chemistea's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
For a story that centered its plot around its characters, I wish the character development was shelled out more.
D.D. as a band member has her conflicts with the other two in her band as well as Maeve and Kurt occasionally. Originally, each of these characters finds a reason to be wary or dislike Dinah, however throughout the plot they suddenly are all closer to her than they were before despite no actual bonding between them and the fact Dinah makes no effort to work on those conflicts- she does not feel like a likable character to me for how she treats the other characters around her. I find characters like Kurt and Ditto to be used as plot devices during the entire novel and don't have anything to truly make their characters likable. I wish this story explored the conflicts and dynamics of each person in the band rather than writing off any fleshing out their backstories and character arcs needed.
I think Maeve was the only character I truly enjoyed reading about as you see multiple sides through her backstory and personality. Other than this, the art looks fun and dynamic and it was definitely something I enjoyed.
It's not a series I would continue, but if you are more focused on just a typical superhero action and are willing to compromise emotional nuances and character building, maybe you would be interested. If that's the case- I don't see anything wrong with finding it enjoyable.
D.D. as a band member has her conflicts with the other two in her band as well as Maeve and Kurt occasionally. Originally, each of these characters finds a reason to be wary or dislike Dinah, however throughout the plot they suddenly are all closer to her than they were before despite no actual bonding between them and the fact Dinah makes no effort to work on those conflicts- she does not feel like a likable character to me for how she treats the other characters around her. I find characters like Kurt and Ditto to be used as plot devices during the entire novel and don't have anything to truly make their characters likable. I wish this story explored the conflicts and dynamics of each person in the band rather than writing off any fleshing out their backstories and character arcs needed.
I think Maeve was the only character I truly enjoyed reading about as you see multiple sides through her backstory and personality. Other than this, the art looks fun and dynamic and it was definitely something I enjoyed.
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The plot itself also feels a bit random for me and I wish there was more to it then the main characters being tracked down by "Kurt's people" and things like that because these characters have 'special abilities' without explaining any actual motivations or nuance in these people. I would say the same for the cheap out Ditto is just reborn and the explanation of Ditto being some alien and the fact she lacks a personality in general.It's not a series I would continue, but if you are more focused on just a typical superhero action and are willing to compromise emotional nuances and character building, maybe you would be interested. If that's the case- I don't see anything wrong with finding it enjoyable.
jazhandz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Lovely art and a total nothingburger of a story. A Dinah who is simultaneously adult enough to have been married and young enough to be contemporaries with Heathcliff, who is like 18. Which I guess is normal for comics.
stevequinn's review against another edition
4.0
Gets a 4 for the art, which was super cool/unusual/inventive. The story was more like a 2.5.
ericawrites's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun book. Wu's art is top-notch, and it wraps up in a very satisfying way.
ashleymarieval's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this it kept me at the edge of my seat I had to keep reading I didn't once take a break it was that good and I love how the woman of DC are getting there own series.
littleredd303's review against another edition
4.0
First I have to say the artwork, colors, and panelling in this are freaking amazing!
The storyline on the other hand was decent.
I wad actually really looking forward to this title so I want to say thank you to DC for sending me a copy! The story wasn't bad, it kept my attention and I liked it but I had some problems with it.
For this trade to be excellent it needed a lot more development. Dinah and her character wasn't even brought up until the last issue and it summed up in a panel. There needed to be mire development in the relationship of the band, they went from disliking each other to being family and I didn't get because it wasn't shown or even talked about, though I did like how they had each other's back in the end.
I freaking loved Bo! She was the only character who was fully fleshed out, and one of the only characters I connected with. Bo is flawed but she has a heart of gold and the issue where we learn about her story is the best one! The other character I connected with and freaking loved was Ditto! She's a freaking sweetheart and I wanted to protect her and the little relationship Ditto has with Bo makes me want to cry because it's SO STINKING CUTE!
Overall, This was a pretty solid trade the plot was good, but needed more development and the characters needed to be fleshed out more but it's just the first volume so I'll cut it some slack but honestly it's getting a 4 because the artwork, colors, and panelling are freaking AMAZING. AMAZING I TELL YOU!
The storyline on the other hand was decent.
I wad actually really looking forward to this title so I want to say thank you to DC for sending me a copy! The story wasn't bad, it kept my attention and I liked it but I had some problems with it.
For this trade to be excellent it needed a lot more development. Dinah and her character wasn't even brought up until the last issue and it summed up in a panel. There needed to be mire development in the relationship of the band, they went from disliking each other to being family and I didn't get because it wasn't shown or even talked about, though I did like how they had each other's back in the end.
I freaking loved Bo! She was the only character who was fully fleshed out, and one of the only characters I connected with. Bo is flawed but she has a heart of gold and the issue where we learn about her story is the best one! The other character I connected with and freaking loved was Ditto! She's a freaking sweetheart and I wanted to protect her and the little relationship Ditto has with Bo makes me want to cry because it's SO STINKING CUTE!
Overall, This was a pretty solid trade the plot was good, but needed more development and the characters needed to be fleshed out more but it's just the first volume so I'll cut it some slack but honestly it's getting a 4 because the artwork, colors, and panelling are freaking AMAZING. AMAZING I TELL YOU!
itssimplykayla_'s review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this comic! This version of Black Canary is much more exciting than the Black Canary on the tv show, Arrow. That version is annoying. This Black Canary is so cool!
lberestecki's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0