jaq_oconnor's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lizabethstucker's review against another edition
3.0
A series of murders with a connection to the tales of the Caesars is the lynchpin for this redo of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. The authors took familiar names from the Canon, from Professor James Moriarty to Irene Adler to Greg Lestrade to Victor Trevor to Mike Stamford, and threw them into a blender. The art is stylistic, somewhat dirty looking in certain scenes.
I'm not anti-AU looks at classic stories. After all, I'm just as big a fan of the Jeremy Brett version of Holmes as I am the Benedict Cumberbatch one, but this may have been just a bit too much blending and a little less respect for the original work itself. 3.5 out of 5.
I'm not anti-AU looks at classic stories. After all, I'm just as big a fan of the Jeremy Brett version of Holmes as I am the Benedict Cumberbatch one, but this may have been just a bit too much blending and a little less respect for the original work itself. 3.5 out of 5.
melrailey's review
3.0
This graphic novel is an origin story of Sherlock Holmes. It includes the introduction to Dr. Watson and a back story as to how they became roommates and partners. It has an interesting mystery that introduces us to Dr. Moriarty (and boy is he evil) and sets up their rivalry quite well. It wasn't a great mind-blowing mystery but still good and I felt like this collection was more of a set up for future graphic novels than anything.
I thought the graphic novel had very good artwork. I didn't like that the characters had purple skin. There is a possibility that was just because I was reading it on my nook and maybe the colors were off.
I thought the graphic novel had very good artwork. I didn't like that the characters had purple skin. There is a possibility that was just because I was reading it on my nook and maybe the colors were off.
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