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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Meteor Men' is a perfect story for the graphic novel format. It's mystery and wonder are perfect for this medium. Some slight spoilers follow.
Alden Baker lives on his deceased parent's farm until he's old enough to own it. On the night of the Perseid meteor shower, he and others are out in the pasture to observe it. Along with the shower, meteors crash on Earth, including not far from where he is. A fight ensues over who owns the meteor, but what are they really and why did so many land? The mystery deepens over weeks as mysterious things are seen on the planet, and Alden finds himself in a unique place in the middle of a global crisis.
The art and story work well together, and it's the kind of visual story that works better with sequetial art. It's a good story completely suitable for YA. Alden is a likeable character. There are some strange jumps in the story. Some are possibly because of the story, but some were just a bit strange to me. I liked it well enough and I do recommend it.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Oni Press and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Alden Baker lives on his deceased parent's farm until he's old enough to own it. On the night of the Perseid meteor shower, he and others are out in the pasture to observe it. Along with the shower, meteors crash on Earth, including not far from where he is. A fight ensues over who owns the meteor, but what are they really and why did so many land? The mystery deepens over weeks as mysterious things are seen on the planet, and Alden finds himself in a unique place in the middle of a global crisis.
The art and story work well together, and it's the kind of visual story that works better with sequetial art. It's a good story completely suitable for YA. Alden is a likeable character. There are some strange jumps in the story. Some are possibly because of the story, but some were just a bit strange to me. I liked it well enough and I do recommend it.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Oni Press and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
_ash0_'s review against another edition
4.0
I saw this book in my library and felt intrigued enough with the synopsis to pick it up. It's a small graphic novel about first contact with aliens who come through meteors during a meteorite shower. One of the meteors falls on a boy's(Alden Baylor) farm and he ends up encountering one of these aliens. I liked the big reveal about the aliens- how they came to Earth, why they came to Earth and what they really want from humans was all interesting. This was a very different take on alien invasion/first contact story. I was pleasantly surprised by this book and not sure why I have never heard anyone mention this book anymore considering how good it is. This will make a good Hollywood flick I feel.
Spoiler
Spoiler: The idea of these meteors being the carriers for the aliens like an egg was a great concept. The aliens are in fact parasites who take over any intelligent host's body. They are spreading throughout the Universe to various planets. They are unstoppable and cannot be beat so the main protagonist just accepts that and attaches an alien parasite to his own body. I liked the ending.librarimans's review against another edition
4.0
The most low key alien invasion story ever, Jeff Parker and Sandy Jarrell's Meteor Men is just as much a coming of age story as it is an invasion story. While watching the Perseid meteor shower on his family's farm, orphaned 16 year old Alden Baylor comes in to contact with a meteorite that crashes nearby and it's surprising inhabitant. What follows is an interesting story of acceptance and fear as the world begins to realize what exactly happened that night.
Freed from the constraints of writing a monthly title, Parker has crafted a solid plot with a fairly concrete ending (but one that would allow for a follow up should he ever choose to revisit the world) and Jarrell's art is perfect fit for the material. It lives and breathes on its own without ever overshadowing the writing, the art and writing work in perfect cohesion.
Fans of either creator or those just looking for a fun science fiction coming of age story shouldn't pass this up.
Freed from the constraints of writing a monthly title, Parker has crafted a solid plot with a fairly concrete ending (but one that would allow for a follow up should he ever choose to revisit the world) and Jarrell's art is perfect fit for the material. It lives and breathes on its own without ever overshadowing the writing, the art and writing work in perfect cohesion.
Fans of either creator or those just looking for a fun science fiction coming of age story shouldn't pass this up.
kimberlydyer's review against another edition
3.0
The art was beautiful--they did a great job capturing the night sky. The story was interesting, but seriously suffered from underdeveloped characters.
moises20's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
lilbookishdragon's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thisfoxreads's review against another edition
3.0
This graphic novel by comic book veterans Jeff Parker (Aquaman, Hulk) and Sandy Jarrell (Batman '66) is geared to the young adult market.
