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howiedoowinfam's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
mjfmjfmjf's review
5.0
Definitely a wow book. Silly. Over the top. But also philosophical and well written and well drawn. And Gwen gets some backstories. Because she needed more than one. And your mileage will definitely vary.
reasie's review
5.0
The most fourth-wall-breaking-est EVER, and it really dives at the heart of comics and the reader's complicity between panels!
LOVED IT.
also evil!Gwenpool was badass.
The art is delightfully twisted. It's a fun book to look at and flip back and forth through. I especially admire the continuity details.
LOVED IT.
also evil!Gwenpool was badass.
The art is delightfully twisted. It's a fun book to look at and flip back and forth through. I especially admire the continuity details.
leannelena's review
5.0
Beyond the Fourth Wall, the fourth volume of The Unbelievable Gwenpool is my favourite one as of yet, due to the way the fourth wall is broken even further than it already has been, taking the reader on a mind-boggling journey. Amusing as always, this volume presents a conflict which deals with the double-edged blade of the isekai and the danger, as well as the potential, of Gwen Poole's knowledge.
reverse_fridge's review
5.0
As of three days ago, Chris Hastings has confirmed that Unbelievable Gwenpool has been canceled, along with many others of Marvel's lower selling ongoings, which will make Volume 4 the penultimate of this series.
Looking back on it with this information, it completely changes the scope of the story. No longer is Beyond the Fourth Wall the origin story it seemed at first, but the near to last adventure of Gwen. However, now is not the time to reminisce on times well spent with this series: We have the Volume 5 review to do that.
Beyond the Fourth Wall picks right where we left off in volume 3, with Gwen facing her brother's would-be-doppelganger, only to find out that's not quite what's happening. What follows is a fantastic tale that manages to mix the most comic book-y of concepts like time travel and alternate universes, with the simple yet relatable story of a normal girl trying to fit in, as Chris Hastings once again shows his masterful ability to balance humour and plot.
And obviously, no Gwenpool review would be complete without praising the artwork, because it truly is fantastic. Gurihiru is back for the entirety of this arc, and they do a great job at surpassing an already high bar by expertly using the comic book canvas to give life to the character in a way no other medium would allow.
Overall, this volume is definitely a high point on Gwen's already pretty stellar run, and a must-read if you're interested in the character.
Looking back on it with this information, it completely changes the scope of the story. No longer is Beyond the Fourth Wall the origin story it seemed at first, but the near to last adventure of Gwen. However, now is not the time to reminisce on times well spent with this series: We have the Volume 5 review to do that.
Beyond the Fourth Wall picks right where we left off in volume 3, with Gwen facing her brother's would-be-doppelganger, only to find out that's not quite what's happening. What follows is a fantastic tale that manages to mix the most comic book-y of concepts like time travel and alternate universes, with the simple yet relatable story of a normal girl trying to fit in, as Chris Hastings once again shows his masterful ability to balance humour and plot.
And obviously, no Gwenpool review would be complete without praising the artwork, because it truly is fantastic. Gurihiru is back for the entirety of this arc, and they do a great job at surpassing an already high bar by expertly using the comic book canvas to give life to the character in a way no other medium would allow.
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Overall, this volume is definitely a high point on Gwen's already pretty stellar run, and a must-read if you're interested in the character.
mallorychristine's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cassiahf's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
theinkdrinker's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hadas's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it!
Up to now, I really enjoyed the fun and action of Gwenpool, but I was missing more character development. This volume has given me everything I wanted and more.
I'm a sucker for fourth wall breaking, so it's very easy to please me with these kind of plots. Still, I think Hastings used the fourth wall breaking very creatively in a way that drove character and plot development. I also enjoyed the set up for this plot - small things from previous issues, like the Spiderman crossover, that finally came together here.
Up to now, I really enjoyed the fun and action of Gwenpool, but I was missing more character development. This volume has given me everything I wanted and more.
I'm a sucker for fourth wall breaking, so it's very easy to please me with these kind of plots. Still, I think Hastings used the fourth wall breaking very creatively in a way that drove character and plot development. I also enjoyed the set up for this plot - small things from previous issues, like the Spiderman crossover, that finally came together here.
jadenalex's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5