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geekwayne's review against another edition
2.0
When the real Ghostbusters are trapped in another dimension, it's time for a back up team to take their place and try to figure out what is going on. The backup team consists of Janine, their secretary, Kylie Griffith, who runs Ray's bookstore, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz and convict Ray Alexander. If you don't know who most of those characters are, there is enough background given to fill you in.
This graphic novel contains 4 issues of the series with a short secondary story that follows the adventures of a ghost into the containment unit.
The art is caricature of the characters from the movie, and there are references in the background to the movie and the original series. The fourth included issue wraps up the previous three, but feels like a filler with more exposition than previously, and it does end on a cliffhanger. This made it less than satisfying for me, but I found the first 3 issues fun, with government bureaucrats attempting to market the new team and make money off of them.
This graphic novel contains 4 issues of the series with a short secondary story that follows the adventures of a ghost into the containment unit.
The art is caricature of the characters from the movie, and there are references in the background to the movie and the original series. The fourth included issue wraps up the previous three, but feels like a filler with more exposition than previously, and it does end on a cliffhanger. This made it less than satisfying for me, but I found the first 3 issues fun, with government bureaucrats attempting to market the new team and make money off of them.
colindalaska's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read but a very simple conclusion that isn't a decent payoff for the set up.
Disappointing.
Disappointing.
postmodernblues's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is the female Ghostbusters saga we deserve! If Dan Schoening had been a writer on the 2016 remake, it would have been a smash hit!
I love Janine Melnitz so goddamn much. And I love the way she's drawn here.
I love Janine Melnitz so goddamn much. And I love the way she's drawn here.
lorien13's review against another edition
3.0
I had no idea there was a Ghostbusters comic series, until I was browsing my local library sale, and the second I saw ladies on the cover I knew I had to own this. Regardless of what volume it was, I wanted to get a glimps of the new movie coming out. While I'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with the movie coming out, seeing ladies capturing ghosts--and refusing to dress down for it--was brilliant just the same.
The comics really capture the essence of the guys in brown running around with giant vacuuming cleaners on their back and blowing stuff up, as well as the clever lines that I grew up loving. Seeing their snarky secretary take over after the guys get abducting was hilarious and well done. She was great and now I wanna try to get my hands on the next volume (as well as the previous 4) to see what they're going to do with 8 ghostbusters!
Definitely a must-read for fans of the movies (even just the first one like me; I haven't seen the second) as well as newcomers. It's hilarious and you don't even have to have read a single volume before hand.
The comics really capture the essence of the guys in brown running around with giant vacuuming cleaners on their back and blowing stuff up, as well as the clever lines that I grew up loving. Seeing their snarky secretary take over after the guys get abducting was hilarious and well done. She was great and now I wanna try to get my hands on the next volume (as well as the previous 4) to see what they're going to do with 8 ghostbusters!
Definitely a must-read for fans of the movies (even just the first one like me; I haven't seen the second) as well as newcomers. It's hilarious and you don't even have to have read a single volume before hand.
wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
5.0
A fun continuation of the Ghostbusters tale, the Ghostbusters are kidnapped by a ghost leaving an unlikely team to take up the mantle to do battle with the ghosts and get the heroes back. So much fun with some lively artwork.
eoghann's review against another edition
3.0
The title of this volume (The New Ghostbusters Volume 1) is a bit miss-leading. What it really is is the first story arc of volume 2 of IDW's monthly Ghostbusters comic. As such it references events and uses characters from the run to date and it will leave you on a cliffhanger ending because... you're supposed to get the next monthly comic (or the next collection).
If you go in understanding that, there's quite a bit to like about this. This clearly a continuation from the original Ghostbusters movie with most of the characters showing up in some role, along with a supporting cast that the comic has built up.
The art takes a very cartoony approach which I actually appreciated. You know who you're looking at but aren't distracted by it not being a perfect representation of the character from the movie. It also allows for very expressive faces. And that matters because they're trying (and mostly succeeding) to hit the comedic tone that Ghostbusters mined so effectively.
