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iceberg0's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic vision of a post-apocalyptic family that is truly post-family.
rebus's review against another edition
2.75
It's a somewhat interesting premise and start to the tale--though similar to the recent series Altered Carbon--but it's not quite as deep or compelling as advertised. The Rucka team seems to have more leftist sensibilities than frauds like Tom King or (slightly interesting) hacks like Mark Millar, but it's not all that well explicated. It could be something that I eventually grow to love, but I am not certain at this point if I will pick up volume two.
_ash0_'s review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this first volume. I was not sure I would like it considering how the comic series looks violent. It definitely was gory and pretty violent but I loved the post apocalyptic setting, Lazarus, family dynamics and politics. Best part was not knowing who was lying and manipulating Lazarus for what reason. She doesn’t seem to be having anyone in her life whom she can trust. She belongs to a family and she is supposed to protect them, but is the family manipulating her? I will only know that after reading the other volumes. I am definitely planning to continue with the series. The artwork was good. If I like the next couple of volumes, I am planning to buy a copy of this book as well.
What I don’t know is what exactly a Lazarus is and why they cannot be killed easily by humans? In one of the scenes, they looked like they had a metal body. Are they AI/robots programmed to kill others and protect family or some genetically modified human? I have plenty of questions after finishing this volume.
The main protagonist is a pretty kickass woman.
What I don’t know is what exactly a Lazarus is and why they cannot be killed easily by humans? In one of the scenes, they looked like they had a metal body. Are they AI/robots programmed to kill others and protect family or some genetically modified human? I have plenty of questions after finishing this volume.
The main protagonist is a pretty kickass woman.
patchworkbunny's review against another edition
3.0
I hadn’t reached my graphic novel quota on the last day of May so I delved into my Humble Bundle hodgepodge of comics for something quick and pulled out the first volume of Lazarus, story by Greg Rucka and art by Michael Lark. It contains the first four issues and a “short” although it seemed to be a very short volume compared to others I’ve read. By the time I got into it, it was over and I felt a bit disappointed.
The world-building isn’t handed to you on a plate, which is fine (and usually good) but it did mean I didn’t quite get all the references. In a near-future, the world is run by “families”. It was unclear to me if they’re actual families or constructed. Forever is part of the Carlyle family, who don’t seem all that nice yet she fawns over her father, assumingly the head of the family.
What makes Forever different is that she’s a Lazarus. She cannot be killed and therefore she is used to handle the family’s dirty work. Yet the other members of her family don’t appear to want her around.
I don’t feel I read enough to get a good feeling of the series, which is something I would expect from a bind-up volume. I thought it had potential… yet I would worry that Forever’s daddy issues might grate, but they could do something interesting with it.
If you fancy this series, then I would be inclined to suggest getting more than one volume to start off. I might pick up volume two at some point, but a few weeks on from finishing, I’m not as tempted to buy another as I was when I was in the midst of reading. If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether it’s worth continuing!
The world-building isn’t handed to you on a plate, which is fine (and usually good) but it did mean I didn’t quite get all the references. In a near-future, the world is run by “families”. It was unclear to me if they’re actual families or constructed. Forever is part of the Carlyle family, who don’t seem all that nice yet she fawns over her father, assumingly the head of the family.
What makes Forever different is that she’s a Lazarus. She cannot be killed and therefore she is used to handle the family’s dirty work. Yet the other members of her family don’t appear to want her around.
I don’t feel I read enough to get a good feeling of the series, which is something I would expect from a bind-up volume. I thought it had potential… yet I would worry that Forever’s daddy issues might grate, but they could do something interesting with it.
If you fancy this series, then I would be inclined to suggest getting more than one volume to start off. I might pick up volume two at some point, but a few weeks on from finishing, I’m not as tempted to buy another as I was when I was in the midst of reading. If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether it’s worth continuing!
zelicj's review against another edition
5.0
Strong, complicated, not overly sexualized - a hero I can get behind!
sincrusade's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mom2triplets04's review against another edition
4.0
Very violent for mature only. Great start to a series. Main character is called Forever and she is a robot but doesn't know it. It's about two families that hate each other. Need to pick up book 2.
em_harring's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD. There is nothing about these issues that I didn't like. Forever is amazing, and I can't wait to see how the story continues in the second trade.
mehitabels's review against another edition
4.0
very good, very interesting story line, and a series I look forward to following.
future world with genetically engineered "lazarus" protectors of the leading families who have gained control of various parts of the world.
lots of "waste", who I identify with far more than I wish to. feels like part of the world [a:Richard K. Morgan|16496|Richard K. Morgan|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1175224722p2/16496.jpg] has created in [b:Thirteen|40448|Thirteen (Th1rte3n)|Richard K. Morgan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388801204s/40448.jpg|1383372].
future world with genetically engineered "lazarus" protectors of the leading families who have gained control of various parts of the world.
lots of "waste", who I identify with far more than I wish to. feels like part of the world [a:Richard K. Morgan|16496|Richard K. Morgan|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1175224722p2/16496.jpg] has created in [b:Thirteen|40448|Thirteen (Th1rte3n)|Richard K. Morgan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388801204s/40448.jpg|1383372].
wbfreema's review against another edition
5.0
Dark, dystopian, and highly political, kind of reminds me of the best parts of Dune. Gritty art with lots of think scratchy lines. Mystery and intrigue. I couldn't put it down. Nice refreshing sci fi.