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snowwolf75's review against another edition
4.0
The basic premise of the series (this book is a the start of a reboot), is that a sentient/living weapon has bonded to the main female character. It protects her, but also attracts those the seek to destroy it, and her with it.
arisia's review against another edition
3.0
Witch Hunt is a pretty good introduction to the Witchblade universe, especially for anyone who'd want to skip the Origins volumes (can't blame you).
The core of the story is pretty strong, and a lot tighter than most I've read in similar comics, but held back by its trappings: heaps of orientalism, gender stereotypes that were already tired in 2006, and an uncritical view of police in society. The art doesn't fare much better: while the action panels can be absolutely amazing, there's just too much male-gaze-fanservice and same-face syndrome going on for it to be really great.
The core of the story is pretty strong, and a lot tighter than most I've read in similar comics, but held back by its trappings: heaps of orientalism, gender stereotypes that were already tired in 2006, and an uncritical view of police in society. The art doesn't fare much better: while the action panels can be absolutely amazing, there's just too much male-gaze-fanservice and same-face syndrome going on for it to be really great.
motokosmos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bbboeken's review against another edition
2.0
Mja. Niet zo goed als de Japanse versie, maar niet oninteressant. Misschien laat ik mij verleiden tot nog een deel, maar prioritair is het niet.
kellyjcm's review against another edition
3.0
Gorgeous artwork. I didn't love the story as much as the one told on the TV show from a few years ago, but I will probably pick up the next volume at some point.
cinderrunner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lanternsjourney's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love this book! The writing is great, the story is great, and the art is incredible! If you like strong women kicking demon ass, then give it a try!
nicolet2018's review against another edition
4.0
I love the art here and the story is really engaging too
all_hail_grimlock's review against another edition
This is a good introduction into the world of Witchblade if you're aware of what the Witchblade is, although I wouldn't suggest it to someone with no knowledge: it explains what the Witchblade is in the vaguest of terms, and someone working with no awareness of what the Witchblade is would be at least a little lost in my opinion.
Still, the way in which the catholic church, and especially bad actors within the church work, propels the story along, as well as having Sara Pezzini, the current bearer of the Witchblade in a coma. When she wakes, an office has been assigned to figure out why she was in a coma. Except Sara's partner doesn't like or trust Patrick Gleason, and Sara is not only unsure if she can trust Gleason, but she has to keep him unaware of the Witchblade and how that effects her life so drastically.
Good writing, good art, could have done a better job of making this readable to those who don't really know the world, so four stars.
Still, the way in which the catholic church, and especially bad actors within the church work, propels the story along, as well as having Sara Pezzini, the current bearer of the Witchblade in a coma. When she wakes, an office has been assigned to figure out why she was in a coma. Except Sara's partner doesn't like or trust Patrick Gleason, and Sara is not only unsure if she can trust Gleason, but she has to keep him unaware of the Witchblade and how that effects her life so drastically.
Good writing, good art, could have done a better job of making this readable to those who don't really know the world, so four stars.