mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
When I spotted this I was just hit with a wave of nostalgia. I watched this whole series back when it aired. It was amazing, it was sad, it was hilarious, it was exciting, and I was sad when it all came to an end. So I just had to read this one and see if it was as good as the series was.
Note: This book takes place after season 3 (due to the fact Paige is there).
So, I just adored the story, it is just like the episodes in the series. There is a creepy villain, and our sisters have to do everything to stop him. But first they have to figure out what and who he is. Sadly, it seems our demon in this one isn’t from the books.
The things the demons did, and all that happened? Pretty exciting and interesting, but while it was very exciting, I still feel that this story would have worked a bit better as a tv special or an episode rather than a comic.
Also how did the sisters not notice THAT. I would think that they would instantly notice the change, and especially when she said he knew about her being a witch. I know from the series it wasn’t really something you just told people.
The characters are also perfect. It was so nice to see them again, and see them with all their personalities still attached. That was a bit of a worry to me. Would this artist/writer capture the girls right? Or would they change them? Thankfully they went for keeping them intact! It was so much fun to see them interact with each other. You could see that this one is set a bit later, considering the fact that Paige is accepted by her sisters and how they interact together. Though nothing beats the sisterly love between Piper and Phoebe.
I am not too sure about that new girl that is popping up at times. It just felt a bit too much like she was trying to become one of the Three. :( Plus I didn’t like the fact she just copied stuff, like the potions by Piper. Can’t you just learn to make them by yourself? :|
Also from what I remember the girls were way more kick-ass in the series. During one of the battles most of what they did was throw bottles and kick a bit. Oh, exciting…
I had a big snort at the name of one of the guys: Mr. Wiskunde or as that would mean in my language: Mr. Maths. What a fitting name for a guy with that job.
And I had a very big laugh at that part where Leo was running away like a girl from a lightning ball. Whut? That is not at all how Leo would do things!
The art was a bit weird. At times too fake-realistic (just like someone cut heads out of a photo-book or from screenshots, added some blur and maybe some cartoonish effect), but at times the people just look like someone went through minimal effort to make them look good. At times I didn’t even recognise the main characters.
At that note, I didn’t recognise Leo at all! All the other characters were easily recognisable (well most of the time) but Leo? It was that they call him Leo, otherwise I wouldn’t have believed them. :P
Plus sorry, I just didn’t quite like the Issue Covers in between the stories. Like someone had a bit too much fun with stills/shots from the series and photoshop. It would be nice for things as bonus art with a dvd/bluray of the series, but to use them in a comic series? Nah. Not so much.
The ending? sighsOf course… Nope, not a favourite of mine.
So all in all, a bit mixed feelings on this comic. Yay for personalities the same, yay for a story that would fit perfectly in line with the series, yay for sisterly love. But boo to art, to the magical girl who I just didn’t want around, and the ending. :(
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
When I spotted this I was just hit with a wave of nostalgia. I watched this whole series back when it aired. It was amazing, it was sad, it was hilarious, it was exciting, and I was sad when it all came to an end. So I just had to read this one and see if it was as good as the series was.
Note: This book takes place after season 3 (due to the fact Paige is there).
So, I just adored the story, it is just like the episodes in the series. There is a creepy villain, and our sisters have to do everything to stop him. But first they have to figure out what and who he is. Sadly, it seems our demon in this one isn’t from the books.
The things the demons did, and all that happened? Pretty exciting and interesting, but while it was very exciting, I still feel that this story would have worked a bit better as a tv special or an episode rather than a comic.
Also how did the sisters not notice THAT. I would think that they would instantly notice the change, and especially when she said he knew about her being a witch. I know from the series it wasn’t really something you just told people.
The characters are also perfect. It was so nice to see them again, and see them with all their personalities still attached. That was a bit of a worry to me. Would this artist/writer capture the girls right? Or would they change them? Thankfully they went for keeping them intact! It was so much fun to see them interact with each other. You could see that this one is set a bit later, considering the fact that Paige is accepted by her sisters and how they interact together. Though nothing beats the sisterly love between Piper and Phoebe.
I am not too sure about that new girl that is popping up at times. It just felt a bit too much like she was trying to become one of the Three. :( Plus I didn’t like the fact she just copied stuff, like the potions by Piper. Can’t you just learn to make them by yourself? :|
Also from what I remember the girls were way more kick-ass in the series. During one of the battles most of what they did was throw bottles and kick a bit. Oh, exciting…
I had a big snort at the name of one of the guys: Mr. Wiskunde or as that would mean in my language: Mr. Maths. What a fitting name for a guy with that job.
And I had a very big laugh at that part where Leo was running away like a girl from a lightning ball. Whut? That is not at all how Leo would do things!
The art was a bit weird. At times too fake-realistic (just like someone cut heads out of a photo-book or from screenshots, added some blur and maybe some cartoonish effect), but at times the people just look like someone went through minimal effort to make them look good. At times I didn’t even recognise the main characters.
At that note, I didn’t recognise Leo at all! All the other characters were easily recognisable (well most of the time) but Leo? It was that they call him Leo, otherwise I wouldn’t have believed them. :P
Plus sorry, I just didn’t quite like the Issue Covers in between the stories. Like someone had a bit too much fun with stills/shots from the series and photoshop. It would be nice for things as bonus art with a dvd/bluray of the series, but to use them in a comic series? Nah. Not so much.
The ending? sighsOf course… Nope, not a favourite of mine.
