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abbymars's review against another edition
5.0
Never would have read this if I didn't hear the 2 strong recommendations on slate podcasts. For a prehistoric book - it is certainly timely. Even as a non - comic reader - I loved it.
jhouses's review against another edition
2.0
Una especie de revisoón en una clave más adulta de Los Picapiedra que no termina de convencerme. Lo que hace gracia es lo mismo que la tenía en la versión clásica. El dibujo detallado y realista da la impresión de ser un maquillaje para una propuesta absolutamente absurda y pasado el primer momento cansa y resta credibilidad (si eso fuera posible) a la historia. La supuesta madurez y crítica social no pasa de ser una actualización a la realidad del siglo XXI de la que más sutilmente ya estaba presente en el original. El autor de da infulas de trrasgresor con temas e ideas que son primarias, comunes y hasta estan sobadas a estas alturas. Resumiendo que es un gatillazo absoluto.
jagussow's review against another edition
5.0
I am not a Flintstones fan; I have vague memories of the cartoon theme song and the John Goodman movie from when I was a kid. I mention this because I thoroughly enjoyed this but if your fan, ymmv. There definitely appears to be liberties taken - apparently Barney and Fred are veterans from a war. I have no memory of that. But I am a Mark Russell fan, so I picked this up.
Each issue is a standalone story although there are small connective threads here and there, particularly involving the appliances. This book was funny and thoughtful but also maybe not for kids? I am a bad judge of what's age appropriate. I watched the Simpsons as a kid and loved it and seeing episodes now as an adult and a lot went over my head. And this books has a Simpsons feel in that there is sharp satire
Each issue is a standalone story although there are small connective threads here and there, particularly involving the appliances. This book was funny and thoughtful but also maybe not for kids? I am a bad judge of what's age appropriate. I watched the Simpsons as a kid and loved it and seeing episodes now as an adult and a lot went over my head. And this books has a Simpsons feel in that there is sharp satire
yoteach87's review against another edition
3.0
This is very different from the Flintstones of my Hanna Barbara childhood, focusing more on modernized/realistic interpretations of the characters mixed with politically conscious topics. The stories are sharp and serious, and often don't rest on the goofy to tell broad stories. Rather a theme of, say, racial prejudice is communicated with the trappings of stone age props and occasionally a one line gag will provide much needed comic relief. There is a deep-seated anti-religion tone the comic takes (which I could do without), but all in all it is an amusing read.
oddrots's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, a good read. I always enjoy consuming media that has a firm grasp of reality. Each issue tackled a new theme: consumerism, mortality, the aftermath of war, etc. This darker side of The Flintstones adds depth and relatability to the characters we grew up with while remaining true to Bedrock.
As with many first installments, The Flintstones Volume 1 contained a lot of introductions. By far the most enjoyable part was the character development. Many new character concepts and back stories were introduced in this graphic novel but all of them came off as well thought out and complete.
My main gripe: (especially in the first few issues) transitions between panels were sometimes unforgivably jarring.
Also, be warned: Alien Spring Break. Wut.
As with many first installments, The Flintstones Volume 1 contained a lot of introductions. By far the most enjoyable part was the character development. Many new character concepts and back stories were introduced in this graphic novel but all of them came off as well thought out and complete.
My main gripe: (especially in the first few issues) transitions between panels were sometimes unforgivably jarring.
Also, be warned: Alien Spring Break. Wut.
thejenjineer's review against another edition
5.0
I kept seeing The Flintstones on all sorts of "best comics of 2016" lists, so I couldn't resist reading it to see what the big deal is. It's actually worth the hype. It's funny and weird and has a character that looks like Carl Sagan.
ceeclod's review against another edition
5.0
Mark Russel weaves all our ongoing crisis and problems as people ( socioeconomic, financial, morality related and day to day) into a cohesive and enticing read that compels the reader to continue reading and connect emotionally with the characters....... AND DOES IT WITH THE FLINSTONES. It's amazing. Kudos
jbmorgan86's review against another edition
5.0
The Flintstones by DC Comics is the gritty, cynical, dark reboot that you didn't know that you needed. Just as the original Flintstones TV Show satirized contemporary society, this new Flintstones satirizes everything-2017: Apple computers, selfies, Starbucks, fundamentalism Christianity, scientism, politicians, etc. I look forward to future volumes in this series.