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This is a fabulous book. The story is gripping, the art is good, and the characters are engaging.
I found the dialogue to be consistently natural and believable, and all the soldiers are likeable. The Big Bad Evil Guy is very cool, and he's introduced a little at a time, which makes him even more memorable.
The artwork appears to have been done with watercolors, which I happen to really like. It sure looks like it was done using real paper and paints, which is unusual and refreshing in this world of 3d computer artwork.
I had to read it a couple times to "get" everything that went on, but it's definitely worth a reread just to see it again.
It also cries out for a sequel, which I really really hope Pearson writes at some point. I'll be first in line to buy it, if and when.
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For a large part of this book, I had very little idea what was going on. That's not a criticism, it's all part of what makes this a creepy masterpiece. It's really well written - you hear the main character's London accent clearly in your head, not because of any awkward-looking attempt to write it phonectically; but just because the phrasing feels so authentic and natural. The art perfectly complements the surreal and eerie plot; somehow looking cartoonish and yet grimly bleak at the same time.
One of the most enjoyable comics I've read in a while.
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Fab second episode. Exciting new characters. Great character development Looking forward to the third issue already!
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Loved this! Kora and Bec make a great duo. The cliffhanger left me wanting for more. Very much looking forward to episode 2. Well done to the writer and artist!
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Exciting idea. I am intrigued by the title and keen to find out what happens next. Heck of a cliffhanger. Vibrant art. Humour, action and mystery. I recommend that you give it a try.
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I can't wait for the next! very Interesting concept. The artwork is really super and the idea feels new and original which is hard to find in new comics. I hope we have more to come.
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This is a beautifully written story and graphics about a tragic incident. It traces the story of a woman who lived in the early 1600's in Scotland and was infamously tried as a witch. Telling more may spoil it for the reader, but it is very creative.
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Great read after a long time! If you are into stories like Warcraft, this one’s for you. You’ll love the artwork too. Looking forward to reading the rest of the issues.
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Interesting story. Can't wait for Issue 2. Artwork is amazing
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While it will no doubt be most fully enjoyed by those who've read everything that came before, as the echoes of the Quietus arc are felt, this first issue of Disposable Heroes arc of Hero 9 to 5 is a feasible jumping-on point to new readers: and instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever gone near a certain type of convention.
Or certain types of online forums, for that matter.
But the recognizability goes beyond the tee-hee of familiarity with a trope of superhero comics or of fandom. Hero 9 to 5 continues to satirize the world beyond the genre, and there is something recognizable in its own way about innocent bystanders being gorily attacked, perhaps fatally, right in front of the world's greatest heroes, in the time it takes to ascertain who will be paid to save the day.
The issue includes distinctive character-driven artwork, a consistent color aesthetic, and seamless lettering.
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150+ pages. A superb retelling of the legend of Boudica, the Queen of the Iceni Celtis in Roman Britian.
This cleaves close to the legends we have all heard with the addition of some interesting (and some hated! [we are supposed to hate them]) characaters.
The art is fantastic and each character is carefully crafted.
For the history buff there are plenty of little "Easter Eggs". The "Bar Bar Bar!" was a favorite.
I paid $4.00, but printed it would be worth a lot more.
If you are a fan of the story, the time or of Celtic Britain, then this is a must buy.
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This first issue of Lady and the Lost World was, in the tradition of some of the best first issues of things, concisely informative and engaging, neither talking down to the reader nor obfuscating. The historical mystery was intriguing and the villainy unsettling but human. The art was very good, but especially captivating in the villain scenes.
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Wow, this was great! B or C list heroes working for a company. I like the story of Flame O, who works for Heroes For Zeroes. After reading #1 I want more. I like what happens after the hero captures the "viilian." The art and writing was fantastic. I will be looking for more to read from AAM/Markosia.
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Simplistic plot, flat characters, cartoonish crayonlike drawing style ...
It just ... mediocre
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This is essentially an NYPD Blue story, where a rogue detective carries an obsession with investigating a serial killer that is picking off members of the Justice League. Art is mediocre, but story pacing and suspense keeps it interesting. Some thoughtfully absurd elements here as well, such as the manner in which a casket is handled and buried at the funeral for titular hero.
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