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This volume doesn't contain a single arc, but rather multiple different plotlines as Gert attempts to find a new way home. While the issues were still engaging to read, they did feel slightly directionless since a completely new trial without payoff was the focus of each comic.
A new side-character was introduced and promptly abandoned by Gert, though I doubt we've seen the last of him. Additionally, Gert's selfish and malevolent choices have seemingly been revealed to cause many more grave consequences than she originally envisioned.
A new side-character was introduced and promptly abandoned by Gert, though I doubt we've seen the last of him. Additionally, Gert's selfish and malevolent choices have seemingly been revealed to cause many more grave consequences than she originally envisioned.
Typically I shy away from Thor comics because I tend to be confused by them, but I actually grasped most of what was happening in this graphic novel and did enjoy reading it.
All the protagonists were easily likable and neither their seriousness nor their comicality ever felt false or forced. Multiple quotes stood out to me as having meaningful application both in the context of the comic and in our reality, and the visuals were beautiful.
Even though the events in this story may not match up perfectly with Earth-616 canon, they do give one a good understanding of Thor's world and I recommend that other people new to it should read this as well.
All the protagonists were easily likable and neither their seriousness nor their comicality ever felt false or forced. Multiple quotes stood out to me as having meaningful application both in the context of the comic and in our reality, and the visuals were beautiful.
Even though the events in this story may not match up perfectly with Earth-616 canon, they do give one a good understanding of Thor's world and I recommend that other people new to it should read this as well.
In this volume Gert decides that maybe she's had the wrong idea all along, and attempts to be 'good' in the hopes that she'll finally escape Fairyland. I found her change of attitude refreshing, in spite of her repeated failures to actually be of help to anybody.
Our protagonists started to lose some of their viciousness and become almost endearing in these issues, and I'm interested in seeing if that change carries to the next arc, even as they face a new and unpredicted threat.
Our protagonists started to lose some of their viciousness and become almost endearing in these issues, and I'm interested in seeing if that change carries to the next arc, even as they face a new and unpredicted threat.
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, Vol. 1: Sinestro's Law
Dave Sharpe, Jordi Tarragona, Tomeu Morey, Robert Venditti, Rafa Sandoval, Jason Wright, Ethan Van Sciver
I will attempt to be gentle here so bear with me, but to give you an idea of how little I enjoyed reading this comic I'll start by saying that it vacuumed away all my will to remain conscious and I fell asleep in between issues.
I've never read or seen anything with the Green Lantern characters previously, and disappointingly I don't feel this is the best starting place for people new to their world since I was confused until I got to the point where I largely quit caring. The protagonists failed to leave me with a good first impression, which was heftily the fault of the cheesy dialog. Maybe the characters are purposely written to sound ridiculous and their phraseology is some sort of slightly endearing running gag, but from this vantage point it's impossible to determine if that's the case.
The only part of these issues that I did happen to like was some of the art, it pushed the scenes to an almost achievable level of being powerful and dynamic that I wish the writing had been able to uphold.
I've never read or seen anything with the Green Lantern characters previously, and disappointingly I don't feel this is the best starting place for people new to their world since I was confused until I got to the point where I largely quit caring. The protagonists failed to leave me with a good first impression, which was heftily the fault of the cheesy dialog. Maybe the characters are purposely written to sound ridiculous and their phraseology is some sort of slightly endearing running gag, but from this vantage point it's impossible to determine if that's the case.
The only part of these issues that I did happen to like was some of the art, it pushed the scenes to an almost achievable level of being powerful and dynamic that I wish the writing had been able to uphold.
This comic didn't have a lot to it and a few parts made me cringe, but for the most part it was entertaining to read so I really sped through all six issues.
Personally my favorite out of the three short arcs included was the one that started during Avengers #3 and continued from there. Some of the more ridiculous aspects of the '60s Avengers were lightly teased, and it's enjoyable being able to recognize pieces from those original issues now that I've finally read some of them.
Personally my favorite out of the three short arcs included was the one that started during Avengers #3 and continued from there. Some of the more ridiculous aspects of the '60s Avengers were lightly teased, and it's enjoyable being able to recognize pieces from those original issues now that I've finally read some of them.
Gwenpool, the Unbelievable, Vol. 5: Lost in the Plot
Gurihiru, Irene Strychalski, Christopher Hastings
Gwen's powers and personality have grown exponentially throughout this journey and created increasing potential for her character, in spite of the comic's cancellation.
In my opinion one of the most heartbreaking parts of a beloved series being cancelled is how the characters cannot possibly be aware that their story is ending, so it was rewarding to see Gwen confront this reality while still realizing that her existence is far from over.
Hopefully the dynamics introduced in this series will be made further use of in the future, but until then Gwen will remain unbelievable for all readers new to her world.
In my opinion one of the most heartbreaking parts of a beloved series being cancelled is how the characters cannot possibly be aware that their story is ending, so it was rewarding to see Gwen confront this reality while still realizing that her existence is far from over.
Hopefully the dynamics introduced in this series will be made further use of in the future, but until then Gwen will remain unbelievable for all readers new to her world.
Since I haven't read any previous Captain Marvel series I'm slightly confused as to what is happening here, but not to the point where it's difficult to understand the main story.
I'm also extremely sleep deprived so that may be warping my perception of the writing, but as of right now I found it fairly entertaining to read. The events going on are definitely messy but not in a way so stressful that I'm deterred from wanting to try and finish the series.
I'm also extremely sleep deprived so that may be warping my perception of the writing, but as of right now I found it fairly entertaining to read. The events going on are definitely messy but not in a way so stressful that I'm deterred from wanting to try and finish the series.
This volume advances the plot for Fall of the Hulks, but because focus rests on different characters and conflicts every issue, each of them feel oddly separated. I definitely liked the third issue best but the surrounding ones are fairly forgettable, and I even had to flip through the first one again to remember what the story was.
Since this volume mentions so many events that happened in other stories it could have benefited from an index of recommended reading to understand more background along with the checklists of what to read going forward, since even with all the Wikis and internet forums we have these days it can still be hard to figure out the exact comic in which something took place.
Since this volume mentions so many events that happened in other stories it could have benefited from an index of recommended reading to understand more background along with the checklists of what to read going forward, since even with all the Wikis and internet forums we have these days it can still be hard to figure out the exact comic in which something took place.
The first issue for this volume was a 'choose your own adventure' issue, which while a very cool concept, got more and more complex and confusing to follow as it went on. Luckily that issue wasn't a part of the larger and more interesting story that went on throughout the rest of the volume and felt just like normal episode of the cartoon.