raj_page's review against another edition
3.0
After reading [b:X-O Manowar, Volume 1: By The Sword|16123326|X-O Manowar, Volume 1 By The Sword|Robert Venditti|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1351835155l/16123326._SY75_.jpg|21945163], I was a bit disappointed by this volume. I did not like the character at all. The only character that I was intrigued about was a minor character called Bleeding Monk.
This is similar to X-Men but I will never be able to cheer for the main character. And by the end I was too confused who was the good guy, if at all.
Lot of potential but awful characters.
This is similar to X-Men but I will never be able to cheer for the main character. And by the end I was too confused who was the good guy, if at all.
Lot of potential but awful characters.
rltinha's review against another edition
4.0
Não vou resistir a esta: a Faith merece ter mais peso nisto.
[tenho um mega-soft-spot por personagens geeks bem humoradas]
[tenho um mega-soft-spot por personagens geeks bem humoradas]
expatamber's review against another edition
4.0
Valiant was on point to loan this to me overnight at NC Comicon. Now, I have to buy the whole series! I definitely read more novels than comics, but these stories don't lack substance. The characters are extremely relatable, and I'm already completely invested in Faith.
kavinay's review against another edition
5.0
Shockingly good and at all whatnot expected going into this book expecting an X-Men retread. The art is great and the choices made to depict what is essentially telepathic interaction is consistently compelling.
carroq's review against another edition
4.0
I've already read the second volume in this series, so I knew where this was going. It was still enjoyable though. The book does exactly what a first volume should do: introduces the reader to the characters and the world they operate in while setting the stage for things to come.
Peter Stanchek has superpowers and has been hunted along with his friend Joe for a while. When someone new approaches him that has abilities similar to his own, Peter can't resist the offer to join him. That man is Toyo Harada. I love the approach that is taken with him because it lays out reasons for the things that he does. This encompasses the businesses that he has amassed to bringing Peter under his wing.
The book also introduces characters that have an impact on a number of other Valiant books. It even sets the seeds for the animosity between the Harada Group and Project Rising Spirit (see Bloodshoot, volume 1 for more on them).
Anyway, the writing is good. The characters are believable and their speech is natural. I thought the book was a little lacking because it is setting the stage for things to come. It is more important as a way to get familiar with the Valiant universe and learn about Peter Stanchek than as a separate story. I like the art too. It fits perfectly into the style that Valiant has applied across its books. Definitely a good place to start with these characters.
Peter Stanchek has superpowers and has been hunted along with his friend Joe for a while. When someone new approaches him that has abilities similar to his own, Peter can't resist the offer to join him. That man is Toyo Harada. I love the approach that is taken with him because it lays out reasons for the things that he does. This encompasses the businesses that he has amassed to bringing Peter under his wing.
The book also introduces characters that have an impact on a number of other Valiant books. It even sets the seeds for the animosity between the Harada Group and Project Rising Spirit (see Bloodshoot, volume 1 for more on them).
Anyway, the writing is good. The characters are believable and their speech is natural. I thought the book was a little lacking because it is setting the stage for things to come. It is more important as a way to get familiar with the Valiant universe and learn about Peter Stanchek than as a separate story. I like the art too. It fits perfectly into the style that Valiant has applied across its books. Definitely a good place to start with these characters.
delaneybull's review against another edition
5.0
LOOOVE Harbinger. The tone and style of this series fit better for me than X-O Manowar, and it's a really interesting premise. I have no idea where this is going to go and it's so fun! Also, Faith. Faith. Faith. Yaas girl.
vicky216n's review against another edition
3.0
I recently heard someone talking about this and I was immediately intrigued.
My first impression was that it was an X-Men/Runaways wannabe hybrid, but the more I read the more hooked on it I got.
Really liked how dark the story got and it wasn't afraid to muddle the idea of the one not being a savior.
Not entirely sure where the story is going, but I look forward to finding out.
My first impression was that it was an X-Men/Runaways wannabe hybrid, but the more I read the more hooked on it I got.
Really liked how dark the story got and it wasn't afraid to muddle the idea of the one not being a savior.
Not entirely sure where the story is going, but I look forward to finding out.
vishal7arora's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nnebeluk's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really interesting concept but I felt the book never found its footing. The conflict that was established felt artificial.
lukeisthename34's review against another edition
5.0
Again. Just the best writing in comics right now.