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katzripley's review against another edition
3.0
enjoyably bizarre, yet felt as though it took years to "get going." i'm willing to overlook that since it's only the first volume, but i did spend most of the book wondering what the point was. loved the art. already big fans of the Invisibles cell, although if Morrison wants me to like Dane McGowan at all he's going to have to work very hard in the following volumes. thought that the interludes of the Romantic poets were brilliant and at times very touching. not nearly as much a fan of the inclusion of M. de Sade.
manicule_megan's review against another edition
4.0
I really wish that I had the next volumes available to me before I started reading the first one. It reminds me of a mix between [b:V for Vendetta|5805|V for Vendetta|Alan Moore|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165548128s/5805.jpg|392838] and the Matrix. A total utopian/dystopian graphic novel that leaves me wanting more... and alas, there are 5 more! I just need to get my hands on them...
mrfb's review against another edition
I don't even know what to make of this, to be honest. It was confusing, to say the least. But interesting nonetheless. I'll have to read more before I decide for certain.
arf88's review against another edition
3.0
This book is very, very 90's. Most readers will either love that, or hate that. I found the art okay, if a bit ridiculous, and very dated. The characters were okay, although I found them annoying in places, and the plot was interesting enough that I'll probably pick up the second trade.
wheelofparm's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
lukewhenderson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ericthec's review against another edition
2.0
Not at all what I was expecting. Very disjointed, rambling. Ok, it is like a Robert Anton Wilson novel. A mismash of conspiracies, pop-culture, literature, cleverness and craziness. But to me the graphic novel did not live up to the promise of the concept. The focus on de Sade was distracting,disturbing and apparently unnecessary. This is only volume 1 but not very satisfying so I will not continue. If you like the subject matter, read the works that inspired this instead. It also seems to have informed "The Matrix".
thisisstephenbetts's review against another edition
3.0
Wow, those pamphlet comics were long in the old days!
I almost read this back in the day. I loved Morrison's Animal Man run - and Zenith, and St Swithin's Day - but got a little put off by the psychedelia, automatic writing and channeling of higher powers that came in with Doom Patrol. Coming back to The Invisibles I see why I passed on it, but still have a slight regret that I did.
I'm surprised how much Sandman there is in it. The densely written, historical sections in particular definitely feel like a reaction to Gaiman's comics.
I enjoyed this first volume, although there is little genuine plot - it's essentially a lot of set up, mostly vehicled through a vivacious delinquent, rude and raw, as he is nurtured by various unlikely shamen, fighting the forces of order and constraint (a few similarities to Stone Junction on that score).
I almost read this back in the day. I loved Morrison's Animal Man run - and Zenith, and St Swithin's Day - but got a little put off by the psychedelia, automatic writing and channeling of higher powers that came in with Doom Patrol. Coming back to The Invisibles I see why I passed on it, but still have a slight regret that I did.
I'm surprised how much Sandman there is in it. The densely written, historical sections in particular definitely feel like a reaction to Gaiman's comics.
I enjoyed this first volume, although there is little genuine plot - it's essentially a lot of set up, mostly vehicled through a vivacious delinquent, rude and raw, as he is nurtured by various unlikely shamen, fighting the forces of order and constraint (a few similarities to Stone Junction on that score).