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glassesgirl79's review
4.0
Interesting graphic novel in which only black people have superpowers and the government is working to suppress them by any means necessary.
After being gunned down by police and surviving, Kareem Jenkins discovers that he has superpowers. Kareem is introduced to others like him and has to decide if he wants to help liberate others like him or keep his powers hidden.
This is a good read and timely considering the increase in violence against black people. The only annoyance I had with the graphic novel was the inclusion of police office Ellen Waters seemed a little forced to me considering she played such a small role in the entire novel.
After being gunned down by police and surviving, Kareem Jenkins discovers that he has superpowers. Kareem is introduced to others like him and has to decide if he wants to help liberate others like him or keep his powers hidden.
This is a good read and timely considering the increase in violence against black people. The only annoyance I had with the graphic novel was the inclusion of police office Ellen Waters seemed a little forced to me considering she played such a small role in the entire novel.
beorn_101's review
3.0
This was a fascinating idea, that I think fails a little in implementation.
The core idea is what if only black people manifest super powers? What factions would form, how would the world react?
Basically this is X-men, but X-men not pulling punches. I absolutely adore the concept. However, I think the implementation is a little lacking.
The story is a bit choppy, which means its tough to get a feel for some of the core cast. After a whole volume I am still uncertain what the main character's personality is. Many of the people from the various factions I also have trouble recognizing or knowing what motivates them.
This isn't true for everyone, the standout characters, the head of both power organizations, were exceedingly interesting. In many ways, this volume feels like the protagonist serving as a way to view this new world, and specifically those two characters. It works, it just means a lot of the other characters sort of fade into the background.
Some of the conversations, images, and even moments are incredibly rewarding, highlighting both problems in our real society, as well as demonstrating some great WTF moments.
I plan to read volume 2 if I can get my hands on it, because this grabbed my attention enough that I want to see what happens. There is a lot of potential here, however, as it stands I think there needs to be less action and more time to get to know the characters.
The core idea is what if only black people manifest super powers? What factions would form, how would the world react?
Basically this is X-men, but X-men not pulling punches. I absolutely adore the concept. However, I think the implementation is a little lacking.
The story is a bit choppy, which means its tough to get a feel for some of the core cast. After a whole volume I am still uncertain what the main character's personality is. Many of the people from the various factions I also have trouble recognizing or knowing what motivates them.
This isn't true for everyone, the standout characters, the head of both power organizations, were exceedingly interesting. In many ways, this volume feels like the protagonist serving as a way to view this new world, and specifically those two characters. It works, it just means a lot of the other characters sort of fade into the background.
Some of the conversations, images, and even moments are incredibly rewarding, highlighting both problems in our real society, as well as demonstrating some great WTF moments.
I plan to read volume 2 if I can get my hands on it, because this grabbed my attention enough that I want to see what happens. There is a lot of potential here, however, as it stands I think there needs to be less action and more time to get to know the characters.
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