Reviews

Marvel Boy by Grant Morrison, J.G. Jones

ekansthepokemon's review

2.0

interesting story but i really feel like it lacked direction. didn't really seem to find its way until close to the end

billykaplan's review

3.5

3.5/5

activelylazy's review

adventurous fast-paced

1.0

johnnyideaseed's review

3.0

A pre-9/11 book that seems weirdly prescient in retrospect. There are a lot of good ideas in it, although they are occasionally undermined by a slightly puerile desire to shock. It reminds me, of all things, of Kirby’s OMAC series: ideas are introduced and discarded with that sort of frenetic speed, and it’s honestly thrilling. And you aren’t ever going to be able to convince me that Hex Corp — the parasitic living corporation! — doesn’t actually exist.

jamesdavidward's review

2.0

Better with ideas than execution, it falls right into the middle of typical Morrisonian interdimensional whatever, but with the added pleasure of a remix of 60s and 70s Marvel/Kirby cosmic space weirdness. Jones's art plays up the porny boy's club aesthetic of the time, but still works reasonably well. Not sure I'd look at it again. Recommended for fans, or context for the Gillen/McKelvie run on Young Avengers.

nickpalmieri's review

5.0

I loved this so damn much. The whole book is great, but issue 3 is definitely one of my favorite single issues of all time. Noh-Varr versus a sentient corporation that's rapidly, and literally, taking over the world. Brilliant.

kamaria's review

1.0

Marvel Boy is what it says on the tin: the ultimate white male teenage power fantasy.

I had been led to believe Grant Morrison could write comics. Specifically, controversial and culturally-relevant comics. Well, this is complete bullshit.

Know who does write interesting social criticism disguised as superhero romp? Alan Moore. But then again, if you enjoyed Marvel Boy there's a high chance you'll think Rorschach is a role model.