ugmug's review against another edition
3.0
Story is abstract, but intriguing. Otherworldly art. Good, not great.
lizardgoats's review against another edition
4.0
I'm going to be 100% honest here: I don't know what to make of this graphic novel. I read it. I enjoyed it. Do I have any idea what it was about or what happened in it? NOPE.
Why not?
This is where my honest uncertainty comes into play. I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The illustrations were amazing and the storyline was engaging. And I'm pretty sure it had something to do with time travel.
I'm just going to say it: I need to read this again. It stuck with me. It confused the dickens out of me, too. Time travel (but also not quite?) is one of those sci-fi topics that I just love, but also loathe, because it can be so easy to lose your way plot-wise. What's happening now? When is now? Can time both exist and not exist?
Also, just going to put it our there, I'm not good with time. I have an awful perception of it, can't keep track of it, and if it's anything other than an analog watch, I can't read it for the life of me. Maybe that's why I'm so intrigued by it? The wanting to understand, but feeling like I just don't.
I dunno. Let's not get philosophical about this.
Instead, let me tell you a little story about how I bought this graphic novel. I was on a little trip to visit a friend and was browsing through the local bookstore there. This was once my old bookstore and it was a fun trip down memory lane. Anyhow, I found the single issues of "Supreme: Blue Rose" there and was immediately pulled into the story.
Only I was reading issue #2 and not all of them were available. Which was a bummer, considering they were on sale for a dollar each. So I did the only sane option open to me: I called my local comic book store and ordered the bound copy. Yeah, it cost more, and I'd have to wait until I got home to read it, but I prefer bound copies for my library and I'll always be a proponent of shopping local whenever possible.
So that's a fun story.
But the story in "Supreme: Blue Rose" is good as well. I loved the characters and the fluid way time moved throughout the story. And there's even a quote or two that has stuck with me, that I can't get out of my head.
So I definitely need to re-read this graphic novel. Maybe dig around and see if there are any more by this author, in this world. Read it, love it, not understand it again.
Why not?
This is where my honest uncertainty comes into play. I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The illustrations were amazing and the storyline was engaging. And I'm pretty sure it had something to do with time travel.
I'm just going to say it: I need to read this again. It stuck with me. It confused the dickens out of me, too. Time travel (but also not quite?) is one of those sci-fi topics that I just love, but also loathe, because it can be so easy to lose your way plot-wise. What's happening now? When is now? Can time both exist and not exist?
Also, just going to put it our there, I'm not good with time. I have an awful perception of it, can't keep track of it, and if it's anything other than an analog watch, I can't read it for the life of me. Maybe that's why I'm so intrigued by it? The wanting to understand, but feeling like I just don't.
I dunno. Let's not get philosophical about this.
Instead, let me tell you a little story about how I bought this graphic novel. I was on a little trip to visit a friend and was browsing through the local bookstore there. This was once my old bookstore and it was a fun trip down memory lane. Anyhow, I found the single issues of "Supreme: Blue Rose" there and was immediately pulled into the story.
Only I was reading issue #2 and not all of them were available. Which was a bummer, considering they were on sale for a dollar each. So I did the only sane option open to me: I called my local comic book store and ordered the bound copy. Yeah, it cost more, and I'd have to wait until I got home to read it, but I prefer bound copies for my library and I'll always be a proponent of shopping local whenever possible.
So that's a fun story.
But the story in "Supreme: Blue Rose" is good as well. I loved the characters and the fluid way time moved throughout the story. And there's even a quote or two that has stuck with me, that I can't get out of my head.
So I definitely need to re-read this graphic novel. Maybe dig around and see if there are any more by this author, in this world. Read it, love it, not understand it again.
iffer's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars, most of which are for Tula Lotay's fantastic art, which is a cross between pop-art style comics and fashion design in a way that's evocatively atmospheric. While Tula Lotay's ethereal art is a good fit for a trippy title like Supreme: Blue Rose, especially with the inclusion of recurring motifs, the story was Warren Ellis when he's annoyingly esoteric. For the most part, the story is weird and just doesn't make sense, and is sprinkled with a couple of pseudo-intellectual ideas. At the end, I kind of knew what the heck was supposed to be going on, but it wasn't satisfying. Then again, maybe this just describes Warren Ellis when he's not good.
I wouldn't recommend this for the story, and I'm not inclined to read any more. I am, however, inclined to flip through the issues to see more of Lotay's art.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing a free digital eARC.
I wouldn't recommend this for the story, and I'm not inclined to read any more. I am, however, inclined to flip through the issues to see more of Lotay's art.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing a free digital eARC.
ericawrites's review against another edition
3.0
The story was a bit messy and the ending flopped for me. But Tula Lotay's art is some of the most beautiful in the comic book industry.
daynpitseleh's review against another edition
4.0
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Really enjoyed this one. It's a bizarre, time-traveling romp and I can't wait to read more. The artwork is absolutely amazing.
Really enjoyed this one. It's a bizarre, time-traveling romp and I can't wait to read more. The artwork is absolutely amazing.
jhstack's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't make heads or tails of the plot (time travel, alternate universes/timelines, meta characters), which took maybe half the volume to work itself out and coalesce. My initial draw was Warren Ellis, but my lack of familiarity with Supreme detracted from the overall experience.
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urlphantomhive's review against another edition
2.0
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No, I didn't like it. The only thing that saved the rating a little bit was the artwork that I felt had something to it.
I'd try to explain what exactly was happening, but since I'm not sure myself, I can't promise anything. Diana is hired by a very wealthy man to investigate a mysterious crash. Oh, and something with alternate universes.
Apparently this is a reboot/continuation from a series from the '90s that I didn't know existed until really recently. This might be the reason why I didn't understand the story and only thought it to be very chaotic and all over the place. I recently read the first volume of Trees also by Warren Ellis and although that was also chaotic at points, I liked it a lot better.
Would not recommend this one.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
No, I didn't like it. The only thing that saved the rating a little bit was the artwork that I felt had something to it.
I'd try to explain what exactly was happening, but since I'm not sure myself, I can't promise anything. Diana is hired by a very wealthy man to investigate a mysterious crash. Oh, and something with alternate universes.
Apparently this is a reboot/continuation from a series from the '90s that I didn't know existed until really recently. This might be the reason why I didn't understand the story and only thought it to be very chaotic and all over the place. I recently read the first volume of Trees also by Warren Ellis and although that was also chaotic at points, I liked it a lot better.
Would not recommend this one.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
pinkpxls's review against another edition
3.0
This was some of the best artwork I've ever seen. However, the story was very confusing throughout. Lots of science terms and jargon words. I did like the plot and I really liked Diana as the main character.
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5