bloodravenlib's review against another edition
3.0
Quick impressions: A light and fun read. Who knew Bettie Page was a secret agent? Well, she kept a secret diary, and now the truth can be told. The story is not always consistent, but the volume does feature good art, plus it plays nicely with 1950s cliches and images.
(Full review to my blog later)
(Full review to my blog later)
kelli7990's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. There wasn’t much of a story in this book but the artwork and pictures were cool.
jmanchester0's review against another edition
3.0
This was kinda fun, i guess. The story was interesting enough. But nothing to bowl you over. And the art was just ok. I might not recommend this unless you‰ЫЄre a hardcore Bettie Page completist.
Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Dynamite Entertainment for a copy in return for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Dynamite Entertainment for a copy in return for an honest review.
midnightbookgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Bettie Page battles the Hollywood by day and the occult by night!
mybookloveobsession's review against another edition
3.0
I am totally in love with the art work. The storyline could be way better. Beautiful woman turned super hero. All I can say without giving it away.
iblamewizards's review against another edition
2.0
Bettie Page Vol. 1 was an odd graphic novel. It was almost like a pastiche of golden Hollywood era sci-fi cinema that didn't quite hit the mark. I think the most glaring reason why it didn't work was that it had absolutely nothing to do with Bettie Page, apart from the character having her name and face. Had this been developed as a standalone graphic novel with an original character it might have been a little more fun, but the way that it was rendered has resulted in a largely nonsensical, rambling plot with poor characterisation.
It wasn't all bad. David Avallone really hit the art with everything it deserved, putting together a great team. Colton Worley especially hit the mark with his representation of Bettie. There was an interesting mix of cartoon and pin-up style realism which made Bettie Page Vol. 1 at least fun to look at. If I could have just had a coffee table book of the art I'd have given this 5 stars!
All in all, Bettie Page Vol. 1 was a pretty forgettable read, which is a shame for a graphic novel meant to represent someone so completely memorable.
It wasn't all bad. David Avallone really hit the art with everything it deserved, putting together a great team. Colton Worley especially hit the mark with his representation of Bettie. There was an interesting mix of cartoon and pin-up style realism which made Bettie Page Vol. 1 at least fun to look at. If I could have just had a coffee table book of the art I'd have given this 5 stars!
All in all, Bettie Page Vol. 1 was a pretty forgettable read, which is a shame for a graphic novel meant to represent someone so completely memorable.
etienne02's review
3.0
2,5/5. I was expecting someting a lot more dirtyer. More action than anything else. Not bad if you lie the old 50's/60's style. I don't like it much, but for the style the illustration are representative and well done, and the story... well there is more or less of a story. So I didn't like it, but I know it wasn't my style and I understand it could please to some people. So an average one... for the right reader!
litwtchreads's review
4.0
3.5 Stars.
The concept of Bettie Page as a secret agent is interesting... some of the language I had a hard time getting over, mostly because the word "gas" was used so often I just couldn't take anything she said seriously anymore. Overall interesting but not really surprising
The concept of Bettie Page as a secret agent is interesting... some of the language I had a hard time getting over, mostly because the word "gas" was used so often I just couldn't take anything she said seriously anymore. Overall interesting but not really surprising