some_okie_dude27's review against another edition
An edited review of this book will come sooner or later, this last one was pretty bad.
crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
4.0
Spilling out of [b:The Valiant|24830026|The Valiant|Jeff Lemire|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1424493161l/24830026._SY75_.jpg|44472869], Lemire begins a new era in Bloodshot's story.
The original runs of Bloodshot were pretty much, What If Wolverine Was Also The Punisher? A super soldier experiment with guns, fabricated by a secret government-related organization is given healing powers and his memory wiped so many times that he doesn't know who he is, but he knows he has to avenge his family. Protect his family. That part's unclear, as he never knew which version of his family was real.
It was intriguing, and blended well with the [b:Harbinger Wars|18128654|Harbinger Wars|Joshua Dysart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1373226495l/18128654._SY75_.jpg|25463126]. The character resurfaced in the [b:Unity, Volume 3: Armor Hunters|23625163|Unity, Volume 3 Armor Hunters|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1417104966l/23625163._SY75_.jpg|43230697] and began to help Valiant's version of The Avengers, and then in Valiant,.
In this volume, we add two hallucinatory characters and a living sidekick into the mix, and, surprisingly, it makes the series even better. I wasn't initially sold on the hallucination characters but Lemire uses them wisely to forward the overall plot of the series.
If you enjoy Punisher, Wolverine, or good ol' vigilantes trying to stay on the Straight & Narrow 'cept they're haunted by ghosts series then this series was tailor-made for you.
The original runs of Bloodshot were pretty much, What If Wolverine Was Also The Punisher? A super soldier experiment with guns, fabricated by a secret government-related organization is given healing powers and his memory wiped so many times that he doesn't know who he is, but he knows he has to avenge his family. Protect his family. That part's unclear, as he never knew which version of his family was real.
It was intriguing, and blended well with the [b:Harbinger Wars|18128654|Harbinger Wars|Joshua Dysart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1373226495l/18128654._SY75_.jpg|25463126]. The character resurfaced in the [b:Unity, Volume 3: Armor Hunters|23625163|Unity, Volume 3 Armor Hunters|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1417104966l/23625163._SY75_.jpg|43230697] and began to help Valiant's version of The Avengers, and then in Valiant,
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he is returned to his human formIn this volume, we add two hallucinatory characters and a living sidekick into the mix, and, surprisingly, it makes the series even better. I wasn't initially sold on the hallucination characters but Lemire uses them wisely to forward the overall plot of the series.
If you enjoy Punisher, Wolverine, or good ol' vigilantes trying to stay on the Straight & Narrow 'cept they're haunted by ghosts series then this series was tailor-made for you.
themtj's review against another edition
3.0
Big surprise, I liked a Jeff Lemire book! I didn't have much interest in Bloodshot and didn't read the original series, but I believe that Lemire can make any character compelling. Generally speaking, I was right. I liked it, didn't love it. The artwork is incredible (not Lemire) and the story was a strong follow-up from what I could deduce from the original series. There are lots of potentially compelling story arcs, but none that really grip you and make you want to keep reading.
haddocks_eyes's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
hermgerm's review against another edition
1.0
The story was boring, and the art was lackluster. Basically, Bloodshot, who was recently freed from his nanites, is intent upon getting them back. Yawn. The old "hero loses his powers and now his life sucks" yarn. None of the characters are engaging; Bloodshot is, in effect, a non-entity since he has no past or memories of his former life. In light of this, character development is noticeably absent. I'll recommend giving this one a miss.
briface's review against another edition
3.0
My obsession with Jeff Lemire continues but this one is a bit too traditional comic book, powered individuals, superhero for my tastes. I prefer the stories that feel a bit more real world.
tmaluck's review against another edition
4.0
Bloodshot is becoming more and more like a cross between Punisher stories where Frank has to deal with lesser vigilantes and Captain America stories where lesser Super Serum test subjects are on the loose.
Except with Jeff Lemire and Mico Suayan bringing all the unique angles Bloodshot has to the table. This edition stands fairly well on its own, opening with a recap, but I'd really advise reading the previous Bloodshot trades as well as The Valiant for the full effect of Bloodshot's internal reckoning.
Except with Jeff Lemire and Mico Suayan bringing all the unique angles Bloodshot has to the table. This edition stands fairly well on its own, opening with a recap, but I'd really advise reading the previous Bloodshot trades as well as The Valiant for the full effect of Bloodshot's internal reckoning.
grilledcheesesamurai's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars if I could.
Well...this is certainly a different Bloodshot. Of course that's to be expected, I suppose, with Jeff Lemire on writing duty this time around.
Anyone here that follows my reviews already knows that I am a pretty big Lemire fanboy. It was because of his re-boot of the Bloodshot series that I even ended up exploring the Bloodshot story.
Before Lemire (the reboot), Bloodshot was this savage cold blooded killer that basically just shot the shit out of everything. It was primal and grisly and really fucking awesome!
Now, with Lemire at the helm, everything has changed. A lot of the crazy ass-kicking has been toned down. We find ourselves with a Bloodshot that is mellowed out and doesn't want to kill anymore. In fact, he doesn't even have his little nanite killing machines inside him anymore.
Or at least that's how he starts off.
The whole premise of this first arc is Bloodshot running around tracking people down that have gone crazy-ass with the nanites inside them and getting them back inside his body instead. You see he is the only one that can have them inside him without turning into a homicidal maniac.
Or at least that what he's telling himself.
This is a way more thought out story line. While I loved the over-the-top Bloodshot of the past - this new one is pretty damn interesting too. I'm in for the long haul and I'm stoked to see where Lemire takes this character.