Scan barcode
andizor's review
4.0
I really really liked this. It reminded me of X-Files and Fringe and all of the awesome stuff about those shows. I want to know what happened to Rosa and to Adam's dad. Is he going to randomly show up like Rosa? Where had she been? Definitely going to read the next volume as soon as I can get the library to order it.
squidbag's review
3.0
This is fun, well-drawn, with a street-level, blue collar sensibility about it, and smartly written. Review of the second volume to follow.
kittyg's review
1.0
This is a graphic novel I picked up from the library and I am so glad I did because it means I spent nothing on it. This book is not for me in any way shape or form. It was dull, boring and certainly not brilliantly drawn or thought out. The story is surrounding a good idea, but it becomes convoluted and messy quickly meaning that it's not only hard to follow what's happening but it's also quickly uninteresting.
This is a story about the FBP which is the 'Federal Bureau of Physics'. In this world we see that the science of the world has been breaking all the rules humankind thought they knew and since there have been so many issues and problems with it all, there's been a need for an FBP to be created in order to try and fix all the problems.
Whilst I liked the idea I felt that the art style, bright on some pages, dark on others, neutral on some and vibrant clashes on others really didn't feel even remotely cohesive. I constantly felt that the artwork was too rushed and frantic or too dull and neutral. I never felt that the balance was right or that the story was caught by the art style well enough to make me want to keep going.
There's a lot of mindless violence and gore within this that didn't feel genuine or needed. I felt as though it had been shoe-horned in for no reason.
I didn't like that there were some moments which felt seriously dull and boring and other moments which were highly scientific and theoretical, making it both too mind-numbing for it's obviousness and aloofness in various parts of the story.
On the whole this was just bad. Bad art, bad story and an annoying read all around unfortunately. I doubt I will be picking up anything more by this author or artist team and I'd not recommend it, there's a lot of much better graphic work out there both for art and story.
This is a story about the FBP which is the 'Federal Bureau of Physics'. In this world we see that the science of the world has been breaking all the rules humankind thought they knew and since there have been so many issues and problems with it all, there's been a need for an FBP to be created in order to try and fix all the problems.
Whilst I liked the idea I felt that the art style, bright on some pages, dark on others, neutral on some and vibrant clashes on others really didn't feel even remotely cohesive. I constantly felt that the artwork was too rushed and frantic or too dull and neutral. I never felt that the balance was right or that the story was caught by the art style well enough to make me want to keep going.
There's a lot of mindless violence and gore within this that didn't feel genuine or needed. I felt as though it had been shoe-horned in for no reason.
I didn't like that there were some moments which felt seriously dull and boring and other moments which were highly scientific and theoretical, making it both too mind-numbing for it's obviousness and aloofness in various parts of the story.
On the whole this was just bad. Bad art, bad story and an annoying read all around unfortunately. I doubt I will be picking up anything more by this author or artist team and I'd not recommend it, there's a lot of much better graphic work out there both for art and story.
hollowspine's review
3.0
It got a bit better once "Rainwoman" was introduced, but well, the story for me seemed a bit muddled, though the art was fine I felt the overall plot and why everyone was there and what was going on, could have used a bit more tweaking. That said, I'd probably read more of this series just to find out if it gets a bit better.
I felt a little more back story to the FBP might have been nice. Also, wish that women were better represented in the story. Didn't like the whole lesbian crim vibe they got going on there. Why are women in comic books either these bizarre 'rainwoman' characters or lesbians? Sigh.
Maybe the story and characters will develop a bit better in further installments. One can only hope.
I felt a little more back story to the FBP might have been nice. Also, wish that women were better represented in the story. Didn't like the whole lesbian crim vibe they got going on there. Why are women in comic books either these bizarre 'rainwoman' characters or lesbians? Sigh.
Maybe the story and characters will develop a bit better in further installments. One can only hope.
alexctelander's review
4.0
Welcome to a world where not everything is as it seems; where the rules of physics sometimes don’t apply and at other times are just completely broken before your very eyes, whether it’s gravity failures or quantum tornadoes. No, it’s not the safest place to live, but it’s at least good to know that when things get really bad and out of whack, one can always call on the Federal Bureau of Physics to come in and lend a hand.
Adam Hardy is your average young, go-getting FBP agent who has some experience under his belt, but when the gravity suddenly fails in a localized area of the city and an alternate dimension is created, known as a “BubbleVerse,” it’s a whole new level for him. And as they go through the necessary procedures to take care of the incident, new facts come to light that show there is something much bigger going on here than previously thought.
The story is an interesting start to a series that has a lot of potentially cool places to go, while the first volume has hints of more going on than expected. The artwork is a little complicated and haywire at times, that can temporarily lose the reader, but it fits well with the story and subject matter. FBP looks to be an catchy new series and another impressive addition to Vertigo’s great lineup.
Originally written on June 28, 2014 ©Alex C. Telander.
For more reviews, check out the BookBanter site.
Adam Hardy is your average young, go-getting FBP agent who has some experience under his belt, but when the gravity suddenly fails in a localized area of the city and an alternate dimension is created, known as a “BubbleVerse,” it’s a whole new level for him. And as they go through the necessary procedures to take care of the incident, new facts come to light that show there is something much bigger going on here than previously thought.
The story is an interesting start to a series that has a lot of potentially cool places to go, while the first volume has hints of more going on than expected. The artwork is a little complicated and haywire at times, that can temporarily lose the reader, but it fits well with the story and subject matter. FBP looks to be an catchy new series and another impressive addition to Vertigo’s great lineup.
Originally written on June 28, 2014 ©Alex C. Telander.
For more reviews, check out the BookBanter site.
katebrarian's review
3.0
Fun! I probably wasn't paying as much attention when I was reading it as I should have but I'll prolly get the next one.
More...