Teenager Alden Baylor is watching a meteor shower when he encounters...an alien. It's a life-changing experience for him as he learns why aliens would visit Earth and deals with interfering adult authority figures.
The adults seem more realistically portrayed than does a teen such as Alden. The book is far-fetched beyond the possible idea of aliens (if you are an alien naysayer)--Alden owns property and his parents have died? It's been noted that orphans make great book characters for juvenile literature because they are able to do so much without parental interference, but it seems quite unlikely here.
Like many graphic novels, it's difficult to figure out the setting, since there's only dialogue--an inserted "Back at home..."-type of information would have helped clarify this. That used to be so standard in comic books that I'm surprised Parker didn't employ it here.
That said, this was a fun read--the more of it I read, the more I enjoyed it. The twist at the end is a hoot. I do think teen guys will enjoy this graphic novel.
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book for review purposes.
Teenager Alden Baylor is watching a meteor shower when he encounters...an alien. It's a life-changing experience for him as he learns why aliens would visit Earth and deals with interfering adult authority figures.
The adults seem more realistically portrayed than does a teen such as Alden. The book is far-fetched beyond the possible idea of aliens (if you are an alien naysayer)--Alden owns property and his parents have died? It's been noted that orphans make great book characters for juvenile literature because they are able to do so much without parental interference, but it seems quite unlikely here.
Like many graphic novels, it's difficult to figure out the setting, since there's only dialogue--an inserted "Back at home..."-type of information would have helped clarify this. That used to be so standard in comic books that I'm surprised Parker didn't employ it here.
That said, this was a fun read--the more of it I read, the more I enjoyed it. The twist at the end is a hoot. I do think teen guys will enjoy this graphic novel.
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book for review purposes.
intothestarrysea's review
3.0
The art was beautiful--they did a great job capturing the night sky. The story was interesting, but seriously suffered from underdeveloped characters.
librarimans's review
4.0
The most low key alien invasion story ever, Jeff Parker and Sandy Jarrell's Meteor Men is just as much a coming of age story as it is an invasion story. While watching the Perseid meteor shower on his family's farm, orphaned 16 year old Alden Baylor comes in to contact with a meteorite that crashes nearby and it's surprising inhabitant. What follows is an interesting story of acceptance and fear as the world begins to realize what exactly happened that night.
Freed from the constraints of writing a monthly title, Parker has crafted a solid plot with a fairly concrete ending (but one that would allow for a follow up should he ever choose to revisit the world) and Jarrell's art is perfect fit for the material. It lives and breathes on its own without ever overshadowing the writing, the art and writing work in perfect cohesion.
Fans of either creator or those just looking for a fun science fiction coming of age story shouldn't pass this up.
Freed from the constraints of writing a monthly title, Parker has crafted a solid plot with a fairly concrete ending (but one that would allow for a follow up should he ever choose to revisit the world) and Jarrell's art is perfect fit for the material. It lives and breathes on its own without ever overshadowing the writing, the art and writing work in perfect cohesion.
Fans of either creator or those just looking for a fun science fiction coming of age story shouldn't pass this up.
olivia_piepmeier's review
3.0
This title was originally brought to my attention by the artist whom I met at Heroes Con months before the book was published. After he heard I was a librarian he showed me a copy and thought it would be good for teens. Fast forward two years later and ComiXology has it on their unlimited service!
This was a quick read; I almost finished it in one sitting. For the most part it feels like a typical "boy meets alien" story. The last bit of the 4th issue makes it stand out a little bit and definitely by the end it feels more unique. The art is nice. I enjoy the colors and the thick lines that give it more of an iconic look. It was a good quick read but I'm glad I didn't spend any money on it specifically. I could see how teens would enjoy it though.
This was a quick read; I almost finished it in one sitting. For the most part it feels like a typical "boy meets alien" story. The last bit of the 4th issue makes it stand out a little bit and definitely by the end it feels more unique. The art is nice. I enjoy the colors and the thick lines that give it more of an iconic look. It was a good quick read but I'm glad I didn't spend any money on it specifically. I could see how teens would enjoy it though.