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75 reviews for:
DC Comics Bombshells, Vol. 3: Uprising
Mirka Andolfo, Marguerite Bennett, Laura Braga, Pasquale Qualano, Sandy Jarrell
4.07 AVERAGE
75 reviews for:
DC Comics Bombshells, Vol. 3: Uprising
Mirka Andolfo, Marguerite Bennett, Laura Braga, Pasquale Qualano, Sandy Jarrell
4.07 AVERAGE
Has to be my favorite volume of the series so far. I love how we got a whole buttload of characters in one and I loved seeing Raven and Constantine. And look at the little bitty relationship blooming of AC and Mera <3 (so much for my saying he's not in these in the book haul I just posted yesterday)
Loved Harley x Ivy and now I'm really sad about the Gotham Sirens movie no longer happening.
Really wished Killer Frost had been a part of the story more but I'm glad to have seen her even though she was with Penguin Blechhh!
Loved Harley x Ivy and now I'm really sad about the Gotham Sirens movie no longer happening.
Really wished Killer Frost had been a part of the story more but I'm glad to have seen her even though she was with Penguin Blechhh!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The first handful of issues in this volume are pretty choppy, and full of Marguerite Bennett's awfully-written dialogue, where every line out of every character's mouth is a cheeky poetic punchline. I guess that style fits with much of the tone and aesthetic they're going for in this series, but there were many moments that just made me roll my eyes and put the book down for a day.
But I REALLY love all these characters. And they're ALLLL SOOO GAYYY for each other and it makes me so happy watching them interact with some of the most tragic historical events of the last century in a way that focuses on femmepowerment. They really don't need no man, but Bennett uses a few boys and men to good effect as supporting characters.
The last two issues begin the Uprising arc after which this volume is named, and are significantly better. I'm not Jewish, but I was particularly gripped by the sequences in the Berlin ghetto that plays out as a herstory lesson of inspiring heroines, which ends up bringing about the coolest surprise turn I can think of in any Bombshells comic yet: as bombs drop overhead, a group of children hiding from the persecution of the Nazi regime huddle around a redheaded adolescent girl and cling to bravery through tales from the Torah - of Shiphrah, of Huldan, of Abigail, Zipporah, Asenath, and Miriam. If you're paying attention to that sequence, you might see how exciting and cleverly coherent this scene gets.
More than just about any comic book I've read, I found myself needing to pause and capture photos of certain panels with my phone to share on my social media. That in and of itself speaks highly enough of the heartfelt substance of this book to redeem it for all its corniness and kitsch.
But I REALLY love all these characters. And they're ALLLL SOOO GAYYY for each other and it makes me so happy watching them interact with some of the most tragic historical events of the last century in a way that focuses on femmepowerment. They really don't need no man, but Bennett uses a few boys and men to good effect as supporting characters.
The last two issues begin the Uprising arc after which this volume is named, and are significantly better. I'm not Jewish, but I was particularly gripped by the sequences in the Berlin ghetto that plays out as a herstory lesson of inspiring heroines, which ends up bringing about the coolest surprise turn I can think of in any Bombshells comic yet: as bombs drop overhead, a group of children hiding from the persecution of the Nazi regime huddle around a redheaded adolescent girl and cling to bravery through tales from the Torah - of Shiphrah, of Huldan, of Abigail, Zipporah, Asenath, and Miriam. If you're paying attention to that sequence, you might see how exciting and cleverly coherent this scene gets.
More than just about any comic book I've read, I found myself needing to pause and capture photos of certain panels with my phone to share on my social media. That in and of itself speaks highly enough of the heartfelt substance of this book to redeem it for all its corniness and kitsch.
3.5 stars.
Can't say I liked this one as much as the previous two volumes, as it seemed like too many story lines that did not converge. But overall great artwork and good to see some of the more minor DC heroines get coverage.
Can't say I liked this one as much as the previous two volumes, as it seemed like too many story lines that did not converge. But overall great artwork and good to see some of the more minor DC heroines get coverage.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A+ because of the brilliant doses of Mera and Miriam storytelling. Also, ass-kicking Zatanna is the best Zatanna.
Having taken a short look at the other reviews, it seems that I may have liked this volume more than others (that or my rating scale is still very skewed towards more positive ratings). Either way, Marguerite Bennett hits her stride in this volume, taking many of the disparate stories of the previous volumes and bringing them together in an action packed battle with the Nazi regime and some returning villains. The art, while not being anything stunning, is still very good and feels much more consistent than before, even though the early parts of the volume do suffer from faces that never feel quite expressive enough.
There was just something about the contents of this volume that hit home for me. Maybe it was the focus on the jewish characters and how that affects their actions as heros. Maybe it was the palpable feeling of loss and the horrors of a world at war, living under a government that actively wants to deny you existence. Maybe it's the theme of fighting against forces that seem too powerful but surviving despite them. I'm not sure. I found myself crying all throughout the scenes with Miriam and the fact that such an atmosphere could be created is worthy of praise. Bombshells has always been a good series but it's in this volume that I think it becomes a great one.
On a different note, the reintroduction of many of the familiar dc characters continues to great effect and makes the world feel fuller and all the better. Panels call back to classic stores while recontextualizing the events within the scope of WWII and this new universe. Characterization continues to be spot on as well, although as with anything that has this many characters, some fall by the way side. Constantine is wasted at times and just seems to appear and disappear at random, the batgirls still feel a bit disconnected from the overall story but any excuse to see them again is welcomed. Overall, I think my own experiences does cloud my review but what else is a review than a collection of feelings and craft analysis. If a work is able to evoke such feelings, I think that it is definitely deserving of a read. Can't wait for volume 4!
There was just something about the contents of this volume that hit home for me. Maybe it was the focus on the jewish characters and how that affects their actions as heros. Maybe it was the palpable feeling of loss and the horrors of a world at war, living under a government that actively wants to deny you existence. Maybe it's the theme of fighting against forces that seem too powerful but surviving despite them. I'm not sure. I found myself crying all throughout the scenes with Miriam and the fact that such an atmosphere could be created is worthy of praise. Bombshells has always been a good series but it's in this volume that I think it becomes a great one.
On a different note, the reintroduction of many of the familiar dc characters continues to great effect and makes the world feel fuller and all the better. Panels call back to classic stores while recontextualizing the events within the scope of WWII and this new universe. Characterization continues to be spot on as well, although as with anything that has this many characters, some fall by the way side. Constantine is wasted at times and just seems to appear and disappear at random, the batgirls still feel a bit disconnected from the overall story but any excuse to see them again is welcomed. Overall, I think my own experiences does cloud my review but what else is a review than a collection of feelings and craft analysis. If a work is able to evoke such feelings, I think that it is definitely deserving of a read. Can't wait for volume 4!