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redhairedashreads's review
4.0
Series: B.P.R.D. Plague of Frogs 3
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
This review is for volumes 3 and 4 of B.P.R.D. Plague of Frogs.
In the previous two books, the B.P.R.D. was going through a lot of changes and adjustments. Hellboy is gone, Abe isn’t doing fieldwork anymore, new members are introduced, and some die. The last two volumes of this series wrap up some of these threads and introduce the future of the team, which has changed again.
In this volume, we learn more about Captain Daimio and his past. Abe is still dealing with the revelations about his past and he meets some of his old friends that he has to deal with. Liz is still suffering nightmares and vision with the mysterious stranger, who they finally identify. Unfortunately it is too late by then, Liz is gone and it is unclear if she will be returning to the B.P.R.D. This volume was interesting because Johann has been one of the more stable characters in the series but he kind of starts to show his crazy side. Between being possessed by Lobster Johnson and losing his body, it is unclear how much mental damage was done to Johann.
I really enjoyed these last two volumes. The artwork was beautiful, the stories were action packed and gory, and the characters all were amazing. The B.P.R.D. has gone through a lot of changes in this series and in the last story we see that it will be changing again, but hopefully this time for the better. I do hope Captain Daimio and Daryl the Wendigo will be returning to future stories because I really want to know more about them. Also I can never get enough of Lobster Johnson and his claw!
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Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
This review is for volumes 3 and 4 of B.P.R.D. Plague of Frogs.
In the previous two books, the B.P.R.D. was going through a lot of changes and adjustments. Hellboy is gone, Abe isn’t doing fieldwork anymore, new members are introduced, and some die. The last two volumes of this series wrap up some of these threads and introduce the future of the team, which has changed again.
In this volume, we learn more about Captain Daimio and his past. Abe is still dealing with the revelations about his past and he meets some of his old friends that he has to deal with. Liz is still suffering nightmares and vision with the mysterious stranger, who they finally identify. Unfortunately it is too late by then, Liz is gone and it is unclear if she will be returning to the B.P.R.D. This volume was interesting because Johann has been one of the more stable characters in the series but he kind of starts to show his crazy side. Between being possessed by Lobster Johnson and losing his body, it is unclear how much mental damage was done to Johann.
I really enjoyed these last two volumes. The artwork was beautiful, the stories were action packed and gory, and the characters all were amazing. The B.P.R.D. has gone through a lot of changes in this series and in the last story we see that it will be changing again, but hopefully this time for the better. I do hope Captain Daimio and Daryl the Wendigo will be returning to future stories because I really want to know more about them. Also I can never get enough of Lobster Johnson and his claw!
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
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ldyliberty's review
This book opened with a great Kate Corrigan story (she doesn't get the limelight often enough) that shows her outwitting a 500 year old vampire. The same story also has some backstory for Captain Daimio, and a confirmation that Roger will be staying dead. I will miss Roger, but I appreciate that Mignola doesn't let death be easily reversible in his universe.
The other two stories, about Abe Sapien dealing with his past, and then Captain Daimio having to deal with his were equally good; the last one ends on a nasty cliffhanger though. There's also a new main character, Panya, and a continuation of Liz's mystery dream visitor, who seems to have sinister intentions.
The other two stories, about Abe Sapien dealing with his past, and then Captain Daimio having to deal with his were equally good; the last one ends on a nasty cliffhanger though. There's also a new main character, Panya, and a continuation of Liz's mystery dream visitor, who seems to have sinister intentions.
skolastic's review against another edition
5.0
Still the greatest. The BPRD's ability to survive by their skin of their teeth and run up against an even more nightmarish scenario is really good, as is every scrap of art in here.
owen's review against another edition
5.0
The most cohesive, epic read of all the giant-sized B.P.R.D Plague of Frogs volumes, Vol 4 doesn't disappoint.
The art is the best yet in the series. We actually get full-page (and I believe double-page) spreads here drawn in beauty and detail by Davies. Arcudi and Mignola's story is on a grander scale than ever before. Everything about this volume is big and fantastic, while keeping enough focus on character and the realistic tone (this is kind of how I'd expect a government sponsored semi-military unit to behave).
Each of the three mini-series is strong this time around. The Warning echoes back to the first tale in Vol 1, Hollow Earth, and gives Johann a really great part at the end. The Black Goddess is yet another 'search for Liz' tale but it's got a massive, beautifully-drawn battle going for it, and a pretty interesting villain (is he even a villain?). Finally, King of Fear. It has a slight pacing problem (it's hard to balance epic world-changing action scenes with political investigations) but it still manages to end on a hugely surprising note.
Every bit of this is fun. I'll admit that the first couple of volumes of Plague of Frogs are imperfect, but they're all worth it because you get so much payoff in this volume. It's just non-stop. It's great. Read it.
The art is the best yet in the series. We actually get full-page (and I believe double-page) spreads here drawn in beauty and detail by Davies. Arcudi and Mignola's story is on a grander scale than ever before. Everything about this volume is big and fantastic, while keeping enough focus on character and the realistic tone (this is kind of how I'd expect a government sponsored semi-military unit to behave).
Each of the three mini-series is strong this time around. The Warning echoes back to the first tale in Vol 1, Hollow Earth, and gives Johann a really great part at the end. The Black Goddess is yet another 'search for Liz' tale but it's got a massive, beautifully-drawn battle going for it, and a pretty interesting villain (is he even a villain?). Finally, King of Fear. It has a slight pacing problem (it's hard to balance epic world-changing action scenes with political investigations) but it still manages to end on a hugely surprising note.
Every bit of this is fun. I'll admit that the first couple of volumes of Plague of Frogs are imperfect, but they're all worth it because you get so much payoff in this volume. It's just non-stop. It's great. Read it.
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