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wesbaker's review against another edition
3.0
Very very strange. This is the story of a top secret weapons research project disguised as a top secret weapons research project, with only Franklin D Roosevelt knowing the true nature of it. This takes place during WWII and involves the countries involved in that war, it also includes people truly involved in the original Manhattan Project, but from there, it takes on a heavy science fiction bent.
So as you can see, this comic book is clearly bonkers, but there is a bit of a yin-yang to it all. Part of the book is about Einstein's portal of sorts. Before that, we are told the story between Joseph and Robert Oppenheimer. In both there is a duality between our normal world and a much harsher world and those panels are always shown in opposing colors: blue for the normal world and red for the harsher world. For example, Robert Oppenheimer was always shown as blue and Joseph was shown as red. Near the end of the fourth issue, we see Einstein asking for help from Feynman to crack open this "gate" he obsesses over in his private (and previously locked) laboratory. Feynman eventually figures out the key to opening it (pi, not fibonacci) and it's then revealed that we have the "harsh" Einstein (red one) and not the "normal" one.
I'm not sure what's left to say other than the book was very interesting and I'm awaiting the next volume (I can't stand episodic content). The art style is not my cup of tea, but it's consistent and it works. The writing can wrap around itself in a few places, but was rare enough that it wasn't a big deal.
Spoiler
First off, there's an Oppenheimer, but it's not Robert, it's Joseph who can only be described as Robert's evil identical twin since he killed and ate Robert and took his place in the Manhattan Projects. Einstein is here as well, but he's also not completely who he says he is. Richard Feynman is a brilliant, young, and troubled, man in the program who seems to be the most level headed. Beyond that, there's a cast of other scientists involved, including Harry Dahglian who (in real life) irradiated himself, but (in the book) is (somewhat) alive and is still helpful to the Manhattan Projects. However, he needs to be irradiated and is a floating skull somehow attached to a body. When others are exposed to him, they too are irradiated and die. Mid-way through the story Roosevelt dies, only to be brought back as an artificial intelligence thanks to the scientists of the Manhattan Projects (a very gruesome process). It's at about that point that the bomb is dropped on Hiroshima by General Leslie Groves, the man in charge of the Manhattan Projects.So as you can see, this comic book is clearly bonkers, but there is a bit of a yin-yang to it all. Part of the book is about Einstein's portal of sorts. Before that, we are told the story between Joseph and Robert Oppenheimer. In both there is a duality between our normal world and a much harsher world and those panels are always shown in opposing colors: blue for the normal world and red for the harsher world. For example, Robert Oppenheimer was always shown as blue and Joseph was shown as red. Near the end of the fourth issue, we see Einstein asking for help from Feynman to crack open this "gate" he obsesses over in his private (and previously locked) laboratory. Feynman eventually figures out the key to opening it (pi, not fibonacci) and it's then revealed that we have the "harsh" Einstein (red one) and not the "normal" one.
I'm not sure what's left to say other than the book was very interesting and I'm awaiting the next volume (I can't stand episodic content). The art style is not my cup of tea, but it's consistent and it works. The writing can wrap around itself in a few places, but was rare enough that it wasn't a big deal.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
1.0
I really hated this. It was a struggle to finish. I didn't like anything about it.
pjwhyman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A science fiction parody of real great scientists. I'd be offended if it weren't hilarious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and War
arf88's review against another edition
5.0
Love, love, love the art and colouring in this. The red/blue flashbacks were beautiful, and the line art was wonderfully grotesque
I'm a fan of alternate history sci-fi, so I was predisposed to like this anyway, but it was just such an wacky and evil take on reality that I couldn't help falling in love.
I'm a fan of alternate history sci-fi, so I was predisposed to like this anyway, but it was just such an wacky and evil take on reality that I couldn't help falling in love.
crystalstarrlight's review against another edition
3.0
Bullet Review:
Wuuuuuut...
I'm no WWII fan, but when my coworker gave this to me, I couldn't say no. And I have to admit, for being alternate WWII, it wasn't half-bad. At the very least, got a WHOLE lot more respect for Jonathan Hickman, who's [b:Avengers, Vol. 1: Avengers World|16002165|Avengers, Vol. 1 Avengers World|Jonathan Hickman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1352383494s/16002165.jpg|21764142] made me screw up my face in consternation and confusion.
The Manhattan Project(s). With split personality Oppenheimer, drunk Einstein, narcissitic Feynman, and more. Absolutely insane, but really interesting as well.
Not sure if I'll continue with the series; I have a ton of Walking Dead my coworker has lent me that I still need to wade through.
Wuuuuuut...
I'm no WWII fan, but when my coworker gave this to me, I couldn't say no. And I have to admit, for being alternate WWII, it wasn't half-bad. At the very least, got a WHOLE lot more respect for Jonathan Hickman, who's [b:Avengers, Vol. 1: Avengers World|16002165|Avengers, Vol. 1 Avengers World|Jonathan Hickman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1352383494s/16002165.jpg|21764142] made me screw up my face in consternation and confusion.
The Manhattan Project(s). With split personality Oppenheimer, drunk Einstein, narcissitic Feynman, and more. Absolutely insane, but really interesting as well.
Not sure if I'll continue with the series; I have a ton of Walking Dead my coworker has lent me that I still need to wade through.
starcrossedstacks's review against another edition
2.0
I think this could be a better hit with other readers, I personally just had a hard time connecting with the story and characters.
awwcripes's review against another edition
4.0
wow. new favorite....read in one sitting. dark. science is bad. oppenheimer is a cannibal. AWESOME. immediately going out to buy vol 2.
serru's review against another edition
3.0
Very interesting concept, the narrative bounces back and forth and is a little confusing but compelling enough for me to read the next volume.
fishgirl182's review against another edition
3.0
Too hard to really explain what this comic is about. It's strange and interesting and I need to read Vol. 2.