joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
Gwenpool took one of the wackiest backstories for any Marvel character I've ever seen and turned her into a funny, endearing, and unique character that I have enjoyed reading from the start. And now as the series (seemingly?) draws to a close, the creative team behind Gwenpool have achieved things with her story and her character beyond anything I ever expected.
With the humor, heart, and meta-meta-style that has defined this run, Vol. 5 follows Gwen as she takes a hard look at her role in the Marvel universe, realizing her own limits and ultimately wrestling with her fears for herself and the future. There are moments when this series is jarringly different from basically anything else out there, but the creators manage to make it work--turning an idea that could have been a simple gimmick into a humorous and heartfelt celebration of comics and heroes.
With the humor, heart, and meta-meta-style that has defined this run, Vol. 5 follows Gwen as she takes a hard look at her role in the Marvel universe, realizing her own limits and ultimately wrestling with her fears for herself and the future. There are moments when this series is jarringly different from basically anything else out there, but the creators manage to make it work--turning an idea that could have been a simple gimmick into a humorous and heartfelt celebration of comics and heroes.
flyintothestorm's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sidneyua's review against another edition
5.0
Дуже милий комікс, який сентиментально обігрує і коментує власне скасування.
howiedoowinfam's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
vyt24's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
vartakhimanshu's review against another edition
5.0
I did not expect to cry. I did. The Good Place levels of satisfying conclusion.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
5.0
Silly and awesome at the same time. Over the top and perfectly reasonable. Philosophical and mundane. And it made me care if only for a couple of moments about Dr. Doom. And maybe even Batroc the Leaper. Thanks for Gwenpool it was better than typical by a long shot. 4.5 of 5.
reasie's review against another edition
4.0
*sniffle* It had to end, and this ending is both unexpected and inevitable. Gwen knows her series is coming to an end. She tries to prolong her life through villainy and when that doesn't work by taking on a big baddie: Doctor Doom. She doesn't know that Doom is a good guy in the current Marvel Universe. Oopsie.
Fave line: "I'd like these powers a lot more if discovering their limits weren't like getting constantly tutted by a creative writing workshop."
This author has really made me love Batroc, and I cried with Gwen when she tells him good-bye, because she knows that while the character will live on... he'll be written by other writers, who won't see him quite the same way. *sniffle*
And then... I... well I can't spoiler it. The ending is as sweet and meta as you'd expect. I'm sad the journey has come to an end, but I don't doubt Gwenpool will live on in merch and cosplay and fanfic!
Fave line: "I'd like these powers a lot more if discovering their limits weren't like getting constantly tutted by a creative writing workshop."
This author has really made me love Batroc, and I cried with Gwen when she tells him good-bye, because she knows that while the character will live on... he'll be written by other writers, who won't see him quite the same way. *sniffle*
And then... I... well I can't spoiler it. The ending is as sweet and meta as you'd expect. I'm sad the journey has come to an end, but I don't doubt Gwenpool will live on in merch and cosplay and fanfic!
leannelena's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed issue #25, the final issue of this volume, but couldn't find much interest in reading the Doctor Doom storyline, to be honest. In comparison to the previous storylines, it was rather boring to me and I couldn't bring myself to care that much about it. Overall, however, this is a deserving ending.
marmarie's review against another edition
5.0
I want more of her!!!!!! I really hope we get to see her not only in other comics but also a continuation of her own series