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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
The Nowhere Men is a graphic novel of grand scope. It jumps around in time and seems to take place in an alternate version of our history. There are bigger than life characters who are also flawed. Add in the backup interviews and articles in each issue and it is reminiscent of Alan Moore's Watchmen, but with scientists instead of superheroes.
Starting in the 60s, we see a group of 4 scientists who seem reminiscent of a certain British pop group of the time. It seems a time of great promise for these four young men. The story jumps around a bit in time, and we see some of these men later. One has gone missing and a few of them aren't talking. Meanwhile, there is a strange virus they've created and the folks who have it are sequestered in an unusual place. When they start mutating further, things start to spin out of control. Secrets of the past are threatened to be revealed. And then, the story ends for now.
It's a cool, crazy ride. It's ambitious in nature. It was exactly what I was looking for. Eric Stephenson has set up a really interesting series and I can't wait to read more.
I received this graphic novel for review from Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Starting in the 60s, we see a group of 4 scientists who seem reminiscent of a certain British pop group of the time. It seems a time of great promise for these four young men. The story jumps around a bit in time, and we see some of these men later. One has gone missing and a few of them aren't talking. Meanwhile, there is a strange virus they've created and the folks who have it are sequestered in an unusual place. When they start mutating further, things start to spin out of control. Secrets of the past are threatened to be revealed. And then, the story ends for now.
It's a cool, crazy ride. It's ambitious in nature. It was exactly what I was looking for. Eric Stephenson has set up a really interesting series and I can't wait to read more.
I received this graphic novel for review from Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
kevin_shepherd's review
4.0
What could possibly go wrong in a universe where scientists are rock stars and aspirations in neurobiology & metaphysics trump snare drums and electric guitars...
Welcome to the world of Nowhere Men. Here it's Dade, Simon, Emerson & Thomas instead of John, Paul, George & Ringo but the vibe of sex and drugs and bad-behavior is essentially the same. The art is spectacular. The story is smart and cerebral and, to the dismay of graphic "purists," a little wordy. Still, it works.
X-Men on Acid. A magical mystery tour.
Welcome to the world of Nowhere Men. Here it's Dade, Simon, Emerson & Thomas instead of John, Paul, George & Ringo but the vibe of sex and drugs and bad-behavior is essentially the same. The art is spectacular. The story is smart and cerebral and, to the dismay of graphic "purists," a little wordy. Still, it works.
X-Men on Acid. A magical mystery tour.
stevenyenzer's review against another edition
4.0
Cool premise, lovely art, great characters. Really looking forward to continuing with this series.
weltenkreuzer's review against another edition
5.0
Komplexe und variabel erzählte Geschichte, die hoffentlich fortgesetzt wird.
cassie_grace's review against another edition
4.0
What if the Beatles were mad scientists? Also later they accidentally create the Fantastic Four but there's like 10 of them and they're weirder. The book is a combination of normal comic book, filled in with fictional photographs, newspaper articles, book excerpts, interviews, and advertisements, all centering around four scientists who formed a science supergroup called World Corp. It reminds me most of "The Manhattan Projects" and some of Warren Ellis' work like "Planetary" or "Injection". Which is probably why I liked it so much.
farmieeeee's review against another edition
3.0
kinda liked manhattan projects more. also this is on hiatus till god knows when oh well
compmanjx3's review against another edition
4.0
Received as part of the Humble Image Comics Bundle 2016. I love the world, where scientists are like rock stars, and I found the storylines very compelling. I thought there order the story was told was a bit confusing, but once I figured out the chronology I was hooked.
hollydoesstuff's review against another edition
3.0
There were some things I really really liked about this, and then some things I just didn't.
ein's review against another edition
5.0
Science is the new Rock'n'Roll. Буквально: тут есть science celebreties и science punks. Как в Manhattan Project, только без шизы и с отличной стилизацией. Есть опасение, что все превратится в банальных X-men, но пока старт отличный.