tamnhauser's review
2.0
To be clear, this title even being published is an important thing. Hugely important.
The execution? Lacking. And seriously. Stilted dialogue, chaotic pacing, and generally a thorough lack of empathy when reading it. There is simply no time to forge a connection or to urge the inevitable to happen. Fairly one-dimensional and no patience in conveying the narrative whatsoever.
For a finite/limited series, there was just too much crammed in for it to stick.
Publisher pressure may have had an impact - evidenced in the series' cancellation and remarks about readership and the reception of newfound diversity in Marvel titles at the time.
The execution? Lacking. And seriously. Stilted dialogue, chaotic pacing, and generally a thorough lack of empathy when reading it. There is simply no time to forge a connection or to urge the inevitable to happen. Fairly one-dimensional and no patience in conveying the narrative whatsoever.
For a finite/limited series, there was just too much crammed in for it to stick.
Publisher pressure may have had an impact - evidenced in the series' cancellation and remarks about readership and the reception of newfound diversity in Marvel titles at the time.
buer's review
3.0
This book started off as what felt like a teenage romance between two grown women, but as the love between the two warriors matured, the story got better. Ultimately a story about admitting that you are in love and balancing your life with love, World of Wakanda is a fun, pulpy read.
miles_morales's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a great comic for people who like the Black Panther mythos.
steph_davidson's review
5.0
#9. GORGEOUS, and so much fun. I can't wait for the Black Panther film, and hope for sequel(S)!
david_agranoff's review
3.0
This was a fun read, pretty cool that Marvel hired Roxanne gay to write in this world.
deborahplace's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Such an interesting premise, but it wasn't as well done as I wanted it to be. I don't read superhero comics so I'm not sure what to expect. I read this for the relationship between Ayo and Aneka and it warmed my heart. But... I found Aneka's reasons to push Ayo away to be quite strange and unconvincing. However, I liked the story of that arc a lot! The Dora Milaje developing their own sense of justice and protecting the women of Wakanda! Super cool!
I didn't find the White Tiger single issue to be that compelling and I wish we could learn more about Zenzi. I loved that (too) short addition in the 5th issue.
Such an interesting premise, but it wasn't as well done as I wanted it to be. I don't read superhero comics so I'm not sure what to expect. I read this for the relationship between Ayo and Aneka and it warmed my heart. But... I found Aneka's reasons to push Ayo away to be quite strange and unconvincing. However, I liked the story of that arc a lot! The Dora Milaje developing their own sense of justice and protecting the women of Wakanda! Super cool!
I didn't find the White Tiger single issue to be that compelling and I wish we could learn more about Zenzi. I loved that (too) short addition in the 5th issue.
maddiegaines's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
misssusan's review
3.0
the first chapter of this was highkey hilarious because ayo and aneka were both hella dumb in a way that is usually reserved for male characters
(why do i keep tugging her pigtails? why do the wrong words always come out of my mouth around her? WHY IS SHE SO HOT, @GOD, HELP ME)
the rest was more classic high romance which i approved of but ngl, i had the most fun with the early romcom ridiculousness
3.5 stars
(why do i keep tugging her pigtails? why do the wrong words always come out of my mouth around her? WHY IS SHE SO HOT, @GOD, HELP ME)
the rest was more classic high romance which i approved of but ngl, i had the most fun with the early romcom ridiculousness
3.5 stars
natyosch's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0