Reviews
Army of Darkness/Xena, Warrior Princess: Forever and a Day, by Elliot Fernandez, Scott Lobdell
carroq's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun read. I like that the creators really use the comics format to full effect in telling this story. There is some repetition, but it works to enhance the book. Ash is being taken back in time to help Xena defeat an army of Deadites to prevent the end times. Something keeps going wrong though and he doesn't show up quite when he needs to.
The time travel element is executed well and fits with the Evil Dead/Army of Darkness motif. This isn't the first team up between these two characters. It can seem an odd choice to bring them together. The way they are written here shows that it can be successful. It maintains the humor and sort of silly horror that the Evil Dead franchise offers and mixes it with the over-the-top action from Xena. The artist does a nice job of capturing the look of the characters and their respective settings.
My biggest complaint about the book has to be the plot. There isn't much of an explanation as to the cause of the events that spark the repeated time travel attempts until the end of the volume. Sure, they don't want to give too much away early, but it made me question what the point of the story was aside from attempting to play off the two franchises. I'd like to see more of these characters together.
This was a fun read. I like that the creators really use the comics format to full effect in telling this story. There is some repetition, but it works to enhance the book. Ash is being taken back in time to help Xena defeat an army of Deadites to prevent the end times. Something keeps going wrong though and he doesn't show up quite when he needs to.
The time travel element is executed well and fits with the Evil Dead/Army of Darkness motif. This isn't the first team up between these two characters. It can seem an odd choice to bring them together. The way they are written here shows that it can be successful. It maintains the humor and sort of silly horror that the Evil Dead franchise offers and mixes it with the over-the-top action from Xena. The artist does a nice job of capturing the look of the characters and their respective settings.
My biggest complaint about the book has to be the plot. There isn't much of an explanation as to the cause of the events that spark the repeated time travel attempts until the end of the volume. Sure, they don't want to give too much away early, but it made me question what the point of the story was aside from attempting to play off the two franchises. I'd like to see more of these characters together.
sydneystabler's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rasmenia's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
liana's review against another edition
4.0
I always feel like a non DC/Marvel comic book is going to be a big hit or miss. Fortunately, this one was a hit. I grew up watching Xena on TV and she's still a character I love so incredibly much (dare I say she and gabrielle were my gay awakening? I'll say it). Xena was a badass, the battle scenes were very well written and woven in the story and as for Xena and Gabrielle's love? That was breathtaking. My seven-year-old self is still beaming and crying tears of joy.
The story arc relies heavily on time-travelling. Actually, scratch that; the story is about time-travelling. One thing you need to know about me is I usually hate time-travel storylines and abilities. They are either used inappropriately or create more trouble than they solve. That's not the case here; time-travelling actually fits with the story and serves its purposes. I think the correct use of time-travelling was what made me love this comic so much.
An ARC was provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
The story arc relies heavily on time-travelling. Actually, scratch that; the story is about time-travelling. One thing you need to know about me is I usually hate time-travel storylines and abilities. They are either used inappropriately or create more trouble than they solve. That's not the case here; time-travelling actually fits with the story and serves its purposes. I think the correct use of time-travelling was what made me love this comic so much.
An ARC was provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
lillian_francis's review against another edition
4.0
I was wavering between a 3 and a 4 on this one and since we can't give half stars here and I really liked the art style (always a plus in a graphic novel) I'm going with 4.
I have to admit I knew nothing about Ash (or the Army of Darkness). I looked it up after I finished reading and at least that explained who Ash reminded me of. (Bruce Campbell)
This is a time travel story, and for a while there I was a tad confused as to what was going on. But it was fun trying to work out what was happening. Ash is a ladies man but he never got his leg over because he kept getting hauled back in time by Xena, who is trying to save herself and her girlfriend, Gabrielle, from a hoard of the undead.
The final reveal as to who is causing all the trouble is strange to say the least but by this point I was just hanging on for dear life and enjoying the ride.
Art style is great. Fun and bold.
Xena and Gabrielle are more side characters in this story. The comic (and most of the action) belongs to Ash.
I have to admit I knew nothing about Ash (or the Army of Darkness). I looked it up after I finished reading and at least that explained who Ash reminded me of. (Bruce Campbell)
This is a time travel story, and for a while there I was a tad confused as to what was going on. But it was fun trying to work out what was happening. Ash is a ladies man but he never got his leg over because he kept getting hauled back in time by Xena, who is trying to save herself and her girlfriend, Gabrielle, from a hoard of the undead.
The final reveal as to who is causing all the trouble is strange to say the least but by this point I was just hanging on for dear life and enjoying the ride.
Art style is great. Fun and bold.
Xena and Gabrielle are more side characters in this story. The comic (and most of the action) belongs to Ash.
librarylandlisa's review against another edition
1.0
The title was so promising... the interior did not deliver.
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