So all in all, a bit mixed feelings on this comic. Yay for personalities the same, yay for a story that would fit perfectly in line with the series, yay for sisterly love. But boo to art, to the magical girl who I just didn’t want around, and the ending. :(
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
ros_lanta's review against another edition
3.25
This is the first Charmed comic I've read that isn't set after the finale, and unfortunately it was somewhat underwhelming. I enjoyed it, but only to the extent that I normally enjoy even the forgettable episodes of Charmed (which has been a favourite show since I was a teenager).
It says on the back cover that this is set within season 4 of the show, but the continuity is all over the place - for example, Paige has her red hair from season 5, and is working as a whitelighter with charges which she doesn't start to do until season 7.
Overall this is a moderately entertaining way to spend half an hour or so, but nobody is very likely to call it a favourite.
It says on the back cover that this is set within season 4 of the show, but the continuity is all over the place - for example, Paige has her red hair from season 5, and is working as a whitelighter with charges which she doesn't start to do until season 7.
Overall this is a moderately entertaining way to spend half an hour or so, but nobody is very likely to call it a favourite.
ashleynichole's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
lexyg's review against another edition
4.0
I forgot how much I love these characters and their world, this was a nice reminder!
locdbooktician's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
It is sooooo great to jump back into this world again. I loving this and looking for any charmed comic books that I can find.
aliensupersoldier's review against another edition
3.0
A good book for the fans of the show. Sadly, I checked out after season three (you can guess why) and wasn't that invested in the story.
jneverland's review against another edition
4.0
4/5*
I'm a huge huge fan of this show, and when I saw the comic , I had to read it ASAP. While reading, I was once immersed in the world of the Charmed Ones. I was confused at points. For example, Phoebe mentioning Cole as a lawyer , Leo being guilty about Prue's death o and the fact that Darryl was white. Just little things that I had an issue with. I believe this probably could have been between Season 4 going into 5, but then again Cole was dead by then. Too many plot holes. But still, it was kickass and fun.
I'm a huge huge fan of this show, and when I saw the comic , I had to read it ASAP. While reading, I was once immersed in the world of the Charmed Ones. I was confused at points. For example, Phoebe mentioning Cole as a lawyer , Leo being guilty about Prue's death o and the fact that Darryl was white. Just little things that I had an issue with. I believe this probably could have been between Season 4 going into 5, but then again Cole was dead by then. Too many plot holes. But still, it was kickass and fun.
gingercompanion's review against another edition
4.0
I read from another review that the story is very good, but the constant change of the characters appearance is very off putting. And I really agree. I loved the show and I was really hoping to find another way to rejoin the Charmed universe. This isn't bad, but I'm much more excited about reading the series Season 9 than I would be to read this.
booking_along's review against another edition
1.0
Okay so i am not at all a Comic book /Graphic novel kind of reader. AT ALL!
I still try sometimes. And i am ALWAYS disappointed. Sadly.
But i LOVE Charmed. So of course when i saw a book on NetGalley about them i just had to request it. Because how bad can something with the charmed sisters be?
Pretty bad apparently!
Now as i said i am not an avid reader of this type of book. So maybe the problem with the very jumpy and not really streamline story telling was my personal problem.
But the entire book felt very unfinished, very mixed up and strangely put together, as if big junks of the story were missing.
It also was set during a strange time. We never actually get told when this takes place and technically it should be taking place AFTER season 7 since Paige has charges BUT Cole is in here and Piper and Leo clearly don't have kids yet so it would fit more into early to mid- Season 4. Which is just one example of many of things that completely confused me in this!
The actual story itself is also very strange and unfinished feeling jumping back and forth between the personal lives of the sisters, the "big bad" and the magical fighting. It all mixed up together in a very strange and not fitting way that it just got confusioning and felt like too much was happening when actually nothing really was happening.
Also the actual magical moments where NOTHING new at all, but just very typical stereotype charmed "filler" episode. Meaning that it felt like one of those episodes where a small baddie needed to come up before the next few episodes would be filled with the big fighting against the actual bad.
All in all?
Sorry but NO.
If you want to take on something as epic as charmed? Do it better. Do it right. This sadly was not that at all.
*thanks to netGalley, the publishers and the authors for providing me with a free e-copy of this book in exchange for a (clearly) honest and free option!*
I still try sometimes. And i am ALWAYS disappointed. Sadly.
But i LOVE Charmed. So of course when i saw a book on NetGalley about them i just had to request it. Because how bad can something with the charmed sisters be?
Pretty bad apparently!
Now as i said i am not an avid reader of this type of book. So maybe the problem with the very jumpy and not really streamline story telling was my personal problem.
But the entire book felt very unfinished, very mixed up and strangely put together, as if big junks of the story were missing.
It also was set during a strange time. We never actually get told when this takes place and technically it should be taking place AFTER season 7 since Paige has charges BUT Cole is in here and Piper and Leo clearly don't have kids yet so it would fit more into early to mid- Season 4. Which is just one example of many of things that completely confused me in this!
The actual story itself is also very strange and unfinished feeling jumping back and forth between the personal lives of the sisters, the "big bad" and the magical fighting. It all mixed up together in a very strange and not fitting way that it just got confusioning and felt like too much was happening when actually nothing really was happening.
Also the actual magical moments where NOTHING new at all, but just very typical stereotype charmed "filler" episode. Meaning that it felt like one of those episodes where a small baddie needed to come up before the next few episodes would be filled with the big fighting against the actual bad.
All in all?
Sorry but NO.
If you want to take on something as epic as charmed? Do it better. Do it right. This sadly was not that at all.
*thanks to netGalley, the publishers and the authors for providing me with a free e-copy of this book in exchange for a (clearly) honest and free option!*