Reviews

Neil Gaiman's Lady Justice: Volume 1 by C.J. Henderson

egomaxima's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

2.0

This definitely doesn't feel like a Gaiman work, but I've never tried any of his comics. The plot of this series is rather simple. A horrific crime happens, witnessed by a woman, who then goes on a murder rampage for justice. This repeats with 4 different cases in the first volume. It never really steps far outside that mold. An entertaining read, but not one I would recommend. 

jeli_reads's review

5.0

Compelling, gritty and brutal. Filled with moral ambiguity and cynical hope

calistareads's review

3.0

Very violent story, again. Seems like violence for violence sake. Ok.

deidra_shadetreereads's review

2.0

I'm not sure where Neil Gaiman was or what he had to do with the making of this graphic novel but to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I almost didn't want to rate it but here I am. Anyway, skip this one when you're working your way down Gaiman's back listed titles. Certainly don't spend money on it.

jaxreadshere_21's review

1.0

Oof. When I see something with Neil Gaiman's name on it, I expect things like: nuanced stories, memorable characters, emotional beats that hit me right in the heart, a pinch of weird and maybe a touch of magic. This was none of that. I'm definitely glad there was a note from the publisher to explain how this book came to be because by the time I reached the end of it I was perplexed. Turns out that while Neil Gaiman came up with the idea and concept of Lady Justice, it doesn't appear he had any other involvement (& it DEFINITELY shows).

I saw a few people call this a subpar Punisher clone in their reviews as I was reading through them just now, and I have to agree. This was just gory revenge fantasy after gory revenge fantasy with little to no self-reflection, subversion, or any real attempt to grapple with the overall concept or consequences of vengeance as an actual theme. If all you're looking for is boobs, blood, and guns (and an overall depressing message of how much Justice is left unasnwered for), you've got it. Otherwise, this just didn't have much to offer, unfortunately.

miss_bushido's review

1.0

Pretty good concept marred by a bad execution.

kkundell's review

1.0

A seriously disappointing and underwhelming read. More about boobs and ass and senseless murder then kickass women and actual justice.