A review by buj
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Volume 1: Noise Noise Noise, by Rick Remender
4.0
Went in with no expectations and was stunned by Craig's immensely eye-catching art. The character designs are fun, the page layouts are clever, and Loughridge's color choices are so stylish and creative. The story teeters on romanticizing teen angst to the point of pretentiousness and there are some narrative choices that are written purely for shock value, but at the best of times, Deadly Class is an interesting, well-paced, and action-packed look at how isolated, vengeful, and disturbed a person can feel in Marcus's situation. I ended up investing in Marcus's past and the other characters more than I expected. Excited to see how things develop.
It's very disappointing that the Syfy show was cancelled as they do a great job at developing the characters further. For example, Billy's arc with his father is much more compelling in the show as it's used less as a plot device (even though it is in both) and more of a way to develop Billy's personality and backstory as well as his relationship with Marcus. Both the comic and show hold up on their own, which is rather refreshing.
It's very disappointing that the Syfy show was cancelled as they do a great job at developing the characters further. For example, Billy's arc with his father is much more compelling in the show as it's used less as a plot device (even though it is in both) and more of a way to develop Billy's personality and backstory as well as his relationship with Marcus. Both the comic and show hold up on their own, which is rather refreshing.