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lenlin99's review against another edition
4.0
Not the biggest fan of the artstyle and I think I would prefer it without the aliens as well. But apart from that great start! I really enjoyed the use of colour at certain points and also the nice twist on historic events that came with it.
jexjthomas's review against another edition
3.0
It's not often that I worry something might be too weird for me. I tend to rejoice in the weird, so long as it's not weirdness without real purpose. Weird for the sake of weird? I don't tend to like that so much. But here's the thing: it's clear that there is a method to the weirdness of The Manhattan Projects, but it can be difficult to discern just what that method is. There's certainly much more going on here than just a thick cloud of weirdness, but the narrative has a tendency to stop and start in fits, feeling choppy, and on the whole, the story doesn't seem cohesive. Without this narrative cohesion, the oddness can feel contrived, and in and of itself isn't enough to drive the story forward.
Still, there's much to love here. The art is truly wonderful, with a fantastic use of colors, and the characterization is unique and even fun. There's definitely joy to be gained from interacting with such twisted versions of our scientific heroes. And while I may feel that the overarching plot is lacking, there are plenty of really great moments, and some turns of phrase that leave me almost giddy ("Zen-powered by Death Buddhists" being the best of the lot).
I'm not 100% sold on this book, but it's piqued my interest enough that I'll check out the next trade and see if it sticks a little better.
Still, there's much to love here. The art is truly wonderful, with a fantastic use of colors, and the characterization is unique and even fun. There's definitely joy to be gained from interacting with such twisted versions of our scientific heroes. And while I may feel that the overarching plot is lacking, there are plenty of really great moments, and some turns of phrase that leave me almost giddy ("Zen-powered by Death Buddhists" being the best of the lot).
I'm not 100% sold on this book, but it's piqued my interest enough that I'll check out the next trade and see if it sticks a little better.
cosmopsis's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Cannibalism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War
rmichno's review against another edition
4.0
Fun! Wacky with interesting characters, a nutty plot and interesting artwork.
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
So creepy! I didn't expect the story to unfold how it did, and now I'm ready for more.
peter_xxx's review against another edition
4.0
this book came highly recommanded. this is the story of what the manhattan project could have been when they had access to magic, alien tech and other physics shattering science. think tv series like fringe but with the crazy dailed up to eleven. the art in this book really enhances this crazy horrific feel.
leaheve's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sizrobe's review against another edition
5.0
This series is so much pulpy fun. Just to give you an idea of the tone, the first action scene of the volume is when a portal that is "zen powered by death Buddhists" opens in the base and starts spewing out killer clockwork automatons that yell the character for "death" over and over. Knowledge of the actual real life people that worked on the real Manhattan Project definitely enhances it, but isn't necessarily required.