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The Department of Truth, Vol 1: The End of the World by James Tynion IV

ogreart's review against another edition

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4.0

An interesting twist on the conspiracy theory trope. I can't wait to see where they go with this. It was more twisty and turns than I had expected.

mehitabels's review

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3.0

Shudderingly scary, and not just because of the scratchy busy art.

Not nearly as far fetched in the days after tiny hands presidency :(

ldickol's review

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5.0

Loved! Loved the premise, loved the art, loved the writing. Can't wait to read the next volume.

thematinee's review

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2.0

Stories centred around misinformation were way more fun 18 months ago. Now they are just depressing.

sonofthesea's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

helpfulsnowman's review

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3.0

The premise is good, but this is a butt ugly book. I use the phrase "butt ugly" because it feels very 90's, which is how this art feels.
It's like those issues of Sandman where a Dave McKean was doing his thing, and I guess some people love it, but I just can't get behind it.
Especially in this book where 90% of it is two people talking about something. I guess the book can afford to have a wilder art style, but I end up feeling like the frenetic art is almost trying to make something uninteresting, two people sitting and talking, into something interesting. Sort of like when you know a really boring person who drives a really outrageous car.

yogarshi's review

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

librarylapin's review

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3.0

Fascinating and timely trip through the possibilities of the mind. The question of what the role of truth is explored in this creative alternate reality.

unrealpunk's review

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3.75

High quality and thoughtful work.  Robert Anton Wilson meets X-Files meets Adbusters.  It seems like it might have the potential to achieve greatness, and in some moments maybe it does, but in the end it's kinda just another comic book.

acm0925's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0