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The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: Bd. 1 by Gerard Way, Becky Cloonan, Shaun Simon

2 reviews

m0usey's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

As much as I adore the world this is set in, I more enjoy it for the possibilities it gives the reader to make their own characters and ideas than the actual canon of it. This book has amazing art, but like most of Way’s writing, it’s confusing and irritating. Also like most of Way’s writing, there are themes it attempts to tackle and fails. 

Also worth mentioning is the blatant orientalism. with the mega-corporation being slathered with “Asian Aesthetics” and the leader of said corporation being a “Sexy asian Woman.”

This story is ok, but any positives are quickly outweighed by mediocrity and racism.
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pastelkerstin's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This comic gives more background on the world introduced in My Chemical Romance's concept album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys while focussing on new characters, with the exception of The Girl from the music videos. The story feels a bit rushed though. Certain beats would hit more if the comic gave you more time to spend with the characters. But what's there is enjoyable - and gayer than I expected? Which is always a plus.
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