howlsbookcase's review against another edition
2.0
2.5?? 3?? idk
I mean, ehhh. I enjoyed earlier volumes so much more, I wasn't satisfied with this at all to be honest.
I'm glad to be finally finishing this series, it was fun! (well, most of the time)
I mean, ehhh. I enjoyed earlier volumes so much more, I wasn't satisfied with this at all to be honest.
I'm glad to be finally finishing this series, it was fun! (well, most of the time)
x_abigailcx's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a_h_haga's review against another edition
3.0
I don't really know what to think of this ending. It felt a little rushed? So yeah, if I didn't already own the 1th "New Suicide Sqaud" volume, I wouldn't buy it, kinda, but I'm intrigued enough to read it anyway
redmoon's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
mistled's review against another edition
4.0
Vol 5 is the end of the 4th Suicide Squad run, and it's slightly insane. The plotting is more confusing, mostly due to some time being skipped towards the end of Vol 4. We pick up the story mid-crazy and get filled on wtf is happening as we go.
If you can handle the initial confusion, it's still fun. A stack of extra characters get thrown into this one, from Power Girl and Steel to some dude named Thinker (new? No idea). It's all chaotic, and I thought a pretty fun way for this iteration to go out. Of course, the last issue of the volume is the bridge to the next Suicide Squad series, so it doesn't 'really' end.
As an aside for those who have read this: Those bullets are the stupidest thing I have ever heard of. They should be needles. Darts for a tranq-gun at best. But bullets? Asinine. Our writer has no idea how guns work.
If you can handle the initial confusion, it's still fun. A stack of extra characters get thrown into this one, from Power Girl and Steel to some dude named Thinker (new? No idea). It's all chaotic, and I thought a pretty fun way for this iteration to go out. Of course, the last issue of the volume is the bridge to the next Suicide Squad series, so it doesn't 'really' end.
As an aside for those who have read this: Those bullets are the stupidest thing I have ever heard of. They should be needles. Darts for a tranq-gun at best. But bullets? Asinine. Our writer has no idea how guns work.
trish204's review against another edition
2.0
So what did we have in this last volume? Let me recap ...
Truly "super"humans who came out of nowhere (because they had to replace the old SS members who were suddenly nowhere to be found) with their boobs falling out their too tight costumes, double-crosses and triple-crosses (because everyone is oh-such-a-fantastic-super-brainiac), double-crossed SS members suddenly knowing who double-crossed them with no intel at all, one ace after another that got pulled out of Amanda Waller'ssleeve basement, Gods who are all-powerful but can be locked up in human-made facilities at the cost of "only" three soldiers, some phony "history" to fill in gaps unconvincingly.
Yeah, you guessed it, I was not impressed. Again.
(And yes, Harley's costumes weren't all that great compared to the above shown one and very sexualized, but even she got outdone in this volume.)
Conclusion:
I'm not sure this is for me. Any DC/Marvel that is. Maybe some rare stand-alone volumes. But this? With the boring-as-hell "news reports" keeping us informed what happened in the DC universe at large leading to the mess in each of these volumes? The constant "read this-or-that-issue of [insert popular title]" info boxes when certain events were mentioned/recap-ed? With a bit of action but always the same-old same-old? With no characters to root for whatsoever? With basically NO story at all although so much great stuff was just lying around, waiting to be picked up to make this deep and meaningful?
This is an example of why sticking with the movies isn't always bad (can't believe I just said that) and it confirmed that I'm not like some very persistant fans who have kept reading superhero comics for DECADES. I think I'll stick with independent publishers and their characters and the DC/Marvel movie versions, served me well so far.
Truly "super"humans who came out of nowhere (because they had to replace the old SS members who were suddenly nowhere to be found) with their boobs falling out their too tight costumes, double-crosses and triple-crosses (because everyone is oh-such-a-fantastic-super-brainiac), double-crossed SS members suddenly knowing who double-crossed them with no intel at all, one ace after another that got pulled out of Amanda Waller's
Yeah, you guessed it, I was not impressed. Again.
(And yes, Harley's costumes weren't all that great compared to the above shown one and very sexualized, but even she got outdone in this volume.)
