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crystalstarrlight's review against another edition
5.0
Bullet Review:
This isn't original in the slightest. In fact, it feels like a blend of two other Rucka specials, Stumptown and Lazarus. But damned if I didn't enjoy the hell out of it. Yes, the characters are cliched (especially Nile and Andy), the story goes along the route you would expect for something like this - but again, I can't help it, I really enjoyed reading about this.
Totally wouldn't mind seeing where this story goes, especially how this one ended (most interesting way to deal with the betrayal plotline I've seen in awhile).
This isn't original in the slightest. In fact, it feels like a blend of two other Rucka specials, Stumptown and Lazarus. But damned if I didn't enjoy the hell out of it. Yes, the characters are cliched (especially Nile and Andy), the story goes along the route you would expect for something like this - but again, I can't help it, I really enjoyed reading about this.
Totally wouldn't mind seeing where this story goes, especially how this one ended (most interesting way to deal with the betrayal plotline I've seen in awhile).
offworldcolony's review against another edition
2.0
A relatively unambitious and vague premise with some generic characters with some interesting relationships. The action heavy art however isn't laid out or drawn with any real flow and the characters are sort of vague looking and difficult to distinguish or engage with or even like. The main character is an irritating "badass" and the whole thing feels like Rucka knocking something off in a weekend so he can get Netflix to buy it. The colour work is very strong and likeable though.
trin's review against another edition
3.0
This is fine. It made me appreciate a lot of the adaptation choices made by the Netflix film, for which I can now clearly see Rucka (who also wrote the screenplay) refined many of his initial ideas; unfortunately, if you come to this graphic novel after the movie, the comic feels like a rough draft.
Also I really dislike the art, which is stylized to the point of being ugly: everyone looks kind of simian? Leandro Fernández's heterosexuality certainly seems to be on full display. (If this is an incorrect assumption: my deepest apologies, dude.)
But at least Joe's speech -- you know the one -- is here in all its glory.
Also I really dislike the art, which is stylized to the point of being ugly: everyone looks kind of simian? Leandro Fernández's heterosexuality certainly seems to be on full display. (If this is an incorrect assumption: my deepest apologies, dude.)
But at least Joe's speech -- you know the one -- is here in all its glory.
heyitsneen's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Death and War
Minor: Grief
tymickey's review
adventurous
dark
funny
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
5.0
historianvik's review
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
Great comic. Wish it was longer and I can't wait to get my hands on book 2!
Having seen the movie first, I'm glad they followed the comic book closely.
Having seen the movie first, I'm glad they followed the comic book closely.
tessadehart's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this comic! I watched the movie before getting my hands on this and was super impressed with how many things I loved from the movie were direct pulls from the book. The relationships between all the characters were super fascinating and entertaining. Mostly an adventurous and emotional story, but with plenty of humor. Definitely pretty violent with some gore but not excessive in my opinion. I highly recommend for anyone looking for an action packed, emotional story with a bit of fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, War, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, and Gore
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
chaifanatic18's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
4.0