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SHOCK Anthology
Joe Pruett, Brian Azzarello, Brian Stelfreeze, Marguerite Bennett, Michael Gaydos, Andrew Robinson, Cullen Bunn, Szymon Kudranski, Bill Willingham, Paul Jenkins, Travis Moore, Michael Zulli, Jim Starlin, Phil Hester, Neil Gaiman, Andy Clarke, Francesco Francavilla, Mike Carey, Frank Tieri, Charles Vess, Dalibor Talajić, Marc Guggenheim
3.28 AVERAGE
25 reviews for:
SHOCK Anthology
Joe Pruett, Brian Azzarello, Brian Stelfreeze, Marguerite Bennett, Michael Gaydos, Andrew Robinson, Cullen Bunn, Szymon Kudranski, Bill Willingham, Paul Jenkins, Travis Moore, Michael Zulli, Jim Starlin, Phil Hester, Neil Gaiman, Andy Clarke, Francesco Francavilla, Mike Carey, Frank Tieri, Charles Vess, Dalibor Talajić, Marc Guggenheim
3.28 AVERAGE
This collection is a delicious feast for the eyes. Each story has it's own merits. I found myself wishing I could continue with some, only to be rudely jetted to the next. Others felt perfectly packaged in their bite sized space. This made for an entertaining afternoon.
Most anthologies have their hits and misses. This one is almost entirely misses. They didn't even seem to have a uniting theme. Some of the art was pretty good, though, even if the stories weren't great, so that earns it at least a star.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
I can’t diss the quality of the stories but I can confidently say it wasn’t for me
Muy irregular, aunque algunos relatos son muy buenos.
** An ARC is generously provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **
SHOCK is a graphic novel anthology. I liked the idea of the anthology more than the anthology itself. I'm a big lover of graphic novels, but this was not for me. The stories are on the short side, which is understandable in an anthology. However it made some of the stories feel incompete and hard to get into or care about. I found the stories generally hard to understand.
There was a few very impactful stories like Dumb Bitch and The Last Dance With You. I also enjoyed the one called Little Red Hood, which was a Little Red Riding Hood retelling.
This anthology is great if you want to check out different art styles and artists, but I wouldn't recommend this if you're looking for great stories.
SHOCK is a graphic novel anthology. I liked the idea of the anthology more than the anthology itself. I'm a big lover of graphic novels, but this was not for me. The stories are on the short side, which is understandable in an anthology. However it made some of the stories feel incompete and hard to get into or care about. I found the stories generally hard to understand.
There was a few very impactful stories like Dumb Bitch and The Last Dance With You. I also enjoyed the one called Little Red Hood, which was a Little Red Riding Hood retelling.
This anthology is great if you want to check out different art styles and artists, but I wouldn't recommend this if you're looking for great stories.
TW: Blood, Death, Murder, Abuse, Drugs
1- Witch Work by Neil Gaiman (4 stars)
2- Blooderflies by Cullen Bunn (5 stars)
3- Kerguelen by Andy Clarke- (1 star)
4- Invasion by Francesco Francavilla- (2 stars)
5- Mountain Pass by Bill Willingham- (5 stars)
6- Beserker by Jim Starlin- (3 stars)
7- Dumb Bitch by Marguerite Bennett- (5 stars)
8- The Last Dance With You by Paul Jenkins- (5 stars) I CRIED, and it was only about 10 pages. So beautiful and so heart-breaking!
9- Escape From the Lost World by Mike Carey- (5 stars)
10- End Game by Marco Croner- (1 star)
11- Iste Bu Instanbul! by Charles Vess- (2.5 stars)
12- Based on a true story by Brian Azzarello- (2.5 stars) And yes, chocolate IS poison to dogs! The larger the dog, the more it'd take to be lethal. (seriously, just google "is chocolate poisonous to dogs" and you'll get plenty of information on how it works and how much it takes)
13- Little Red Hood by Frank Tieri- (4 stars) Loved this twisted take on Little Red Riding Hood!
