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snakeboba's review against another edition
5.0
Do I love this more because of Jason? Maybe, just maybe.....but it does bring me into a female DC character I was iffy about and one that I wanted to learn more of. This story is a nice one done in the new 52 and I was not disappointment like I thought I would have been I'm ready to pick up the next volume.
rosatulipan's review against another edition
4.0
Despite the extremely and upsetting sexualization in Kori's (starfire) character I have to say that I loved this. Especially Jason, especially him.
And Roy.
funny, witty and entertaining if u love the former Robin
And Roy.
funny, witty and entertaining if u love the former Robin
snicf's review against another edition
4.0
*2022 Reread
It's been awhile since I read this, and I own the second volume, so I decided to pick it up so I could read volume 2 and not be completely lost. However, I did really enjoy this reread. There were some parts where I thought it dragged a bit, but to me it was a good combination of action, character story, and growing relationships.
It's been awhile since I read this, and I own the second volume, so I decided to pick it up so I could read volume 2 and not be completely lost. However, I did really enjoy this reread. There were some parts where I thought it dragged a bit, but to me it was a good combination of action, character story, and growing relationships.
prologues_epilogues's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
lobdell when I catch you lobdell
anyways
the all-caste plotline was interesting and the art was pretty, but that's about the only good things here. why did they make all of these characters with so much potential suck so bad. and why did they BUTCHER Kori. come on now.
anyways
the all-caste plotline was interesting and the art was pretty, but that's about the only good things here. why did they make all of these characters with so much potential suck so bad. and why did they BUTCHER Kori. come on now.
raaachoo's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kori girl what did they do to you….. otherwise i did laugh sometimes
arf88's review against another edition
5.0
The best part of this book is the relationship between Jason, Roy and Kori. Three very broken people being supported by each other, while fighting crime. What's not to love?
It's also a great book for Jason Todd fans. Finally more of the anti-hero we'd seen in Under the Hood and less of the cackling villain of Batman and Robin. And it's nice to see him do something other than torment the Batfam.
It's also a great book for Jason Todd fans. Finally more of the anti-hero we'd seen in Under the Hood and less of the cackling villain of Batman and Robin. And it's nice to see him do something other than torment the Batfam.
space_gaudet's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katpop's review against another edition
5.0
Jason Todd is my boy. I love him and everything he does. Lol.
abrittlebee's review against another edition
3.0
Classically, Red Hood and the Outlaws: REDemption is everything any comic fan could want: it’s bold, has masterful artwork, and is filled to the brim with action. Dig a little deeper though and you might realize that Scott Lobdell’s character development leaves something to be desired.
Red Hood and the Outlaws follows the journey of Jason Todd (a.k.a. Red Hood, a former Robin with abandonment issues). Through a precarious set of events, he finds himself joining forces with Starfire, who was previously of the Teen Titans and whose nuclear powers are now seen as dangerous to mankind, and Arsenal, a former protégé to the Green Arrow.
So what could be the problem, you might ask? When I first read Red Hood and the Outlaws, I was confused: the overt sexual nature of Starfire reeked of misogyny, but despite her promiscuity all sexual encounters were initiated by her, developing a level of agency that is absent in sexist works such as Batman: The Widening Gyre. Then I figured it out. It wasn’t that Starfire is a glorified sexual fantasy, it’s that her sexuality was the only aspect to her personality. So it was bad character development, masquerading as misogyny. Then I realized that both Red Hood and Arsenal had the exact same problem, as they were both one-dimensional. Red Hood with his brooding and Arsenal playing the part of the witty comic relief. It is unfortunate, since conceptually I think this series has a lot of potential.
Artistically, Red Hood and the Outlaws is amazing. Illustrator Kenneth Rocafort does an incredible job, with extreme detail and anatomical perfection.
As much as the character development bothered me, I would have a hard time not recommending this series. Definitely worth picking up if you’re bored, but not something to invest a lot of time in.
Cross posted from The Other Press
Red Hood and the Outlaws follows the journey of Jason Todd (a.k.a. Red Hood, a former Robin with abandonment issues). Through a precarious set of events, he finds himself joining forces with Starfire, who was previously of the Teen Titans and whose nuclear powers are now seen as dangerous to mankind, and Arsenal, a former protégé to the Green Arrow.
So what could be the problem, you might ask? When I first read Red Hood and the Outlaws, I was confused: the overt sexual nature of Starfire reeked of misogyny, but despite her promiscuity all sexual encounters were initiated by her, developing a level of agency that is absent in sexist works such as Batman: The Widening Gyre. Then I figured it out. It wasn’t that Starfire is a glorified sexual fantasy, it’s that her sexuality was the only aspect to her personality. So it was bad character development, masquerading as misogyny. Then I realized that both Red Hood and Arsenal had the exact same problem, as they were both one-dimensional. Red Hood with his brooding and Arsenal playing the part of the witty comic relief. It is unfortunate, since conceptually I think this series has a lot of potential.
Artistically, Red Hood and the Outlaws is amazing. Illustrator Kenneth Rocafort does an incredible job, with extreme detail and anatomical perfection.
As much as the character development bothered me, I would have a hard time not recommending this series. Definitely worth picking up if you’re bored, but not something to invest a lot of time in.
Cross posted from The Other Press
nahaerys's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0