Reviews

Deathbed by Joshua Williamson

thereadingwren's review

5.0

SO. MUCH. FUN.

This was such a wild ride and super freaking entertaining. Every page I just couldn't wait to see what shenanigans they would get up to next. Sure a bunch of it is really unbelievable (a rocket built by a child then left dormant for 60 odd years can somehow survive a trip to the moon and back... not even mentioning the werewolves on the moon - actually I kinda like the story behind the werewolves on the moon) but it was so fun.

I really loved the writing, the art, the colours, and the characters. Highly recommend!

misterfix's review

3.0

Unfortunately I agree with the sentiments of many of the folks who have read this - it starts off with a 'whiz-bang' but sorta unravels and becomes preachy and repetitive in the last 1/3. The art is wonderfuly stored to the story and there are some exceptional panels and spreads.

I suggest The Weather Man or Shirtless Bear Fighter if you're looking for something a bit zany with a more satisfying arc.

kitfitreads's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

suzannekm's review

4.0

The sometimes surreal and exaggerated nature of this comic put me off at first. But by halfway through I had a sense for where the story was going and by the end I was all in.

bookswithbets's review

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dbld1369's review

3.0

3.5*

blackmetalblackheart's review

1.0

The page layouts were pretty cool at times, but overall this felt like a jumbled mess from start to finish. It was boring, the narration felt odd, and I did not enjoy the characters.

thecommonswings's review

4.0

A hoot - it’s pretty obvious where it’s going but when the writing is joyously daft and the art as madly inventive as it is here that’s not even slightly a problem. It’s a ridiculous treat of a thing

falchionm's review

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Gore, and Colonisation

glitterandtwang's review

2.0

I'm usually a big fan of Joshua Williamson, but this title just didn't quite do it for me, for whatever reason. The art is phenomenal, the story's pretty good, but I just didn't love it.