Conclusion:
I'm not sure this is for me. Any DC/Marvel that is. Maybe some rare stand-alone volumes. But this? With the boring-as-hell "news reports" keeping us informed what happened in the DC universe at large leading to the mess in each of these volumes? The constant "read this-or-that-issue of [insert popular title]" info boxes when certain events were mentioned/recap-ed? With a bit of action but always the same-old same-old? With no characters to root for whatsoever? With basically NO story at all although so much great stuff was just lying around, waiting to be picked up to make this deep and meaningful?
This is an example of why sticking with the movies isn't always bad (can't believe I just said that) and it confirmed that I'm not like some very persistant fans who have kept reading superhero comics for DECADES. I think I'll stick with independent publishers and their characters and the DC/Marvel movie versions, served me well so far.
moe_althani's review against another edition
4.0
7/10. I was pretty apprehensive going into this fifth and final volume of DC's suicide squad volume. However, this turned out to be a heck of a ride! New characters were being thrown in and finally had a brief history background which I thought was fantastic. In addition, the plot was straight forward in contrast to the previous volumes which were kinda of all over the place. Though the plot wasn't necessarily clear, I've pretty much found it entertaining. The pace only kept picking up and the artwork was a great. However, this volume didn't feel like an ending. Although this has been acclaimed to be the final volume, the ending was unfinished and left me questioning for more, like there was something to be said but the author hasn't had enough time to fit everything into one final volume.
noveladdiction's review against another edition
3.0
This volume is definitely a wild ride, and brings in some heroes I'm unfamiliar with. But an interesting read nonetheless.
clockworkp's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 en realidad.
Empieza fuerte. Así que parece que el malo de turno se está haciendo pasar por Waller y enfrentando al Suicide Squad con un grupo de héroes olvidados. La premisa tengo que decir que me resulta interesante.
Sigue interesante. Lo que me da bastante rabia son las últimas páginas que te informan de lo que está pasando en el resto del universo DC, pero es que me dan una pereza…
Siguen ampliando caracterización. Por fin se explica algo sobre King Shark. La verdad es que en este punto no me creí en ningún momento que Deadshot&Co estuviesen muertos.
Y seguimos descubriendo motivaciones y los retorcidos planes de Waller.
Haber de que son capaces esos tres. Deadshot, Harley y Waller son los protagonistas de la serie así que estoy deseando ver que mejoras reciben con las balas.
Un poco anticlimático el final, además del hecho de que nos hayamos quedado como al principio. Tanto rollo para que vuelvan al mismo punto.
Como final vemos por donde van a ir los tiros en el New Suicide Squad. A Waller la han descendido, aparece un nuevo miembro que supongo tendría relevancia en alguno de los otros comics de DC, pero a mi de momento no me impresiona demasiado y la pandilla empezará a tener misiones internacionales.
Continuaré con la serie porque en general es una premisa muy interesante con giros bastante decentes en la trama y personajes imperfectos y muy interesantes.
Empieza fuerte. Así que parece que el malo de turno se está haciendo pasar por Waller y enfrentando al Suicide Squad con un grupo de héroes olvidados. La premisa tengo que decir que me resulta interesante.
Sigue interesante. Lo que me da bastante rabia son las últimas páginas que te informan de lo que está pasando en el resto del universo DC, pero es que me dan una pereza…
Siguen ampliando caracterización. Por fin se explica algo sobre King Shark. La verdad es que en este punto no me creí en ningún momento que Deadshot&Co estuviesen muertos.
Y seguimos descubriendo motivaciones y los retorcidos planes de Waller.
Haber de que son capaces esos tres. Deadshot, Harley y Waller son los protagonistas de la serie así que estoy deseando ver que mejoras reciben con las balas.
Un poco anticlimático el final, además del hecho de que nos hayamos quedado como al principio. Tanto rollo para que vuelvan al mismo punto.
Como final vemos por donde van a ir los tiros en el New Suicide Squad. A Waller la han descendido, aparece un nuevo miembro que supongo tendría relevancia en alguno de los otros comics de DC, pero a mi de momento no me impresiona demasiado y la pandilla empezará a tener misiones internacionales.
Continuaré con la serie porque en general es una premisa muy interesante con giros bastante decentes en la trama y personajes imperfectos y muy interesantes.