sfletcher26's review against another edition
4.0
Picked this up on a whim at Blackwells in Oxford. I needed something as a bit of an antidote to a lot of non fiction reading I'd been doing. This hit the mark nicely.
The story is great fun and is a nice take on some old tropes. The visuals, while are lush are just a little too stereotyped, particularly the disproportioned woman. I'd hoped by now we'd be beyond this but clearly not.
The story is great fun and is a nice take on some old tropes. The visuals, while are lush are just a little too stereotyped, particularly the disproportioned woman. I'd hoped by now we'd be beyond this but clearly not.
kimcallahan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
221sketches's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
squirrelz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
atris_lauraborealis's review against another edition
2.0
It was overall just okay. The art and steampunk style are all on point, but it was overly dialogue heavy for a comic, much of it repetitive. The story is just getting started but I would've expected more of a conclusive story arc from a volume. Too many story lines were introduced, too many potential bad guys and too much was left unresolved.
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this one up knowing basically nothing about it - dramatic cover, cool steampunk vibe, plus I heard someone say it was good. I didn't know much more going in.
Turns out, it really was good. With vibrant and engaging art as well as a rich and well-developed storyline, "Lady Mechanika" offers a very strong read and (to me) seemed notably developed for a comic. It's funny. It's got adventure. It takes place on a large scale, but doesn't forget the struggles and successes of the characters on a more personal level.
My one main complaint - as there often is one - is that (for me) the visuals for the female characters make it clear that there is a male team behind the stylized artwork. But the artwork is otherwise great to look at, and it is backed up by consistently solid writing, so it was a lingering complaint, but really the only problem I had with this volume.
So, all in all, it's a well-developed world with an engaging and multi-leveled story and fun characters. Steampunk adventure really does make for an enjoyable read.
Turns out, it really was good. With vibrant and engaging art as well as a rich and well-developed storyline, "Lady Mechanika" offers a very strong read and (to me) seemed notably developed for a comic. It's funny. It's got adventure. It takes place on a large scale, but doesn't forget the struggles and successes of the characters on a more personal level.
My one main complaint - as there often is one - is that (for me) the visuals for the female characters make it clear that there is a male team behind the stylized artwork. But the artwork is otherwise great to look at, and it is backed up by consistently solid writing, so it was a lingering complaint, but really the only problem I had with this volume.
So, all in all, it's a well-developed world with an engaging and multi-leveled story and fun characters. Steampunk adventure really does make for an enjoyable read.
cptmosley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
mcbeezie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved everything about this graphic novel collection. It is beautifully illustrated, the characters are well developed, and the story is entertaining and draws you along with it. This is easily one of my new favorites! I would totally cosplay Lady Mechanika, well done! Thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy in exchange for my review.