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hgeditor's review
4.0
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I don't usually go for older comics, but, for all its melodramatic framework, this turned out to be a refreshingly nuanced character piece, and it seemed to play with tired tropes in a cool way. Got me interested in reading more Englehart.
We interviewed Steve Englehart for a special episode of Previously on X-Men.
You can find it here: http://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/interview-with-steve-englehart
We interviewed Steve Englehart for a special episode of Previously on X-Men.
You can find it here: http://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/interview-with-steve-englehart
birdmanseven's review
4.0
This felt more like a classic monster movie than the X-Men and I was digging it.
Tune in to my chat with author Steve Englehart here on the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/interview-with-steve-englehart
Tune in to my chat with author Steve Englehart here on the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/interview-with-steve-englehart
bmaackreadscomics's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Only reviewing the Beast Solo Story here.
The Problematic:
Nothing really to report other than WASPy vibes
The Bad:
Felt like the writers were really struggling with the direction they wanted to take the character in. At first, Beast was grey, amnesiac and feral, but slowly he got his old personality back for no explained reason. Also, the whole love interest angle was really weak. The art wasn’t anything to write home about, and the individual plots of each issue were pretty meh as well.
The Good:
Pacing was decent. Having some of Beast’s old villains show up was cool.
Overall:
Pretty weak installment here. Don’t do my boy Hank dirty—he should always be a lovable smart boy no matter how hairy he gets
The Problematic:
Nothing really to report other than WASPy vibes
The Bad:
Felt like the writers were really struggling with the direction they wanted to take the character in. At first, Beast was grey, amnesiac and feral, but slowly he got his old personality back for no explained reason. Also, the whole love interest angle was really weak. The art wasn’t anything to write home about, and the individual plots of each issue were pretty meh as well.
The Good:
Pacing was decent. Having some of Beast’s old villains show up was cool.
Overall:
Pretty weak installment here. Don’t do my boy Hank dirty—he should always be a lovable smart boy no matter how hairy he gets
jamberg's review
1.0
I can't help it. I really don't like Beast's early solo adventure and I have to force my way through it. I don't know why that is and I don't want to reread it to find out.
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