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itkovian_books's review against another edition
4.0
I felt roughly the same about this volume as the first, which is to say that I found the world enjoyable, but I'm still not invested in the characters. However, this volume ends with a much more dramatic ending that hints at an interesting mystery/plotline coming forth. Unfortunately, the build up to this reveal wasn't smooth or foreshadowed well. Nonetheless, I'll likely read further
ostrava's review against another edition
5.0
OK... It's admittedly far weirder than I was anticipating. And more... "unpredictable" too. At this point I expect about anything to happen I guess.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Came back to this after putting it down for awhile. And without looking, didn't remember it at all.
Sure this is cool. And it is intentionally unoriginal. But it's also obscure and confusing. I find it helpful when books have a plot and they somewhat follow it. This series has vignettes lifted from other books - James Bond, The Hulk, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Superman, John Constantine, Indiana Jones - it is kind of annoying. But always cool.
The color of the art jumps out at you, vibrant but usually not garish.
It'd be nice if this made sense enough to care.
Sure this is cool. And it is intentionally unoriginal. But it's also obscure and confusing. I find it helpful when books have a plot and they somewhat follow it. This series has vignettes lifted from other books - James Bond, The Hulk, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Superman, John Constantine, Indiana Jones - it is kind of annoying. But always cool.
The color of the art jumps out at you, vibrant but usually not garish.
It'd be nice if this made sense enough to care.
nkives's review against another edition
4.0
Finally getting back to the book club reading.
It took me 12 issues to finally get into this series. The first 11 just seemed like random stories, and for the most part they were until issues 12 tied them all together.
It took me 12 issues to finally get into this series. The first 11 just seemed like random stories, and for the most part they were until issues 12 tied them all together.
akrajkow87's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
inferiorwit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
sobolevnrm's review against another edition
4.0
This was much better than vol. 1 -- great characters and plot while still maintaining that over-the-top tone of the series. Also had the fun references to older comics and inside jokes.
erissa_lestrange's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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
hngisreading's review against another edition
3.0
Volume 2 is more of the same, with further plot twists & surprises thrown in to keep it interesting. I hope the overarching plot kicks into gear in the next volume instead of jumping from story to story. I get that this is part of the narrative, but it can sometimes feel a bit disjointed. Ellis clearly has a whole treasure trove of scifi ideas in his head, but I want depth instead of breadth. You know?