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zanebrumley's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The Mirror Universe Collection is a solid run of adventures following the deeds of the mirror TNG cast. The art is great, and the plotlines are interesting, filling in some additiona details during the TNG era that we haven't had before.
ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
I have a deep fondness for the mirror universe stories. Seeing how the characters differ and also how they are similar to their counterparts. It seems to have left room for more stories in the future. I approve.
isabellarobinson7's review
3.0
Rating: 3 stars
Personally I am not usually a fan of mirror universe episodes of Star Trek. Don’t @ me, (do people still use that phrase?) but they always feel like an excuse to do a filler episode. Plus it’s pretty predictable what’s going to happen over there. My dad and I call it the “Angry Horny Universe” because all anyone wants to do is have sexy times or yell at someone. So in this graphic novel, in true mirror universe fashion, everyone is always angry (they even do a… certain salute. Yes, that one). Also everyone’s jacked. And of course, the beards. How can we forget the goatees. A mirror universe staple.
At first I was confused as to why the Cardassians allied with the Klingons in one of the stories, because they hate each other but then I remembered this takes place before their war in DS9. Need to rewind my brain.
Now I have a few pictures to talk about. First of all, Wesley. Poor, little Wesley. Why does he look like the edgiest emo teen you have ever seen? The absolute personification of the phrase "it's not a phase, Mum"? I mean, look at this boy:
Just look at this child and tell me he won't blast "Welcome to the Black Parade" or Evanescence the minute he gets hold of someone's phone. No, you know what, he probably has it on his MP3 player primed and ready to blast. I have never been one of those Wesley Haters out there (yeah he needs to shut up sometimes, but so do I) but I think one of them was illustrating this book.
Then there are these aliens that are wearing these off the shoulder dress things that make them all look like brides.
They are wearing sexy wedding dresses and you can't convince me otherwise.
And I saved the bestest for last: they got the Riker Manoeuvre in there!!
Look at him go! You straddle that seat, Commander! (Yes, yes, I know why Frakes had to do it, but I'm not going to be that annoying person that tells everyone that hEy DiD yOu KnOw ThAt vIgGo MoRtEnSeN bRoKe HiS tOe?)
Personally I am not usually a fan of mirror universe episodes of Star Trek. Don’t @ me, (do people still use that phrase?) but they always feel like an excuse to do a filler episode. Plus it’s pretty predictable what’s going to happen over there. My dad and I call it the “Angry Horny Universe” because all anyone wants to do is have sexy times or yell at someone. So in this graphic novel, in true mirror universe fashion, everyone is always angry (they even do a… certain salute. Yes, that one). Also everyone’s jacked. And of course, the beards. How can we forget the goatees. A mirror universe staple.
At first I was confused as to why the Cardassians allied with the Klingons in one of the stories, because they hate each other but then I remembered this takes place before their war in DS9. Need to rewind my brain.
Now I have a few pictures to talk about. First of all, Wesley. Poor, little Wesley. Why does he look like the edgiest emo teen you have ever seen? The absolute personification of the phrase "it's not a phase, Mum"? I mean, look at this boy:
Just look at this child and tell me he won't blast "Welcome to the Black Parade" or Evanescence the minute he gets hold of someone's phone. No, you know what, he probably has it on his MP3 player primed and ready to blast. I have never been one of those Wesley Haters out there (yeah he needs to shut up sometimes, but so do I) but I think one of them was illustrating this book.
Then there are these aliens that are wearing these off the shoulder dress things that make them all look like brides.
They are wearing sexy wedding dresses and you can't convince me otherwise.
And I saved the bestest for last: they got the Riker Manoeuvre in there!!
Look at him go! You straddle that seat, Commander! (Yes, yes, I know why Frakes had to do it, but I'm not going to be that annoying person that tells everyone that hEy DiD yOu KnOw ThAt vIgGo MoRtEnSeN bRoKe HiS tOe?)
annettenis's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
betanine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I don’t have a deep love of the mirror universe, but wanted to see how a Star Trek comic would stand up to Star Wars. Overall, I think the story was stronger, but it feels weird to see all the characters have muscular bodies.
The story is a rather typical mirror universe story. Having just finished, I can’t say that I remember all the storylines, but I had fun reading them.
The story is a rather typical mirror universe story. Having just finished, I can’t say that I remember all the storylines, but I had fun reading them.