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happy_hiker's review against another edition
4.0
I read the Alias series after I started watching the Jessica Jones on my streaming service. This book was my favorite of the series, it gave some of the backstory that I just started getting from the show. I am not a big time graphic novel reader, and I feel that part of my enjoyment of this book/series is because of the tie in with the show.
khaddock's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rachelreadsravenously's review
5.0
4.5 stars!
Origin story, FINALLY! Killgrave, finally! Plus cameos from so many other superheroes, what more could you want?
Origin story, FINALLY! Killgrave, finally! Plus cameos from so many other superheroes, what more could you want?
fictionofthefix's review
2.0
only a few episodes in did i realize Netflix/Marvel's Jessica Jones is based on the character created by Brian Michael Bendis and not on the actual comics themselves. too late because i had already had the displeasure of reading them all. because nothing worth noting happens. the tone is dull and boring. though jessica is great, your usual ''unlikeable female character'' which is an expression to define any female character that doesn't meet every --very misogynistic-- expectation of a female superhero.
BUT... THE TV SHOW IS BRILLIANT AND YOU SHOULD GO WATCH IT. if you love superheroes, you'll no doubt love it. if you're like me and kind of sort of really hate anything with superheroes in it, you. will. fall in love. it's psychologically complex and full of deadbeat humor, with amazing characters and it's just incredibly well-done television. ok, that's it, i'm done.
BUT... THE TV SHOW IS BRILLIANT AND YOU SHOULD GO WATCH IT. if you love superheroes, you'll no doubt love it. if you're like me and kind of sort of really hate anything with superheroes in it, you. will. fall in love. it's psychologically complex and full of deadbeat humor, with amazing characters and it's just incredibly well-done television. ok, that's it, i'm done.
mmmchelle's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
frickative's review
4.0
I loved this book. I knew I was going to, so I saved it for a few days after it arrived to let the anticipation build. When I first started reading graphic novels beyond the world of The Walking Dead, I spent a good while browsing the recommended section of my local comic book store, Page 45. Alias was one of the titles that came with a glowing recommendation, and after binge-watching the glorious Netflix series, I knew I wanted to delve deeper into the gritty world of former superhero Jessica Jones.
In a tonal shift from the first three volumes, volume four opens bright, bold and cheery, with a teenage Jessica mooning over her high school crush (yes, that Peter Parker). Although her origins story is predictably dark and tragic, flashback segments maintain the bright and vibrant style that's a world apart from the darker hues of the rest of the book - something that becomes deeply unsettling when young, perky and pink-haired Jessica is ensnared by the villainous, mind-controlling Killgrave. We don't see much of her time with him, but the effect on her life resonates deeply throughout the book, perhaps most poignantly in a scene told mostly through glances, in which love-interest Luke Cage breaks through enough of her barriers to give her a much-needed hug.
I'm sad that this is the last of the Alias run, and while I'll definitely read Jessica's further adventures in The Pulse, the little of the artwork I've seen worries me that her story won't transition well from Max to mainstream Marvel. It's to the credit of this run that the character and plots were able to remain grounded and real, despite the fantastical heroes and heroines incorporated throughout. The story here was so compelling that I tore through it quicker than anticipated, so at least I have a future re-read to look forward to.
[Review originally published on my blog at Line After Line.]
In a tonal shift from the first three volumes, volume four opens bright, bold and cheery, with a teenage Jessica mooning over her high school crush (yes, that Peter Parker). Although her origins story is predictably dark and tragic, flashback segments maintain the bright and vibrant style that's a world apart from the darker hues of the rest of the book - something that becomes deeply unsettling when young, perky and pink-haired Jessica is ensnared by the villainous, mind-controlling Killgrave. We don't see much of her time with him, but the effect on her life resonates deeply throughout the book, perhaps most poignantly in a scene told mostly through glances, in which love-interest Luke Cage breaks through enough of her barriers to give her a much-needed hug.
I'm sad that this is the last of the Alias run, and while I'll definitely read Jessica's further adventures in The Pulse, the little of the artwork I've seen worries me that her story won't transition well from Max to mainstream Marvel. It's to the credit of this run that the character and plots were able to remain grounded and real, despite the fantastical heroes and heroines incorporated throughout. The story here was so compelling that I tore through it quicker than anticipated, so at least I have a future re-read to look forward to.
[Review originally published on my blog at Line After Line.]
ltg584's review
5.0
Okay, so... umm... that's it? That's the end? But...
This volume finally delved into the Killgrave plotline (aka The Purple Man) and I'm torn. I'm not sure if I would have enjoyed this more or less if I hadn't already watched the show on Netflix. As far as villains are concerned, he was much more... real... in the show. I mean, purple doesn't really strike terror into the hearts of evil doers, y'know what I mean? His ability is still one of the better ones out there, and there's this one scene where the artist perfectly captured his unrestrained violence.
Speaking of artwork, this final volume captured my attention. The artistry changed with her timeline and memories, which allows the reader to follow the quick scene changes, but also changes the feel of each scene.
I'm going to be sad to see this series go. I'll definitely check out The Pulse, but I'm a little wary of what it will be like without the gritty vulgarity that I've come to expect from Jessica Jones.
This volume finally delved into the Killgrave plotline (aka The Purple Man) and I'm torn. I'm not sure if I would have enjoyed this more or less if I hadn't already watched the show on Netflix. As far as villains are concerned, he was much more... real... in the show. I mean, purple doesn't really strike terror into the hearts of evil doers, y'know what I mean? His ability is still one of the better ones out there, and there's this one scene where the artist perfectly captured his unrestrained violence.
Speaking of artwork, this final volume captured my attention. The artistry changed with her timeline and memories, which allows the reader to follow the quick scene changes, but also changes the feel of each scene.
I'm going to be sad to see this series go. I'll definitely check out The Pulse, but I'm a little wary of what it will be like without the gritty vulgarity that I've come to expect from Jessica Jones.