sheldonnylander's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jeffelden's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cathepsut's review
4.0
I might have read this volume before, 30 or so years ago. I didn’t think so, but there were some panels that felt very familiar. Also, many of the images ring a bell. Perhaps because many of them have inspired other works...?
Crazy, contrasting colours on the same page. The artwork at times looks dated and then again amazing, flat and then dynamic.
Women are mostly bimbos in this, which is a bit annoying. Definitely not passing the Bechdel test. I am willing to cut it some slack, considering it was first published in 1982.
John DiFool does not make much of an impact. He is in the sidelines for much of it and when he does become involved, he is little more than a hand puppet.
Bottom line I am undecided if I really like it and if I think it‘s meh or genius. 3.75 wishy-washy stars...
Crazy, contrasting colours on the same page. The artwork at times looks dated and then again amazing, flat and then dynamic.
Women are mostly bimbos in this, which is a bit annoying. Definitely not passing the Bechdel test. I am willing to cut it some slack, considering it was first published in 1982.
John DiFool does not make much of an impact. He is in the sidelines for much of it and when he does become involved, he is little more than a hand puppet.
Bottom line I am undecided if I really like it and if I think it‘s meh or genius. 3.75 wishy-washy stars...
rickklaw's review
The complete collection of the Jodorowsky/Mœbius classic recounts the extraordinary (mis)adventures of the inept private investigator John DiFool. He seemingly stumbles upon the Incal, an entity of immense power. Through bizarre and often metaphysical means, DiFool finds himself as the most important being in the universe. Jodorowsky and Mœbius include several fascinating companions as DiFool follows his unwanted destiny: Deepo, a sentient concrete bird; The Metabaron, the most powerful fighter in the universe; Solune, The Metabaron's son of questionable origin; Wolfhead, hellbent on revenge; Animah, the beautiful rat queen and possible Goddess; and Tanatah, Animah's sister and Queen of the Amoks. This unlikely team defends the universe from near destruction while ushering DiFool to his improbable, predetermined fate. The magnificent Incal, beautifully rendered by Mœbius and perfectly written by Jodorowksy, ranks among some of the finest graphic novels of all time. It should be required reading by all comics and science fiction fans.
kleonard's review
2.0
Jodorowsky's work is brilliant and bizarre. I can recognize the brilliance, but sometimes it's just too bizarre for my taste.
williamd's review
2.0
Completely incomprehensible, confusing, senseless... Apparently this is a classic in its field. But it's not good.
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