quietdomino's review
2.0
This, on the other hand, was far less appealing to me than the first volume. I really found the political debates to be stilted and forced into the story line.
rouver's review
4.0
Most super heroes don't have to worry about school vouchers & gay marriage. On the other hand, most mayors don't have to battle crazy, alien-technology-supercharged bad guys that slaughter families. Mayor Mitch Hundred, aka The Great Machine, gets to do BOTH.
Great series. I can't wait to read the next one.
Great series. I can't wait to read the next one.
yayamacreads's review
4.0
Ex Machina is my least favorite Vaughn comic, it feels a little dated and weirdly disjointed but I'm still enjoying it quite a lot. It's just not quite as universally mind blowing as Y or Saga.
ubalstecha's review
4.0
Mayor Hundred has to make a controversial decision about gay marriage as well as deal with a string of supernatural crimes in the subways that may or may not involve Jackson Georges, Mitchell's old friend who used to work for the Department of Defense. Mitchell also meets up with someone like him who has been changed by the aliens, but not for the good. Another great entry in this series, with gritty action and hard hitting story.
sewcialist_librarian's review
4.0
Surprisingly funny. The artwork is fantastic. There are some gruesome scenes.
secuoya777's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
jwmcoaching's review
4.0
I really like this series. It's not as good as Vaughn's Y: The Last Man, but really, what is? This second book isn't quite up there with the first one in the series, although it entertains with its continuing combination of NYC politics and superhero goings-on. It also has what might become a pretty interesting romantic angle in the form of a relationship between Mayor Hundred and a savvy reporter.
kate_in_a_book's review
4.0
This definitely falls more on the complex political/sci-fi/fantasy drama side of things, though it’s not without comedy moments. Mayor Hundred continues to grapple with the politics of running New York City (gay marriage and some disturbing deaths) while flashbacks fill in more of his history as a superhero. There were some truly chilling scenes in this but I absolutely want to continue reading the series (which is best, seeing as I bought the whole set!).
bowienerd_82's review
4.0
I'm not a huge fan of the art, though it isn't terrible- just rather uninspired. The story, however, only gets more and more interesting.