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solelylu's review against another edition
3.0
I read this fairly quickly as it was about to expire. I skim read a graphic novel. Yeah. Anyway, couldn't finish it on time. But what I did read I couldn't really enjoy as I was in a rush. I dunno if the story failed to capture me as well but I can't really know for sure.
moncoinlecture's review against another edition
3.0
3,5
Les images, sérieux... elles sont TELLEMENT belles. C'est fou, fou, fou. J'ai adoré leur côté hors du temps, les fonds... c'est magnifique.
Histoire intéressante, un peu post-moderne, réflexion sur les super-héros dans les comics et leurs multiples vies. Mais sérieusement, c'est étrange, souvent confus, et je ne conseillerais pas si vous ne connaissez pas Supreme. Sinon, vous allez manquer des références et ne rien comprendre pendant plus de la moitié du truc, je pense!
Les images, sérieux... elles sont TELLEMENT belles. C'est fou, fou, fou. J'ai adoré leur côté hors du temps, les fonds... c'est magnifique.
Histoire intéressante, un peu post-moderne, réflexion sur les super-héros dans les comics et leurs multiples vies. Mais sérieusement, c'est étrange, souvent confus, et je ne conseillerais pas si vous ne connaissez pas Supreme. Sinon, vous allez manquer des références et ne rien comprendre pendant plus de la moitié du truc, je pense!
nyarlathotep's review against another edition
5.0
A very strange story with the most divine illustration.
cpittman0513's review against another edition
2.0
This review is from an advanced copy provided by NetGalley.
I'm not sure what the heck I just read, but I sort of liked it? This story is part mystery, part sci-fi, and a whole lot of hallucinatory weirdness. Oh yeah, and there's time travel. I'm not familiar with the original comic that this is based off of, but from what I've read, this was meant to be a different take on mainstream comic heroes (Diana Dane=Lois Lane, Darius Dax=Lex Luthor, Ethan Crane=Clark Kent).
There were times that I felt confident that I knew what was happening, and a few pages later it would be like I completely missed something. I often had to go back and re-read what I just read, just to make sure I hadn't fallen asleep on the job and missed a key piece to the story. So if you decide to read this, just know that you are not having memory lapses or unusual visions, this book is just confusing and a little trippy.
I did enjoy this book though, mostly because of the art. Tula Lotay's is an established artist and illustrator, but is just now getting into the comics industry. Her art is loose and highly stylized, and she uses every bit of space to tell a story and really draw you in.
If you like multi-layered stories, unconventional narratives, and unique artwork, check this book out. If you're not a patient reader, and you like your art very tight and traditional, you might want to skip this.
I'm not sure what the heck I just read, but I sort of liked it? This story is part mystery, part sci-fi, and a whole lot of hallucinatory weirdness. Oh yeah, and there's time travel. I'm not familiar with the original comic that this is based off of, but from what I've read, this was meant to be a different take on mainstream comic heroes (Diana Dane=Lois Lane, Darius Dax=Lex Luthor, Ethan Crane=Clark Kent).
There were times that I felt confident that I knew what was happening, and a few pages later it would be like I completely missed something. I often had to go back and re-read what I just read, just to make sure I hadn't fallen asleep on the job and missed a key piece to the story. So if you decide to read this, just know that you are not having memory lapses or unusual visions, this book is just confusing and a little trippy.
I did enjoy this book though, mostly because of the art. Tula Lotay's is an established artist and illustrator, but is just now getting into the comics industry. Her art is loose and highly stylized, and she uses every bit of space to tell a story and really draw you in.
If you like multi-layered stories, unconventional narratives, and unique artwork, check this book out. If you're not a patient reader, and you like your art very tight and traditional, you might want to skip this.
keyreads's review against another edition
4.0
This was like experiencing some psychedelic trip. I.Cant.Even.Tell.You.Right.Now. I'm a little confused about what just happened BUT...The artwork was...STUNNING!!! It truly complimented this bizarre story.
ania's review against another edition
4.0
Tula Lotay's artwork is magnificent. I'd totally get most of the panels framed.
Ellis' writing's solid as usual. I love the whole universe-as-a-quantum-computer-simulation theory so this book rubbed all my mental sweet spots.
The only thing I didn't love was the Professor Night storyline — I suppose it's some kind of a Dr Who reference? I think I would like to live in a version of the universe where Dr Who doesn't exist. I guess it might be a reference to the original Supreme series which I haven't read. Those parts and characters brought nothing into this story though.
Ellis' writing's solid as usual. I love the whole universe-as-a-quantum-computer-simulation theory so this book rubbed all my mental sweet spots.
The only thing I didn't love was the Professor Night storyline — I suppose it's some kind of a Dr Who reference? I think I would like to live in a version of the universe where Dr Who doesn't exist. I guess it might be a reference to the original Supreme series which I haven't read. Those parts and characters brought nothing into this story though.
lindsayb's review against another edition
2.0
I think I maybe followed about 8% of what was going on...maybe I need to read previous incarnations of the story to get a better standing. But I loved the art, Diana Dane wears a Kyuss t-shirt, and there's a Sun Ra reference, so I'm happy to give it the benefit of the doubt.
panichistory's review against another edition
2.0
I found the general idea behind this interesting, but it was really unclear and hard to follow tbh.
speculativebecky's review against another edition
4.0
I had close to zero idea what was going on for almost this entire volume. Maybe I could have tried harder but I'm not sure. I still quite loved it, the art was just so beautiful and compelling. At the end I did also like the concept. I think this would make a great reread.
maisiesleepywiredstudios's review against another edition
4.0
This is a re-read for me as when the run came out in the separate issues I collected all of them and then acquired the trade paperback. This was my first scifi comic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.