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laura_cs's review
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Quinton has been through a lot. Not only has he been bullied ever since he was young and crime is rampant in his neighborhood, but he has survived Hurricane Katrina and a meteorite crashing to earth. This last one in particular has had an impact on tech-loving Quin: the meteorite gave him and many other local citizens superpowers. The only problem? Quin's power of invulnerability is pretty much useless. Sure, the bullies can beat him up, he can get shot, fall of buildings, and get hit by cars and he can walk away without a single scratch, but it's not as cool as flight or super strength or the ability to control light. Quin wants to make a difference in his city of New Orleans like the superheroes he admires. He just doesn't know how.
The premise sucked me in, along with this being a non-Marvel or DC superhero, which I always love to see from other publishers. Quin's origin story and crave for not only change but to be part of the change also reminds me a great deal of the DC superhero, Static; having spent a good portion of my childhood watching the "Static Shock" cartoon series meant that was another big draw for me. Quin himself is fantastic and instantly appeals to readers; he's not perfect and quite clearly the underdog, but he's trying his best and is ready to apply all of his skills and talents, and learn more. He loves his parents and his city; he wants to protect the the people and city he loves. Quin loves technology and wants to see a brighter future for his community, and learns lessons on how to bring about that future and learns that everyone has a role to play, and small actions from small people can have just as much of an impact as big acts from larger-than-life superheros.
Beautifully written and drawn, I hope to see more of Quin in the future.
Quinton has been through a lot. Not only has he been bullied ever since he was young and crime is rampant in his neighborhood, but he has survived Hurricane Katrina and a meteorite crashing to earth. This last one in particular has had an impact on tech-loving Quin: the meteorite gave him and many other local citizens superpowers. The only problem? Quin's power of invulnerability is pretty much useless. Sure, the bullies can beat him up, he can get shot, fall of buildings, and get hit by cars and he can walk away without a single scratch, but it's not as cool as flight or super strength or the ability to control light. Quin wants to make a difference in his city of New Orleans like the superheroes he admires. He just doesn't know how.
The premise sucked me in, along with this being a non-Marvel or DC superhero, which I always love to see from other publishers. Quin's origin story and crave for not only change but to be part of the change also reminds me a great deal of the DC superhero, Static; having spent a good portion of my childhood watching the "Static Shock" cartoon series meant that was another big draw for me. Quin himself is fantastic and instantly appeals to readers; he's not perfect and quite clearly the underdog, but he's trying his best and is ready to apply all of his skills and talents, and learn more. He loves his parents and his city; he wants to protect the the people and city he loves. Quin loves technology and wants to see a brighter future for his community, and learns lessons on how to bring about that future and learns that everyone has a role to play, and small actions from small people can have just as much of an impact as big acts from larger-than-life superheros.
Beautifully written and drawn, I hope to see more of Quin in the future.
lsparrow's review
2.0
perhaps i was just not in asuperhero mood but I found this story did not feel exceptionally original. I did like the main character. Also the graphics did not pull me in.
midnightreads1803's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.5
tinynavajo's review
5.0
Quin is a kid growing up in the African American community in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina and a meteor shower have left the community with superheroes called the Enhanced. Quin is one of them, blessed (or cursed) with the power of invulnerability. As Quin struggles to find his footing, not only in this world built to work against him, but as a potential superhero as well, he sees that there is no black and white in a world filled with grey ideals. And the way people see the world is the way they will see those who enforce and uphold the laws of this world as well.
allysadventuresinbooks's review
3.0
I really enjoyed this comic!
It gave off Spiderman vibes, a teenage boy that is goofy and sweet that gets superhero powers and really wants to change the world. However, the take on "how" to save the world was really interesting. Supporting those who need support, instead of having distinct "good" and "bad" guys, really cool!
I gave this three stars because I liked the story and the aspect mentioned above, but did find some of the story to be very similar to a lot of superhero origin stories.
It gave off Spiderman vibes, a teenage boy that is goofy and sweet that gets superhero powers and really wants to change the world. However, the take on "how" to save the world was really interesting. Supporting those who need support, instead of having distinct "good" and "bad" guys, really cool!
I gave this three stars because I liked the story and the aspect mentioned above, but did find some of the story to be very similar to a lot of superhero origin stories.
tellsofabibliophile's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
The hidden messages behind this graphic was dope. It was encouraging and motivating. Definitely a read for teens and YA.
fireth's review
3.0
Finished this in one sitting. Even though it’s an easy read and able to lay down the backstory, I was kinda dissatisfied with the abrupt ending.
saracat's review
4.0
I enjoyed this quite a lot and am interested in continuing the series.
I really liked how the internal monologue boxes for each character had a different color. It made it very easy to know when there was a change in perspective.
I found the overall storyline to be interesting and I want to know more about many of the characters. Though, there were a few moments or dialogue exchanges that felt a bit awkward or forced. But, on the whole, it was enjoyable.
Another thing I like about it is that it does engage with hard topics and doesn't try to simplify them - though it does acknowledge that there are those who do try to do so.
I really liked how the internal monologue boxes for each character had a different color. It made it very easy to know when there was a change in perspective.
I found the overall storyline to be interesting and I want to know more about many of the characters. Though, there were a few moments or dialogue exchanges that felt a bit awkward or forced. But, on the whole, it was enjoyable.
Another thing I like about it is that it does engage with hard topics and doesn't try to simplify them - though it does acknowledge that there are those who do try to do so.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
5.0
I LOVED this graphic novel! This is the exact superhero comics I like to read. It had an origin story, beautiful graphics and artwork, humor, romance, action and adventure, good vs evil. Quin’s humor reminded me of Mile Morales. Loved the diverse characters and the references to the Black Lives Matter movement.
jkenna1990's review
4.0
This was a great little comic. It is all about Quin who gets powers of invulnerability from a meteorite. He lives in New Orleans and is dealing with going to high school and trying to stay away from bullies. After a chance meeting with a few other superheroes he decides that he wants to try and help out his community using his powers.
I really liked this comic for a few reasons. The first being the main character himself, Quin. He seemed really unsure of how to use his powers and what to do to help his community out. His powers are only invulnerability. No strength, no extra muscles, nothing like that to help him out. So he essentially things he's pretty useless. Then a few of the other superheroes tell him all he needs to do is want to help and the rest will come eventually. I liked that the author showed him being really confused and unsure as how to help out. One of the other things I liked was how nicely that the story progressed. It wasn't rushed and as an origin story it is a really nice one. I would highly recommend this comic if you are a big superhero fan.
I really liked this comic for a few reasons. The first being the main character himself, Quin. He seemed really unsure of how to use his powers and what to do to help his community out. His powers are only invulnerability. No strength, no extra muscles, nothing like that to help him out. So he essentially things he's pretty useless. Then a few of the other superheroes tell him all he needs to do is want to help and the rest will come eventually. I liked that the author showed him being really confused and unsure as how to help out. One of the other things I liked was how nicely that the story progressed. It wasn't rushed and as an origin story it is a really nice one. I would highly recommend this comic if you are a big superhero fan.