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ashley_eliza's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING continuation of the original series! The characters are learning how to pave their new world of peace, and the conflict was intriguing. The fire nation colony of Yu Dao was a great example of how cultures can blend and become something new entirely. Zuko continued to have a reflective character arc as he struggled with self-doubt throughout the story. Aang also experienced some interesting character development. He realized that while Roku has provided solid guidance in the past, in this case, Aang needed to make his own judgement call. Awesome story and art all around!!!
caseybug's review against another edition
reflective
medium-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
4.0
brookiie_15's review against another edition
4.0
lost a point for the “sweeties” it gave me as sokka says “the oogies”
guady5's review against another edition
4.0
Thank goodness I found out there were comics that continued the story cause I finished it last night and I felt that there was so much more to tell, besides I was already missing the characters.
It would've been so cool seeing this animated in some sort of extra episode (Ova like style) cause it's actually really interesting to see how difficult it is to rebuild a world that has been at war for so long and to see the different effects that domination has on people.
I really enjoyed this comic, I'm giving it 4.5⭐ since there were a few things I didn't like all that much but given that those are minor details, completely related to my personal taste, I won't mention them.
It would've been so cool seeing this animated in some sort of extra episode (Ova like style) cause it's actually really interesting to see how difficult it is to rebuild a world that has been at war for so long and to see the different effects that domination has on people.
I really enjoyed this comic, I'm giving it 4.5⭐ since there were a few things I didn't like all that much but given that those are minor details, completely related to my personal taste, I won't mention them.
swansonl23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
5.0
I felt that Roku in The Promise is so much more brash and just not the Roku we saw in the show. In the show, Roku never tried to push his views onto Aang, he simply just offered up what he would have done if he could have gone back and changed it. In the comic, he is straight up trying to convince Aang to end Zuko and in this conversation, he even tells Aang that Zuko is his great grandson. Every conversation they have is like Aang talking to a robot.
Why did the writers decide for Aang to break his prayer beads just because he was over talking to Roku. Like I get that Aang doesn’t need the necklace to connect with his past lives but the writers foot notes make it seems like it’s easier for him to connect with a specific past life this way. Sure symbolism blah blah blah but it just seemed so dramatic to me for no reason.
Why did the writers decide for Aang to break his prayer beads just because he was over talking to Roku. Like I get that Aang doesn’t need the necklace to connect with his past lives but the writers foot notes make it seems like it’s easier for him to connect with a specific past life this way. Sure symbolism blah blah blah but it just seemed so dramatic to me for no reason.
bookshelvesandtealeaves's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
bladeinyourface's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.5
spoogs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
milliad's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’ve wanted to read the Avatar comics for years and years! I’m so glad they were printed in a paperback box set, it has made it really affordable and convenient, increasing the accessibility.
These comics are a perfect continuation of the show and really begin to set up the world we receive in the Legend of Korra. When I first watched Korra, I found the change a bit daunting and jarring, but it’s definitely becoming clearer and clearer that the world building followed a clear precedent and was fantastically completed.
The art was absolutely gorgeous, a very strong story line and phenomenal understanding of the characters. 5/5 ⭐️
These comics are a perfect continuation of the show and really begin to set up the world we receive in the Legend of Korra. When I first watched Korra, I found the change a bit daunting and jarring, but it’s definitely becoming clearer and clearer that the world building followed a clear precedent and was fantastically completed.
The art was absolutely gorgeous, a very strong story line and phenomenal understanding of the characters. 5/5 ⭐️
serkestic's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.0