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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
This really brought me back to one of my favorite comic characters of all time: Tank Girl. I really enjoyed this first volume, it was chaotic neutral behavior at its finest!
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This was a fun and witty adventure, perfect for comic book fans. I haven't read many superhero comics before so did feel like I missed some of the references. However the constant dialogue directly to the reader and the mash up of characters worked well together. I was skeptical of this title because creating a female Deadpool with some Harley Quinn quirks to sell comics, seemed misguided. Despite those thoughts, the humor and unique story line had me hooked and I was excited to keep reading.
The comic starts off with Howard the Duck and quickly becomes an adventure where Gwenpool has to use her very limited skills to act like a superhero. She encounters some real issues when she discovers she doesn't have an actual identity in this comic book world she has been thrust into. Some recognizable cameos step in and help her through these comic book world issues. When she finally faces off with villains, she uses her real world knowledge to help her survive. Her ability to adapt and face danger with humor is very likeable and relateable.
My only criticism was the comic constantly calling attention to her outfit not including pants. It worked fine as a quick quip, but it was brought up more then once and served no purpose. I did appreciate the diversity represented in the characters chosen for the comic. I would recommend this comic for readers familiar with Marvel's universe. You will definitely find more enjoyment from this series with super hero knowledge.
This was a fun and witty adventure, perfect for comic book fans. I haven't read many superhero comics before so did feel like I missed some of the references. However the constant dialogue directly to the reader and the mash up of characters worked well together. I was skeptical of this title because creating a female Deadpool with some Harley Quinn quirks to sell comics, seemed misguided. Despite those thoughts, the humor and unique story line had me hooked and I was excited to keep reading.
The comic starts off with Howard the Duck and quickly becomes an adventure where Gwenpool has to use her very limited skills to act like a superhero. She encounters some real issues when she discovers she doesn't have an actual identity in this comic book world she has been thrust into. Some recognizable cameos step in and help her through these comic book world issues. When she finally faces off with villains, she uses her real world knowledge to help her survive. Her ability to adapt and face danger with humor is very likeable and relateable.
My only criticism was the comic constantly calling attention to her outfit not including pants. It worked fine as a quick quip, but it was brought up more then once and served no purpose. I did appreciate the diversity represented in the characters chosen for the comic. I would recommend this comic for readers familiar with Marvel's universe. You will definitely find more enjoyment from this series with super hero knowledge.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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:
Complicated
Gwenpool is both my favorite comic book and character. I've always been such a fan of these portal fantasy styled stories. Through The Starless Sea, The Magicians, and now to the Unbelievable Gwenpool I've been able to feel a profound sense of catharsis. I don't want to get too sentimental or melodramatic here. Just know that this story is very well written, and deeply important to me. Gwen Pool will live on in my heart forever more if not within the pages of comics.
The Unbelievable Gwenpool easily clears the five star ranking, and submits itself within my top three favorite books.
The Unbelievable Gwenpool easily clears the five star ranking, and submits itself within my top three favorite books.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I didn't particularly love this first volume but I will definitely continue since I really like Gwen.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Gwenpool, The Unbelievable is one of my all favorite series of all time. That's why I'm reading Gwenpool, The Unbelievable Vol. 1: Believe It for what must be at least the fifth time (if not more, seriously guys, I love this series).
Gwen Poole used to be just like us. A comic book fan living a fairly common (and kind of dull) life. Then one day, she finally got her wish. She found herself thrown into the world of Earth-616. Aka, the world where all of our heroes exist.
From that moment on, she has been a source of comedy, and more than her fair share of chaos. After all, her greatest talent in a world full of superheroes is her innate and comic-fueled knowledge of who they are, how they operate, and any other secrets that might have leaked onto the pages. Thus she became, Gwenpool.
Words cannot describe how much I love this series. More accurately, I adore Gwenpool, and I especially adore the start of her own standalone series, Gwenpool, The Unbelievable Vol. 1: Believe It. It's quirky, fun, chaotic, and gave Marvel (through Christopher Hastings) a chance to throw some commentary from the die-hard fans out into the world.
Gwen's whole concept is kind of unique and funny, actually. She's a massive comic fan, and thus entered the world knowing all there is to know about the heroes that typically grace our pages. For a time, that was her only gift in a world full of superheroes.
Yet she still managed to make herself stand out. Granted, she didn't always do so in the best of ways, but that just made her series all the more entertaining. Especially when combined with commentary about Batroc or Doctor Strange (spoiler alert: she totally digs that Sorcerer Supreme).
To be fair, Christopher Hastings does have a talent for writing the absurd in a way that is both believable, and absolutely hilarious. So far, I've loved every foray of his into Marvel, and would strongly recommend for fans to keep an eye on his work.