14- Dead City by Michael Gaydos- (3 stars)
15- Live or Die by Joe Pruett- (3 stars)
16- Metrocrash by Marc Guggenheim- (3 stars)
17- Paroled by Stephan Nilson- (2 stars)
18- Devolution by Aaron Douglas- (4.5 stars)
19- Circle of Fear by Richard Starkings- (4 stars)
20- Moments by Mike Zagari- (5 stars)
21- A Job by Marko Stujanovic- (3.5 stars)
My only issue with this one really being Kerguelen had very tiny blurry text that was impossible to read. Hopefully it's just the formatting being in pdf but I was able to read the rest of them with no problems..
Many of them I could see good messages in, even evoking emotion with The Last Dance With You making me actually cry! Though a few others are definitely cry-worthy too! I loved the touching messages through-out it. Some were downright scary (and I loved them!).
Some of them did feel too short, like I wish they had been longer and more fleshed out. Which isn't a bad thing, I just wanted more of them. Some of them I didn't see the point or understand, but I enjoyed more of them then I didn't.
Over-all a pretty solid anthology, honestly one of my highest rated ones. I'm very glad I read this! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.
1- Witch Work by Neil Gaiman (4 stars)
2- Blooderflies by Cullen Bunn (5 stars)
3- Kerguelen by Andy Clarke- (1 star)
4- Invasion by Francesco Francavilla- (2 stars)
5- Mountain Pass by Bill Willingham- (5 stars)
6- Beserker by Jim Starlin- (3 stars)
7- Dumb Bitch by Marguerite Bennett- (5 stars)
8- The Last Dance With You by Paul Jenkins- (5 stars) I CRIED, and it was only about 10 pages. So beautiful and so heart-breaking!
9- Escape From the Lost World by Mike Carey- (5 stars)
10- End Game by Marco Croner- (1 star)
11- Iste Bu Instanbul! by Charles Vess- (2.5 stars)
12- Based on a true story by Brian Azzarello- (2.5 stars) And yes, chocolate IS poison to dogs! The larger the dog, the more it'd take to be lethal. (seriously, just google "is chocolate poisonous to dogs" and you'll get plenty of information on how it works and how much it takes)
13- Little Red Hood by Frank Tieri- (4 stars) Loved this twisted take on Little Red Riding Hood!
14- Dead City by Michael Gaydos- (3 stars)
15- Live or Die by Joe Pruett- (3 stars)
16- Metrocrash by Marc Guggenheim- (3 stars)
17- Paroled by Stephan Nilson- (2 stars)
18- Devolution by Aaron Douglas- (4.5 stars)
19- Circle of Fear by Richard Starkings- (4 stars)
20- Moments by Mike Zagari- (5 stars)
21- A Job by Marko Stujanovic- (3.5 stars)
My only issue with this one really being Kerguelen had very tiny blurry text that was impossible to read. Hopefully it's just the formatting being in pdf but I was able to read the rest of them with no problems..
Many of them I could see good messages in, even evoking emotion with The Last Dance With You making me actually cry! Though a few others are definitely cry-worthy too! I loved the touching messages through-out it. Some were downright scary (and I loved them!).
Some of them did feel too short, like I wish they had been longer and more fleshed out. Which isn't a bad thing, I just wanted more of them. Some of them I didn't see the point or understand, but I enjoyed more of them then I didn't.
Over-all a pretty solid anthology, honestly one of my highest rated ones. I'm very glad I read this! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This collection is a delicious feast for the eyes. Each story has it's own merits. I found myself wishing I could continue with some, only to be rudely jetted to the next. Others felt perfectly packaged in their bite sized space. This made for an entertaining afternoon.
I do my reviews in the form of answering questions
What made me pick this book up:
The cover was really cool. That's the first thing I noticed.
What did I like about the cover:
First I love the skeleton bartender. That's awesome. I also really love the colors, all pinks, blues, and purples.
What made me read this book:
It looked interesting. I love graphic novels and this one sounded great.
What did I like the most:
I'm really not sure how to review this, considering that half of the comic didn't have words. But I'm going to try.
The artwork in this anthology is beautiful. Every story has it's own kind of artwork, and it's all equally amazing. The artwork itself told a great story, but it would have been so much better had it had words.
