Reviews

Kingdom Come by Mark Waid

malteliest's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

cultneophyte7's review against another edition

This one's a classic, or so I've been told, but as much as I loved the fabulous artwork and the narration style, I didn't find the overall story to be that enjoyable. Maybe it's just the fact that I've been growing out of superhero fiction, something I've been feeling a lot lately, or maybe it's just because it's ancient and I'm only reading it now, after having read countless other works on similar themes. The ending was really beautiful, though. I'd give it a 3.5.

agentnk_'s review against another edition

5.0

Possibly the best comic ever written.

cmagapu's review against another edition

4.0

Nice wholesome ending
Lots of interesting ways it could go from here, but there's nothing that feels like a major loose end (I know that, because I'm not annoyed after the ending XD).
I'm curious about the effect the whole Gulag situation had on the...inmates - like a deeper dive. Don't know if there's a comic about that - would be pretty cool.
Definitely enjoyed the art style, it's something I've never seen before.
Some of the prose/narration was BEAUTIFUL.
I connected emotionally with several characters, several times.
All in all, a fun read, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

pennwing's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

blanchebloom's review against another edition

3.0

I think I don’t know enough characters for this to slap

It just felt like I wasn’t involved in the plot and never got hooked on what next

Plus like. These guys DESTROYED SO MUCH omg and then in the end they’re like lalala we learned! YALL anyways lol

Art was v pretty

hakimbriki's review against another edition

5.0

The magnificence of Kingdom Come is a rare and unique thing. It is a graphic novel about a future that holds nothing but havoc, bloodshed and lost morals, it is about what it really takes to be a true hero, and most importantly, it is about a battle for truth, justice and a new American way. And redemption.
The wide range of characters, the epic battles, the amazing plot and the gorgeous artwork will leave you in awe. If you are into comics and have not read this by now, there is something seriously wrong with you.

cheazcakeguy's review

adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

joejoh's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0

thespinnychair's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring fast-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

4.5