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Death Note: Black Edition, Vol. 5 by Tsugumi Ohba

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Volume 5 was the decider whether or not I would continue onto Volume 6. The pace and challenges that Kira goes through have stayed entertaining, so I plan to continue onto Volume 6. Although I plan to take a break between now and then (purely so I can read other books I actually own instead of taking out more library books for the time being).

Death Note: Black Edition, Vol. 4 by Tsugumi Ohba

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Although I enjoyed this volume of the series I did feel with the direction the narrative is heading, I'm curious to see what happens next despite finding it weaker than the previous volumes. I hope volume 5 which I have next to read will bring the story back to the heights the series started with. Maybe it just feels like it has stagnated a little.

New Mutants by Vita Ayala, Vol. 2 by Vita Ayala

adventurous funny inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It was a compelling story arc concerning the nature of resurrecting clones as well as seeing the Shadow King being confronted. I am still interested in what is going on with Wolfsbane's child, but I don't feel that after the Shadow King arc there is much need for me to continue - I had my fill.

Jessica Jones: Blind Spot by Kelly Thompson

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Perfectly run of the middle. Had elements I quite liked but wasn't as gritty as I expected. Maybe that's due to expectations from the Netflix show and from a little bit of knowledge about how the Alias comic line is. Regardless this collection was good. Would recommend it to someone who wanted to read more Jessica Jones.

The Invincible Iron Man, Volume 5: Stark Resilient, Book 1 by Matt Fraction

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

What struck me right away was the art. It looks gorgeous. So many panels you can sit and gawk at. Very important of course. The story too was engaging, and if there are further volumes available at my library I'll certainly read more. Despite not having context for what came before it did not prove difficult to jump in.

New Mutants by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This volume of comics from the New Mutants was funny and generally enjoyable, but it felt like fluff. Nothing against Hickman's writing. Felt throwaway at times. Magik's characterisation seemed off to me at points. Maybe I'm just not as familiar with her as I thought. Either way I prefer her as serious but quirky. 

New Mutants by Vita Ayala, Vol. 1 by Vita Ayala

adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Honestly I had no expectations from this collection. I was vaguely familiar with the New Mutants but was only familiar with Magik primarily as a character. I found them all delightful and the story as a whole was great - I was genuinely sad when it ended, because I took this volume out the library and I don't know if they have the second volume! Will have to check. Very fun.

Doom Patrol Vol. 1: Brick by Brick by Gerard Way

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? N/A

3.75

I love the Doom Patrol show and this was my first time reading a comic written by Gerard Way, so this was definitely a treat! Favourite parts were to do with Danny and the different art styles featured in moments. Worth a read!

Death Note: Black Edition, Vol. 3 by Tsugumi Ohba

lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I've had some friends who have read or watched Death Note tell me that around this part of the story, the chapters feel like filler. Mainly because of the radical changes in the story. I can see why and in some parts, maybe. It's definitely more comedic than the previous chapters, less tense but then again, it still has moments that make you wonder if Light's plan will succeed or not.

Overall, I'm still engaged and plan to read the next volume.

Hellblazer, Vol. 6: Bloodlines by Garth Ennis

adventurous dark funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The collection of Hellblazer comics were brilliant. I've read some modern Hellblazer and loved it, but seeing it with the dark grit that Garth Ennis brought with him made the experience both horrific and equally hard hitting. I was a big fan of all the stories and in fact, the only issue I found weak was the one not written by Ennis. I think that says something.