In this anthology there is 21 very very different stories, and artwork and I loved being able to see all the different styles in one book. Even though they are short stories, I still think they're able to make an impact.
I really want this book, so I might actually have to buy it, so I can see what the stories really are.
What didn't I like:
That half of the comics didn't have any words, it was hard to see what's going on without words. But I'm pretty sure that's just because it's an ARC.
Would I read the rest of the series/more from this author?
I think so.
Overall I'm sad that they didn't have words with most of these, I was really looking forward to it. However, the artwork is beautiful and the stories that did have words was really great.
What made me pick this book up:
The cover was really cool. That's the first thing I noticed.
What did I like about the cover:
First I love the skeleton bartender. That's awesome. I also really love the colors, all pinks, blues, and purples.
What made me read this book:
It looked interesting. I love graphic novels and this one sounded great.
What did I like the most:
I'm really not sure how to review this, considering that half of the comic didn't have words. But I'm going to try.
The artwork in this anthology is beautiful. Every story has it's own kind of artwork, and it's all equally amazing. The artwork itself told a great story, but it would have been so much better had it had words.
In this anthology there is 21 very very different stories, and artwork and I loved being able to see all the different styles in one book. Even though they are short stories, I still think they're able to make an impact.
I really want this book, so I might actually have to buy it, so I can see what the stories really are.
What didn't I like:
That half of the comics didn't have any words, it was hard to see what's going on without words. But I'm pretty sure that's just because it's an ARC.
Would I read the rest of the series/more from this author?
I think so.
Overall I'm sad that they didn't have words with most of these, I was really looking forward to it. However, the artwork is beautiful and the stories that did have words was really great.
It started off strong with a couple of stories by Neil Gaiman and Cullen Bunn (Witch Work and Bloodflies, resp.). But the 3rd story? Kerguelen. Seemed pointless.
And Marguerite Bennett‰ЫЄs story? The best!
Paul Jenkins‰ЫЄs Last Dance with You was chilling.
I like anthologies because they provide experimental stuff. But Endgame? What?
And let me do my best to describe Charles Vess‰ЫЄs story. It is ancient times. This old man on a donkey comes to a creek. Then all these Jesuses fly out of the water. Then he rides a ship to a city. Then he travels forever in the city to get to the bazaar. Then the pterodactyl lady picks him up. And drops him into modern times. And he turns into a giant. The end. (Just weird.)
And Based on a True Story. WHAT??
There was something satisfying about Little Red Hood.
I loved the art of the short, sweet Dead City.
Paroled looked like an intro to an interesting story!
Overall, a recommended anthology. Some misses (IMO), but pretty good for the most part.
Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Distributors, and Aftershock Comics for a copy in return for an honest review.
And Marguerite Bennett‰ЫЄs story? The best!
Paul Jenkins‰ЫЄs Last Dance with You was chilling.
I like anthologies because they provide experimental stuff. But Endgame? What?
And let me do my best to describe Charles Vess‰ЫЄs story. It is ancient times. This old man on a donkey comes to a creek. Then all these Jesuses fly out of the water. Then he rides a ship to a city. Then he travels forever in the city to get to the bazaar. Then the pterodactyl lady picks him up. And drops him into modern times. And he turns into a giant. The end. (Just weird.)
And Based on a True Story. WHAT??
There was something satisfying about Little Red Hood.
I loved the art of the short, sweet Dead City.
Paroled looked like an intro to an interesting story!
Overall, a recommended anthology. Some misses (IMO), but pretty good for the most part.
Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Distributors, and Aftershock Comics for a copy in return for an honest review.
Anthologies are always tricky for me; I still haven’t found one that I loved (or even liked) cover to cover. I’ll admit, the cover art for this one is what drew me in, however the content inside was rather disappointing. But not entirely. There was some stories that I really enjoyed, that kept me guessing, that totally SHOCKed me (I couldn’t help myself). Those are the ones that kept me reading. Others fell flat and didn’t really portray the theme of the anthology. Unfortunately, as a whole this one didn’t do it for me. Hopefully I’ll eventually find an anthology that really excites me.