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rollforlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
The kids were really well done characters, the rest didn't do much for me
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
yvkhan's review against another edition
4.0
Ambition, execution and resolution aren’t very good. Set-up, atmosphere and early character work are stellar.
onespaceymother's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best (the best?) comic I have read in 2018 so far. It’s a dark coming-of-age and superhero story. Think ‘stand by me’ but the body belongs to a super hero. No part of this is particularly funny or uplifting but it is a “fun” read. It’s also a really solid reminder of how much being a teenager sucks and how we never really know what’s going on in other people’s lives. Recommended. #nowreading #comics #graphicnovels
affyfe's review against another edition
4.0
Great book about childhood idolization of superheroes. Also good for those who don't read many graphic novels (like myself). Recommended!
shinesalot's review against another edition
2.0
So this was a weird little graphic novel...it's really more about a group of kids than the super hero that falls to her death in their neighborhood woods. Their relationships are put to the test as they try to figure out how to handle this secret. There are a lot of f-bombs...just putting that out there, which removes this from middle school for me, in my opinion. Again...it was weird. Nothing super great here, kinda interesting, quick read. Enjoyed the graphics, for sure.
jasmiinaf's review against another edition
4.0
This didn't seem original enough, but I liked the characters and the art.
bengriffin's review against another edition
3.0
This is basically Stand By Me spliced with superheroes. The water colour artwork is pretty gorgeous, but the story was a little underwhelming. I do need to reread it at some point though because I read it as singles so may have missed something (possibly even an actual issue.) Whether it was that, or my high expectations from both Jeff Lemire and Emi Lenox's other work that left this feeling a bit bland I'm not sure, but I will give it another go at some point.
kymme's review against another edition
4.0
Cute little graphic novel I picked up--mostly for the kiddo--at Powell's. It's a superhero twist on Stand By Me, which we just saw. Didn't think to check for language--which isn't terrible, but offended my language-policing 10yo. Beautiful drawings and ink. Decent story. Loved the depictions of various kids sleeping and the challenging relationships they have. I'll look for the rest of these, maybe when my kid gets over his aversion to any and all swear words.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
4.0
If superheros existed, how would that affect the experience of "normal" people?
I mean, special abilities are a real thing in the world. We don't label individuals "superheroes" but there definitely are people in the world who can do things that other people cannot. We just don't expect people with unusual abilities to wear a spandex uniform (in most cases).
The five kids at the center of this story are all struggling. With different things at home. With various relationships. With their own internal issues.
So when they see their community icon fall to vulnerability, it shakes them. And they each handle it in their own way.
Maybe it's my mood at the moment, or the way things are going in the world, but this can get pretty deep and feel parallel to modern existence.
I would have read more if more than one volume had been packaged together. I liked the collaboration between Lemire and Lenox. I see both of their aesthetics here, but they blend well. I liked the darkness and the touches of Real Lives of the Superheroic. The story is told both effectively and artfully, with full-color. The characters are distinct and I felt for each of them immediately.
Took this out as part of my high school tour in 2019. I hope they make more!
I mean, special abilities are a real thing in the world. We don't label individuals "superheroes" but there definitely are people in the world who can do things that other people cannot. We just don't expect people with unusual abilities to wear a spandex uniform (in most cases).
The five kids at the center of this story are all struggling. With different things at home. With various relationships. With their own internal issues.
So when they see their community icon fall to vulnerability, it shakes them. And they each handle it in their own way.
Maybe it's my mood at the moment, or the way things are going in the world, but this can get pretty deep and feel parallel to modern existence.
I would have read more if more than one volume had been packaged together. I liked the collaboration between Lemire and Lenox. I see both of their aesthetics here, but they blend well. I liked the darkness and the touches of Real Lives of the Superheroic. The story is told both effectively and artfully, with full-color. The characters are distinct and I felt for each of them immediately.
Took this out as part of my high school tour in 2019. I hope they make more!