sillypunk's review
4.0
I think I liked the second half a little better, but it wrapped up so quickly:
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
Basically nonsensical but not unreadable. I liked bits of this book and the character and the setting has potential. But so much of it was just surface coolness. The relationship between America and her grandmother worked pretty well. And I liked the university. But I'd want a better idea on what the university is about and how it relates to the wider Marvel Universe. This book was basically a multi-plane space book - which usually puts me to sleep - so better than that.
tangiblereads's review
4.0
Fun comic, bright colors, beautiful latino Marvel superhero with a bunch of random diverse race and styled characters. I felt comic was trying too hard for diversity, but I like the effort. I think she looks different throughout the book, is not a typical thin character (at times), is oversexed, glamorous, and skanky dressing at times. Not sure I think that is the best representation for a female to idol; however, look at Wonderwoman. Story line is good, although too quick and with a simple resolution. Fun read, but I def think it could be better. Illustrations are done well.
emeelee's review
5.0
Vol. 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez ★★★★☆
Vol. 2: Fast and Fuertona ★★★★★ (4.5)
4.5 stars. This volume starts off with a gorgeously illustrated sapphic creation myth... so basically I loved it.
America, Vol. 2 has some of the same issues as the first volume, namely some incoherent and choppy storytelling. But honestly, this felt like much more of a character-driven emotional journey than a plot-based one. America Chavez's solo series has been about her discovering more about her family, where she comes from, and who she is. It's about being proud of your heritage and identity, especially in the face of those who want to denigrate or destroy it. I love how Queer this series is, and how the students at Sotomayor University literally kick some neo-fascist ass and talk about "justice and reconciliation"! I adore all of the Latinx representation, including a lot of Spanish/Spanglish text.
The art is great, the characters are fantastic, the writing is so-so, but the emotional pay-off is seriously divine. I'm sad to see this series come to an end, because it really is something special among the comic lineups today.
Vol. 2: Fast and Fuertona ★★★★★ (4.5)
4.5 stars. This volume starts off with a gorgeously illustrated sapphic creation myth... so basically I loved it.
America, Vol. 2 has some of the same issues as the first volume, namely some incoherent and choppy storytelling. But honestly, this felt like much more of a character-driven emotional journey than a plot-based one. America Chavez's solo series has been about her discovering more about her family, where she comes from, and who she is. It's about being proud of your heritage and identity, especially in the face of those who want to denigrate or destroy it. I love how Queer this series is, and how the students at Sotomayor University literally kick some neo-fascist ass and talk about "justice and reconciliation"! I adore all of the Latinx representation, including a lot of Spanish/Spanglish text.
The art is great, the characters are fantastic, the writing is so-so, but the emotional pay-off is seriously divine. I'm sad to see this series come to an end, because it really is something special among the comic lineups today.
heatherbookely's review
4.0
I read issues 8 through 12 all at once, because they were kind of confusing and too convoluted to review individually. But America is my favorite and this gets political, so 3.5, rounding up.
Issue 7: Jen Bartel's art in this is BEAUTIFUL. She's the perfect artist to have done this beginning section about the universe/planet (love the queerness, also).
"Sometimes, when their absense becomes hard to bear, I remind myself that my daughter and her wife, your mothers, exist in every particle3 of the multiverse. They are nowhere and everywhere."
Listen, I can't handle mom stuff rn, and this issue affected me as much as issue 3 did. (Glad I've quit all other social again, since I can't talk about this crap with anyone anyway.)
Issue 7: Jen Bartel's art in this is BEAUTIFUL. She's the perfect artist to have done this beginning section about the universe/planet (love the queerness, also).
"Sometimes, when their absense becomes hard to bear, I remind myself that my daughter and her wife, your mothers, exist in every particle3 of the multiverse. They are nowhere and everywhere."
