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hbhalliwell's review against another edition
5.0
Loving It
I feel like my reviews on these comics are basically the same. I loved it, I want more, and I definitely recommend it. Nothing has changed there!
I feel like my reviews on these comics are basically the same. I loved it, I want more, and I definitely recommend it. Nothing has changed there!
trin's review against another edition
3.0
This continues to be an artful adaptation, but man, King does Nadine so dirty in this book, it's kind of hard to read.
Really not one of his best in terms of female characters.
Really not one of his best in terms of female characters.
whatrosiereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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
angelofmine1974's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
3.0
The graphics are getting a little more cartoonish but the story is a lot better than the illustrations. In this volume, we read how the Trashcan man get to Vegas to meet Flagg, Mother Abigail disappears, the main characters form a ad hoc committee and we see Harold getting worse with his mind. Love the story and will continue with the graphic novel series.
megadeathvsbooks's review
3.0
I still think the graphic novel format causes the story to be overly choppy, but in general these are pretty good.
bethtabler's review
3.0
Taking as a whole, this is not a poor edition. I don't believe it is up to par with the previous versions of Captain Tripps, American Nightmares, and Soul Survivors. Maybe it is because Hardcases mainly deals with the villains of the novel — specifically Trashcan Man. I never felt like Trashcan Man was a fully fleshed-out character in the original book, so I lack interest in reading about him in the graphic novel. I do think that graphically this book shines as much as previous installments. The images of Las Vegas with people being crucified on the strip are pretty stark. It shows just how evil the Las Vegas folk are and how low they will go. It is an excellent addition to the series, as it keeps the story flowing, but I didn't enjoy it a whole lot.
jenmat1197's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
The next installment in the The Stand Graphic Novel series. Mother Abigail and her group have arrived in Colorado and are starting to organize. They form a committee that will help make the rules for their new settlement. Meanwhile - Randall Flaggs group is also gathering in Las Vegas. The Trashcan Man has burned Gary Indiana to the ground, and is now on his way to Las Vegas to help Randall Flagg burn the whole world to the ground.
Another good Graphic Novel in this series.
Stars: 4.5
bigbookgeek's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say but that this was another great chapter in the best story ever told? This volume spends a good deal of time with Trash Can Man, and tells the story of The Kid (who I always forget about since he was cut from the original printing of the book, which was the first one I read over two decades ago). We spend some time in Vegas and get to see the rough "justice" Flagg doles out to his followers. Back in Boulder, the gang is forming something that resembles a government, Harold is plotting dark deeds, and Mother Abigail has wandered off into the woods. Two volumes to go!
kandicez's review
4.0
We finally see Cibola (Las Vegas) and The Boulder Free Zone. Vegas is portrayed every bit as terrifying as it is in the novel. Crazy that it can be done in less than 100 panels. I left that part of the story truly haunted by the "civilization" that was springing up there.
We are finally really feeling the menace. Captain Tripps was an accident, but what they are hurtling towards now is being carefully orchestrated and makes us, the reader, wonder who the conductor is or if there is more than one.
We are finally really feeling the menace. Captain Tripps was an accident, but what they are hurtling towards now is being carefully orchestrated and makes us, the reader, wonder who the conductor is or if there is more than one.