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I was a little weary of how to follow-up Books of Magic mini by Neil but John Ney Rieber nails it.
Basically Tim gets deeper into the magic world as he finds out his dad, isn't his dad. This sets him back, trying to figure out who it can be. Soon he's in a twisted cat and mouse game by a creepy predator. This leads him to have to try to outsmart the creature, and while this is happening we do indeed get the backstory we need to fill in the blanks on who Tim's parents are.
This is great stuff. The start is a little heavy, throwing a lot at you. But once you catch on, and by the end, it all paints a easy picture. Tim has to grow up fast, maybe a bit too fast, and this leaves a kid having to deal with adult situations. On top of that Death makes her appearance here and man is she as great as ever.
Overall, a great volume and I can't wait to read more. A 4 out of 5.
Basically Tim gets deeper into the magic world as he finds out his dad, isn't his dad. This sets him back, trying to figure out who it can be. Soon he's in a twisted cat and mouse game by a creepy predator. This leads him to have to try to outsmart the creature, and while this is happening we do indeed get the backstory we need to fill in the blanks on who Tim's parents are.
This is great stuff. The start is a little heavy, throwing a lot at you. But once you catch on, and by the end, it all paints a easy picture. Tim has to grow up fast, maybe a bit too fast, and this leaves a kid having to deal with adult situations. On top of that Death makes her appearance here and man is she as great as ever.
Overall, a great volume and I can't wait to read more. A 4 out of 5.
My lord...what a brutal ending. Things heat up quick, ton of big moves from people and a ending to surely shock you as the war explodes.
Man what a fun issue. To see Bruce flying on a dragon, a nice twist on what's happening, and who Alfred is...all good stuff.
Kind of just there. A retelling of Bruce in the good old days of prior batman while Jason Todd is in surgery. Just a okay issue that didn't do much.
Issue 1 was solid, a interesting look at a new enemy yet similar foe to Batman. The Reaper.
Then issues 2-4 happen and I see why this is rated 2 or below.
The art is solid throughout. The first issue enjoyable. Then it gets stupid. Batman acts SO out of character it fucking hurts. For a followup of year 1, this is shit. A 1.5 out of 5.
Then issues 2-4 happen and I see why this is rated 2 or below.
The art is solid throughout. The first issue enjoyable. Then it gets stupid. Batman acts SO out of character it fucking hurts. For a followup of year 1, this is shit. A 1.5 out of 5.
War on DRUGS!
Someone has been feeding people drugs, little kids, and they begin to attack people and kill them. Like a children of the corn meets super high. But Batman doesn't like that shit and wants to find out who's doing that. Part 1 of 2 for FEVER!
A decent start, some cool moments with Batman.
Someone has been feeding people drugs, little kids, and they begin to attack people and kill them. Like a children of the corn meets super high. But Batman doesn't like that shit and wants to find out who's doing that. Part 1 of 2 for FEVER!
A decent start, some cool moments with Batman.
yeah this was dumb. The fever storyline gets goofier and goofier and the ending? A let down. Weak.
Scorched starts off fun enough but like all good things gets to complicated for it's own good.
Once we get too deep into the lore of the past, the story falls apart. Characters you DON'T care about make their appearance as a big bad, but honestly come across as lame. And while the first two issues are fun it quickly falls into itself, coming off far to 90's for its own good.
A 2 out of 5.
Once we get too deep into the lore of the past, the story falls apart. Characters you DON'T care about make their appearance as a big bad, but honestly come across as lame. And while the first two issues are fun it quickly falls into itself, coming off far to 90's for its own good.
A 2 out of 5.
I'm not a big Sci-Fi fan. I mean I enjoy some a lot (Saga/Red Rising) but it's not my go-to genre. So when I was approached to check out this comic, Genu, I was a little apprehensive.
I published a few books and comics, and I know the fear of giving a copy to someone, and always expecting a honest review. And sometimes that review isn't a great review. So that's always a fear, I assume most creators go through.
