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faehistory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief
lunarblazes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Car accident, and Death of parent
justmeandmybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Child abuse, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Car accident, and Death of parent
ohgull's review against another edition
- 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
The art was amazing and the story was outstanding. The whole time I really felt like I was in Marc’s shoes and trying to figure out what was real and what wasn’t.
TLDR: 5/5 I absolutely loved it 🌙
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Car accident
Minor: Death of parent and War
theghostly's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Child abuse, Slavery, Violence, and War
acornett99's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
magneto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Ableism and Gaslighting
billyjepma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Lemire excels at wild, intellectually satisfying plots, and that's very much the case with his run on Moon Knight. Other than the first episode of the new TV series, this is my first real exposure to the character, which, in hindsight, might not have been the best choice, considering how much of the emotional payoffs seem to hinge on your understanding of the character's history. Regardless, this had me hooked from the first issue. Lemire's decision to never let the reader feel comfortable pays off. You're left guessing whether the story you're reading is happening or the fabrication of a man's fractured and fracturing psyche. Not all of it landed for me, and parts of the middle volume felt either underbaked or rushed. But the unsettling mythological elements baked into the series does a lot to keep things going, especially when Greg Smallwood does the art.
All of the artists are stellar—I loved seeing Francavilla make an appearance for a couple of issues—and bring a unique artistic verve to the pages that feels right in line with the story Lemire is telling. Having Marc / Jake / Steven / Moon Knight's stories crossover from page to page—each with a different artist drawing the change in perspective—is an inspired choice that elevates the series into something special. Smallwood is the star, though, and rightfully so, because the man is a genius. His layouts are stunning, and his ability to meld otherworldly spectacle with gritty realism is a frequent standout. Lemire's scripts are good, but Smallwood's artwork makes the series great.
The mental health elements don't come to the forefront as much as I expected. Still, the series handles the subject well, especially its conclusion, which pulls off a genuinely thoughtful, touching, and cathartic resolution. I wish Lemire had invested in the cast more, as I didn't quite reach the level of investment I wanted the series to give me, but yeah, this remains a primarily outstanding series.
Graphic: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Kidnapping and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident
squidd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Child abuse and Schizophrenia/Psychosis