nellbug's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
jnikolova's review
2.0
[Image Comics] FIRST ISSUES: The Bad (Full review on the WondrousBooks blog.)
Who even comes up with these stuff? This comic book is anything but heartfelt, for starters. The character from the cover is a total bitch, mean and extremely annoying. And nobody would tell me I’m cute if I lost my sister in the woods where dead bodies lie.
As for the rest of it, it’s mostly kids playing at being detectives. We see a little of it in the first issue, but it’s clear that that is where the story is going.
The characters overall are the usual American cliches – a head bitch, a nerd, a bad boy and a loser girl. And they all have, for some reason, weird, pointy feet.
Some of these are, of course, things that can be overlooked, especially since it’s a first issue, but at the same time I don’t know if I want to use my time continuing the series just for the possibility of proving myself wrong. And I’m going to point out right here that I liked the graphics a lot!
So, if you want to share an opinion, I’m open to ideas.
A brand new heartfelt super-hero series by JEFF LEMIRE (DESCENDER, Hawkeye) and amazing newcomer EMI LENOX! PLUTONA follows the story of five suburban kids who make a shocking discovery while exploring the woods one day after school…the body of Plutona, the world’s greatest superhero.
Who even comes up with these stuff? This comic book is anything but heartfelt, for starters. The character from the cover is a total bitch, mean and extremely annoying. And nobody would tell me I’m cute if I lost my sister in the woods where dead bodies lie.
As for the rest of it, it’s mostly kids playing at being detectives. We see a little of it in the first issue, but it’s clear that that is where the story is going.
The characters overall are the usual American cliches – a head bitch, a nerd, a bad boy and a loser girl. And they all have, for some reason, weird, pointy feet.
Some of these are, of course, things that can be overlooked, especially since it’s a first issue, but at the same time I don’t know if I want to use my time continuing the series just for the possibility of proving myself wrong. And I’m going to point out right here that I liked the graphics a lot!
So, if you want to share an opinion, I’m open to ideas.
aneumann's review
4.0
I got this comic as a free add-on in a pack purchase and I have to say I'm very excited for the graphic novel bind-up, because this was an exciting start to the series.
breadsips's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
invisibleninjacat's review
5.0
This seems like a pretty neat start to a cool story. I'd be interested in reading more of the series. The worldbuilding is pretty solid and I like the story so far.
foreverburningred's review
4.0
This was a cute read. I can see it being a good story. I wish they were longer. Is everything on comixology only 30/40 pages? I don't understand why they don't just compile them into a regular sized graphic novel.
ashlyn_f_stel's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe closer to 3.5 stars. This was okay, kinda underwhelming though. I thought it would be amazing but it was just all right. It would be a good introduction to graphic novels probably.
theliteraryowl's review
4.0
i really liked the art style and the story, it’s slow, but it’s still pretty engaging and intriguing. the characters are a bit cliche but maybe they’ll grow into their characters in the next issues? can’t wait to see what this has in store.