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hexed_goldfish's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
herohail's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you are a fan of the TV series, the comics are definitely worth reading. Each issue is just as quirky, messed up and absurd as the original TV show
bookertsfarm's review
3.0
So I'm pretty sure this was once a TV series (that's how much research I've done). I basically picked it up because I saw it on the "new" graphic novel shelf at my library. Oh, and the bright colors also drew me in. Invader Zim is basically an incompetent alien who thinks his race has sent him to Earth to destroy it when really they just wanted him gone. He has a sidekick robot named Gir and Dib, a geek, is basically the only one on Earth who realizes what Zim is up to and has taken it upon himself to stop his evil plans.
This was a fun read but I think had I seen a few episodes of the show, I'd have had a better understanding of what was going on. I think the adventures are fairly interesting enough, especially the one featuring a space-donkey, but it just didn't draw me in as I hoped it would. The artwork is extremely colorful and well-done and while I definitely appreciate it, I don't know that I will make it a point to pick up future volumes. I do have to add that in between each issue, there is a recap by this little creature and they are very amusing. In fact, they were probably my favorite part of the book,
If you saw the series, then I would recommend seeking out this book.
This was a fun read but I think had I seen a few episodes of the show, I'd have had a better understanding of what was going on. I think the adventures are fairly interesting enough, especially the one featuring a space-donkey, but it just didn't draw me in as I hoped it would. The artwork is extremely colorful and well-done and while I definitely appreciate it, I don't know that I will make it a point to pick up future volumes. I do have to add that in between each issue, there is a recap by this little creature and they are very amusing. In fact, they were probably my favorite part of the book,
If you saw the series, then I would recommend seeking out this book.
currentlyreading's review
3.0
Chapter 1: 5/5
Chapter 2: 3.5/5
Chapter 3: 3/5
Chapter 4: 2.75/5
Chapter 5: 2/5
While this was vey nostalgic for me I enjoyed it less than I expected. The main storyline was good and I loved the space donkey. However, Chapter 4 and 5 were basically filler stories that I did not enjoy especially chapter 5.
This takes place a couple of years after the show and has the same dark humor that you expect but is better to me on TV than reading it. I did laugh more than I typically do when reading something so that was a plus.
I don't plan on continuing on with the series as I don't want to ruin something that I love.
Chapter 2: 3.5/5
Chapter 3: 3/5
Chapter 4: 2.75/5
Chapter 5: 2/5
While this was vey nostalgic for me I enjoyed it less than I expected. The main storyline was good and I loved the space donkey. However, Chapter 4 and 5 were basically filler stories that I did not enjoy especially chapter 5.
This takes place a couple of years after the show and has the same dark humor that you expect but is better to me on TV than reading it. I did laugh more than I typically do when reading something so that was a plus.
I don't plan on continuing on with the series as I don't want to ruin something that I love.
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