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kvcatnip's review
5.0
I've been OBSESSED with this series since the first comic came out, but my local comic book store doesn't carry or runs out before I can get them. So I have been counting down to this coming out!
Loved it. So much. It's perfect in every single way.
Loved it. So much. It's perfect in every single way.
bookmarklit's review
4.0
3.5 stars. I'm not well-versed in DC Comics (except for a handful of movies recently) because I'm a Marvel girl, but this was fun! I wanted some ~girl power~ vibes and that's definitely what I got. I pretty much loved all the characters but I was confused about what was happening at times. I guess it's just everyone's backstory before they all get pulled together. The very end was perfect and I'm excited to see what's next.
delaneybull's review
5.0
This was such a cool take on these awesome ladies. I hadn't heard of a few of them, so that was fun. The art was incredible, of course.
emlovestrees's review
5.0
This is my new all-time favorite comic book. Granted, I haven't read very many, but this one is incredible. Even that praise sounds too mild.
kyera's review
4.0
The DC: Comics Bombshells series was created based upon an artist's reimagining of classic DC superheroines as pin-up girls. That artwork spawned a collection of variant covers, which led to a comic book series and a rabid feminist fandom - who could have guessed? I have always been in love with these 40's style superheroines, but this was the first time that I actually read any of the comics that attempted to bring this story to life.
I read a lot, but I still have my favourites in the DC Universe like Wonder Woman and Batgirl. As a result, there are some characters in this series that I am less familiar with. In general, I feel that the DC continuity and history is generally ignored in favour of putting a group of female heroes at the forefront and building a new World World II narrative around that concept. For example, Stargirl's name in this series is Kortni (although she later discovers that her name is Courtney) and she is Russian. Shortly after her birth, Kara joins her life and they are raised as sisters. To my knowledge, this is a severe departure from the typical narrative, so I would then assume that the author took other liberties with characters.
My one qualm with the series is the vast number of characters in it. They want to set up this 'bombshells' team, but I never felt that any of the characters received enough page time to connect with them before we were on to the next storyline. It was a little jumpy and jumbled and if more time had been dedicated to each character, I think this book could have shone so much brighter. That being said, as much as I love Wonder Woman it was Mera that stole the spotlight for me. I now want to read more comics featuring her.
I really enjoyed the artwork in this book and how the artist brought the characters to life. I can be put off by the artwork in graphic novels and not end up wanting to read them if the art isn't appealing. I would definitely recommend this book for some feminist, girl power feels - but wish that the author didn't feel the need to make the men in the story weak to do so. Girls can be strong and fierce without needing the men to be put down. Equality means that they both can be amazing and save the world. At the same time.
I read a lot, but I still have my favourites in the DC Universe like Wonder Woman and Batgirl. As a result, there are some characters in this series that I am less familiar with. In general, I feel that the DC continuity and history is generally ignored in favour of putting a group of female heroes at the forefront and building a new World World II narrative around that concept. For example, Stargirl's name in this series is Kortni (although she later discovers that her name is Courtney) and she is Russian. Shortly after her birth, Kara joins her life and they are raised as sisters. To my knowledge, this is a severe departure from the typical narrative, so I would then assume that the author took other liberties with characters.
My one qualm with the series is the vast number of characters in it. They want to set up this 'bombshells' team, but I never felt that any of the characters received enough page time to connect with them before we were on to the next storyline. It was a little jumpy and jumbled and if more time had been dedicated to each character, I think this book could have shone so much brighter. That being said, as much as I love Wonder Woman it was Mera that stole the spotlight for me. I now want to read more comics featuring her.
I really enjoyed the artwork in this book and how the artist brought the characters to life. I can be put off by the artwork in graphic novels and not end up wanting to read them if the art isn't appealing. I would definitely recommend this book for some feminist, girl power feels - but wish that the author didn't feel the need to make the men in the story weak to do so. Girls can be strong and fierce without needing the men to be put down. Equality means that they both can be amazing and save the world. At the same time.
blacksentai's review
2.0
It's a bit of a rough start. I love elseworlds stories, I just think this is kinda clunky getting its feeting under it.
angelaocmon's review
5.0
Bombshells #1 was one of the first comics I got myself. I’d read some of the meager collection at the local library before that (ultimate spider-girl and green lantern) but never something I’d chosen for myself at a comic shop. Reading this entire volume for the first time feels like nostalgia which is odd considering it’s about World War Two. The first issue of this honestly changed my life at thirteen. Maugerite Sauvage’s art was unlike anything I’d ever seen before. I didn’t know comic book art could look like that. All the women in this book prove that a book can be made by a majority female team even in this male dominated field. It’s SO rare to see one name listed in a mainstream comic book let alone five! Really a beautiful work that I’m so glad I got to finally enjoy properly.
letsgolesbians's review
5.0
Holy Beyonce.
LOVE this, and very excited that Vol 2 is out (right?), so hopefully that'll be available at the library soon. I'm slightly convinced I was a 40s/50s housewife in a past life (that's another conversation for another day), and I love these stories and these women. I LOVE Kate Kane, that beautiful little queer badass. I wish this had more WOC, but I have faith in this group and I think/hope other characters will be brought into this. The Wonder Woman story isn't my favorite, just because a) ugh het love story and b) I understand that her leaving is her showing strength and compassion, but saving a boring white dude just doesn't do it for me. I'm much more interested in the sisters and Kate, kind of like when you're watching a show and your favorite character has the A story and you sit and yawn through the B and C story.
Anyway, this was really great, so everyone should read it.
And now I can wear the button I bought at The Strand without looking like a poser, hooray.
LOVE this, and very excited that Vol 2 is out (right?), so hopefully that'll be available at the library soon. I'm slightly convinced I was a 40s/50s housewife in a past life (that's another conversation for another day), and I love these stories and these women. I LOVE Kate Kane, that beautiful little queer badass. I wish this had more WOC, but I have faith in this group and I think/hope other characters will be brought into this. The Wonder Woman story isn't my favorite, just because a) ugh het love story and b) I understand that her leaving is her showing strength and compassion, but saving a boring white dude just doesn't do it for me. I'm much more interested in the sisters and Kate, kind of like when you're watching a show and your favorite character has the A story and you sit and yawn through the B and C story.
Anyway, this was really great, so everyone should read it.
And now I can wear the button I bought at The Strand without looking like a poser, hooray.
collegecate's review
it's still drawn like a comic book, but I like the pin up style and the plot's ok so far
magsnificentmils's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0