The story in this volume involves the original Ghostbusters being abducted by some sort of dead spirit and the supporting cast coming together to make a replacement team. Meanwhile city hall is maneuvering to take advantage.
All decent stuff and it leads to some solid comedy moments. But it also feels like a wasted opportunity because there's no real depth to the core mystery so the plot (such as it is) just hops from scene to scene.
Still, it's a light, easy, read and it made me smile a few times. If you're fond of the Ghostbuster's concept and feel like the sequel (and threatened third movie) really haven't made the most of the material, this is probably worth your time.
If you go in understanding that, there's quite a bit to like about this. This clearly a continuation from the original Ghostbusters movie with most of the characters showing up in some role, along with a supporting cast that the comic has built up.
The art takes a very cartoony approach which I actually appreciated. You know who you're looking at but aren't distracted by it not being a perfect representation of the character from the movie. It also allows for very expressive faces. And that matters because they're trying (and mostly succeeding) to hit the comedic tone that Ghostbusters mined so effectively.
The story in this volume involves the original Ghostbusters being abducted by some sort of dead spirit and the supporting cast coming together to make a replacement team. Meanwhile city hall is maneuvering to take advantage.
All decent stuff and it leads to some solid comedy moments. But it also feels like a wasted opportunity because there's no real depth to the core mystery so the plot (such as it is) just hops from scene to scene.
Still, it's a light, easy, read and it made me smile a few times. If you're fond of the Ghostbuster's concept and feel like the sequel (and threatened third movie) really haven't made the most of the material, this is probably worth your time.
bloodravenlib's review against another edition
3.0
I have posted my review of this book in my blog, The Itinerant Librarian.
Read the full review at my blog. Just click on the link: http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/07/booknote-new-ghostbusters-vol1.html
Read the full review at my blog. Just click on the link: http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/07/booknote-new-ghostbusters-vol1.html
scostner's review against another edition
3.0
I must admit, when I saw the title, I thought it would be some sort of reboot of the Ghostbusters. Upon closer inspection (reading the blurb), I found out that the guys have disappeared and Janine has rounded up some help to keep the business going and figure out what happened to the real Ghostbusters. Those of you who have only seen the movies will recognize Janine, their receptionist who answered the phone with "Ghostbusters. Waddaya want?" The other members of the new crew come from the comic book adventures in volumes 1-4 of this series. There is Agent Ortiz of the F.B.I.; Kylie Griffith, who runs Ray's occult bookstore; and Ron Alexander, who stole schematics of the proton packs and tried to run his own ghost busting service. The original team's arch nemesis, Mr. Peck, is back and eager to exploit the new team with the help of the deputy mayor's office. Between press appearances, photo shoots, and dealing with the liaison assigned to them, the team tries to find out where the guys have been abducted to and by whom.
It was fun and entertaining, but I would have enjoyed it more if the original guys had been present on more of the pages.
I read a copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
It was fun and entertaining, but I would have enjoyed it more if the original guys had been present on more of the pages.
I read a copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
fangirljeanne's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. A promising premise, but it kind of failed on the execution which makes it frustrating. You can see the potential, but it's wasted. It doesn't help that I did not like the art style at all (suffers from same face syndrome).
rosepetals1984's review against another edition
2.0
This compilation volume of "The New Ghostbusters" was decent in spurts, though I think I'm still getting used to the new art style in comparison. In this volume, Ray, Winston, Egon, and Peter are abducted by demon ghosts and trapped in another dimension, while Janine, alongside some newer characters, are tasked to banish ghosts and try to save the guys. It's an interesting story at heart, and I loved the fact that Janine's in action - kicking ghost butt and taking names, but I'm not sure if I'm connecting to the newer characters as well as the familiar ones. It's a decent story that ends rather abruptly, but I would be willing to see what the next volume has to offer. I just wish it'd held my attention a little better. I noticed that it's linking up to the storyline of the movies, so that's at least a bonus for those who are already familiar with the franchise, but it may be harder for some who aren't familiar to get into it.
Overall score 2/5 stars.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.
Overall score 2/5 stars.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.