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geekwayne's review against another edition
2.0
'Smosh' is a series of three different skits from YouTube that have been brought to a graphic novel form. The stories are created by Michael McDermott, Yale Stewart, David Atchison, Franco Viglino, and Jerry Gaylord.
The three stories in this book are based on sketches about Super Virgin Squad, Box Man, and That Damn Neighbor. The Super Virgin Squad is about a bunch of nerds that live at home and protect their virginity because that gives them some sort of superpowers. Box Man is an origin story about a man who now has a box for a head. That Damn Neighbor is about a surreal silent neighbor that just seems to appear and disappear.
The collection got better as it went. I didn't care at all for Super Virgin Squad. The Box Man story was kind of stupid, but I didn't hate it. That Damn Neighbor was just weird and I really liked the surreal quality about it. The art isn't bad in the collection with the art for That Damn Neighbor probably also being my favorite of the three stories.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributor, and NetGAlley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The three stories in this book are based on sketches about Super Virgin Squad, Box Man, and That Damn Neighbor. The Super Virgin Squad is about a bunch of nerds that live at home and protect their virginity because that gives them some sort of superpowers. Box Man is an origin story about a man who now has a box for a head. That Damn Neighbor is about a surreal silent neighbor that just seems to appear and disappear.
The collection got better as it went. I didn't care at all for Super Virgin Squad. The Box Man story was kind of stupid, but I didn't hate it. That Damn Neighbor was just weird and I really liked the surreal quality about it. The art isn't bad in the collection with the art for That Damn Neighbor probably also being my favorite of the three stories.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributor, and NetGAlley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
cindymarie's review against another edition
4.0
*I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. *
I've honestly never heard of Smosh until now.I read that they were YouTube stars so I looked it up and got lost in YouTube videos for 3 days. They are hilarious! Exactly my kind of humor. I have no regrets.
The artwork is amazing. I especially loved the way they drew Ian and Anthony, it looks exactly like them! If I was judging this book on the art alone it would be 5 stars for sure.
I really enjoyed most of the story lines in this, the only thing I didn't like was the way they wrote the speech impediment for the Super Virgin Squad. I feel like it's not that hard to understand when someone has a lisp, but to try to read it really bogged the story down and I found myself honestly skipping it after awhile. It may have just been me, but it seems like he had the longest lines out of everyone.
Boxman was my favorite, I feel like his story was the best by far. I loved how they started at his origin, especially since I'm new to all things Smosh. Since he is made of cardboard he can basically fold himself into all sorts of things, which is a pretty interesting super power.
That damn neighbor was just hilarious. I haven't seen any of those videos yet but I'll definitely be watching them soon.
If you like Smosh you will definitely like this. If you don't know what Smosh is look it up, you won't be disappointed.
I've honestly never heard of Smosh until now.I read that they were YouTube stars so I looked it up and got lost in YouTube videos for 3 days. They are hilarious! Exactly my kind of humor. I have no regrets.
The artwork is amazing. I especially loved the way they drew Ian and Anthony, it looks exactly like them! If I was judging this book on the art alone it would be 5 stars for sure.
I really enjoyed most of the story lines in this, the only thing I didn't like was the way they wrote the speech impediment for the Super Virgin Squad. I feel like it's not that hard to understand when someone has a lisp, but to try to read it really bogged the story down and I found myself honestly skipping it after awhile. It may have just been me, but it seems like he had the longest lines out of everyone.
Boxman was my favorite, I feel like his story was the best by far. I loved how they started at his origin, especially since I'm new to all things Smosh. Since he is made of cardboard he can basically fold himself into all sorts of things, which is a pretty interesting super power.
That damn neighbor was just hilarious. I haven't seen any of those videos yet but I'll definitely be watching them soon.
If you like Smosh you will definitely like this. If you don't know what Smosh is look it up, you won't be disappointed.
writetoexpress's review against another edition
3.0
NetGalley Review
I’ve been watching Smosh on YouTube for many years now. To be able to read some of their old ‘classic’ antics was great.
The artwork, though it wasn’t my style, did work well with the characters and the story. However, I do wish the font was in a clearer style and slightly larger.
I’ve been watching Smosh on YouTube for many years now. To be able to read some of their old ‘classic’ antics was great.
The artwork, though it wasn’t my style, did work well with the characters and the story. However, I do wish the font was in a clearer style and slightly larger.
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