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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I LOVE the route the story is taking! Everything is so interesting to me, the Whisperers and how they survive, the tension at the hilltop, just the day to day of surviving in this world. The walkers have taken the backseat, and I like that. The comic series (and the show) aren't intended to be about the Walkers, but rather how we survive and maintain our humanity in these harrowing times. Need more!
Carl can you stick to just protecting one girl? First Sophie now Lydia. I forget how much I love Lydia though.
Now that we're past the drawn out Negan period, I'm looking forward to each new issue!
I'm confused because this volume and the last have had great reviews, yet I have not been a huge fan. I feel like perhaps the story is being dragged on... but I'm so far in now, I'm not going to stop reading. I hope it starts to intrigue me again like it did in the beginning.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was interesting because we are introduced to the whisperers. But nothing really action packed happened. Also the characters were low key annoying tbh. It’s still interesting
So glad that the series is taking a new direction. This volume was incredibly frustrating, though - I want to punch Carl in the face and several other characters don't seem to be making the best decisions. Bravo to this series for reinventing itself over 100 issues in.
Wow, I really enjoyed this volume. There was hardly any Rick in it, but if I'm being honest t was kind of refreshing and it was a nice break from all the Alexandria drama. This one takes place almost entirely at the Hill Top with Maggie and Carl. I really love the idea of these people dressing themselves as zombies. It's so smart. They call themselves The Whispers. We get introduced to a new character named Lydia who is a young, cute teenage girl. I didn't think I would like her but I've got to say I'm really enjoying her character. I love that this volume really focused on Carl and his contribution to the Hill Top and his relationship with Maggie (and Lydia).
SPOILERS BELOW
These idiots at the Hill Top want to kill Maggie because they don't want her to be the leader anymore just because of a stupid fight between Carl and these two boys he almost killed while defending Sophia. It was so dumb. The old leader Gregory actually attempts to poison Maggie but luckily Jesus saves the day and rescues Maggie and takes her to the doctor. Lydia and Carl talk while they are both being held in the prison and he starts to like her. He lets her out with Maggie's consent and they go out in the field together. Then, she asks him to remove his glasses so she can see his scars, it was actually pretty cute and sweet. But then, she licks the hole in his eye and says she thinks it's sexy and then Carl gets laid for the first time. I knew Rick should've given Carl some kind of sex talk (especially knowing Sophia lives there and he's no longer under parental watch) but oh well. I do actually think Lydia and Carl are super adorable though and I totally ship it. Then, all of The Whispers shows up at the door step of the Hill Top demanding that they get The Alphas daughter back, Lydia. Lydia volunteers to leave but Carl doesn't want her to go because he found out she was being raped by her people and they aren't safe. At the end of the volume, Carl leaves the Hill Top secretively and sets out to rescue Lydia.
I really enjoyed this volume. I thought it was great character development for Carl and Maggie and I really like Lydia as a new character. I think The Whispers are really cool and I'm interested in learning more about their group. It seems like this series is finally picking up the pace again, I love it.
SPOILERS BELOW
These idiots at the Hill Top want to kill Maggie because they don't want her to be the leader anymore just because of a stupid fight between Carl and these two boys he almost killed while defending Sophia. It was so dumb. The old leader Gregory actually attempts to poison Maggie but luckily Jesus saves the day and rescues Maggie and takes her to the doctor. Lydia and Carl talk while they are both being held in the prison and he starts to like her. He lets her out with Maggie's consent and they go out in the field together. Then, she asks him to remove his glasses so she can see his scars, it was actually pretty cute and sweet. But then, she licks the hole in his eye and says she thinks it's sexy and then Carl gets laid for the first time. I knew Rick should've given Carl some kind of sex talk (especially knowing Sophia lives there and he's no longer under parental watch) but oh well. I do actually think Lydia and Carl are super adorable though and I totally ship it. Then, all of The Whispers shows up at the door step of the Hill Top demanding that they get The Alphas daughter back, Lydia. Lydia volunteers to leave but Carl doesn't want her to go because he found out she was being raped by her people and they aren't safe. At the end of the volume, Carl leaves the Hill Top secretively and sets out to rescue Lydia.
I really enjoyed this volume. I thought it was great character development for Carl and Maggie and I really like Lydia as a new character. I think The Whispers are really cool and I'm interested in learning more about their group. It seems like this series is finally picking up the pace again, I love it.
I feel like it's unfair to give this less than three stars simply beacuse it's the least Rick-centric volume in this series to date - if my absolute least favorite character ever is still going to be alive & kicking, then I'll at least be happy to have him relegated to the kindly old dude who doesn't get up to much & no longer influences anyone to make terrible decisions. Unfortunately, I can't go any higher than three because it turns out that Carl is just as annoying as Rick, even though I did like how he stood up for Sophia. Why can't things be, say, Maggie-centric? Her little plot line tugged at my heartstrings. She's the female leader of one of the big enclaves & there's tons of friction surrounding her leadership - why can't we get more of that business instead of a panel of a girl tonguing Carl's damaged eye socket?