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matt4hire's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful stuff. I love the various snapshots the reader gets of the city, and the art is lush beyond belief.
blackestclovers's review against another edition
4.0
Finally got to read this and, admittedly, I'm intrigued. The art was hit or miss, but progressively got better and the writing was interesting. Will definitely have to follow up eventually.
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Genocide, Slavery, Racism, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, Blood, Violence, Gun violence, War, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Child abuse and Incest
drtlovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
What it's about: Ebeneezer, aka Ebony, is an Elephantman, a term that refers to all the half-animal hybrids, but also he is an elephant-man. In the future, an amoral scientist creates half-animal, half-human hybrids and enslaves them as machines of war. When these forces are defeated, they are liberated; but not everyone believes they are reformed. Ebony and his compatriot Hip (a hippo-hybrid) now work for the Information Agency, policing their brethren and dealing with other crimes. But the world is an unstable place, and they will have to tread carefully and fight hard to keep their freedom.
What I thought: This is an interesting idea. I was a bit annoyed at the blatant sexism and misogyny scattered throughout the book - the skimpy outfits and pneumatic women distract from the story, and are not as fully realized as the main characters. But I liked it enough to go back for another volume.
Why I rated it like I did: There was some interesting storytelling going on, but it got a bit bogged down in places. Could have carried on at full speed to explore this strange new world; instead, it had a few detours that took away from the narrative momentum.
What I thought: This is an interesting idea. I was a bit annoyed at the blatant sexism and misogyny scattered throughout the book - the skimpy outfits and pneumatic women distract from the story, and are not as fully realized as the main characters. But I liked it enough to go back for another volume.
Why I rated it like I did: There was some interesting storytelling going on, but it got a bit bogged down in places. Could have carried on at full speed to explore this strange new world; instead, it had a few detours that took away from the narrative momentum.
the_graylien's review against another edition
4.0
It's a couple hundred years in the future and a scientist has made human/animal hybrids. Originally engineered for the art of war, we're now seeing the aftermath and where each of their lives has taken them.
This one comes off as an anthology of sorts, showcasing an array of characters with a unifying theme here and there.
Clever stories and absolutely gorgeous art from many talented creators make this one worth a look.
This one comes off as an anthology of sorts, showcasing an array of characters with a unifying theme here and there.
Clever stories and absolutely gorgeous art from many talented creators make this one worth a look.
jsjammersmith's review against another edition
5.0
Elephantmen, at least this first volume, is an assorted collection of ideas and short narratives that slowly begin to weave together into a functional narrative about biology, empathy, morality, and how humanity can be forced onto other organisms and, in many respects, surpassed by their original creators. A story about a Moreauesque scientist who breeds human-animal hybrids, this volume introduces several characters that will be recurring figures in the longer series. Elephantmen is cyber-punk, it is a dystopia, it is fantasy, it is science fiction, it is comedy, it is romance; Elephantmen contains multitudes.
Reading this book I was struck constantly by the artwork which seemed to bleed light and energy and color in a way few comics have the daring to do. And while the visual spectacles of this book are wondrous, the stories in this collection are brimming with character and humanity that are sure to leave the reader, like me, eager and ready to hop into the next volume. Elephantmen is a wonder.
Reading this book I was struck constantly by the artwork which seemed to bleed light and energy and color in a way few comics have the daring to do. And while the visual spectacles of this book are wondrous, the stories in this collection are brimming with character and humanity that are sure to leave the reader, like me, eager and ready to hop into the next volume. Elephantmen is a wonder.
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