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ravenpuffr2's review
4.0
First story I’ve ever read with this character. My only prior exposure to her was in video games. Enjoyed seeing her backstory, te book had a satisfying emotional arc for Domino, and I found it much more appealing than I usually find the darker comic characters (Punisher, X-Force, etc.). Of course, the fact that it’s by Gail Simone probably has a lot to do with that!!
icarys's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lberestecki's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
emilyrandolph_epstein's review
4.0
A fun book about female friendship and badassery. I hope to see more of this series.
bjoernschneider1's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
joshgauthier's review
4.0
Though I am familiar with the characters, I have never read a Domino-focused comic before. With that being said, I really liked Vol. 1 of Simone's run with the character.
As Domino tries to open up to the idea of friendship and find some stability in her life, she finds her powers (and with them her identity) threatened by an enemy that seems to know her more than she knows them. Plus there's just a chance that the friends she's welcomed into her life are not quite who she believed they were. With everything on the line, Domino and her posse have to fight to uncover the mystery of Domino's past--and hopefully survive the investigation.
With a variety of great cameos, really strong art from Baldeon, Shelfer, Piper and company, and a high-spirited energy that carries the story from start to finish, Simone's turn with the character is off to a good start. Consistently funny, the story also delves into internal struggles and moral gray areas. In doing this, it finds a good balance between the humor and the heavy moments that ground the story and make it more than just an action-packed adventure. These might be the good guys. But they are not the Avengers fighting for peace and justice to win the day. These enemies are coming for the people Domino loves most. She's not going to take that sitting down.
As Domino tries to open up to the idea of friendship and find some stability in her life, she finds her powers (and with them her identity) threatened by an enemy that seems to know her more than she knows them. Plus there's just a chance that the friends she's welcomed into her life are not quite who she believed they were. With everything on the line, Domino and her posse have to fight to uncover the mystery of Domino's past--and hopefully survive the investigation.
With a variety of great cameos, really strong art from Baldeon, Shelfer, Piper and company, and a high-spirited energy that carries the story from start to finish, Simone's turn with the character is off to a good start. Consistently funny, the story also delves into internal struggles and moral gray areas. In doing this, it finds a good balance between the humor and the heavy moments that ground the story and make it more than just an action-packed adventure. These might be the good guys. But they are not the Avengers fighting for peace and justice to win the day. These enemies are coming for the people Domino loves most. She's not going to take that sitting down.
janedoelish's review
5.0
Domino started out as one of Rob Liefeld's (stereo)typical creations from the 1990s: basically just a name and a look, without any backstory or clearly defined set of powers.
Seeing this character gain the depth she deserves, and at the hands of the wonderful Gail Simone, is fantastic!
Seeing this character gain the depth she deserves, and at the hands of the wonderful Gail Simone, is fantastic!
gallaghergirl12's review
5.0
I think Domino cracked my top 5 superheroes. Gail Simone’s impeccable storytelling is maybe entirely why.
shea_proulx's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Violence