Overall this was an interesting and enjoyable comic series. It differed from other Alan Moore graphic novels I've read due to the different story feelOverall this was an interesting and enjoyable comic series. It differed from other Alan Moore graphic novels I've read due to the different story feel each edition underwent. There is a lot to review, comment on, and critique but I enjoyed all of it. The elements of the psychological, the existential, and body horror kept me hooked the entire time. There were some bits I read through faster than others because I wasn't as engaged. However I would definitely read this again and highly recommend it to Alan Moore fans or graphic novel fans. Thanks!...more
This volume was a little shorter but that didn't take away from the story. The series has moved past the motifs seen in earlier volumes. I still enjoyThis volume was a little shorter but that didn't take away from the story. The series has moved past the motifs seen in earlier volumes. I still enjoyed it nonetheless! ...more
I enjoyed this continuation of the Saga of The Swamp Thing. This volume had more of a comic book feel yet retained it's original psychological, body hI enjoyed this continuation of the Saga of The Swamp Thing. This volume had more of a comic book feel yet retained it's original psychological, body horror, and existential aspects from the previous volumes. I'm looking forward to Volume 5 next. Highly recommended to Alan Moore and comic book fans. Thanks!...more
This was a great continuation of the Saga of the Swamp Man. I'm beginning to appreciate the style, formatting, storyline, and artwork more and more noThis was a great continuation of the Saga of the Swamp Man. I'm beginning to appreciate the style, formatting, storyline, and artwork more and more now. The plot and the introduction of the various arcs progress like a comic series would. This is different from V for Vendetta or From Hell, which are long, narrative-type graphic novels. I'm keepin' on and starting the next volume now. Highly recommended for comic, graphic novel, and Alan Moore fans! Thanks!...more
This was a good continuation of the Saga of the Swamp Thing. I thought this one was a a tad but heavier and darker than the first volume. The opening This was a good continuation of the Saga of the Swamp Thing. I thought this one was a a tad but heavier and darker than the first volume. The opening segment went into more detail of the Alec Holland-Swamp Thing back story which was great to read. [image] Also the other psychologically darker segments including the original 1971 House of Secrets Swamp Thing appearance. I am enjoying reading these stories and will continue with all the others. I would recommend this to Alan Moore fans for sure! Thanks!...more
This was a well-written and opening volume to the Saga of the Swamp Thing. The chapters were fun to read. What i really appreciated was the psychologiThis was a well-written and opening volume to the Saga of the Swamp Thing. The chapters were fun to read. What i really appreciated was the psychological and existential aspects of the story. The Swamp Thing origin arc, his existence within the swamp, his search for meaning and reflection throughout the story was neat to read in my opinion. I will keep reading the additional volumes with reviews to come. I would recommend this to Alan Moore fans and graphic novel fans. Thanks!...more
This was another Alan Moore graphic novel worth a read in my opinion. He was able to take the Jack the Ripper story and put his unique spin on it. FroThis was another Alan Moore graphic novel worth a read in my opinion. He was able to take the Jack the Ripper story and put his unique spin on it. From the get-go I liked the elements of the story: psychological tension, mystery and edginess, some Masonic lore, slow mental deterioration, the visual Gothic tones in the illustrations and colorized panels. The artwork is detailed: the shadows, silhouettes, visual tension fluctuating between sharpness and blurry—all that again were enhanced by the colorizing from the original artwork. [image] [image] The plot was thick and layered that sometimes I had to backtrack to see if I was comprehending accordingly. Honestly that was my only gripe that it moved a little unbalanced and oddly paced but it didn't detract from the story. As with all Alan Moore sagas you have to pay attention and put all the pieces together on your own to get the full effect of the story. [image] I started reading the original black & white version until I learned there was an updated colorized version by the illustrator. After reviewing some panels online I decided to purchase it. The updated color patterns add tremendous effect to the story and enhance the gothic-horror elements. I was pleased throughout it's entirety as I read.
Overall I really liked this, and I enjoyed it more than the movie with Johnny Depp. This felt darker and demented. While the movie has those elements as well, it was confined by time constraints and artistic variation for obvious reasons. I would definitely recommend this to Alan Moore fans and horror graphic novel fans. Thanks!...more
I have always enjoyed the Joker's character as a villain and a homicidal maniac. Alan Moore delivered in full effect! I really liked reading and seeinI have always enjoyed the Joker's character as a villain and a homicidal maniac. Alan Moore delivered in full effect! I really liked reading and seeing the backstory of how he became the Joker. That was depressing and synced well with the real-time story.
The artwork was top-notch. I've always been a fan of graphic novels (and recently manga) because of the visual impact it has on the story. The artwork was effective and drove home the idea of the Joker's persona.
This is great and I would highly recommend this to any graphic novel fans, especially Alan Moore. Thanks!...more
Yeah, I didn't like this at all. It started out unique and different but after pages of what felt like endless reading I lost all interest in this oneYeah, I didn't like this at all. It started out unique and different but after pages of what felt like endless reading I lost all interest in this one. This story did absolutely nothing for me. It seemed boring, mundane, and uneventful. I loved 'V for Vendetta' and 'Watchmen' because Alan Moore's writing was the real and genuine. Maybe he should stick to that format of storytelling (just my opinion). I would recommend Alan Moore's graphic novels any day over this long, drawn-out, and boring story. Thanks!...more
Overall this was good in my opinion. It was much more than a graphic novel as it was multilayered, deep, and had elements of a psychological story. ItOverall this was good in my opinion. It was much more than a graphic novel as it was multilayered, deep, and had elements of a psychological story. It started out a mystery and quickly developed into much more. The plot started in 1985 America where superheroes have become unwelcome. This plot centered around a close-knit group having gone their own ways over time. One of them is killed and the main characters all come back into each other's lives.
These characters were uniquely created by Alan Moore and drove the story. For instance Rorschach had a face mask that changed as his temper changed; Dr. Manhattan was a deep and nihilistic character with his thoughts and insights. There was a lot going on and that's what made this such a strong story. I could explain much more but I don't want to ruin it. The end (when Ozymandias revealed his plot) was strange to me honestly. I thought the story had great build-up but I was let down at this point.
I liked the story overall but it is not one of my favorites and I enjoyed V For Vendetta more. This was my second time reading it and I confirmed my thoughts in this review. Still I appreciated the style, the characters, and the richly crafted plot. Anybody who likes Alan Moore and his writing should definitely read this. Thanks!...more
This was a decent story. This can be labeled as action, political, and philosophical at the same time. The plot was ab"Ideas are bulletproof", pg. 236
This was a decent story. This can be labeled as action, political, and philosophical at the same time. The plot was about a post-war England that has become governed by a dictatorship. The imposed fascist regime Norsefire in the story promoted racial ideology and rhetoric similar to National Socialism. The party also had all the elements of a fascist state: state-sponsored media, single-party rule, surveillance, and of course corruption in all levels. The hero of the story, a dark cloaked and masked man named V, focused on taking down the totalitarian regime. On the personal level he took revenge against individuals from his past. Ironically, on the larger scale he promoted revolutionary ideas and anarchy to overturn the government. As the story progressed he took in and trained a counterpart that eventually became his replacement.
Overall I enjoyed it and found it entertaining. This was my first Alan Moore story and I heard he had a unique storytelling style and this proved it. At times the dialogue was hard to follow and the character interactions were confusing; I had to go back at times to review what I just read because it felt disjointed. I originally read this in 2005 shortly after seeing the movie and I didn't finish it because I lost interest about halfway through. My initial impression still remains that I enjoyed the movie better. Still I would recommend it for fans of the movie and graphic novels. Thanks!...more
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