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surlymanor's review
2.0
I enjoyed the art in this comic a whole lot - it reminded me of Bryan Lee O'Malley, Chynna Clugston-Major and Hope Larson.
The story, however, was pretty weak on the whole. Too much meta dialogue going on - i.e. these are the rules of zombie movies, these are the rules to stay alive etc - it's been done way too often at this point, and there was virtually no character development.
Still, this is the author's first published work and I think she has a popular online comic thing going - will watch for future story improvements.
The story, however, was pretty weak on the whole. Too much meta dialogue going on - i.e. these are the rules of zombie movies, these are the rules to stay alive etc - it's been done way too often at this point, and there was virtually no character development.
Still, this is the author's first published work and I think she has a popular online comic thing going - will watch for future story improvements.
belle_fiction's review
2.0
This was a cute read!
I think it shows that this was Hicks's first published comic, whilst the illustrations were brilliant (I love how Hicks captures her character's expressions), I couldn't help but think that the storyline was weak in places and not a patch on the beautiful Friends With Boys.
There were a few funny moments, but again, not nearly as funny as the skits in Superhero Girl.
It wasn't a bad read but it wasn't a great read either. It was all pretty silly (which I do often love) but having read quite a few of her graphic novels, I felt it lacked the emotional charge and deeper storytelling I know Hicks is capable of. Basically, I think I expected a bit too much.
Zombies Calling is still a fun way to pass an hour or so, just don't expect anything mind-blowing.
I think it shows that this was Hicks's first published comic, whilst the illustrations were brilliant (I love how Hicks captures her character's expressions), I couldn't help but think that the storyline was weak in places and not a patch on the beautiful Friends With Boys.
There were a few funny moments, but again, not nearly as funny as the skits in Superhero Girl.
It wasn't a bad read but it wasn't a great read either. It was all pretty silly (which I do often love) but having read quite a few of her graphic novels, I felt it lacked the emotional charge and deeper storytelling I know Hicks is capable of. Basically, I think I expected a bit too much.
Zombies Calling is still a fun way to pass an hour or so, just don't expect anything mind-blowing.
paradeoflaughter's review
3.0
This was a cute/funny quick read! I love Faith's illustrations! There now needs to be another rule for Zombie movies: Always carry a spork.
bryce_is_a_librarian's review
2.0
Twee self satisfied nonsense that goes no where.
Redeemed slightly by some good art and one (1) great gag.
Redeemed slightly by some good art and one (1) great gag.
rebeccacider's review
3.0
This was an adorable, funny, and surprisingly dramatic zombie movie parody. To my surprise, at some point it also turned into a character-centric meditation on how how being an ordinary college student is actually scarier than any zombie attack.
A couple plot things could have been tweaked (one of the characters, Robyn, seemed to spend a lot of time standing around while the other two talked, and the ending was slightly cheesy), but I thought the pacing was excellent, which conceals many sins where plot is concerned.
I've been a fan of Faith Erin Hicks' webcomics for ages - since high school, I think? - and it was really nice to read her work in print. Her art looks great in this format!
Also it is set in CANADA and has such wonderful lines as, "Canada has an army?"
A couple plot things could have been tweaked (one of the characters, Robyn, seemed to spend a lot of time standing around while the other two talked, and the ending was slightly cheesy), but I thought the pacing was excellent, which conceals many sins where plot is concerned.
I've been a fan of Faith Erin Hicks' webcomics for ages - since high school, I think? - and it was really nice to read her work in print. Her art looks great in this format!
Also it is set in CANADA and has such wonderful lines as, "Canada has an army?"
magnetgrrl's review
3.0
Zombies Calling is cute.
Things that are in comics and fiction by young authors all the time and are *usually* annoying - like, characters that are American but use lots of British slang terms, and characters with names that are ridiculous and trying to mark them as "cool" - are present here but with... explanation within the context of the story, that makes them more tolerable I guess.
Hick's drawing style is what I originally thought was impressive for someone's first work, but apparently she's been doing a successful online comic for years. The style looks much the same and is excellent in it's facial characterization, but looks way too dense for the page; there's generally just too much ink for a really clear layout or clear lines. I realize this could be due to the slightly smaller than usual format size of the trade paperback though.
Another reviewer described Zombies Calling as "Scott Pilgrim for girls meets Shaun of the Dead" and I think that description is dead on.
Things that are in comics and fiction by young authors all the time and are *usually* annoying - like, characters that are American but use lots of British slang terms, and characters with names that are ridiculous and trying to mark them as "cool" - are present here but with... explanation within the context of the story, that makes them more tolerable I guess.
Hick's drawing style is what I originally thought was impressive for someone's first work, but apparently she's been doing a successful online comic for years. The style looks much the same and is excellent in it's facial characterization, but looks way too dense for the page; there's generally just too much ink for a really clear layout or clear lines. I realize this could be due to the slightly smaller than usual format size of the trade paperback though.
Another reviewer described Zombies Calling as "Scott Pilgrim for girls meets Shaun of the Dead" and I think that description is dead on.
constant_reader's review
3.0
Entertaining. I like the illustrations. Strange, cautionary tale of student loan debt. I thought that was funny & accurate. Ended too quickly.
buuboobaby's review
3.0
Quick read that made me wonder what's worse: zombies or outstanding student loans