Scan barcode
thedoctorsaysrun's review against another edition
4.0
Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2020 Task #21: Book with a main character or protagonist with a disability (fiction or non)
fionatarbet's review against another edition
3.0
Fairly atypically super hero story but I think definitely worth picking up if just to encourage more comics with characters with Down syndrome! The art style was a little inconsistent especially in terms of facial expressions. But I liked all the action sequences and I think they set a frame work for an interesting series - looking forward to vol 2 and seeing where they take it!
kinglee's review against another edition
5.0
Superb grabbed my attention quickly. Superpowers are fascinating to me, so I was excited to read another comic with that involved and this one didn't disappoint.
Jonah is a teenager with a big heart and it shows throughout everything he does. He is determined to get to the bottom of what is going on. Not to mention, he has Downs Syndrome. Jonah is out here doing amazing things and I think that is wonderful representation for those who do have Downs Syndrome.
Kayla is also a good friend and supporter. She never tells Jonah that he can't do something. If she does it's because she wants him to think it through first, not because she believes he can't go out there and do something amazing.
Overall, this story has many excellent points, strong women, a superhero with Downs Syndrome, and an intriguing plot. It has left me eagerly awaiting more issues to find out how the story and the characters continue to develop.
Jonah is a teenager with a big heart and it shows throughout everything he does. He is determined to get to the bottom of what is going on. Not to mention, he has Downs Syndrome. Jonah is out here doing amazing things and I think that is wonderful representation for those who do have Downs Syndrome.
Kayla is also a good friend and supporter. She never tells Jonah that he can't do something. If she does it's because she wants him to think it through first, not because she believes he can't go out there and do something amazing.
Overall, this story has many excellent points, strong women, a superhero with Downs Syndrome, and an intriguing plot. It has left me eagerly awaiting more issues to find out how the story and the characters continue to develop.
destdest's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
iwi's review against another edition
2.0
This comic is about people who mutate or evolve with superpowers. The government, while trying to stop incidents of death from happening, begin to round up and imprison people they find with these abilities in order to create a superpowered army.
This story features a boy with Down syndrome and well as several poc which is always a plus for a comic. While I think that is a major plus and that the characters have individual voices, there were a lot of flaws for me. It's fun and interesting and has good pacing, overall I could see recommending this to certain people. But it wasn't for me.
I had trouble rooting for anyone and I think that stems from not understanding the stakes. We're told that the enhanced children are a threat and that the government wants to use to them to protect themselves. But what's confusing is from what. They talk about it like they only mean protecting the city from 'outside forces'. Jonah, while he has his mother's death as a possible motivation, lacks any serious conviction. Why is a breaking into the lab, why is he running around helping people--have we seen him helping people?
If details don't bother you this can be a fun read. It just really wasn't for me.
This story features a boy with Down syndrome and well as several poc which is always a plus for a comic. While I think that is a major plus and that the characters have individual voices, there were a lot of flaws for me. It's fun and interesting and has good pacing, overall I could see recommending this to certain people. But it wasn't for me.
I had trouble rooting for anyone and I think that stems from not understanding the stakes. We're told that the enhanced children are a threat and that the government wants to use to them to protect themselves. But what's confusing is from what. They talk about it like they only mean protecting the city from 'outside forces'. Jonah, while he has his mother's death as a possible motivation, lacks any serious conviction. Why is a breaking into the lab, why is he running around helping people--have we seen him helping people?
If details don't bother you this can be a fun read. It just really wasn't for me.
lilyn_g's review
3.0
I really wanted to like Superb: Life After The Fallout, but unfortunately it just never clicked with me. The majority of this can be put down to the fact that when it comes to these types of stories, it’s very hit or miss with me. I really loved the graphic novel I read previous to this – Generation Gone – so I was hopeful, but ultimately disappointed.
I liked the diversity represented in Superb: Life After The Fallout. The Down Syndrome representation is, to my knowledge, ground-breaking in superhero graphic novels. That, combined with Kayla being African American, and Abbie (who plays a lesser role) being a heavier-set Asian, definitely checks a good number of ‘representation needed’ boxes. On the actual representation of someone with Downs Syndrome, I can only assume- given the nod from the National Down Syndrome Society in the back of the book - that is accurate and/or believable. I have no relationships or interactions to draw experience from personally.
I had trouble getting into the first couple of issues in Superb: Life After The Fallout. It felt very run of the mill, and just wasn’t particularly the type of story that draws my interest. The third issue hooked me, though, and I was definitely paying more attention from then on out. The last issue in the volume threw me off because it involved none of the characters we knew. Instead it was devoted to the detailing the Event that changed everything. Including a revelation that – sorry -- wasn’t even close to being surprising.
There was supposed to be some ‘awkward steps of rekindling their friendship’ but there wasn’t, really. It amounted Kayla just assuming they were best friends again right away, Jonah saying no, they weren’t, not really – and then, presto, stressful events bond them together into a somewhat argumentative superhero team (trio if you count Abbie).
The art for Superb: Life After The Fallout was solid. It’s a realistic style complemented by rich colors when possible. The dialogue is kind of bland. I didn’t encounter anything particularly quote worthy. In terms of things that happen within the story, I did appreciate that Jonah was underestimated because of his having Down Syndrome. Like having an extra chromosome automatically means you can’t kick butt as a superhero.
I can’t say I was interested enough in Superb: Life After The Fallout to pick up any further issues, but I am very glad it exists. For children with Down Syndrome, having a superhero that has the same thing that they have must be a fantastic thing. I hope the series brings lots of joy to them.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for review consideration.
I liked the diversity represented in Superb: Life After The Fallout. The Down Syndrome representation is, to my knowledge, ground-breaking in superhero graphic novels. That, combined with Kayla being African American, and Abbie (who plays a lesser role) being a heavier-set Asian, definitely checks a good number of ‘representation needed’ boxes. On the actual representation of someone with Downs Syndrome, I can only assume- given the nod from the National Down Syndrome Society in the back of the book - that is accurate and/or believable. I have no relationships or interactions to draw experience from personally.
I had trouble getting into the first couple of issues in Superb: Life After The Fallout. It felt very run of the mill, and just wasn’t particularly the type of story that draws my interest. The third issue hooked me, though, and I was definitely paying more attention from then on out. The last issue in the volume threw me off because it involved none of the characters we knew. Instead it was devoted to the detailing the Event that changed everything. Including a revelation that – sorry -- wasn’t even close to being surprising.
There was supposed to be some ‘awkward steps of rekindling their friendship’ but there wasn’t, really. It amounted Kayla just assuming they were best friends again right away, Jonah saying no, they weren’t, not really – and then, presto, stressful events bond them together into a somewhat argumentative superhero team (trio if you count Abbie).
The art for Superb: Life After The Fallout was solid. It’s a realistic style complemented by rich colors when possible. The dialogue is kind of bland. I didn’t encounter anything particularly quote worthy. In terms of things that happen within the story, I did appreciate that Jonah was underestimated because of his having Down Syndrome. Like having an extra chromosome automatically means you can’t kick butt as a superhero.
I can’t say I was interested enough in Superb: Life After The Fallout to pick up any further issues, but I am very glad it exists. For children with Down Syndrome, having a superhero that has the same thing that they have must be a fantastic thing. I hope the series brings lots of joy to them.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for review consideration.
More...