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skeptic_hecate's review
5.0
Definitely my favourite comicbook. Sana is getting better (if that's even possible) in each page. It certainly inspires me to see strong and beautiful women owning power, sensuality and their mistakes.
adrienner's review
5.0
The artwork is absolutely stunning, as always. So captivating. I'm always a little confused with the story. It is a dense plot.
librarianryan's review
4.0
This beautiful graphic novel has been broken up into six parts for us reviewers. I can not wait to see the fully bound book. Issue 1.1 starts us on the journey of Maika. She is an imprisoned slave to the Cumaea, but she has plans to break away. There is a war between the Arcana and the Cumaea (Human Federation). While the Cumaea are considered human they are called witches by the Arcana. Why, not quite sure yet, but I am excited to find out. So far this story is still a mystery, but hopefully it will be solved in the next five issues.
divineblkpearl's review
4.0
Major Spoilers Ahead. But some very slight ones as this is a Advanced Review from www.blacknerdproblems.com:
Monstress #1, Oh I have been waiting. I have been waiting for you.
The very first page of the book also gives us the first visual that we see of our main character. She is a woman. She is tattooed, possibly branded or marked in some fashion. She is an amputee, missing an arm below where her elbow would be. One could assume that she’s disabled. Weaker. She is chained, a collar attached to a chain which reaches off page somewhere. Not a good sign.
She is naked, where one would assume that she’s vulnerable. One could assume that this leaves her in a position at the mercy of others especially because of her sex. First page in, I am immediately uncomfortable and very worried for our female protagonist. I am internally cringing. I am holding my breathe unknowingly. Then I look back up to see the expression on her face. It’s a blank slate. All but for those eyes.
Those blazing eyes that are narrowly looking out. Almost bored? Defiant. Then I take notice of the entire image again: her posture is straight? She doesn’t cower or try to cover up for modesty’s sake? She stands tall. Well, as tall as she can with what looks like a whip at her chin probably in an attempt to make her face up and forward for whatever crowd that’s gathered to bid gold on her and what ever unfortunate souls that happen to also be in chains.
Who is she and just what I am reading?!
Read more of my advanced review here:
http://blacknerdproblems.com/advance-review-monstress-1/
Monstress #1, Oh I have been waiting. I have been waiting for you.
The very first page of the book also gives us the first visual that we see of our main character. She is a woman. She is tattooed, possibly branded or marked in some fashion. She is an amputee, missing an arm below where her elbow would be. One could assume that she’s disabled. Weaker. She is chained, a collar attached to a chain which reaches off page somewhere. Not a good sign.
She is naked, where one would assume that she’s vulnerable. One could assume that this leaves her in a position at the mercy of others especially because of her sex. First page in, I am immediately uncomfortable and very worried for our female protagonist. I am internally cringing. I am holding my breathe unknowingly. Then I look back up to see the expression on her face. It’s a blank slate. All but for those eyes.
Those blazing eyes that are narrowly looking out. Almost bored? Defiant. Then I take notice of the entire image again: her posture is straight? She doesn’t cower or try to cover up for modesty’s sake? She stands tall. Well, as tall as she can with what looks like a whip at her chin probably in an attempt to make her face up and forward for whatever crowd that’s gathered to bid gold on her and what ever unfortunate souls that happen to also be in chains.
Who is she and just what I am reading?!
Read more of my advanced review here:
http://blacknerdproblems.com/advance-review-monstress-1/
sashastorylover's review
4.0
4.5 stars!
Strong beginning of a new arc. As always, I adore the art, it's gorgeous and so rich of details. Plotwise, it's too early to tell, but I'm delighted to see all the characters again.
Kippa is precious and I love her.
Maika is confirmed sapphic and there are so many sapphic characters.
Zinn is fascinating.
Monstress is definitely one of my favorite comic series ever.
Strong beginning of a new arc. As always, I adore the art, it's gorgeous and so rich of details. Plotwise, it's too early to tell, but I'm delighted to see all the characters again.
Kippa is precious and I love her.
Maika is confirmed sapphic and there are so many sapphic characters.
Zinn is fascinating.
Monstress is definitely one of my favorite comic series ever.
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