readivine's review against another edition
5.0
Well, well, well, this is an amazing read for the start of the year! I have decided to make my first reads always be graphic novels because of their bite-sized nature and welp, I just love them??!?!?
Lady Killer is a fantastic starter and delectably good with it's sharp and nostalgic art style. I really love how there's a heavy grit present in the art plus that inking is gorgeous!! Not only that, but for such a short novel it packs a punch with every striking frame. You could really see a lot of beautiful dynamics executed here and the frustrated artist in me couldn't help but blush in its entirety,
Alongside this, the plot is quite fast paced and very engaging. Although, the storyline may not be really the most unique but it sure is the most enjoyable one I've read. If Lady Killer have a more full length series, this would be amazing to look at in the big screen but, I digress. This graphic novel is definitely a beauty to behold; I love the art style, every action scene, as well as the quick and steady progression. I'm already claiming this as one of the best reads of my 2020.
Lady Killer is a fantastic starter and delectably good with it's sharp and nostalgic art style. I really love how there's a heavy grit present in the art plus that inking is gorgeous!! Not only that, but for such a short novel it packs a punch with every striking frame. You could really see a lot of beautiful dynamics executed here and the frustrated artist in me couldn't help but blush in its entirety,
Alongside this, the plot is quite fast paced and very engaging. Although, the storyline may not be really the most unique but it sure is the most enjoyable one I've read. If Lady Killer have a more full length series, this would be amazing to look at in the big screen but, I digress. This graphic novel is definitely a beauty to behold; I love the art style, every action scene, as well as the quick and steady progression. I'm already claiming this as one of the best reads of my 2020.
lonelysatellite's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laissezfarrell's review against another edition
4.0
The story is pretty straightforward with few surprises. The art is pretty great tho, and the colors absolutely pop.
moirwyn's review against another edition
4.0
This review originally appeared on my blog, Books Without Any Pictures:
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2016/10/20/lady-killer-vol-1-by-jamie-rich-joelle-jones/
Clearly when I named my blog Books Without Any Pictures I never imagined myself getting into graphic novels. This is kind of a new thing for me still, but I’m digging it.
The latest in my lineup is Lady Killer, which was recommended to me by a friend. The plot in a nutshell: A 1950s housewife named Josie moonlights as an undercover assassin. She’s extremely good at her job, but unfortunately, it’s the 1950s, and her boss is a sexist prick. When Josie gets on his bad side, he decides that it’s time to end her. Luckily, Josie has other ideas.
Basically, think Mad Men meets James Bond.
The art in Lady Killer totally nails the vintage aesthetic, but with bucketloads of blood. You know how the housewives in old school magazine ads have that ridiculous smile as they’re sweeping the floor or doing dishes? That’s Josie’s look as she cheerfully stabs somebody. The clash between the aesthetic and the subject matter gives the story a tongue-in-cheek vibe that makes it loads of fun to read. I found the art to be much stronger than the storytelling. Even though it wasn’t as deep as a lot of what I’ve been reading lately, Lady Killer was a nice change of pace, and I’d definitely recommend it.
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2016/10/20/lady-killer-vol-1-by-jamie-rich-joelle-jones/
Clearly when I named my blog Books Without Any Pictures I never imagined myself getting into graphic novels. This is kind of a new thing for me still, but I’m digging it.
The latest in my lineup is Lady Killer, which was recommended to me by a friend. The plot in a nutshell: A 1950s housewife named Josie moonlights as an undercover assassin. She’s extremely good at her job, but unfortunately, it’s the 1950s, and her boss is a sexist prick. When Josie gets on his bad side, he decides that it’s time to end her. Luckily, Josie has other ideas.
Basically, think Mad Men meets James Bond.
The art in Lady Killer totally nails the vintage aesthetic, but with bucketloads of blood. You know how the housewives in old school magazine ads have that ridiculous smile as they’re sweeping the floor or doing dishes? That’s Josie’s look as she cheerfully stabs somebody. The clash between the aesthetic and the subject matter gives the story a tongue-in-cheek vibe that makes it loads of fun to read. I found the art to be much stronger than the storytelling. Even though it wasn’t as deep as a lot of what I’ve been reading lately, Lady Killer was a nice change of pace, and I’d definitely recommend it.
offbalance80's review against another edition
5.0
This needs to be a movie. This is a movie. It has all of the marvelous mid-century dark night of the soul goodness that we loved about something like Mad Men, combined with some good time La Femme Nikita/True Lies double life funtimes, and the art is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for subsequent volumes.
shereadsshedrinks's review against another edition
4.0
Ha! The man who sold this to me at Forbidden Planet was not wrong. I loved it!
jean_4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
brandysith's review against another edition
4.0
Part Atomic Blonde, part Black Widow, 100% outstanding.
driedfrogpills's review against another edition
4.0
The art is bloody fantastic (*ba dum chhh*) although the story is pretty much what you would expect - secret assassin living a double life, what could possibly go wrong? Still, looking forward to volume 2.