Reviews

Die Hard: Year One, Vol 1 by Howard Chaykin, Stephen Thompson

pkadams's review against another edition

1.0

My reaction to a graphic novel about John McClane and entitled Die Hard -- "I must read that now!" Alas it is a great idea (about how John McClane became the cowboy who defeats Hans Gruber) but it fell so short. The plot was difficult to follow and took the second comic book in the series to really start making sense to the reader. Also there were way too many characters.
I still love the first movie (and the novel upon which it was based) but I will be a bit more circumspect about other Die Hard titles.

littledidtheyknow's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

There are a lot of problems with this story, from its cliched cop plot and mediocre climax to its casual sexism. But my biggest problem is the fact that it refers to a black police officer as "colored." There is absolutely no excuse for this.

dustcircle's review against another edition

2.0

Meh, couldn't finish it. Some propaganda within also.

pkadams's review

1.0

My reaction to a graphic novel about John McClane and entitled Die Hard -- "I must read that now!" Alas it is a great idea (about how John McClane became the cowboy who defeats Hans Gruber) but it fell so short. The plot was difficult to follow and took the second comic book in the series to really start making sense to the reader. Also there were way too many characters.
I still love the first movie (and the novel upon which it was based) but I will be a bit more circumspect about other Die Hard titles.

birdmanseven's review

3.0

This was pretty solid. It did manage to have a scaled-back Die Hard feel.

gottabekb's review

2.0

So many players in one story made it difficult to follow and enjoy the story. A less complex threat would have allowed McClane to shine better.