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spiffysarahruby's review against another edition
4.0
This one is rough, but still worth keeping up with, as always.
tobin_elliott's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I know Ellis is blacklisted now for his own crimes, but there's no escaping the man always had something to say.
I was reading these volumes for quite a while, then just couldn't find a few of the latter ones. I've completed the collection now, so I'm working my way through Spider Jerusalem's later adventures. And, as my first foray back into this world, this volume kind of slapped me around.
There were far less shenanigans in this one, and far more serious thought thrown down. We're introduced to the dirty underside of both Spider's world and, in reflection, our own. And it's ugly.
Darick Robertson's art is simply perfect, yet again.
The funny thing is, in the intervening years between the first six volumes and this one, I've come to be good friends with a real-life Spider Jerusalem. It just makes me appreciate these pages even more.
I was reading these volumes for quite a while, then just couldn't find a few of the latter ones. I've completed the collection now, so I'm working my way through Spider Jerusalem's later adventures. And, as my first foray back into this world, this volume kind of slapped me around.
There were far less shenanigans in this one, and far more serious thought thrown down. We're introduced to the dirty underside of both Spider's world and, in reflection, our own. And it's ugly.
Darick Robertson's art is simply perfect, yet again.
The funny thing is, in the intervening years between the first six volumes and this one, I've come to be good friends with a real-life Spider Jerusalem. It just makes me appreciate these pages even more.
andredias's review against another edition
4.5
The enthralling battle between Spider Jerusalem and the psychotic smiling president goes on in amusing levels.
Deprived of all the best amenities and comforts, Spider Jerusalem and his filthy assistants are jobless. The classic antihero finds his own way to spread his truth through "The Hole", an indie news channel. Spider and his filthy assistants will gather information from witnesses of the streets.
This volume brings another level of humour. The social satire is once again remarkable, Warren style. Jerusalem recollects the most amusing stories told by mental people who are on the leash. These amusing little stories alone gave an extra spicy to the final outcome of this volume.
Spider's trash is, in a way or another, everyone's trash. That's why he manages to tingle the status quo.
Deprived of all the best amenities and comforts, Spider Jerusalem and his filthy assistants are jobless. The classic antihero finds his own way to spread his truth through "The Hole", an indie news channel. Spider and his filthy assistants will gather information from witnesses of the streets.
This volume brings another level of humour. The social satire is once again remarkable, Warren style. Jerusalem recollects the most amusing stories told by mental people who are on the leash. These amusing little stories alone gave an extra spicy to the final outcome of this volume.
Spider's trash is, in a way or another, everyone's trash. That's why he manages to tingle the status quo.
bothwell's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
molokov's review against another edition
4.0
After the rapid pace and story complication of the last two volumes, this one feels like the calm before the storm - some quieter single issues dealing with somewhat serious and confronting topics - and although The City is fictional, the topics covered do hit home for anyone with a conscience, which is one of the reasons why this comic is considered one of the greats.
indeedithappens's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kate_in_a_book's review against another edition
4.0
Spider continues to vent forth in his unique sweary, drug-addled way in his mission to tell The Truth. While some of his tales of the lost and downtrodden are unique to this bizarre vision of the future, some (such as an investigation into child prostitution) are scarily relevant to our world. These comics pull no punches.
beyadob's review against another edition
5.0
The volume was excellent, but it was "Business" and "There is a Reason" that stole the show. Those stories broke my heart and opened my eyes to the problems in society.
mikaiya's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, the drama surfaces. I am beginning to feel this series should be required reading in sociology classes. Except I'm not sure I'd expose college students to this level of profanity and violence... oh who am I kidding.
Spider, Spider, how do I love thee. Don't be a martyr to the Smiler!
Spider, Spider, how do I love thee. Don't be a martyr to the Smiler!