A review by meghannf
Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye, Vol. 1: Going Underground by Gerard Way
4.0
I'll go with a small 4 stars, thanks to the artwork.
Cave Carson has a Cybernetic Eye is not a character I knew from before. This revival is appreciated. I have to say that I was not amazed by the plot which left me confused most of the time. Though, the art! The art took over the writing part. Why? Because first things first: it is artistically speaking really beautiful! Indeed, the pencil and ink works are gorgeous! The construction of the grid is well done and exploited as much as it can. In my opinion, this is the strongest part of comics. I am most sensitive about the colors and here it delivers!! I loved how the reader can experience the play of colors on every page layout. It portrays a wonderful perception of how we can see. It seems almost psychotic from Cave Carson's perspective. Overall, the lines are great, there is a play with the background of the page. The expressions on the face of the characters are simpler from what I am used to, still it is nice. Actually, I enjoyed them even more as I could concentrate on the other type of art displayed on the page.
Now, about the writing, it is the "weakest" part. Why? Simply because I got confused with the plot. It goes on different paths from time to time and left you with gaps where you expect to have some answers or details about the story or characters. There is a small character development. I recommend you to read the character's personal data at the end of the comics before reading the comics. I have to say, the end left me curious to know more about their adventures!
I received an Edelweiss copy in exchange of an honest review.
Cave Carson has a Cybernetic Eye is not a character I knew from before. This revival is appreciated. I have to say that I was not amazed by the plot which left me confused most of the time. Though, the art! The art took over the writing part. Why? Because first things first: it is artistically speaking really beautiful! Indeed, the pencil and ink works are gorgeous! The construction of the grid is well done and exploited as much as it can. In my opinion, this is the strongest part of comics. I am most sensitive about the colors and here it delivers!! I loved how the reader can experience the play of colors on every page layout. It portrays a wonderful perception of how we can see. It seems almost psychotic from Cave Carson's perspective. Overall, the lines are great, there is a play with the background of the page. The expressions on the face of the characters are simpler from what I am used to, still it is nice. Actually, I enjoyed them even more as I could concentrate on the other type of art displayed on the page.
Now, about the writing, it is the "weakest" part. Why? Simply because I got confused with the plot. It goes on different paths from time to time and left you with gaps where you expect to have some answers or details about the story or characters. There is a small character development. I recommend you to read the character's personal data at the end of the comics before reading the comics. I have to say, the end left me curious to know more about their adventures!
I received an Edelweiss copy in exchange of an honest review.