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aceinit's review
4.0
A very intriguing story, and enjoyable even though I am not as well-versed in the vast Marvel mythology as I wish I was. Though a reborn and much younger version of Loki drives most of the story, there are so many characters I wish I knew more about, so that I could get the full enjoyment from this collection. Still, I will be sticking with Gillen's run on this series, as I have heard it is fantastic.
wafflefonfabre's review against another edition
5.0
This run is one of my fave comics. Kid loki's struggle to overcome the legacy of his past self and save/cause mischief in the world is so good and you should read it.
gydaangrybrow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
tanemariacris's review against another edition
3.0
Loki is probably my favorite Marvel character (Tom Hiddleston's brilliant portrayal has a say in that) and I was eager to read a book centered on a younger version of him. And don't get me wrong. I did enjoy it, just not as much as I wished I would.
A huge turn off for me is when characters lose their memories. I feel betrayed, like the whole journey they went through, which I got invested in, never took place.
Sure, the purpose of this storyline is for Loki to start over, to prove himself capable of change and to try to make up for the atrocities committed over the years. The concept of Change or die and get reincarnated again is very interesting and it raises the question of whether Loki might be able to escape the role of a villain, to break an apparently endless cycle.
However, with a freshly-baked Loki as the one who faces the challenge, his redemption arc isn't nearly as powerful or moving for me. It feels like cheating. A character repents for the sins of another. Even though they share the same soul and the common traits that come with it, they are still different people (and here we can start a long disscusion about what's actually the soul and about nature vs nurture, but let's remain on clear waters). Perhaps this is the only way he can obtain forgiveness, as a completely new being, but I find it hard to get accustomed to a Loki who isn't Loki and has barely any knowledge of his past experiences.
All in all this was fun. Wonderful artwork, great writing, an engaging plot and despite my grievances towards the God's of Mischief death (as much as I love its tragedy), Kid Loki is a delight. Maybe if I had been able to look at the story and at the protagonist as a beginning, separated from what had happened previously, I would have liked it a great deal more. Simply the adventure of a guy who finds out he's the reincarnation of an ancient God, while keeping in mind that Loki's dead in this version. But on all the Nine Realms, this a hard thing for my fangirling self to come to peace with when knowing it's not even entirely true.
A huge turn off for me is when characters lose their memories. I feel betrayed, like the whole journey they went through, which I got invested in, never took place.
Sure, the purpose of this storyline is for Loki to start over, to prove himself capable of change and to try to make up for the atrocities committed over the years. The concept of Change or die and get reincarnated again is very interesting and it raises the question of whether Loki might be able to escape the role of a villain, to break an apparently endless cycle.
However, with a freshly-baked Loki as the one who faces the challenge, his redemption arc isn't nearly as powerful or moving for me. It feels like cheating. A character repents for the sins of another. Even though they share the same soul and the common traits that come with it, they are still different people (and here we can start a long disscusion about what's actually the soul and about nature vs nurture, but let's remain on clear waters). Perhaps this is the only way he can obtain forgiveness, as a completely new being, but I find it hard to get accustomed to a Loki who isn't Loki and has barely any knowledge of his past experiences.
All in all this was fun. Wonderful artwork, great writing, an engaging plot and despite my grievances towards the God's of Mischief death (as much as I love its tragedy), Kid Loki is a delight. Maybe if I had been able to look at the story and at the protagonist as a beginning, separated from what had happened previously, I would have liked it a great deal more. Simply the adventure of a guy who finds out he's the reincarnation of an ancient God, while keeping in mind that Loki's dead in this version. But on all the Nine Realms, this a hard thing for my fangirling self to come to peace with when knowing it's not even entirely true.
marinathorn's review against another edition
4.0
This is sometimes too smart for me or for its own good. But mostly really good
jasmiinaf's review against another edition
1.0
I tried to like this one because kid Loki is so cute and the art is amazing, but I just got bored. Which is a shame.
anniemackillican's review against another edition
4.0
My journey to becoming a comic book nerd has begun