Reviews

Kriminal, Vol. 1: Kukavica by Sean Phillips, Ed Brubaker

slowbollard's review against another edition

2.0

I like most everything Ed Brubaker does, but I couldn't get into this. The art was okay, the story was nothing I haven't seen before, and the subject matter isn't something I'm into. I only picked this up because it was written by Brubaker. Not continuing with the series.

misskrose's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

gelle3's review against another edition

5.0

Since I read 100 Bullets, I was looking for something similar to it, and this series didn't disappoint me. It was the first thing I read for Brubaker/Phillips. They've got a lot of praise, and they absolutely deserve it.

flo_rence's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lesker78's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

ampero's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

peachyclaudia's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

3.75

arf88's review against another edition

5.0

I think this has become my favourite comics by this duo. I can't say I was ever really blown away by the art like I was with The Fade Out, but the story more than makes up for it.

Such a wonderful, subversive take on the heist narrative. There is a plot to this, but that's not what makes this such a good read. This shines with the treatment of it's protagonist. Such a deep, complex, sad character. And while his little "twist" at the end isn't all that original when it comes to this sort of character, I loved it all the same.

zsherwo1130's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

guppyur's review against another edition

3.0

Glad I gave this another try. One of the better written comics I've read, out of the set that don't have Alan Moore's name on them. Good character work, decent art.