Luckily Genu is actually a very well put together comic.
It starts off in a way that reminded me of Ender's Games. A bunch of kids, altered and raised in Space, training. But soon into chapter one a terrible thing happens, a lot of people are murdered, but admis all this a "god" like creature comes and saves one of these boys (M07, I'll be calling him Seven) and another man and woman with him.
So this is really about what do we do in the future when everything is spinning out of control. A lot of the storyline contains twist and turns, who to trust, who's the bad guy, what are these creatures that have been here way before us, and what do they want.
On top of that you get some really great black and white art. I mean some of these shots of space and such are amazing. Sure got a few panels here and there that feel bit weaker compared to it, but overall the art impressed me.
I will say it is a lot of lore. Mostly done well, and explained through actions or plot advancements instead of exposition, which is greatly appreciated. But at points I had to go back and remember who is who and why they're doing what they are doing. I also feel like the plot of the kids and their uniqueness is kind of left save the main character seven.
But the twist and brutal nature of this world really worked for me. A few deaths and plot twist really surprised me, and for that I always give it credit. I'd rate it firmly at a 3.5 out of 5, but I'll round it to a 4 out of 5 here!
I published a few books and comics, and I know the fear of giving a copy to someone, and always expecting a honest review. And sometimes that review isn't a great review. So that's always a fear, I assume most creators go through.
Luckily Genu is actually a very well put together comic.
It starts off in a way that reminded me of Ender's Games. A bunch of kids, altered and raised in Space, training. But soon into chapter one a terrible thing happens, a lot of people are murdered, but admis all this a "god" like creature comes and saves one of these boys (M07, I'll be calling him Seven) and another man and woman with him.
So this is really about what do we do in the future when everything is spinning out of control. A lot of the storyline contains twist and turns, who to trust, who's the bad guy, what are these creatures that have been here way before us, and what do they want.
On top of that you get some really great black and white art. I mean some of these shots of space and such are amazing. Sure got a few panels here and there that feel bit weaker compared to it, but overall the art impressed me.
I will say it is a lot of lore. Mostly done well, and explained through actions or plot advancements instead of exposition, which is greatly appreciated. But at points I had to go back and remember who is who and why they're doing what they are doing. I also feel like the plot of the kids and their uniqueness is kind of left save the main character seven.
But the twist and brutal nature of this world really worked for me. A few deaths and plot twist really surprised me, and for that I always give it credit. I'd rate it firmly at a 3.5 out of 5, but I'll round it to a 4 out of 5 here!
This volume introduces us to one of the strongest (if not strongest) Captain in the defense team.
Gen.
That pink haired warrior you see on the cover here? He's the one in charge of the first division, a highly capable team ready to slaughter Kaiju's with ease.
This volume opens up with Kafka still fighting Isao. It's really a test, Isao wanting to see if Kafka can control himself in Kaiju form when fully on the verge of dying. Entertaining battle, easy to follow, and pretty brutal at points. We then get thrown into Gen and his team, and this little weirdo is highly entertaining. However, the newest big bad shows up and he might have the big advantage.
Kaiju No. 8 remains highly entertaining and while this is more the transition volume before the big battle it still holds very well. Now the longer waits between volumes begins, and that part sucks. A 4 out of 5.
Gen.
That pink haired warrior you see on the cover here? He's the one in charge of the first division, a highly capable team ready to slaughter Kaiju's with ease.
This volume opens up with Kafka still fighting Isao. It's really a test, Isao wanting to see if Kafka can control himself in Kaiju form when fully on the verge of dying. Entertaining battle, easy to follow, and pretty brutal at points. We then get thrown into Gen and his team, and this little weirdo is highly entertaining. However, the newest big bad shows up and he might have the big advantage.
Kaiju No. 8 remains highly entertaining and while this is more the transition volume before the big battle it still holds very well. Now the longer waits between volumes begins, and that part sucks. A 4 out of 5.