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Young Avengers, Volume 1: Style > Substance by Kieron Gillen

jesspeachee's review

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3.0

That was really cute. I like the art style. Very clear to understand what's going on and who is who. Sometimes I have difficulty believe it or not. I like Miss America's design. She's got hair like me :D

It's interesting what's going on with Loki. Someday I may continue on with the series.

isabelbrieler's review

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4.0

I LOVE THEM

jennc's review

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4.0

This was fun. There was lots of action, lots of humor and they did a good job of explaining back stories. A really good one.

ceceewing_'s review

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3.0

*3.5 stars

Really interesting setup, and something I want to continue, but a bit more exposition could have been useful. Kind of hard to go into this one with no prior Young Avengers knowledge, which I definitely don't have. But I did super enjoy how diverse this was. Like yes!!!

efactorygirl's review

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3.0

This was a really fun read with really fantastic art.
However, I felt like I was missing something while reading this.
I did enjoy the characters especially teen Loki.
Plus Hulkling and Wiccan are beyond adorable.
I'm really interested in finding out some backstories on these characters.
I'm not totally sold on this but I will check out the next volume.

kelly24lox's review

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adventurous 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

5.0

iancarpenter's review

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3.0

No idea how this came into my orbit. I don't usually read YA comic fair but this is so well written and full of great character work and inventive plotting and layouts. The relationship between Wiccan and Hulkling is one of the most enjoyable I've read in years.

thebookberrie's review

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4.0

This was pretty fun. I loved the art it was very colorful and PRETTY. (Not counting the alien flesh bubble parasite art with the bodies basically melting... ew.)

Wiccan wants to help out his boyfriend, Hulkling, so he does a spell to bring his mother back. Only it isn't his mother, it is an alien parasite that soon takes over everyone's parents, even the dead ones. Now they are teaming up with Kate Bishop again along with Marvel Boy, a young Loki, and America Chavez.

It was wild because the vibes of these Young Avengers with the bright art and silly banter between them is so fun but then the actual story is depressing as fuck? The ending disappointed me the most because it wasn't an ending it was an "ah well sucks for them bye" type deal.

I loved the squad but it really throws you in there with barely any explanation. Like young Loki. Absolutely loved him, he was my favorite part but also??? Pls explain his story??? Don't be like oh yeah by the WAY- The throwaway line of mentioning a past Young Avenger being dead like wait what. Comics I swear.

Shout out to how gay the Young Avengers are lol I don't see a single token straight in this lot and I love to see it.

I wish the story had been less this and more something else but I still had a good time.

geeknb's review

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5.0

Loved it. Billy makes a magical mistake and dead parents start popping out of the woodwork.
Great team, story and art.
Team: Billy and Teddy. Loki (kid). Miss America. Kate 'Hawkeye' Bishop. And Norr Vah (aka Marvel Boy and who is dating Kate in this (but more recently dated Hercules in GotG)).
Teddy appears on several of the covers but not the story.

archers1's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0