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A review by irayred
Icarus by Gregory A. Wilson
2.0
Once again, I have mixed emotions. On one hand, can we talk about the gorgeous cover of this graphic novel, and the art style? WOW! It is top notch! But, on the other, I’m not really sure this is my thing. Let me explain briefly:
Whilst the synopsis looked quite promising, the execution didn’t do much for me. The characters are interesting and different from each other, the ambience and the world building did entertain me but since this is only the first volume, we’re only scratching the surface.
Icarus seems to have forgotten his own past and when he falls from the sky, he saves a red-skinned man called Jellinek. Right after that, they get into trouble and somehow, they discover places that wouldn’t even dreamed of. Was this destiny? Was this fate? Only time will tell.
Now, the art style is SUPERB and I’d love to see more works of the artist, but story-wise… it kind of lacked something, at least for me. I really wish we can see the next volume to get some answers.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion via NetGalley.
Whilst the synopsis looked quite promising, the execution didn’t do much for me. The characters are interesting and different from each other, the ambience and the world building did entertain me but since this is only the first volume, we’re only scratching the surface.
Icarus seems to have forgotten his own past and when he falls from the sky, he saves a red-skinned man called Jellinek. Right after that, they get into trouble and somehow, they discover places that wouldn’t even dreamed of. Was this destiny? Was this fate? Only time will tell.
Now, the art style is SUPERB and I’d love to see more works of the artist, but story-wise… it kind of lacked something, at least for me. I really wish we can see the next volume to get some answers.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion via NetGalley.