Reviews
Kill Shakespeare, Vol. 2: The Blast of War by Anthony Del Col, Andy Belanger, Conor McCreery
kellylynnthomas's review against another edition
4.0
Story-wise, I give this a 3. That extra star all comes down to the art, which is FANTASTIC. There are some awesome spreads and incredibly well-designed layouts with some pretty intricate work. This book is worth checking out for that alone.
philipf's review against another edition
I've had this book from the library for weeks. I kept renewing it, but could not summon enough enthusiasm to start it. I'm taking it back unopened. I just didn't find the first volume interesting enough to want to find out how the story ends.
firestorm2343's review against another edition
3.0
Visuals were great and I definitely want to keep reading, but the rushed pace of the story makes me feel like this was all more setup than anything else.
crystabrittany's review against another edition
3.0
Similar to other series I've read, I felt this second installation (which is really issues 6-12 all in one place) was easier to understand than the first. Now that we've been plummeted into the world Shakespeare created and we understand the relationships between the characters a little better, the story is slightly easier to follow. Unfortunately, I still feel that the main conflict is too muddled for me: what's the deal with the Shadow King? What's the Quill and how does it work? And what's with that dagger that seems to show up out of nowhere with a mind of its own? Overall I enjoyed this book better than the first but left feeling a bit disappointed in general.
cerapp555's review against another edition
3.0
Volume 2 was good but not as good as volume 1. Maybe I’m bitter because my favorite character died; maybe I’m bitter from all of the death. Who is to say?
MVP: Juliet
MVP: Juliet
saffyre's review against another edition
2.0
The difficulty of the paneling and the layout was not fixed in this volume, and the distinction between acts and chapters was lost on me. Representation of women was slightly better, but the disjointedness of the story means I will likely not continue with the series. I'm disappointed because the premise is so cool and I really wanted to like the series.
krismcd59's review against another edition
3.0
Much improved over Volume One - the appearance of Shakespeare himself is satisfyingly ironic and metafictional, and the interactions between the good and evil Shakespearean characters offer some surprises. The art is more consistent, the action scenes less confusing than in the first volume, and there are mercifully fewer blatant "thee" and "thou" errors. The characters speak more naturally, and there are even moments of humor and emotion that ring true. I am encouraged to pick up Volume 3.
notsarahconnor's review against another edition
4.0
I first heard about this series in my Shakespeare class and knew I had to read it!
I love Hamlet so having him star as the main character sold me into the story very quickly, and I loved how all the characters met and interacted with each other in the weird Shakespeare world which I’m still a bit confused about how it exists.
The graphic novel is beautifully drawn and beautifully written. I love that the authors wrote mimicking Shakespeare but in a way that reader’s could actually understand what’s being said! I also loved the few lines of iambic pentameter in the comic.
But I don’t like the whole Hamlet x Juliet relationship. Hamlet x Ophelia FOREVER! MORE OPHELIA PLEASE (since she is literally never shown in the comic).
I love Hamlet so having him star as the main character sold me into the story very quickly, and I loved how all the characters met and interacted with each other in the weird Shakespeare world which I’m still a bit confused about how it exists.
The graphic novel is beautifully drawn and beautifully written. I love that the authors wrote mimicking Shakespeare but in a way that reader’s could actually understand what’s being said! I also loved the few lines of iambic pentameter in the comic.
But I don’t like the whole Hamlet x Juliet relationship. Hamlet x Ophelia FOREVER! MORE OPHELIA PLEASE (since she is literally never shown in the comic).
john_opalenik's review against another edition
4.0
Picking up where volume 1 left off, This volume is a bit wordier at first, and sets the stage for the big battle scene that takes up much of this volume's second half.
Speaking of said battle, it has Shakespeare's most iconic characters facing off against one another and Shakespeare himself going into battle. Juliet vs Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare vs Richard III, Hamlet vs Iago. What's not to love?
Speaking of said battle, it has Shakespeare's most iconic characters facing off against one another and Shakespeare himself going into battle. Juliet vs Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare vs Richard III, Hamlet vs Iago. What's not to love?