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prologues_epilogues's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
not a single person who was involved in the creation of this has ever spoken to a women even once in their lives
anyways it was funny sometimes and the art was great. I liked the little flashbacks
it was kind of all over the place and the storyline was annoying (not too difficult just overly complicated for something so simple) to follow.
anyways it was funny sometimes and the art was great. I liked the little flashbacks
it was kind of all over the place and the storyline was annoying (not too difficult just overly complicated for something so simple) to follow.
geekwayne's review
3.0
'Deathstroke, Volume 1: The Professional' by Christopher Priest collects Deathstroke 1-8 and the Rebirth issue, but if you arent familiar with the character, you will likely be confused.
The volume starts with Deathstroke finishing a job in Africa and then faking his death. He then rescues his friend Wintergree, and they have a reunion of sorts. Deathstroke then finds out there is a hit out on his daughter Rose, so he is out to find out who it is. This leads him to Gotham City and a confrontation with Batman.
Deathstroke had a family before, but all you get here are some flashbacks and a couple throwaway dialogue bits. Anything with Wintergreen is kind of also told in jokey flashbacks as the two of them reminisce. The Batman issues at the end were pretty good, especially with Robin pretty much owning Deathstroke. I like this character, but this book was mostly confusing in it's approach to a plot.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowimg me to review this graphic novel.
The volume starts with Deathstroke finishing a job in Africa and then faking his death. He then rescues his friend Wintergree, and they have a reunion of sorts. Deathstroke then finds out there is a hit out on his daughter Rose, so he is out to find out who it is. This leads him to Gotham City and a confrontation with Batman.
Deathstroke had a family before, but all you get here are some flashbacks and a couple throwaway dialogue bits. Anything with Wintergreen is kind of also told in jokey flashbacks as the two of them reminisce. The Batman issues at the end were pretty good, especially with Robin pretty much owning Deathstroke. I like this character, but this book was mostly confusing in it's approach to a plot.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowimg me to review this graphic novel.
colindalaska's review
1.0
Another Volume1 from DC to make no effort to introduce a character. From the outset Deathstroke is an abusive dick - and his first mission is a confusing mess of double crossing and time travel. Weird and unpleasant.
boards_books_and_brews's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rozalyn_lethe's review
3.0
They are art work is incredible, and I am so glad to find a comic that I can deeply be invested in.
rusticreadingal's review
2.0
2.5 Stars
This story was very hard to follow, confusing, and was kinda all over the place. And yet, I couldn't stop reading it. It was interesting, but I just never felt like I could keep my bearings. I really wanted to like it, but it was just okay. I know some of the backstory of Deathstroke, but obviously not enough. Maybe if I'd known more or if there'd been a bit more of a recap I would've found this more enjoyable.
This story was very hard to follow, confusing, and was kinda all over the place. And yet, I couldn't stop reading it. It was interesting, but I just never felt like I could keep my bearings. I really wanted to like it, but it was just okay. I know some of the backstory of Deathstroke, but obviously not enough. Maybe if I'd known more or if there'd been a bit more of a recap I would've found this more enjoyable.
jamiestrachan's review
3.0
Really only a 2 or 2.5 but the issues with Batman and Damian are pretty good.
raj_page's review
4.0
I'd have given this a 3 star but it deserves a 4 star just for the fight with Superman... Masterfully executed.
jekutree's review
3.0
3.5/5 stars
Chris Priest is a great writer. Enjoying this so far, it’s obvious he’s setting up his run so it’s a bit slow. He uses these first 5 issues to set up the style of the book and the familial themes he’ll explore throughout.
Chris Priest is a great writer. Enjoying this so far, it’s obvious he’s setting up his run so it’s a bit slow. He uses these first 5 issues to set up the style of the book and the familial themes he’ll explore throughout.
thatonewhoreads's review
3.0
This got me so confused with what was happening through out the book. There were times where I was absolutely lost and didn’t understand what I just read. The art is quite good, I must say.