The artists, Danilo Beyruth and Gurihiru, managed to make the original design of Gwenpool super cute and endearing. That's no mean feat, and something I think they should get loads more credit for. I'll confess I don't always adore the way she's portrayed when showing up in other series (sorry, not sorry).
Long story short: Gwenpool is one of my favorite series, and thus this is the start to one of my absolute favorites. I can't recommend it enough, and hope you enjoy it at least half as much as I do.
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Gwen Poole used to be just like us. A comic book fan living a fairly common (and kind of dull) life. Then one day, she finally got her wish. She found herself thrown into the world of Earth-616. Aka, the world where all of our heroes exist.
From that moment on, she has been a source of comedy, and more than her fair share of chaos. After all, her greatest talent in a world full of superheroes is her innate and comic-fueled knowledge of who they are, how they operate, and any other secrets that might have leaked onto the pages. Thus she became, Gwenpool.
Words cannot describe how much I love this series. More accurately, I adore Gwenpool, and I especially adore the start of her own standalone series, Gwenpool, The Unbelievable Vol. 1: Believe It. It's quirky, fun, chaotic, and gave Marvel (through Christopher Hastings) a chance to throw some commentary from the die-hard fans out into the world.
Gwen's whole concept is kind of unique and funny, actually. She's a massive comic fan, and thus entered the world knowing all there is to know about the heroes that typically grace our pages. For a time, that was her only gift in a world full of superheroes.
Yet she still managed to make herself stand out. Granted, she didn't always do so in the best of ways, but that just made her series all the more entertaining. Especially when combined with commentary about Batroc or Doctor Strange (spoiler alert: she totally digs that Sorcerer Supreme).
To be fair, Christopher Hastings does have a talent for writing the absurd in a way that is both believable, and absolutely hilarious. So far, I've loved every foray of his into Marvel, and would strongly recommend for fans to keep an eye on his work.
The artists, Danilo Beyruth and Gurihiru, managed to make the original design of Gwenpool super cute and endearing. That's no mean feat, and something I think they should get loads more credit for. I'll confess I don't always adore the way she's portrayed when showing up in other series (sorry, not sorry).
Long story short: Gwenpool is one of my favorite series, and thus this is the start to one of my absolute favorites. I can't recommend it enough, and hope you enjoy it at least half as much as I do.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Gwenpool wasn't born a superhero. Gwen Poole wasn't even born in a universe that has real superpowers. But that universe had comic books and Gwen read all of them (the Marvel ones, anyway), so when Gwen wakes up one day to find herself in the actual Marvel universe, she has some idea of what to expect. Basically, if one is to survive in the MCU without superpowers, one ought to at least have a spandex costume and lots of weaponry. People without costumes are bystanders and bystanders get killed. Still, Gwen likes to have some fun, which means that she might just get involved with the odd bank heist. That spandex isn't free, you know.
In this issue, Gwen finds that, even with the best of intentions (not that her are really the best, but still), one can easily find oneself stuck in a henchman role rather quickly and that's no fun (well, maybe a little). How can Gwen get out of her new boss' clutches and establish herself as a gun-toting superhero? Actually, there are probably a lot of ways, but Gwen's is likely the funniest.
I find it particularly amusing that this hilarious character is not a canon character at all. She first appeared on an alternate cover of a Deadpool comic and fans liked the concept so much that she eventually got her own comic. Gwenpool and Deadpool definitely have a sense of humor in common, but Gwenpool lacks any kind of supernatural powers and is also a pretty terrible fighter (unless a lot of luck is involved). Deadpool doesn't make an appearance in this volume, but Howard the Duck does, so that's something...right? Long story short, Gwenpool is hilarious and I look forward to reading more of her adventures in the future.
In this issue, Gwen finds that, even with the best of intentions (not that her are really the best, but still), one can easily find oneself stuck in a henchman role rather quickly and that's no fun (well, maybe a little). How can Gwen get out of her new boss' clutches and establish herself as a gun-toting superhero? Actually, there are probably a lot of ways, but Gwen's is likely the funniest.
I find it particularly amusing that this hilarious character is not a canon character at all. She first appeared on an alternate cover of a Deadpool comic and fans liked the concept so much that she eventually got her own comic. Gwenpool and Deadpool definitely have a sense of humor in common, but Gwenpool lacks any kind of supernatural powers and is also a pretty terrible fighter (unless a lot of luck is involved). Deadpool doesn't make an appearance in this volume, but Howard the Duck does, so that's something...right? Long story short, Gwenpool is hilarious and I look forward to reading more of her adventures in the future.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes