Reviews

Earthdivers: Kill Columbus #1 by Stephen Graham Jones

michellelouise's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

yellowmoonreads's review against another edition

3.0

I know this is the beginning of a series but I just feel like nothing was explained. We immediately are thrust into some time traveling cave set in 2112 where the MC then travels back in time to try and make sure America never happens. This in theory seems like an interesting concept but I need more details of how and why things are happening the way they are. Also not sure how I feel about the MC's actions at one particular point in the story (he even seems to be upset with himself) and I'm not sure what this is telling us about him as a person. To really see if I'll enjoy this series I need to at least read volume 2 to see if any of my questions are answered. 

cassimiranda's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Time traveling attempts to reverse climate change by preventing Europeans from finding the Americas. This is an interesting version of the "Would you kill Hitler?" question from Native American POV. It's fast paced with interesting character development and world building. I couldn't find anything to criticize here!

readingrainbill's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

If you're not already a fan of Stephen Graham Jones, it's never a bad time to start. Earthdivers has a very interesting idea which is so blatantly dark that it gives the whole comic an edgy feeling from the very beginning. Look, I love DC and Marvel too. Super heroes are great. But if you want something different and a true unique idea, then this is for you.

Thanks to Net Galley and IDW for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review. 

berdreads's review against another edition

adventurous

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

readsthisway's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

grimamethyst's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

bookishbackcountrybelle's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

mommytaco's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

4.0

magpiemuze's review

4.0

IDW is putting out some compelling work. I recently finished the first two issues of Earthdivers, a new dystopian comic series by Stephen Graham Jones!

It follows an indigenous cast of apocalypse survivors who send one of their own back in time to stop Christopher Columbus.

I’m very intrigued and need to read issue three and four asap.

Shout out to artist Davide Gianfelice and colorist Joana LaFuente for matching SGJ's words with inspiring visuals that keep me turning the pages.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Violence