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kfan's review
4.0
It's just shy of hilarious, how fast & loose they play it with the "science" going on in the background, as they casually toss out one really fascinating idea after another. It's a really fun book. Will proceed to read Vol 3.
vladmech's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
internpepper's review
4.0
The action was much improved in this volume and the last two chapters actually made me pretty excited to read more.
aqiul's review against another edition
4.0
Well, that was a dark and surprisingly good set of stories. Almost feels like the comic version of Black Mirror.
the_graylien's review against another edition
5.0
Wow.
What Ellis began in the first book of "Planetary", he digs us in deeper in this one.
The concept of paying tribute to all kinds of things from 100 years of pop culture and wrapping it in a mysterious plot with enigmatic characters, really... It's just amazing.
This volume shows tributes to John Constantine and all of Vertigo, 1950's films, Allison Hayes (born right down the road in Charleston, WV), Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Nick Fury, and Sherlock Holmes, among other things.
The scope, originality and just the pure vision of this book is something to behold. There are issues contained in this volume (as well as the first) which are just master strokes.
I won't go too far into detail, as I wouldn't want to spoil one panel of this series for you, but wow... Truly a one of a kind series...
*-Note: The cover shown here does not match the cover of the book I read, but the book's description matches, so I went with that version.
What Ellis began in the first book of "Planetary", he digs us in deeper in this one.
The concept of paying tribute to all kinds of things from 100 years of pop culture and wrapping it in a mysterious plot with enigmatic characters, really... It's just amazing.
This volume shows tributes to John Constantine and all of Vertigo, 1950's films, Allison Hayes (born right down the road in Charleston, WV), Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Nick Fury, and Sherlock Holmes, among other things.
The scope, originality and just the pure vision of this book is something to behold. There are issues contained in this volume (as well as the first) which are just master strokes.
I won't go too far into detail, as I wouldn't want to spoil one panel of this series for you, but wow... Truly a one of a kind series...
*-Note: The cover shown here does not match the cover of the book I read, but the book's description matches, so I went with that version.
vylotte's review against another edition
5.0
I am really enjoying this series. Just enough intrigue and extraordinary events, beautiful artwork.
dulfbarglin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-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? No
4.0
booknooknoggin's review against another edition
4.0
Another weird alternate reality and fictional characters.
larakaa's review against another edition
4.0
Giant inscects, ghost cops and alternate origins of the biggest DC Heroes as a bonus. This was fun. And in the end we get to know who's behind the 4th man.
vraper's review against another edition
3.0
A friend lent me Planetary #2 as I'm a fan of Warren Ellis' Transmetropolitan and Crooked Little Vein. This series is generic 'pseudo-government agency of people with superhero powers' stuff. Not Ellis' best work.