Reviews

Coda Vol. 1, by Matias Bergara, Simon Spurrier

krytykesa's review against another edition

4.0

I wish I had started the introduction to this world through a movie adaptation. The idea of this unique mix of Mad Max and Discworld is fascinating, but I needed more time to fall in love with the characters or get engaged enough with the story.

And yet I can't wait to dig deeper into this one and read the next volume. Also, the Ukrainian translation is brilliant.

the_gm_penguin's review

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hotstove's review

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

frasersimons's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

Irreverent, post apocalyptic fantasy, where the protagonist is a bit of a shit heel and has a unicorn with three horns that swears and maims people when (easily) irritated. It’s another fun, turn off your brain, type deal. It’s also pretty messy and overwritten in places, but the artwork and panelling are engaging and great, so it eeks out a pass from me - though I won’t be continuing with it. Bit too gonzo for my tastes. 

emmaprew's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.5

Really incredible art style – so much colour and details to take in. Interesting post-apocalyptic take on a fantasy story too. Looking forward to reading the next one.

sataanaperkele's review

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

piper_sh's review against another edition

2.0

I don´t like the art work and sometimes the colors are very pretty but overall I thought it was all over the place. Even thou this was a long first issue I am not invested at all and I don´t think I will continue.

jennykeery's review against another edition

2.0

Coda has a post-apocalyptic setting in a high fantasy world, which is what drew me in. This first volume sets up the story and characters well (with a nice twist on the damsel in distress thrown in for good measure). I think the series has the potential to be good, but isn't quite there yet.

pavram's review against another edition

3.0

Iako Koda briljira kada je reč o crtežu, narativa je malo klimava. U šest brojeva, od kojih je prvi na čak 50str, utisak o svetu je nekako običan, uprkos nekim simpa detaljima, kao pentorog koji psuje, magija kao resurs itd itd. Prosto, likovi su same old same old - ili možda meni samo u ovom trenutku nije posebno legao. Uzeh Kodu sa 'Best of 2018' liste i završih vol1 nekako razočaran. Očekivanja ili šta li je, ali može ovo mnogo bolje. Možda će i postati.

3+

dukko's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked Coda. Super cool setting, very imaginative (Mad Max with D&D sprinkled on it), and I LOVED the "twist" towards the end. The characters feel alive and real.
I wasn't super sold on the art style, though. Not that I disliked it, but it felt a bit meh?