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A review by pixelski
Shutter, Vol. 1: Wanderlost by Joe Keatinge
2.0
2.5/5 stars. I found this story extremely confusing and by the end of volume 1 it still didn't make sense. Volume 1 of a graphic novel sets the scene and story for me; yes, it may raise more questions but it provides direction. Unfortunately Shutter seems directionless with just a girl on the run, something to do with her father's past coming at her? I don't know. Not sure where the Indiana Jones come into play as the treasure hunting adventuress seems to be no more.
It's not helped by the busy and sketchy art style. There is way too much going on in every panel with heaps of explosions and gory detail. It distracted me from the purpose of the story as my eyes were trying to go everywhere and take in everything while trying to remember what was going on.
Shutter also reminded me of Saga - the kind of messy art style (messier than Saga, personally not my thing), the sci-fi world with different species co-existing and having an amalgamation of features.
Some interesting characters such as the alarm cat but otherwise there's not enough in this to make me want to pursue the rest of the story.
It's not helped by the busy and sketchy art style. There is way too much going on in every panel with heaps of explosions and gory detail. It distracted me from the purpose of the story as my eyes were trying to go everywhere and take in everything while trying to remember what was going on.
Shutter also reminded me of Saga - the kind of messy art style (messier than Saga, personally not my thing), the sci-fi world with different species co-existing and having an amalgamation of features.
Some interesting characters such as the alarm cat but otherwise there's not enough in this to make me want to pursue the rest of the story.