rachel_b_824's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bart154ce's review
3.0
This review first appeared on my blog Bart's Bookshelf.
Angelman is a pretty amusing (and more than a little scathing) satirisation of the superhero publishing industry. It does make some nice points at times, and I think the more you are a fan of superhero comics and are aware of industries faults, you’ll even more about of it.
I did enjoy the read, especially some of the points Mahler makes, but I think it’s one to pick up from the library, rather than splash out on. Although I did manage to pick it up in a sale
Angelman is a pretty amusing (and more than a little scathing) satirisation of the superhero publishing industry. It does make some nice points at times, and I think the more you are a fan of superhero comics and are aware of industries faults, you’ll even more about of it.
I did enjoy the read, especially some of the points Mahler makes, but I think it’s one to pick up from the library, rather than splash out on. Although I did manage to pick it up in a sale
starnosedmole's review
5.0
A brilliant graphic novel that plays on stereotypes about gender roles, super heroes, publishing, and more. The dry wit in this book is perfect, and the characters never cease to amuse! Very meta. My favorite book of the year.
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