biglibraryenergy's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jmanchester0's review
3.0
At first I thought - this sounds familiar. A stronger, more advanced civilization colonizing and stealing from an indigenous population. And these folks have "religion" backing them.
But then I saw the protagonist was from the colonizing side and it looked like the book was going to be sympathetic to him.
Soon I really wondered where this was going.
The art was okay - a bit cartoony for my taste with the subject matter. And the faces look...I don't know...weird.
But the story ended up being an interesting allegory for our time.
I thought it was worth a read. And some thought.
Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond, and IDW for a copy in return for an honest review.
But then I saw the protagonist was from the colonizing side and it looked like the book was going to be sympathetic to him.
Soon I really wondered where this was going.
The art was okay - a bit cartoony for my taste with the subject matter. And the faces look...I don't know...weird.
But the story ended up being an interesting allegory for our time.
I thought it was worth a read. And some thought.
Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond, and IDW for a copy in return for an honest review.
georgea_1234's review
4.0
Reading some graphic novels from independent publishers.
A reasonable example of military sci-fi, where Fall, the central character is wondering at the point of it all. This is a holy war, combined with terrorism - and space suits. Some nice artistry making for an above average sci fi graphic novel.
A reasonable example of military sci-fi, where Fall, the central character is wondering at the point of it all. This is a holy war, combined with terrorism - and space suits. Some nice artistry making for an above average sci fi graphic novel.
docperschon's review
3.0
While the Last Fall isn't up to my usual expectations for Image Comics, it's certainly not a complete loss. Military science fiction with a conscience, it tells the story of Marcus Fall, whose mission of revenge for his slain wife and son is complicated when he finds out that the bad guys aren't who he thought they were. The anti-war/pro-peace message of the book is undermined somewhat by the number of panels devoted to battles which do little to undermine how cool it looks to fight on another planet in battle armour. Nevertheless, it's well-paced with strong layouts and very good sequential art, so if you enjoy Military SF with a message, this one is worth a quick read.
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