jmbz38's review
emotional
reflective
slow-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
2.25
trike's review
3.0
There’s not much She-Hulk action here, which is actually okay, as this story is about Jen Walters’ PTSD, apparently after fighting Thanos and going into a coma. I didn’t read those, but they’re not important. Bruce Banner is dead here, so I’m not sure how this tracks with [b:Immortal Hulk|39818775|Immortal Hulk, Volume 1 Or is he Both?|Al Ewing|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1542102855l/39818775._SY75_.jpg|61577413]. I’m guessing it happens right before he comes back. Hard to say.
I think the writing is quite good here, but it’s a bit decompressed. That’s a nitpick, but I would’ve liked it better in 3 issues rather than 6. The art by Nico Leon is really good, too, with easy to follow storytelling that has evocative moments to break it up here and there.
I think the writing is quite good here, but it’s a bit decompressed. That’s a nitpick, but I would’ve liked it better in 3 issues rather than 6. The art by Nico Leon is really good, too, with easy to follow storytelling that has evocative moments to break it up here and there.
oksi's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
m0thermayi's review
4.0
3.5 stars | (read as single issues) I've never been a fan of the Hulk, but I'm glad I tried this because Jen Walters is amazing! A+ on the artwork!
quietjenn's review
3.0
I definitely felt at a disadvantage with this one from not being entirely plugged into the Marvel Universe. But I like She-Hulk so, so much as a character.
mellyjj's review
5.0
I bought this on a whim because I wanted to try out She-Hulk in this post Civil War II world and I liked the art a lot. I was totally blown away. It's beautifully written and the story is heartbreaking and captivating. I devoured this collection, and I am desperate for more.
Definitely one of my favorite comics ever (as of right now).
Definitely one of my favorite comics ever (as of right now).
lukeisthename34's review
5.0
What a great take! Very human at its core but then, surprisingly, horrific in many ways. Fun stuff!
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
The events in Deconstructed take place after Civil War II, which should give you an idea of what Jennifer Walters has already gone through to reach this point. If you haven’t read Civil War II you could probably still read Deconstructed and understand it just fine (as it does explain a lot of why she’s upset), but be aware that you’ll obviously get spoilers for it.
I really loved this series; the author did such a good job of making She-Hulk human - which she is, but considering how easy it is for people to forget that, it was an important element. Especially with what happened to Banner and the fallout from it. Jennifer’s pain and suffering is real and believable, and you just can’t help but feel bad for her and want to help her in some way (which I think it why I love Bradley, her assistant).
Deconstructed shows us how much damage emotional trauma can do to a person. It shows us that no matter how much we want to lock it away, we just can’t hide from our past or what has happened to us. It was really very deep and meaningful, and I’m glad the author chose to touch on it for us.
I should probably mention that I haven’t read any other She-Hulk series (it’s on the list, I swear), so I can’t say if this sort of theme is normal for her or not, but if it is, I’m sold. I’ve always felt that super-hero comics often lack the more human elements such as pain and struggling (not in a battle, but in your own head), and She-Hulk managed to get both that and the stereotypical super-hero (sorry, heroine) parts both into one well blended and balanced comic.
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I really loved this series; the author did such a good job of making She-Hulk human - which she is, but considering how easy it is for people to forget that, it was an important element. Especially with what happened to Banner and the fallout from it. Jennifer’s pain and suffering is real and believable, and you just can’t help but feel bad for her and want to help her in some way (which I think it why I love Bradley, her assistant).
Deconstructed shows us how much damage emotional trauma can do to a person. It shows us that no matter how much we want to lock it away, we just can’t hide from our past or what has happened to us. It was really very deep and meaningful, and I’m glad the author chose to touch on it for us.
I should probably mention that I haven’t read any other She-Hulk series (it’s on the list, I swear), so I can’t say if this sort of theme is normal for her or not, but if it is, I’m sold. I’ve always felt that super-hero comics often lack the more human elements such as pain and struggling (not in a battle, but in your own head), and She-Hulk managed to get both that and the stereotypical super-hero (sorry, heroine) parts both into one well blended and balanced comic.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks