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A review by abbythebookreviewer
Black Science, Vol. 1: How to Fall Forever by Rick Remender
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Let me preface my review with this: I am no comic book expert, I read comic books to break up the chunky fantasy novels I read.
Alright, let's get into it. I enjoyed Black Science, I've yet to delve into Volume 2 but have it sitting next to me as I type this. Will I be reading it? Yes. I enjoyed the story, the art, and the characters. You have to accept that the main character's fatal flaw is his narcissism, poor me I'm a terrible man, narrative. Once you accept that, the story is much more enjoyable. While I found the tech-modified Natives against the Germans intriguing it felt like a stereotypical, slightly racist take on Natives. Perpetuating this idea that Natives are "savages". But luckily it is a small part of the story that ended as quickly as it began, but I believe it's worth noting to readers.
Now, why did I not rate it 5 stars? Because of the aforementioned sprinkle of racism. But also because I can tell this was written & illustrated by men. Why in the ever-living hell does the fish lady have huge boobs, yet the fish men are saved from having their bits on display? Misogyny. That's the answer.
We will see if there are any more enslaved dancing fish ladies with huge knockers in the next Volume.
Wish me luck.
Alright, let's get into it. I enjoyed Black Science, I've yet to delve into Volume 2 but have it sitting next to me as I type this. Will I be reading it? Yes. I enjoyed the story, the art, and the characters. You have to accept that the main character's fatal flaw is his narcissism, poor me I'm a terrible man, narrative. Once you accept that, the story is much more enjoyable. While I found the tech-modified Natives against the Germans intriguing it felt like a stereotypical, slightly racist take on Natives. Perpetuating this idea that Natives are "savages". But luckily it is a small part of the story that ended as quickly as it began, but I believe it's worth noting to readers.
Now, why did I not rate it 5 stars? Because of the aforementioned sprinkle of racism. But also because I can tell this was written & illustrated by men. Why in the ever-living hell does the fish lady have huge boobs, yet the fish men are saved from having their bits on display? Misogyny. That's the answer.
We will see if there are any more enslaved dancing fish ladies with huge knockers in the next Volume.
Wish me luck.