bigbear73's review against another edition
5.0
If you don't love Tom Taylor's take on Laura Linney, you're reading it wrong.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
The art is a little inconsistent. And seeing X-23 in the Wolverine costume is still a bit jarring. But this book gets her pretty right. And extends her story into a direction that might actually be new and different. It would seem this book would be a little bit hard to follow and appreciate if dropped in the middle. But following right along, her sisters add to the story. Violent, but not overly violent.
trike's review against another edition
3.0
The story isn’t as engaging as the previous two installments, and the art is a major step down. It’s still okay, but the tonal shift to darker stuff, like the murder of an entire town, is a bit much. Previously we were rescuing squirrels, and I was expecting more of that.
michhellongrace's review against another edition
4.0
Tom Taylors All-New Wolverine is some of the best comic writing I've read in a long time.
renatasnacks's review against another edition
5.0
this is all so precious and I'm so happy for Laura's personal growth?? and also for Gabby and Jonathan and the pelican statue.
(read as single issues)
(read as single issues)
cashleykate's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
fishmeal's review against another edition
4.0
All-New Wolverine, Volume 3: Enemy of the State II is a very strong continuation of X-23's story as she bears the burden that is the name "Wolverine". And in this book that name is quite a burden; Laura has committed a terrible crime - one that goes against everything she believes in - so she is simultaneously avoiding authorities and seeking revenge.
This is a retelling of a classic Wolverine story. I definitely don't think that every story should be a retelling (and it happens too often, with Marvel), so I understand the criticisms that there is no new substance in Enemy of the State II. Since I haven't read the original Enemy of the State, though, I was left with nothing but enjoyment and surprise for this retelling. We get some sweet moments between Laura and Gabby, plus some incredible redemptive moments for both of them as well.
There are also some genuinely surprising plot twists - ones which didn't feel like cop-outs or deus ex machinas. That's nice, coming from a superhero story.
I'm very sad to already hear rumblings that Logan is coming back to reclaim his mantle. I have really loved following X-23, and one would think Marvel would want to continue cashing in on her recent and very successful movie.
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This is a retelling of a classic Wolverine story. I definitely don't think that every story should be a retelling (and it happens too often, with Marvel), so I understand the criticisms that there is no new substance in Enemy of the State II. Since I haven't read the original Enemy of the State, though, I was left with nothing but enjoyment and surprise for this retelling. We get some sweet moments between Laura and Gabby, plus some incredible redemptive moments for both of them as well.
There are also some genuinely surprising plot twists - ones which didn't feel like cop-outs or deus ex machinas. That's nice, coming from a superhero story.
I'm very sad to already hear rumblings that Logan is coming back to reclaim his mantle. I have really loved following X-23, and one would think Marvel would want to continue cashing in on her recent and very successful movie.
Read more of my reviews (plus cat pics!) on Her Little Book Review.