Scan barcode
A review by beorn_101
Black Volume 1 by Kwanza Osajyefo
3.0
This was a fascinating idea, that I think fails a little in implementation.
The core idea is what if only black people manifest super powers? What factions would form, how would the world react?
Basically this is X-men, but X-men not pulling punches. I absolutely adore the concept. However, I think the implementation is a little lacking.
The story is a bit choppy, which means its tough to get a feel for some of the core cast. After a whole volume I am still uncertain what the main character's personality is. Many of the people from the various factions I also have trouble recognizing or knowing what motivates them.
This isn't true for everyone, the standout characters, the head of both power organizations, were exceedingly interesting. In many ways, this volume feels like the protagonist serving as a way to view this new world, and specifically those two characters. It works, it just means a lot of the other characters sort of fade into the background.
Some of the conversations, images, and even moments are incredibly rewarding, highlighting both problems in our real society, as well as demonstrating some great WTF moments.
I plan to read volume 2 if I can get my hands on it, because this grabbed my attention enough that I want to see what happens. There is a lot of potential here, however, as it stands I think there needs to be less action and more time to get to know the characters.
The core idea is what if only black people manifest super powers? What factions would form, how would the world react?
Basically this is X-men, but X-men not pulling punches. I absolutely adore the concept. However, I think the implementation is a little lacking.
The story is a bit choppy, which means its tough to get a feel for some of the core cast. After a whole volume I am still uncertain what the main character's personality is. Many of the people from the various factions I also have trouble recognizing or knowing what motivates them.
This isn't true for everyone, the standout characters, the head of both power organizations, were exceedingly interesting. In many ways, this volume feels like the protagonist serving as a way to view this new world, and specifically those two characters. It works, it just means a lot of the other characters sort of fade into the background.
Some of the conversations, images, and even moments are incredibly rewarding, highlighting both problems in our real society, as well as demonstrating some great WTF moments.
I plan to read volume 2 if I can get my hands on it, because this grabbed my attention enough that I want to see what happens. There is a lot of potential here, however, as it stands I think there needs to be less action and more time to get to know the characters.