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currentlycuttlefish's review against another edition
4.0
I've gotta admit I watched the TV show 1st, so I'm a bit biased. But, I really loved this graphic novel (collection of comics?). The art was so unique and gorgeous, and the twists and turns made the whole story so brilliantly fun. I'm a die hard fan of the show, but the comic is a great story in of of itself.
lilaezz's review against another edition
5.0
season 3 of the umbrella academy reignited my love for these characters so i thought i’d just reread this volume
dahliagreenleaf's review against another edition
5.0
gerard you are on a whole other level how do you do it?
carlyxdeexx's review against another edition
4.0
I’m not sure whether or not I like this first volume better than the first episode of the Netflix series—I like the pace it clips along at, how streamlined and to the point it is, and that it kinda reminds me of SAILOR MOON in that it’s on a mission to capture a particular vibe and tell a very narrow, quick, easily digestible story. It definitely keeps you turning pages.
I think the Netflix series’s choices when it comes to representation were better, and I’m curious about the amount of depth it will get into, since it seems like it’s aiming to dive much deeper into these characters than the comic does. I didn’t feel too starved for substance except in Vanya’s case—this first arc barely fleshes her out, whereas the Netflix series seems to want to really center her character and take her development at a slow burn. I dig that.
Spaceboy’s design is much more compelling in the comic. I like the dialogue better in it, I think? And I thought the little touches at the ends of each issue were cool. Just like with the Netflix series, I’m left with the general impression that I just want to know more about these people, and I think that’s a good impression. So, a 3.5 on the 4 end for this one!
I think the Netflix series’s choices when it comes to representation were better, and I’m curious about the amount of depth it will get into, since it seems like it’s aiming to dive much deeper into these characters than the comic does. I didn’t feel too starved for substance except in Vanya’s case—this first arc barely fleshes her out, whereas the Netflix series seems to want to really center her character and take her development at a slow burn. I dig that.
Spaceboy’s design is much more compelling in the comic. I like the dialogue better in it, I think? And I thought the little touches at the ends of each issue were cool. Just like with the Netflix series, I’m left with the general impression that I just want to know more about these people, and I think that’s a good impression. So, a 3.5 on the 4 end for this one!
pomegranatesandice's review against another edition
3.0
i hope we find out more abt séance in the next one
jrice92's review against another edition
4.0
Strong enough for me to want to read the next issue but Vol 1 didn't get me as hooked as I had hoped for!
For once, I act think I prefer the TV show... Will read the next issues regardless!
For once, I act think I prefer the TV show... Will read the next issues regardless!
faithmotta04's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
vaddia99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0