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mbod's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
breeann7's review
3.0
3.5 stars. The art is what really deserves all the stars!! 4 stars art and 2 1/2 stars for story. Had a hard time getting into it.
emmaprew's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I feel very meh about this book. It looked cool from the front cover and the skeleton on the back but it really did nothing for me. I didn’t care about any of the characters or the story. I didn’t even like the art that much, which was the biggest shame of all.
smckat's review
4.0
Interesting. I like the tidbits of info between the chapters. I also liked how they communicated sign language on the page. Pretty cool stuff.
meetyouineveryplace's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sucreslibrary's review
3.0
gorgeous art + an exciting setting but simply has too much going on for how short it is. there's a lot of characters brought in with very little introduction and they aren't given time to properly develop. by the end of this volume i was pretty confused on who several key players were, where the plot was going or what the main character was even trying to achieve. it makes me sad because if it was given enough time i know i would love this world and i could spend so much time just enjoying the art. the twist at the end was also super cool! i just don't think i can go onto the second volume with such a shaky understanding of this world, the characters or the plot.
mlaaker's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
obnorthrup's review
3.0
An interesting world and I agree with the Moebius comparisons, but the plot is a bit thin.
ratgrrrl's review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Visually stunning with eclectic aesthetics in the glorious science fantasy sphere, evoking all manner of historical and fictional wonders, particularly Jodorowksky and Moebius' brilliant Incal, and so confident and cool in its rich worldbuilding and weighty narrative peppered with ludicrous action and sprinkled with levity. This is a rainbow chrome fist to the brain pan.
This is genuinely one of my favourite comics I've ever read! I can't belive I only came across it by searching on random on Libby with my library card! I'm so very excited to dive into further volumes of this epic!
There are old and new conflicts and relationships from the immediate and personal to the historic and galactic in scale and intensity, all handled with style and then self-assuredness that comes from knowing what you want to do and absolutely pulling it off spectacularly.
Don't get me wrong, I love The Incal, but it's humour and storytelling have certainly aged. This in some ways feels like a spiritual successor for the Incal with The Expanse's quality and follow through.
Day one of the new year and I already know this is going to remain one of, if not my favourite comic of the year!
This is genuinely one of my favourite comics I've ever read! I can't belive I only came across it by searching on random on Libby with my library card! I'm so very excited to dive into further volumes of this epic!
There are old and new conflicts and relationships from the immediate and personal to the historic and galactic in scale and intensity, all handled with style and then self-assuredness that comes from knowing what you want to do and absolutely pulling it off spectacularly.
Don't get me wrong, I love The Incal, but it's humour and storytelling have certainly aged. This in some ways feels like a spiritual successor for the Incal with The Expanse's quality and follow through.
Day one of the new year and I already know this is going to remain one of, if not my favourite comic of the year!