Star Wars, Vol. 9: Hope Dies by Kieron GillenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Sunday, May 30, 2021
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Invincible, Vol 2: Eight Is Enough by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Cory Walker
Book 74/100
Invincible, Vol. 2: Eight Is Enough by Robert KirkmanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story continues to impress me; with some great humor, well paced action, and some genuine mystery added in for good measure, this volume is definitely all about later plots. While the first volume, Family Matters, set up the core characters for Invincible, this volume is clearly set up as starting points for future story lines, so while it doesn't actually seem like much happens here, it just makes me want to continue reading so I can see how all these plot threads play out. Cory Walker's art and Bill Crabtree's colors are top notch again; I really like the minimal line art and coloring. The inclusion of different artists working on the introduction of additional characters to the book was a nice touch too, helping each character stand out a little while having the briefest of introductions. On to the third volume!
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Invincible, Vol 1: Family Matters by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Cory Walker
Book 73/100
Invincible, Vol. 1: Family Matters by Robert KirkmanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a reread for me, but it had been awhile since I'd read this and the mood struck me. I enjoyed this just as much this time as I had the first time around. I've tried Kirkman's other works, The Walking Dead, Outcast, and Haunt and they all fell flat for me, and to be honest, I'd forgotten that Kirkman had written this too, so I guess it's just his horror titles that I don't like. I thoroughly enjoy the family dynamic in Invincible, with Markus Grayson and his mom, Deborah, fully embracing knowing his dad, Nolan, is the superhero Omni-Man. When Markus' powers manifest, he decides to join his dad in crime fighting as Invincible. I think I like Deborah most of all, as her matter of fact acceptance of the danger her husband and son face on a daily basis hides the concern she actual feels for her family.
This is a quick introduction to the core and supporting cast, and the actual superhero aspect of the story is really just the backdrop to Markus' family and him discovering his powers and how he is learning to balance them with high school. I really liked the minimal line art and color palette used; it's marks a stark contrast from other superhero books and their hyper detail and layered color effects, which I think is the point. This book is a superhero book, but it's different from the rest. I'll definitely be continuing with this series.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Crossover, Vol 1: Kids Love Chains by Donny Cates, illustrated by Geoff Shaw
Book 71/100
Crossover, Vol. 1 by Donny CatesMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
So. Much. Fun. Imagine every superhero and supervillain from every comic book publisher all crashing into the "real" world simultaneously. How would we respond to that? How would they? Such a ridiculously clever concept. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
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