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iffer's review
2.0
Eh, not really my cup of tea. I enjoyed the opening issue of this series, but the rest of the story arc didn't live up to the tension at the beginning. I enjoyed some of the jokes/gags, but otherwise, this didn't hold my attention, and I didn't love either of the artists.
I should read Gail Simone's original Secret Six run, since that's what I meant to read before accidentally picking up this New 52 reboot.
I should read Gail Simone's original Secret Six run, since that's what I meant to read before accidentally picking up this New 52 reboot.
onceandfuturelaura's review
3.0
I liked the found family aspect of this a lot but I couldn't take Riddler seriously as a villain.
ivan_tw's review
2.0
I was thrilled to see that Gail Simone was still writing the New 52 reboot of Secret Six, but the first volume, at least, doesn't deliver on the genius of the original series. Simone is still a great writer, and when everything clicks it's wonderful, but 'Friends in Low Places' is bogged down by the scattered, chaotic storytelling and unfinished ending of a lot of New 52 trade collections. The pacing is way too fast and the book just suddenly ends without any resolution to the arc, not to mention the artistic whiplash the reader gets of the art style totally changing in the middle of issue #3.
It's great to see Catman again, since he's a character that Simone might as well get credit for inventing, she's done so much for him, and there are a few absolute standout moments: The Six sharing a quaint suburban home is hilarious, the cameos of Ragdoll, Scandal, and Jeanette from the original Secret Six was a great tease, and the reveal of Mockingbird's true identity almost did as much for a misused character as Simone did with Bane in the original series. But none of these plusses can fix the issue that DC's New 52 had throughout nearly all of its serieses. Worth reading if you're a fan of the original Secret Six, but if this is your first time with Simone, go pick up the originals first.
It's great to see Catman again, since he's a character that Simone might as well get credit for inventing, she's done so much for him, and there are a few absolute standout moments: The Six sharing a quaint suburban home is hilarious, the cameos of Ragdoll, Scandal, and Jeanette from the original Secret Six was a great tease, and the reveal of Mockingbird's true identity almost did as much for a misused character as Simone did with Bane in the original series. But none of these plusses can fix the issue that DC's New 52 had throughout nearly all of its serieses. Worth reading if you're a fan of the original Secret Six, but if this is your first time with Simone, go pick up the originals first.
sherpawhale's review
4.0
The Six are back!
Well, not exactly. A (mostly) new team, with cameos from teams past, this series is back with a bang (or several, on the couch). There was some fragmentation coming from a shaky publication schedule and artist inconsistencies, and Mockingbird's motivation was a bit weak. However, Gail Simone's trademark character humor was in full force here. One of my favorite monthly purchases, and I book I will buy until it's over.
Well, not exactly. A (mostly) new team, with cameos from teams past, this series is back with a bang (or several, on the couch). There was some fragmentation coming from a shaky publication schedule and artist inconsistencies, and Mockingbird's motivation was a bit weak. However, Gail Simone's trademark character humor was in full force here. One of my favorite monthly purchases, and I book I will buy until it's over.
amck's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
glennisleblanc's review
3.0
A group of people with some powers have been kidnapped and held in a base under the sea. Working together they escape and try to find out why they were put there in the first place. By the end of this collection they find out why they were there and go after the person that did it. It was interesting finding out about this group and the dynamics they had getting to know one another. Overall the story was ok but it didn’t click with me so I doubt I’ll be picking up the next collection.
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