hobbes199's review
3.0
Sometimes, when you taste something, you need more than just a teaspoon full to truly appreciate it or to give the cook your honest opinion.
It can be like that with comics, and this is where I have a problem reviewing this edition of Dr.2 .
Normally, when you get galleys or arcs of graphic novels to review it's the entire novel, but in this instance it was just the first issue, which at 42 pages (including variant covers and notes) just isn't enough for me to judge fully.
However...what I did read was pretty good.
The monochrome style (with just a hint of colour for effect here and there) is beautiful, and the storyline intriguing. Chiang is not an author or artist whose work I'm familiar with, but if the full novel of Dr.2 was to become available to loan I'd certainly snap it up.
This book was supplied as an advance review copy ebook via NetGalley in return for an honest review and is in no way indicative of the final print copy.
It can be like that with comics, and this is where I have a problem reviewing this edition of Dr.2 .
Normally, when you get galleys or arcs of graphic novels to review it's the entire novel, but in this instance it was just the first issue, which at 42 pages (including variant covers and notes) just isn't enough for me to judge fully.
However...what I did read was pretty good.
The monochrome style (with just a hint of colour for effect here and there) is beautiful, and the storyline intriguing. Chiang is not an author or artist whose work I'm familiar with, but if the full novel of Dr.2 was to become available to loan I'd certainly snap it up.
This book was supplied as an advance review copy ebook via NetGalley in return for an honest review and is in no way indicative of the final print copy.
holliereadsbooks's review
4.0
This was the first graphic novel I’ve ever read, but they are a genre that I’ve been interested in for a while. It’s a lot more different to reading a typical novel (obviously) but it was certainly an enjoyable introduction to the world of graphic novels.
The artwork is Dr 2 is completely different to any artwork I’ve seen before, but Chiang’s work completely fit the dark tone of the story, and really helped to create the creepy atmosphere that definitely captivated me. Peter Tieryas’ written accompaniment really complemented the artwork as well, this is a collaboration that works really well.
This is incredibly short at 40 pages, but I can’t wait to see where this story goes next. I’m already intrigued by the contents of this introduction, and I’m eagerly awaiting the second issue, A Feast of Scents!
The artwork is Dr 2 is completely different to any artwork I’ve seen before, but Chiang’s work completely fit the dark tone of the story, and really helped to create the creepy atmosphere that definitely captivated me. Peter Tieryas’ written accompaniment really complemented the artwork as well, this is a collaboration that works really well.
This is incredibly short at 40 pages, but I can’t wait to see where this story goes next. I’m already intrigued by the contents of this introduction, and I’m eagerly awaiting the second issue, A Feast of Scents!
readingstewardess's review
5.0
First, I would like to thank the author, Peter Tieryas, for providing me with a free copy of this amazing graphic novel that he and artist James Chiang have paired up to create. Although, "Dr. 2 (Issue 1)" is really more of a teaser to introduce you to and get you hooked to this new forensic doctor, it is still a great introduction to what I hope becomes a great and many issued series. From the opening scenes at the Japanese Imperial Army Camp in 1945 where the reader encounters and unknown and bandaged man discovering that the other prisoners are dead to the fast forwarding 100 years to New York City where we find Dr. 2 arriving at the scene of a horrific crime, I found myself devouring both the story as it unfolded as well as the artwork itself.
"Dr. 2" is a haunting mystery that gets under your skin and stays there. When I got to the last page, I found myself returning to the beginning as I wasn't ready for the issue to end yet. I can't wait for the next issue to be released so that I can continue to learn more about Dr. 2, the world in which he lives in, the mystery of the body, as well as what it is that happened in the past to make Dr. 2 who he is? My hope is that the issues to follow this first one will be longer in length in order to more fully draw the reader into the story and create a wider readership.
When my Mom asked me who I would recommend this to, I said that I would recommend it to fans of the "Watchmen" series as Dr. 2 makes me think of a character from that particular graphic novel; I would also recommend it to readers of "Sin City" graphic novels along with those who love classic noir stories as this graphic novel definitely has the gritty city, the hero who isn't perfect and the voiceover of the detective that tend to permeate the noir genre.
The only question I have for the author is, when does Issue 2 come out?
Thanks again, Peter, I loved it and look forward to reading the series.
"Dr. 2" is a haunting mystery that gets under your skin and stays there. When I got to the last page, I found myself returning to the beginning as I wasn't ready for the issue to end yet. I can't wait for the next issue to be released so that I can continue to learn more about Dr. 2, the world in which he lives in, the mystery of the body, as well as what it is that happened in the past to make Dr. 2 who he is? My hope is that the issues to follow this first one will be longer in length in order to more fully draw the reader into the story and create a wider readership.
When my Mom asked me who I would recommend this to, I said that I would recommend it to fans of the "Watchmen" series as Dr. 2 makes me think of a character from that particular graphic novel; I would also recommend it to readers of "Sin City" graphic novels along with those who love classic noir stories as this graphic novel definitely has the gritty city, the hero who isn't perfect and the voiceover of the detective that tend to permeate the noir genre.
The only question I have for the author is, when does Issue 2 come out?
Thanks again, Peter, I loved it and look forward to reading the series.
craigwallwork's review
5.0
More a appetiser than a full meal, Dr. 2 (issue 1) catapults us from Northern Shanghai in 1945 to New York City hundred years later. We're introduced to a forensic doctor that could have been lifted straight out of the Watchman comic. With Trilby and stethoscope the Dr is brought in to examine the mysterious death of a man that has no apparent injuries but looks zombified. Here the puzzle begins to unfurl. The Dr has been requested to examine the body by his old boss The Old Monkey. But why? What's so special about this body that no other dr could have dealt with it?
Chaing does an amazing job in bringing an almost post-apocalyptic New York to its grimy and niory best with some breathtaking illustrations that would leave Frank Miller envious. Bolstered by the ever creative Tieryas Liu's superb writing talent, this comic is sure to prove a modern classic. Well worth the small investment that will leave you champing at the bit for more.
Chaing does an amazing job in bringing an almost post-apocalyptic New York to its grimy and niory best with some breathtaking illustrations that would leave Frank Miller envious. Bolstered by the ever creative Tieryas Liu's superb writing talent, this comic is sure to prove a modern classic. Well worth the small investment that will leave you champing at the bit for more.
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