all make believe. at any rate, it's silly, and if it had stayed at initial levels of crazy, I would not have enjoyed it as much as I did, but like an onion or a parfait, there are definitely layers here, and I'm digging them.
Unbelievable is right. This book is so off the wall. It starts out with a short piece featuring Howard the Duck. That's about all that needs to be said about that.
This is the story of Gwen Poole (get it?), who is a young woman from our world that got stuck in the universe featuring all the Marvel characters. She also happens to be a huge comic book nerd, which means she knows everything about everyone. And she gets recruited to be a henchman for M.O.D.O.K. It's great!
Obviously this book will be more enjoyable to people that are familiar with a lot of the Marvel characters because of Gwen's knowledge. It provides for some inside jokes, such as the ones regarding the other M.O.D.O.K. henchmen. The book is loads of fun. It is able to take on a more serious note at times. Those never dominate the book, which is probably for the best.
The art was hit or miss for me because it switches between a somewhat realistic style and a cartoonish style. The cartoon styling fit the book perfectly. The realistic art didn't match the tone of the book as well. It almost slowed the book down because it could be a bit jarring to switch between the styles. Thankfully there isn't a lot of that happening. The colors are vibrant and in your face, which complements the art so well.
This is the story of Gwen Poole (get it?), who is a young woman from our world that got stuck in the universe featuring all the Marvel characters. She also happens to be a huge comic book nerd, which means she knows everything about everyone. And she gets recruited to be a henchman for M.O.D.O.K. It's great!
Obviously this book will be more enjoyable to people that are familiar with a lot of the Marvel characters because of Gwen's knowledge. It provides for some inside jokes, such as the ones regarding the other M.O.D.O.K. henchmen. The book is loads of fun. It is able to take on a more serious note at times. Those never dominate the book, which is probably for the best.
The art was hit or miss for me because it switches between a somewhat realistic style and a cartoonish style. The cartoon styling fit the book perfectly. The realistic art didn't match the tone of the book as well. It almost slowed the book down because it could be a bit jarring to switch between the styles. Thankfully there isn't a lot of that happening. The colors are vibrant and in your face, which complements the art so well.
adventurous
Genius plot. Makes me want to dig up old comics. Love the fact that out of all her dilemmas she decides that having no pants for her costume is the worst.
Issue 2 and onwards was hilarious and beautifully illustrated!!! 5 stars for that half of the volume
BUT the #0 "Prologue", the Holiday Special, and even the first issue of the series ranged from really bad to not as bad to meh/nah; respectively. That half gets around 2 stars.
BUT(again) 2 on we're so good it made up for it AND BROUGHT the whole collection up to 4 stars.
BUT the #0 "Prologue", the Holiday Special, and even the first issue of the series ranged from really bad to not as bad to meh/nah; respectively. That half gets around 2 stars.
BUT(again) 2 on we're so good it made up for it AND BROUGHT the whole collection up to 4 stars.