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rajs's review against another edition
3.0
The story isn't bad, but it did make me feel sad. It's kind of about a woman in love with the junkie. Deb sorta reminds me of Tank Girl, while the constables made me think of the judges in Dredd. I'll probably reserve further judgment, until I finish Vol. 2
vanessa177's review against another edition
3.0
This didn't start to grow on me until the third issue. It got better as the world the story takes place in was more developed. The dialogue was definitely better once there was less reasons to use slang. Every time a character swore I felt myself wincing. It always seemed really unnatural. The art is really gorgeous. It is a perfect fit.
I don't know if I am going to stick with this for a second volume.
I don't know if I am going to stick with this for a second volume.
lukefoord's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Took some time for the world to start making sense to me, as it’s been some time since I dropped blind into a new sci-fi universe. I loved the romance story between the two main characters the most, which is not what I would have predicted before reading. Great art.
kirkmanatelier's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
offworldcolony's review against another edition
5.0
A cybperunk classic. Incredibly handsome with tremendous colouring. Simple and hearty cyberunk story with larger than life characters and a superb world. Sad, twisted, present and dirty.
the_sunken_library's review against another edition
5.0
A poignant exploration of how society might end up after robotics have left the vast majority of the population unemployed. This is so relevant seeing as currently, some studies suggest that nearly 60% of population in places like the US will be jobless in around 20 years time, thanks to the advancements in technology.
Society will go one of two ways; a Utopian ideal such as depicted in Star Trek, or a terrifying nightmare such as the one portrayed in Tokyo Ghost.
The artwork is stunning, the characters feel real and fragile, the plot is current and vital. A must read.
Society will go one of two ways; a Utopian ideal such as depicted in Star Trek, or a terrifying nightmare such as the one portrayed in Tokyo Ghost.
The artwork is stunning, the characters feel real and fragile, the plot is current and vital. A must read.
talestoldtall's review against another edition
4.0
"No one believes in love anymore. They say it's just a word to pretty up a biological urge... Maybe it's just two people clinging to each other to stay alive. Maybe sometimes that's all love gets to be."
Tokyo Ghost is a dark cyberpunk story. The art is beautiful, sharp and well laid out. The colors have a washed out look that meshes perfectly with the cyberpunk aesthetic.
The story itself is well paced and totally engrossing. Action is never too many pages away but the heart of the story, Led and Debbie's relationship, leads to some touching moments in spite of the gore and generally absurd levels of violence and destruction in other sections of the book.
There's some cringeworthy dialogue (especially from Davey), and I have no problem with profanity but it sometimes seems out of place coming from certain characters. Beyond that, no complaints about this.
Love it. I can't wait for the second volume of this to drop.
Tokyo Ghost is a dark cyberpunk story. The art is beautiful, sharp and well laid out. The colors have a washed out look that meshes perfectly with the cyberpunk aesthetic.
The story itself is well paced and totally engrossing. Action is never too many pages away but the heart of the story, Led and Debbie's relationship, leads to some touching moments in spite of the gore and generally absurd levels of violence and destruction in other sections of the book.
There's some cringeworthy dialogue (especially from Davey), and I have no problem with profanity but it sometimes seems out of place coming from certain characters. Beyond that, no complaints about this.
Love it. I can't wait for the second volume of this to drop.
geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Tokyo Ghost, Vol. 1: Atomic Garden' by Rick Remender with art by Sean Gordon Murphy is a crazy futuristic tale that seems frenetic and cautionary.
In a Los Angeles of 2089, people are addicted to technology. We are introduced to a type of police officer named Led Dent who is heavily addicted, and the woman who loves him, Debbie Decay. They live in a highly violent world that lives off of over the top entertainment. When Debbie was younger, she weaned herself off of technology and fell in love with a boy named Teddy, who would become Led. Now Debbie just wants him back. When they have a chance to take a job in Tokyo for the "police" Debbie thinks it is the chance they need to get away.
It was a bit reminiscent to me of comics I love like Tank Girl and Judge Dredd in it's over the top satire of a horrific future. I was a tiny bit lost at first because the story jumps right in, but the pretty great art by Sean Gordon kept me going. There were some interesting twists and turns along the way, and I liked the story. It's not a future I hope ever happens, but I could definitely see how we get from here to there.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Image Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In a Los Angeles of 2089, people are addicted to technology. We are introduced to a type of police officer named Led Dent who is heavily addicted, and the woman who loves him, Debbie Decay. They live in a highly violent world that lives off of over the top entertainment. When Debbie was younger, she weaned herself off of technology and fell in love with a boy named Teddy, who would become Led. Now Debbie just wants him back. When they have a chance to take a job in Tokyo for the "police" Debbie thinks it is the chance they need to get away.
It was a bit reminiscent to me of comics I love like Tank Girl and Judge Dredd in it's over the top satire of a horrific future. I was a tiny bit lost at first because the story jumps right in, but the pretty great art by Sean Gordon kept me going. There were some interesting twists and turns along the way, and I liked the story. It's not a future I hope ever happens, but I could definitely see how we get from here to there.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Image Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.