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laureenreads's review
3.0
I’ve missed reviewing graphic novels, especially ones intended for adult readers as opposed to those meant for children. And Vampirella Strikes? It’s definitely one of the former! This one was a collection of #1-#6 in the series, meaning that you don’t have to wait between issues to find out what happens next.
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geekwayne's review
3.0
Vampirella Strikes finds Vampirella finishing up a fight in Boston. When she gets home for a rest, she gets an interesting visit by some angels who want to hire her to find a missing angel. The catch is she has to team up with a fallen angel named Janus who seems to play both sides.
They find themselves in a bar known as Switzerland, a sort of neutral ground where supposedly everyone is safe. Except they then find themselves targeted and end up fighting large demonic dogs in an arena. It turns out that there is a black market for the organs and blood of angels, and an angel can't return home without all of their organs. Sound confusing? It kind of was.
The story by Thomas E. Sniegoski was pretty good and got better as it went along. I liked the relationship between Vampirella and Janus as they tried to solve the case. Art by Johnny Desjardins was a little bland at times. The angels and demons were kind of colorless. This might have been a design choice but I wasn't impressed. Good story, so-so art. Included is a cover gallery for all 6 issues represented here.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
They find themselves in a bar known as Switzerland, a sort of neutral ground where supposedly everyone is safe. Except they then find themselves targeted and end up fighting large demonic dogs in an arena. It turns out that there is a black market for the organs and blood of angels, and an angel can't return home without all of their organs. Sound confusing? It kind of was.
The story by Thomas E. Sniegoski was pretty good and got better as it went along. I liked the relationship between Vampirella and Janus as they tried to solve the case. Art by Johnny Desjardins was a little bland at times. The angels and demons were kind of colorless. This might have been a design choice but I wasn't impressed. Good story, so-so art. Included is a cover gallery for all 6 issues represented here.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
kierli's review
Don't like the art, not enough Vampirella, though the line "Vampirella, God has need of you" is pretty iconic
bloodravenlib's review
4.0
You can read my review of this in my blog, The Itinerant Librarian.
I gave it 4.4 out of 5.
Link to the review: http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/08/booknote-vampirella-strike-vol-1.html
I gave it 4.4 out of 5.
Link to the review: http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/08/booknote-vampirella-strike-vol-1.html
wakela's review
1.0
Disclaimer: I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any form of compensation.
I have always been a big fan of comic books and graphic novels. Even though I am a female, I had read the Vampirella comics back in the day.
However, I really feel that this TP didn’t do her justice. The story line was very baffling at times. At other times, it felt like it just droned on.
The majority of the art work was great. However, there were points where it just seemed like the artist couldn’t be bothered to put in an effort. And I have seen works by this artist before and it really shocked me that he put out work like that. He usually stuns me with his talent. This TP just had me stunned.
I wish I could say that I enjoyed this one. I have seen other works by both the artist and the writer, but this was definitely not their best.
I have always been a big fan of comic books and graphic novels. Even though I am a female, I had read the Vampirella comics back in the day.
However, I really feel that this TP didn’t do her justice. The story line was very baffling at times. At other times, it felt like it just droned on.
The majority of the art work was great. However, there were points where it just seemed like the artist couldn’t be bothered to put in an effort. And I have seen works by this artist before and it really shocked me that he put out work like that. He usually stuns me with his talent. This TP just had me stunned.
I wish I could say that I enjoyed this one. I have seen other works by both the artist and the writer, but this was definitely not their best.
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