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unladylike's review
4.0
This series had not been on my radar whatsoever until one of the local comic book clubs for women I'm in listed vols. 1 and 2 as the topic of discussion for the next meeting. The preview synopsis I read was either a tad misleading or possibly plot-spoiling - something about a group of ultra-wealthy *causing* stock market crashes in order to set themselves up as the sole victors. While this might be the case, the yarn Jonathan Hickman weaves never states things so plainly. Instead, we get some classic Hickman slow-burn world-building, with some police detective murder mystery tropes serving a much more original concept.
skguth's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
redinteeth's review
4.0
4 because of the end
it picked up, but the beginning was a little rough to follow
it picked up, but the beginning was a little rough to follow
alexiusr's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
reickel's review
4.0
Great art, some exciting moments and a good base for a big exciting story. Hopeful the series delivers on the set-up!
micahterhune's review
5.0
What if the entire world’s economy was controlled by a select group of individuals with their own agenda? And what if these people also dabbled in some weird cult things?
Wonderful Hickman weirdness makes a delightful counterpart for a healthy dollop of conspiracy theory. That’s about all I can say at this time. I loved it, even though I’m not quite sure what happened. It just makes me want to read it again and get my hands on the next volume.
Wonderful Hickman weirdness makes a delightful counterpart for a healthy dollop of conspiracy theory. That’s about all I can say at this time. I loved it, even though I’m not quite sure what happened. It just makes me want to read it again and get my hands on the next volume.
cassie_grace's review
3.0
Capital is a snake eating it’s own tail, and Wall Street literally made a deal with the devil, to trade blood for money and power. I’m not sure I understand it yet but I’m certainly interested.
tailored_books's review
3.0
Okay, so... that was a ride. I'm not gonna lie, I was heavily confused for the beginning portion of this graphic novel but the further I read, the more complex and intricately layered the book became which made it digestible and made the slow pace thrilling. I'm always going to be down for stories with anti-capitalist themes that explore the moral failings of billionaires/the deadly nature of greed. It reminded me of season 1 of Kollok1991 on YouTube with all of the Mammon talk and flesh payments (highly recommend Kollok btw, it's such a great TTRPG).
Merged review:
Okay, so... that was a ride. I'm not gonna lie, I was heavily confused for the beginning portion of this graphic novel but the further I read, the more complex and intricately layered the book became which made it digestible and made the slow pace thrilling. I'm always going to be down for stories with anti-capitalist themes that explore the moral failings of billionaires/the deadly nature of greed. It reminded me of season 1 of Kollok1991 on YouTube with all of the Mammon talk and flesh payments (highly recommend Kollok btw, it's such a great TTRPG).
Merged review:
Okay, so... that was a ride. I'm not gonna lie, I was heavily confused for the beginning portion of this graphic novel but the further I read, the more complex and intricately layered the book became which made it digestible and made the slow pace thrilling. I'm always going to be down for stories with anti-capitalist themes that explore the moral failings of billionaires/the deadly nature of greed. It reminded me of season 1 of Kollok1991 on YouTube with all of the Mammon talk and flesh payments (highly recommend Kollok btw, it's such a great TTRPG).