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destiel74's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It was darn fun. I love seeing the Arthurian myths in a new light and the characters trying to fill specific roles.
aberdeenwaters's review against another edition
4.0
I appreciate that it's not a "retelling" or "adaptation" but its own story that brings the Arthurian legends into the present.
geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Once & Future, Vol. 1' by Kieron Gillen with art by Dan Mora is a graphic novel exploring the Arthurian legend, and it was an awful lot of fun.
A group of Nationalists decide to resurrect a monster from Arthurian myth and its up to Bridgette McGuire and her clueless (to what's happening) grandson Duncan to try to stop it. From Duncan's first battle with the questing beast to the interesting twists brought on by the Fisher King, this story shows how messed up ancient and modern families can be.
I loved this story. There is action and bravado. There is great humor along the way (I love how Bridgette seems to have large caches of weapons everywhere). There is some pretty great art by Dan Mora. I got a review copy of this graphic novel, but I'm going to continue reading the series on my own. I loved it that much!
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
A group of Nationalists decide to resurrect a monster from Arthurian myth and its up to Bridgette McGuire and her clueless (to what's happening) grandson Duncan to try to stop it. From Duncan's first battle with the questing beast to the interesting twists brought on by the Fisher King, this story shows how messed up ancient and modern families can be.
I loved this story. There is action and bravado. There is great humor along the way (I love how Bridgette seems to have large caches of weapons everywhere). There is some pretty great art by Dan Mora. I got a review copy of this graphic novel, but I'm going to continue reading the series on my own. I loved it that much!
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
Summary:
Duncan thought he had lived a pretty ordinary life. Sure, he had been raised by his nan – but having a different family dynamic isn't unheard of, right? Unfortunately, it turns out that his grandmother has been holding back the real legacy of his family.
Legacy, or nightmare. It all depends on the reader – and the teller of the story. Now Duncan's in the center of a fantastical battle for England. And on the other side of the battle? Well, if things go very wrong, it'll be King Arthur himself.
Review:
So, I read Once & Future as the comics came out for the longest time. Unfortunately, I lost the thread at some point (despite loving the series), so I will read through the backlog before trying to get caught up! Hence why I'm reading Once & Future Vol. 1.
Once & Future Vol. 1 is a fast-paced read that introduces us to so much – and somehow, it isn't overwhelming. We have half a dozen characters, different Arthurian legends, and a pretty messed-up family history to dig into. Granted, this first volume is the tip of the iceberg, but Once & Future Vol. 1 is a solid intro.
There are a few things I love about this series. First, I love the twisted way they tell Arthurian stories here. Kieron Gillen's take is refreshing. Given how sick of Arthurian retellings I've been lately, that's saying something!
Second, I love the characters. Duncan, Rose, Bridgette, etc. Some of them I adore, while others I love to hate. They're a complex mixture, and more importantly – they're human. Thus, they have flaws, plans, and problems.
Finally, I flipping love the artwork. I had forgotten how much I loved the art when I dove back into Once & Future Vol. 1. In particular, I love Tamra Bonvillain's colors. That alone could keep my love for this series alive.
Highlights:
Twisted King Arthur
Arthurian Legends
Urban Fantasy
Brilliant Colors
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Duncan thought he had lived a pretty ordinary life. Sure, he had been raised by his nan – but having a different family dynamic isn't unheard of, right? Unfortunately, it turns out that his grandmother has been holding back the real legacy of his family.
Legacy, or nightmare. It all depends on the reader – and the teller of the story. Now Duncan's in the center of a fantastical battle for England. And on the other side of the battle? Well, if things go very wrong, it'll be King Arthur himself.
Review:
So, I read Once & Future as the comics came out for the longest time. Unfortunately, I lost the thread at some point (despite loving the series), so I will read through the backlog before trying to get caught up! Hence why I'm reading Once & Future Vol. 1.
Once & Future Vol. 1 is a fast-paced read that introduces us to so much – and somehow, it isn't overwhelming. We have half a dozen characters, different Arthurian legends, and a pretty messed-up family history to dig into. Granted, this first volume is the tip of the iceberg, but Once & Future Vol. 1 is a solid intro.
There are a few things I love about this series. First, I love the twisted way they tell Arthurian stories here. Kieron Gillen's take is refreshing. Given how sick of Arthurian retellings I've been lately, that's saying something!
Second, I love the characters. Duncan, Rose, Bridgette, etc. Some of them I adore, while others I love to hate. They're a complex mixture, and more importantly – they're human. Thus, they have flaws, plans, and problems.
Finally, I flipping love the artwork. I had forgotten how much I loved the art when I dove back into Once & Future Vol. 1. In particular, I love Tamra Bonvillain's colors. That alone could keep my love for this series alive.
Highlights:
Twisted King Arthur
Arthurian Legends
Urban Fantasy
Brilliant Colors
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy
flerpi's review against another edition
3.0
Wise-cracking, bada** granny? Awesome. King Arthur is evil? Neat idea. Myths and monsters cropping up in a modern setting? Love it. Hapless dork as the hero? Nerd power. And yet, for all of that, I feel no particular desire to read the next in the series.
I was more excited about this story when I started than I was by the end. There were too many times where the story confused me and/or I where had to reread things to understand what was going on. The "big reveals" at the end weren't that exciting, and actually managed to make something that should have felt big, new, and exciting instead feel small, predictable, and kinda boring.
I was more excited about this story when I started than I was by the end. There were too many times where the story confused me and/or I where had to reread things to understand what was going on. The "big reveals" at the end weren't that exciting, and actually managed to make something that should have felt big, new, and exciting instead feel small, predictable, and kinda boring.
booksunderthewoods's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun start to a new series! I loved the mix of all the different Arthurian legends, and who doesn't love a disgruntled badass Granny as a main character?!
sarabz's review against another edition
The first volume was fun, but I lost interest as the story progressed, stopping mid-Vol. 4
elijahnotprophet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The only thing I can say is that the design of the monsters/knights are TOP-TIER.