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justabookholic's review against another edition
2.0
The only person who came out of this story looking good was improbably... Killer Croc. Starfire has been reduced to being an amnesic male fantasy with little personality and even less clothes. She was not only stripped of her memories for reasons I cannot comprehend but the powers that be decided to redesign her costume into what can be generously described as lacking. Arsenal was simply tragic comic relief, and Jason (our leader in this toxic band of misfits) can only be described as a mess with little of the wit given to him when he was first introduced as the Red Hood. A highly nonsensical plot with little that makes me want to continue.
cynz's review against another edition
3.0
Can't say much for Lobdell's writing. DC is doing this weird editorial mandate where Jason is NUMBER ONE PRIORITY(!!!!) but instead of developing his character they're just inserting him into Dick's relationships. I like Jason, but not like this, and not as a replacement for Dick.
phon3orion's review against another edition
4.0
My biggest problem with series is starfire, I adore her character but I don’t like how she was dumbed down to a s*x toy, Jason and Roy were amazing as always, but the plot to the story wasn’t really good, although I did enjoy the dialogue. Overall I do recommend it, especially if you’re obsessed with red hood like me.
angelwolf45's review against another edition
4.0
I really had a fun time reading this book.
This is about the Red Hood AKA Jason Todd and how he becomes the leader of the Outlaws that include Arsenal and Starfire. Jason does not seem to be the leader type because he prefers to be a lone but when they choose him to be the leader it seems he has no choice. They bring a unique way of justice to the people who need it.
I love the banter between Arsenal and Jason. They are hilarious together and with Starfire not quite getting some of the jokes makes for some funny conversations that take place. These characters are fun to read about their adventures learning to be a team and what being a team means.
I am really excited to see what happens in the rest of the series because this was a great start
This is about the Red Hood AKA Jason Todd and how he becomes the leader of the Outlaws that include Arsenal and Starfire. Jason does not seem to be the leader type because he prefers to be a lone but when they choose him to be the leader it seems he has no choice. They bring a unique way of justice to the people who need it.
I love the banter between Arsenal and Jason. They are hilarious together and with Starfire not quite getting some of the jokes makes for some funny conversations that take place. These characters are fun to read about their adventures learning to be a team and what being a team means.
I am really excited to see what happens in the rest of the series because this was a great start
ektambo's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
geewhizabbygee's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bobby_cheeza's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sincere_mammoth's review against another edition
1.0
Picked this book up because I was told that this was a good Jason Todd story. Turns out Jason Todd is the only good thing about this comic.
Imagine my dismay when, a few pages in, I realized I picked up the horrible new 52 comic that was internet famous a few years back for ruining Starfire’s character. She, and almost all the other female characters in this comic, aren’t written like real people—they’re just sexually gratifying humanoids that only exist to be hot. If I live a hundred years and never see another shot of a woman dying in the ‘sexiest’ pose possible, I will have seen too many in my lifetime.
It’s a shame because there is a lot to like about this comic. The art style is great, and there were a number of moments where the humor or insights in the writing got to me. But there’s too much garbage to sift through to find the good stuff.
Oh, another complaint—turns out if you make one of the main characters annoying ON PURPOSE, it doesn’t make them any less annoying. That Hawkeye wannabe could die in the next issue and I wouldn’t give a HOOT.
Imagine my dismay when, a few pages in, I realized I picked up the horrible new 52 comic that was internet famous a few years back for ruining Starfire’s character. She, and almost all the other female characters in this comic, aren’t written like real people—they’re just sexually gratifying humanoids that only exist to be hot. If I live a hundred years and never see another shot of a woman dying in the ‘sexiest’ pose possible, I will have seen too many in my lifetime.
It’s a shame because there is a lot to like about this comic. The art style is great, and there were a number of moments where the humor or insights in the writing got to me. But there’s too much garbage to sift through to find the good stuff.
Oh, another complaint—turns out if you make one of the main characters annoying ON PURPOSE, it doesn’t make them any less annoying. That Hawkeye wannabe could die in the next issue and I wouldn’t give a HOOT.
crystalmbookshelf83's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nerdywerewolf's review against another edition
4.0
I love Jason Todd. So I loved this book. I guess that's pretty much what you need to know. If you like Red Hood or Arsenal and their shenanigans, you'll enjoy this story.