whatchareadingheather's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.0
This is absolutely a product of its time and comes off a little dated but otherwise it’s always nice to see Jubilee on her own away from the X-Men (even if Wolverine does end up making an appearance). Definitely needed 1-2 more issues to round out the story because it felt a little rushed through despite getting rid of the classroom setting scenes.
jennykeery's review
2.0
Jubilee is so unlikable in this that I struggled to finish. I did like her kick-ass older aunty though - I wish the comic was about her instead!
_honora_'s review
4.0
I actually really enjoyed this! Jubilee has always been high on the list of my favorite X-Men so I knew I had to read her solo series. While I feel like not a lot happened over all in the plot, traditional superhero story wise, but I still enjoyed this. Jubilee trying to be a normal girl in a high school across the country and starting to help people. I also enjoyed the appearance of Wolverine and the mentions on The Pride. I was completely entertained even though not a lot seemed to happen in the plot.
renatasnacks's review
3.0
Uh... this was cute, but... uhh... weird? Like I had to check the copyright date because I thought it was newer? Apparently the TPB came out in 2012 but the comics first appeared in 2005? But they feel like they are from 1990. I think maybe they were supposed to be kind of a parody of the 90s? Or something?? I'm genuinely confused. Like Jubilee intervenes to make a gang leader let a gang member go to high school, while observing that she didn't think there were gangs anymore??
I feel like Jubilee is suuuch a loveable character that I do not understand at all why anyone would do this to her.
Also the art was weird and everyone looked lumpy.
I feel like Jubilee is suuuch a loveable character that I do not understand at all why anyone would do this to her.
Also the art was weird and everyone looked lumpy.
littlecat's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Art: Not my style. The paneling is easy to read but nothing wow.
Story: Its told very shallow. There are some points that could be used for something nice but arent devolped enough- it isnt horrible offensive but its also not great about the mini plot line with the gang member,
Story: Its told very shallow. There are some points that could be used for something nice but arent devolped enough- it isnt horrible offensive but its also not great about the mini plot line with the gang member,
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, Violence, and Ableism
Fantasy Bigoty (Anti Mutant stuff)birdmanseven's review
3.0
This came out in 2004 and I remember buying this in single issues for my girlfriend. (We got married shortly after, so I'd say it worked!) She was (and is) the bigger X-Men fan out of the two of us. I absolutely love Kirkman's Invincible series, and didn't realize it was him until I started reading. Overall, I would mark this as okay. I like the idea of spinning off Jubilee, but this rarely feels like her throughout the run. Little action, hardly any use of her powers. It's so far removed from the X world, that when Wolverine ultimately (and inevitably) shows up, it's actually a little jarring. If there were more I probably would have read it, but this ends nearly before it starts.
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gymbeannz's review
2.0
I'm embarrassed to be an X-Men fan.
Not only is there no plot, but there are some major character flaws throughout the book.
For example, the principle realized (while the student was present) that expelling her would cause major trouble on behalf of the school. Since expelling her isn't an option why is she then made to be a student councilor and told she has to do it if she doesn't want to get expelled? When in fact, she can't even get expelled!
And, Shooter is the tamest gang member I've ever met. His parents must have brought him up watching Disney or something.
The Asians were too yellow and the students were too old. Oh, and lets chuck in Wolverine too, who has absolutely no need to be there.
Not only is there no plot, but there are some major character flaws throughout the book.
For example, the principle realized (while the student was present) that expelling her would cause major trouble on behalf of the school. Since expelling her isn't an option why is she then made to be a student councilor and told she has to do it if she doesn't want to get expelled? When in fact, she can't even get expelled!
And, Shooter is the tamest gang member I've ever met. His parents must have brought him up watching Disney or something.
The Asians were too yellow and the students were too old. Oh, and lets chuck in Wolverine too, who has absolutely no need to be there.
libscote's review
2.0
This book was just okay. I love Jubilee, but the story was okay and I didn't really like the art.
booknooknoggin's review
1.0
As if Jubilee wasn't already the lamest xman. This book was BAD. More teen drama than a Spiderman issue. Also. very bad storyline to boot.
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