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katieb94's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
christiana's review against another edition
3.0
Fine, but nothing to compel me to continue with the series.
colindalaska's review against another edition
1.0
Five stars for idea
Execution minus four
It just doesn't work.
Execution minus four
It just doesn't work.
unladylike's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
Both the premise and conclusion of this story were really hard to swallow, but enough of the cast and story and art managed to still be entertaining. Even in logic you can have a false premise and a false conclusion but still have a valid argument!
I think it's become a cliche to put a super-powered woman in the front of a rock/pop band as an ostensibly empowering plot device. And by the big plot twist in the last issue of this volume, I was literally shaking my head, rolling my eyes, AND saying aloud, "Oh, come ON."
I had just finished [b:Gotham Academy, Vol. 2: Calamity|25241707|Gotham Academy, Vol. 2 Calamity|Becky Cloonan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1456424381s/25241707.jpg|44961173], for which Brenden Fletcher is the artist, so I already had a positive disposition toward what he might create. I'm guessing this is one of those books that some people really love and others really hate. I'm ambivalent, in the true sense of the word. I think if the creative team had spent less time on the cliche formatting (see: pointless "zine"-style narrative that feels nothing like a zine and more like "the idea of DIY music journalism without having a clue what that actually looks like"), and chosen some different wording/logic at key explanation scenes, it would be much stronger.
Both the premise and conclusion of this story were really hard to swallow, but enough of the cast and story and art managed to still be entertaining. Even in logic you can have a false premise and a false conclusion but still have a valid argument!
I think it's become a cliche to put a super-powered woman in the front of a rock/pop band as an ostensibly empowering plot device. And by the big plot twist in the last issue of this volume, I was literally shaking my head, rolling my eyes, AND saying aloud, "Oh, come ON."
I had just finished [b:Gotham Academy, Vol. 2: Calamity|25241707|Gotham Academy, Vol. 2 Calamity|Becky Cloonan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1456424381s/25241707.jpg|44961173], for which Brenden Fletcher is the artist, so I already had a positive disposition toward what he might create. I'm guessing this is one of those books that some people really love and others really hate. I'm ambivalent, in the true sense of the word. I think if the creative team had spent less time on the cliche formatting (see: pointless "zine"-style narrative that feels nothing like a zine and more like "the idea of DIY music journalism without having a clue what that actually looks like"), and chosen some different wording/logic at key explanation scenes, it would be much stronger.
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
2.0
I love the punk rock vibe this entire graphic novel gives off. The new Black Canary caught my attention after I saw her in Batgirl, Vol. 1: The Batgirl of Burnside The illustration is brilliant and inspiring, I only wished the writing was the same. The story seem to throw you in and then when you start piecing things together the plot jumps around. ~Ashley
tmwebb3's review against another edition
4.0
For the Annie Wu art alone. Story was pretty bad, but flew through it because of how it looked.
bengriffin's review against another edition
4.0
I came in to this knowing nothing about Black Canary but I was drawn in by the band premise and fantastic colours. It had interesting characters, dynamic art and was plenty of fun, so no regrets. Also, huge bonus points for actually releasing a little EP of the fictional band's music to help bring it to life. It's here if you're interested: https://blackcanary.bandcamp.com/
cat_thecatlady's review against another edition
4.0
this has such a cool vibe! I loved the story and the art, both absolutely enjoyable and beautiful. although, I can't help but feel tired over the crazy amount of text in this book! maybe I'm not used to a most novelistic approach in a graphic novel but it definitely made a bit uncomfortable while reading
full review here: https://catshelf.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/graphic-novelmanga-review-36-black-canary-vol-1-kicking-and-screaming-by-brenden-fletcher-and-annie-wu/
full review here: https://catshelf.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/graphic-novelmanga-review-36-black-canary-vol-1-kicking-and-screaming-by-brenden-fletcher-and-annie-wu/
lostinafairytale's review against another edition
4.0
The ending was a bit of a letdown for me, but man this book is badass! I love the idea of putting Black Canary in a band! It was so well drawn and written-I absolutely loved it!!
One question for all you more in-the-know comic books fans though: does Oliver Queen just not exist in some of Black Canary's storylines? Or will be maybe be popping up in some future comics? Because I am all for that.
One question for all you more in-the-know comic books fans though: does Oliver Queen just not exist in some of Black Canary's storylines? Or will be maybe be popping up in some future comics? Because I am all for that.
zj5's review against another edition
3.0
Neat book. Owes a lot to Fraction/Aja/Hollingsworth’s Hawkeye series, and not just because they share an artist in Annie Wu. It replicates Hawkeye’s stripped down, simple atmosphere but adds the almost AU feel of the Batgirl of Burnside series that BC spun out of. The art is great and there are some clever layouts but it’s the colours that stand out, especially in the depiction of sound and music. The plot is okay and honestly a little confusing in places but I’m a sucker for stories about bands AND protect the kid tropes so it worked for me. The ending is whatever but there’s another volume so we’ll see where it all goes.