quirkycatsfatstacks's review
3.0
Summary:
The world has changed so much over the years. With the advent of gene therapy, there's no longer any real concern for common diseases – they've been chiseled away. That's not the only change. Some versions of gene therapy have given rise to new, unique, and terrifying powers.
As one might expect, the general population struggles to accept this idea. The government refuses to give these people basic rights or protection, causing cascading problems and violence. How long until a full-on rebellion occurs?
Review:
So, we have a superhero book that isn't a superhero book? In truth, Heart Attack reads like a variant on X-Men. By that, I mean that I would fully have believed you if you told me this was happening in an alternate Marvel Universe.
Overall, I would have to say that Heart Attack is okay. It isn't groundbreaking. But it isn't bad either! Mostly, it just is. I was happy to read it at the time, but I can see my lousy memory quickly losing this one; I'm sad/sorry to say.
Highlights:
New Spin on Superheroes
Rebellions and More
Dystopian
Thanks to Image Comics and #Edelweiss for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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The world has changed so much over the years. With the advent of gene therapy, there's no longer any real concern for common diseases – they've been chiseled away. That's not the only change. Some versions of gene therapy have given rise to new, unique, and terrifying powers.
As one might expect, the general population struggles to accept this idea. The government refuses to give these people basic rights or protection, causing cascading problems and violence. How long until a full-on rebellion occurs?
Review:
So, we have a superhero book that isn't a superhero book? In truth, Heart Attack reads like a variant on X-Men. By that, I mean that I would fully have believed you if you told me this was happening in an alternate Marvel Universe.
Overall, I would have to say that Heart Attack is okay. It isn't groundbreaking. But it isn't bad either! Mostly, it just is. I was happy to read it at the time, but I can see my lousy memory quickly losing this one; I'm sad/sorry to say.
Highlights:
New Spin on Superheroes
Rebellions and More
Dystopian
Thanks to Image Comics and #Edelweiss for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy
whatchareadingheather's review
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is such a well done and easily digestible showcase of how fucked up our current state of society is. In my heart, this is a 5 star graphic novel, but since this is an unfinished series, unfortunately we will never come to a conclusion. Super powered beings are a dime a dozen in comics, but I think this book created a unique story that is applicable to our lives today.
ladyj95's review
mysterious
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
2.75
This was an interesting comic. I don't think the premise was well explained. Honestly, I didn't know what was going on until an excerpt at the end of the comic. In saying that, I thought it was an exciting concept.
I'm still a little confused by the title.
I'm still a little confused by the title.
sarahc_98's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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