Listen, I can't handle mom stuff rn, and this issue affected me as much as issue 3 did. (Glad I've quit all other social again, since I can't talk about this crap with anyone anyway.)
soundaschaos's review
5.0
Great character development for America with a solid enough ending that doesn’t disappoint.
lewislikesbooks's review
4.0
I wish there were more of these because wow was this enjoyable! Gabby Rivera's writing paired with the work of so many amazing artists creates such a wonderful and vibrant story. I love the idea of an evil dean of the university who is secretly a villain and also adored the exploration of America's homeworld, her mothers' pasts and her grandmother's backstory.
andreapoulain's review
2.0
Es triste que esta serie nunca agarró fuerza. América es un personaje impresionante.
https://www.neapoulain.com/2019/04/hablando-de-comics-malos-marvel-edition.html
America Chavez es uno de mis personajes favoritos de Marvel. No sé, me gusta. Por mucho que me queje de la forma en que le construyeron una identidad latina ya desde Young Avengers, creo que tiene potencial. O lo creía. Porque todo en 12 issues, este comic me hizo perder mi fe en la humanidad repetidas veces por lo caótico que es el storytelling, la sensación de no estarme enterando de absolutamente nada. Me enoja no enterarme de que esta pasando, especialmente cuando logré entender Tsubasa en una leída (comic que mantiene, sin lugar a dudas, el puesto por la trama más extraña que he leído jamás). Me enoja que los escritores y los ilustradores no logren comunicar el punto. Y me enoja más porque le tenía mucha fe a esta serie. La empecé a leer poco después de haberme atragantado con Ms. Marvel y Civil War II y le tenía bastante fe porque creo que America tiene potencial.
Efecticamente. Tiene potencial. Que lo aprovechen es otro asunto.
Y ya está. Todo el potencial está desperdiciado en cuarenta hilos narrativos caóticos e inconexos que se distribuyen en poco más de 300 páginas de dos volúmenes. El caos aumenta al llegar hacia el final, supongo que por las prisas de acabar el arco narrativo en menos issues de las planeadas por la cancelación y eso es siquiera entendible, pero el resto no. Si CLAMP puede contar una historia en la que puedas entender el núcleo, espero eso de todo el mundo. Aquí el problema es que pasan cosas. Y ya. No hay un núcleo narrativo en ningún momento a lo largo de todo el run de Gabby Rivera. Una pena para el personaje.
Lo mejor es el arte de Joe Quiñones, a quién no conocía, pero le reconozco que hizo un muy buen trabajo con un guion un poco de mierda. Espero que en el futuro America tenga una buena serie, porque, de verdad, se la merece.
https://www.neapoulain.com/2019/04/hablando-de-comics-malos-marvel-edition.html
America Chavez es uno de mis personajes favoritos de Marvel. No sé, me gusta. Por mucho que me queje de la forma en que le construyeron una identidad latina ya desde Young Avengers, creo que tiene potencial. O lo creía. Porque todo en 12 issues, este comic me hizo perder mi fe en la humanidad repetidas veces por lo caótico que es el storytelling, la sensación de no estarme enterando de absolutamente nada. Me enoja no enterarme de que esta pasando, especialmente cuando logré entender Tsubasa en una leída (comic que mantiene, sin lugar a dudas, el puesto por la trama más extraña que he leído jamás). Me enoja que los escritores y los ilustradores no logren comunicar el punto. Y me enoja más porque le tenía mucha fe a esta serie. La empecé a leer poco después de haberme atragantado con Ms. Marvel y Civil War II y le tenía bastante fe porque creo que America tiene potencial.
Efecticamente. Tiene potencial. Que lo aprovechen es otro asunto.
Y ya está. Todo el potencial está desperdiciado en cuarenta hilos narrativos caóticos e inconexos que se distribuyen en poco más de 300 páginas de dos volúmenes. El caos aumenta al llegar hacia el final, supongo que por las prisas de acabar el arco narrativo en menos issues de las planeadas por la cancelación y eso es siquiera entendible, pero el resto no. Si CLAMP puede contar una historia en la que puedas entender el núcleo, espero eso de todo el mundo. Aquí el problema es que pasan cosas. Y ya. No hay un núcleo narrativo en ningún momento a lo largo de todo el run de Gabby Rivera. Una pena para el personaje.
Lo mejor es el arte de Joe Quiñones, a quién no conocía, pero le reconozco que hizo un muy buen trabajo con un guion un poco de mierda. Espero que en el futuro America tenga una buena serie, porque, de verdad, se la merece.
kingrosereads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? No
4.5
I think this an excellent conclusion to America’s first solo series! I loved the exploration of America’s identity and her found family as well as her biological family and origins! I think the representation of a brown, queer Spanglish speaking woman who’s independent and strong as hell is amazing. I love her emotional growth as well! That even strong and powerful women are allowed to emote! I think the messages and conflicts in this series is very relevant to our lives today. I appreciate the highlight on racism, capitalism, and fascism. Can’t wait to see America in other series!