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ericbuscemi's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the premise -- taking mentally ill multiple-personality-disorder patients and honing their different personalities to create covert government killing machines -- more than the execution.
It was hard to follow, as the story was convoluted and non-linear, and the artwork made it difficult to discern some characters from others. The overly ambitious one-color high art approach didn't help the cause any, either. Nor having 14 separate characters who each had three distinct personalities, plus the support cast around them.
But I have the second issue already, so I'm going to move right on to that and see if these issues are resolved as the comic comes into its own.
It was hard to follow, as the story was convoluted and non-linear, and the artwork made it difficult to discern some characters from others. The overly ambitious one-color high art approach didn't help the cause any, either. Nor having 14 separate characters who each had three distinct personalities, plus the support cast around them.
But I have the second issue already, so I'm going to move right on to that and see if these issues are resolved as the comic comes into its own.
steakuccino's review against another edition
2.0
**2.5 stars**
I'm going to stick with it because I am intrigued and the concept is a 4-star concept, but I find the pacing and non-linear timeline a little too much along with the rough art style and the confusing multiple people. The authors have taken steps to ameliorate the confusion, really cool artistic choices, but it was still a bit iffy for me and I had to reread parts carefully to make sure I had it.
I anticipate it getting better as I get more used to the style.
I'm going to stick with it because I am intrigued and the concept is a 4-star concept, but I find the pacing and non-linear timeline a little too much along with the rough art style and the confusing multiple people. The authors have taken steps to ameliorate the confusion, really cool artistic choices, but it was still a bit iffy for me and I had to reread parts carefully to make sure I had it.
I anticipate it getting better as I get more used to the style.
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic Novel Bookclub 2016:
This book really was boring and wordy to me by the 22nd page, and as someone who loves comics as well as books that are 900 pages, that's saying something. It's not well organized, overly wordy and bothersome in that the storyline was very plot hole laden and more reliant on the "triplet shitck" rather than consistent story arcing.
Review will be in for both volumes
This book really was boring and wordy to me by the 22nd page, and as someone who loves comics as well as books that are 900 pages, that's saying something. It's not well organized, overly wordy and bothersome in that the storyline was very plot hole laden and more reliant on the "triplet shitck" rather than consistent story arcing.
Review will be in for both volumes
aandnota's review against another edition
4.0
It's not Eisner, Moore, Gaiman or even Rucka, but based mostly on the visuals, this is a great, fun romp. I've only read one issue so far, but I'll most likely pick up the TPB.
ktrusty416's review against another edition
5.0
Best graphic novel I have read in ages. Have heard from a reliable source that the creators of "Zombieland" have optioned this, so get reading!
lmartzbooks's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ktree36's review against another edition
2.0
This one was not my cup of tea, but I can see how it would be entertaining and it will probably make a very good movie when it comes out!
(is that a thing? I think I heard that was a thing...)
(is that a thing? I think I heard that was a thing...)
bookpairings's review
3.0
This comic is about an experimental psychological program that transforms people suffering from multiple personality disorder into assassins, training each personality to have unique combat skills. In this volume things go haywire and Duncan is tasked with hunting down all the other Triplets that have gone rogue. It’s a great balance of humor and action. So far so good.
rickklaw's review
3.0
Duncan suffers from multiple personality disorder. Within his psyche rests four distinct individuals: a cowboy, a ninja, and a viking with Duncan functioning as the ringleader. Lieberman and Rossmo use this high concept as the centerpiece for their fun, conspiracy-laden adventure story. A failed super soldier experiment created an army of Triplets, people with three personalities all with different extraordinary abilities. Rumored destroyed by the government, Triplets re-appear, led by one of their own. The experiment's creator, psychotherapist Sebastian Ghislain, summons the most powerful of the Triplets, Duncan, to confront the progeny. Often confusing, at times grotesque, and always fascinating, Rossmo's monochrome art perfectly propels Lieberman's exciting, parody-riddled script. Sadly, the fascinating tale collapses near the last page when the series reaches an unsatisfying, all-to-quick conclusion. Even with its flaws, Cowboy Ninja Viking delivers an original, enthralling story.
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