651 reviews for:

Deadly Class Volume 1: Reagan Youth

Rick Remender

3.78 AVERAGE

some_okie_dude27's review

5.0

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An edited review of this book will come sooner or later, this last one was pretty bad.

tamar1804's review

3.5

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

evelynpinacolada's review

5.0

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I bought this graphic novel years ago when I asked my local comic shop employee for recommendations. I don't know why I put it off for so long, I might have just forgotten I had it, but wow the story is so incredibly addicting. I wasn't expected to be blown away by the art either, but there were two spreads in particular that made me really stop and appreciate all the little details.

It's unfortunate that the creators are white men (from my google search), because there are quite a few things I hope get better as the volumes go on... for example the "love interest" MARIA. Lol. Idk why every Latina girl has to be named Maria to underline her "exotic-ness"... she also doesn't seem to be a fully-realized character besides the fact that she likes our protagonist. Same for Saya our other potential "exotic" love interest (she's Japanese)... I'm just hoping for better in the future; I guess I'll see if Remender delivers. Speaking of which, I noticed that Remender is also the writer for Low, which I didn't enjoy at all. I'm super shocked I enjoyed this now that I know this information.

megv97's review

3.75

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

abi_reads34's review

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

marimoose's review

4.0

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Initial thoughts: Oh the '80s.

unsquare's review

3.75

dark funny fast-paced

bookishbay's review

2.0

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1.5/2 stars

danpalooza's review

5.0

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

ariellesbooked's review

4.0

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I've read this a few times now and I enjoy it as much now (if not more so) as I did before. Deadly Class was (and remains) one of my favorite graphic novels series. I am glad to see it's gotten some acknowledgement, what with the television series. I haven't watched it (mostly because it seems like a watered down version of the source materials), but if it gets more people reading, I'm on board.

This first volume follows Marcus as he enrolls in King's Dominion, an academy meant to train young adults into fully fledged assassins. This is a series that does not shy away from controversy, graphic violence, language, or drug use. It is an intense journey that has a distinctly grungy vibe to it. Sometimes the storytelling can be a bit pretentious, but overall, this is an excellent start to a series I remain invested in.

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Deadly Class, Vol. 1: Reagan Youth
Deadly Class, Vol 2: Kids of the Black Hole
Deadly Class, Vol 3: The Snake Pit
Deadly Class, Vol 4: Die for Me
Deadly Class, Vol 5: Carousel
Deadly Class, Vol 6: This is Not the End
Deadly Class, Vol 7: Love Like Blood
Deadly Class, Vol 8: Never Go Back
Deadly Class, Vol 9: Bone Machine
Deadly Class, Vol 10: Save Your Generation