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tmwebb3's review
2.0
Not for me. The main character is a very weak spot. Art is too red. Too much angst and anger for my taste. I like the idea of Red Lanterns more than reading about them.
neilrcoulter's review
1.0
I'm really confused by this book. I'm just not sure why it needs to exist. I like Green Lantern, but this story barely feels like the same world. It is R-rated, but not because it deals with adult themes in a mature way. Instead, it is rather childish, featuring frequent spurts of thick blood coming out of people being impaled, burned alive, or whatever. Subtlety is not in the visuals--which seem to exist to show off the rear end of the female character, Bleez--or in the dialogue--a sample: "You heard mama. Since papa was martyred I must be like your father." For me this story was about as much fun as watching someone else play a round of Mortal Kombat.
shane_tiernan's review
2.0
This was dark and there aren't really any good guys in it so no one to root for. Still kind of interesting but, waiting to see if the newest character introduced will be likeable.
georgezakka's review
4.0
Fun book, all motivations and characters are fleshed out well and nicely sets up next book.
theartolater's review
3.0
I've been reading a lot of the Lantern stuff with the New 52, and I really have enjoyed it for the most part. The Red Lanterns I don't really get, though. I get the point, but being as this was my first real exposure, I guess it might be an issue of appeal, or maybe this is DC's try at a Hulk-like variation? Not sure, but this was interesting enough to go with even though I'm not sure I exactly enjoyed it.
cynsworkshop's review
5.0
Soule has weaved together the perfect cast for this series. He has given them such a strong dynamic, and if you’ve been following the series, readers can really see the character growth in each of them. There is a sense of purpose behind these characters, a sadness and fear that inspires sympathy for the characters. There is also the strength surrounding the red lanterns, a strength not from their rage, but from their ability to control and accept that which has happened to them.
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ryter89's review
3.0
I would have given this four stars but it was so damn repetitive. Otherwise it's a decent book.
mazkar's review
4.0
Atrocious, the protagonist of the narrative discusses his battle with yellow lanterns, whose blood and rage fuel him to form his own group (Red Lanterns), made up of those who have lost loved ones to yellow lantern battles. As well as the red lantern (Jack Moore), who reflects on his own sufferings, past and present, a new wind appears in his sails.
As a Lantern Corp fan, I appreciated how well the author was able to portray the diversity of his characters' backgrounds and gave them a greater part of the plot which explored the question of why the Red Lanterns exist and possess their own ground within this universe. Including a female POV character and the rich diversity of other characters in the Lantern, the universe is a perfect way to introduce readers to the Lantern universe.
Final Verdict: In conclusion, I would like to say that The Art of Ed Benes is absolutely fantastic right from the get-go, the splash pages between atrocious, and Bleez is drawn in such a professional manner and with so much detail. Peter Milligan has undertaken an excellent task in describing the origins of each and every character in relation to the formation of the red lanterns. In the meantime, I look forward to reading the next volume.
As a Lantern Corp fan, I appreciated how well the author was able to portray the diversity of his characters' backgrounds and gave them a greater part of the plot which explored the question of why the Red Lanterns exist and possess their own ground within this universe. Including a female POV character and the rich diversity of other characters in the Lantern, the universe is a perfect way to introduce readers to the Lantern universe.
Final Verdict: In conclusion, I would like to say that The Art of Ed Benes is absolutely fantastic right from the get-go, the splash pages between atrocious, and Bleez is drawn in such a professional manner and with so much detail. Peter Milligan has undertaken an excellent task in describing the origins of each and every character in relation to the formation of the red lanterns. In the meantime, I look forward to reading the next volume.
civreader's review
4.0
Really good. Not at all what I was expecting. I don't understand the blood mist, though...