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bookworm_630's review
4.0
I found this on the graphic novel shelf at the library and grabbed it for Jackson. Of course, I then had to read it...so we could discuss it. I found that this captured the same light-hearted, fun tone as the movies, and was a joy to read.
prescriptionbooks's review
4.0
OMG!! This is the greatest pop cultural saturated thing in the universe! I love everything about it. The crossovers, the special "guests"!They are pure genius.
I could hear Venkman, Ray and Egon. The wording is amazing, the humour is spot on, the artwork is fun and engaging.
If you are dying for a "Ghostbuster's" fix while waiting to hear about the 3rd movie this is it. Actually they should be using this as inspiration!
I've got to get more!
rosepetals1984's review
4.0
Did I say how much I love the Ghostbusters franchise? No? Really? Okay, fine, I'll do so now - I love this series; it was probably the series that jump started my interest in the paranormal, humor, fantasy, sci-fi type of stories. Loved the movies, loved the animated series installations. The animated series I'm most familiar with are these guys:
Yeah, this dates back to the 80s. Yeah, I feel old. =_=
The contemporary comic version has them looking like this (which is somewhat closer to the Extreme Ghostbusters design):
Taking this out of the nostalgic tangent, the excerpt for "Ghostbusters Volume 1" was fun to read. I think I still have to get used to the art style, though the design of the monsters was actually pretty cool to see in development from a few of the panels that were in the excerpt. The story is reminiscent of classic Ghostbusters plots, intriguing while at the same time retaining its trademark humor. Taking on pro bono work eliminating ghosts in the city, Peter being a ladies man (as usual), Ray getting himself into sticky situations (and a Blues Brothers ode in here as well - nice touch), Winston being the voice of reason and Egon wanting to perform in-depth tests. I think those familiar with the series will find something to like in this. Those who are new will find something to like as well, since the story grounds itself in contemporary form, and the humor should appeal as well. As far as an audience goes, I saw a few peppered curse words in here, so I would think it'd be more suited for YA and up.
I can't spoil much for events until it comes out (set to be in March 2012), but I'm looking forward to its subsequent release.
Overall score: 4/5
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.
Yeah, this dates back to the 80s. Yeah, I feel old. =_=
The contemporary comic version has them looking like this (which is somewhat closer to the Extreme Ghostbusters design):
Taking this out of the nostalgic tangent, the excerpt for "Ghostbusters Volume 1" was fun to read. I think I still have to get used to the art style, though the design of the monsters was actually pretty cool to see in development from a few of the panels that were in the excerpt. The story is reminiscent of classic Ghostbusters plots, intriguing while at the same time retaining its trademark humor. Taking on pro bono work eliminating ghosts in the city, Peter being a ladies man (as usual), Ray getting himself into sticky situations (and a Blues Brothers ode in here as well - nice touch), Winston being the voice of reason and Egon wanting to perform in-depth tests. I think those familiar with the series will find something to like in this. Those who are new will find something to like as well, since the story grounds itself in contemporary form, and the humor should appeal as well. As far as an audience goes, I saw a few peppered curse words in here, so I would think it'd be more suited for YA and up.
I can't spoil much for events until it comes out (set to be in March 2012), but I'm looking forward to its subsequent release.
Overall score: 4/5
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.
emmax12's review
4.0
OMG!! This is the greatest pop cultural saturated thing in the universe! I love everything about it. The crossovers, the special "guests"!They are pure genius.
I could hear Venkman, Ray and Egon. The wording is amazing, the humour is spot on, the artwork is fun and engaging.
If you are dying for a "Ghostbuster's" fix while waiting to hear about the 3rd movie this is it. Actually they should be using this as inspiration!
I've got to get more!
emma_em's review
4.0
OMG!! This is the greatest pop cultural saturated thing in the universe! I love everything about it. The crossovers, the special "guests"!They are pure genius.
I could hear Venkman, Ray and Egon. The wording is amazing, the humour is spot on, the artwork is fun and engaging.
If you are dying for a "Ghostbuster's" fix while waiting to hear about the 3rd movie this is it. Actually they should be using this as inspiration!
I've got to get more!
kienie's review
3.0
America is very haunted, but the Ghostbusters haven't franchised yet, so they have to run around a lot.
Fun, and keeps me reading, but not all that exciting in the long run.
Fun, and keeps me reading, but not all that exciting in the long run.
sparky_young_upstart's review
4.0
The Ghostbusters IDW comic is a good continuation of the movies (and, I think, that game from several years back? I never got a chance to play it). The characters stay true to the movies, and it finds a great balance of humour, horror, and just enough action to keep things interesting. I like that the first arc isn't one big setup for the rest of the series, but rather a more self-contained story that plants several smaller seeds for future tales elsewhere.
The one issue I have, and I'm sure others share it, is that it's Gozer as Stay Puft. Again. While they do do an interesting take on it, the fact remains that it doesn't really do anything new with the Ghostbusters series. Hopefully the status quo will be shaken up a bit more later in the series.
The one issue I have, and I'm sure others share it, is that it's Gozer as Stay Puft. Again. While they do do an interesting take on it, the fact remains that it doesn't really do anything new with the Ghostbusters series. Hopefully the status quo will be shaken up a bit more later in the series.