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geekwayne's review
4.0
Ghosted is billed as a supernatural mashup with Ocean's 11, and it works very well. For anyone who likes crime capers with wicked twists, it gets even better when you add in ghosts. Revenge takes on a new, harsher tone.
Jackson T. Winters is stuck in jail for, what seems like, the rest of his life, when he is broken out by a very wealthy man in search of his particular talents. It seems that the rich man needs to have a ghost delivered and Winters can put together a team to do it. First though, Jackson requests a snappy suit "like something Sinatra would wear." This is a direct nod to Danny Ocean, but this Danny Ocean is more the George Clooney variety.
The team is assembled. A couple brothers who film supernatural events, An aging con man who doubles as a stage magician, a psychic who seems to have real powers, a skeptic who is there to balance things out, the rich man's muscle, and of course Winters. They are sent into a haunted house to find a ghost to capture and return. There are surprises and double crosses. To discuss them further would spoil it for you. Are you intrigued by the concept? If so, check it out.
Joshua Williamson's story is snappy and even though he's borrowing from another source, it feels fairly fresh. He's built an interesting main character in Winters, who has a few ghosts of his own that he needs to exorcise. Art by Goran Sudzuka and Miroslav Mrva is pitch perfect. Ghosts swoop overhead, the house is creepy, and the art tone is perfect. I really enjoyed this one.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to read this fine graphic novel.
Jackson T. Winters is stuck in jail for, what seems like, the rest of his life, when he is broken out by a very wealthy man in search of his particular talents. It seems that the rich man needs to have a ghost delivered and Winters can put together a team to do it. First though, Jackson requests a snappy suit "like something Sinatra would wear." This is a direct nod to Danny Ocean, but this Danny Ocean is more the George Clooney variety.
The team is assembled. A couple brothers who film supernatural events, An aging con man who doubles as a stage magician, a psychic who seems to have real powers, a skeptic who is there to balance things out, the rich man's muscle, and of course Winters. They are sent into a haunted house to find a ghost to capture and return. There are surprises and double crosses. To discuss them further would spoil it for you. Are you intrigued by the concept? If so, check it out.
Joshua Williamson's story is snappy and even though he's borrowing from another source, it feels fairly fresh. He's built an interesting main character in Winters, who has a few ghosts of his own that he needs to exorcise. Art by Goran Sudzuka and Miroslav Mrva is pitch perfect. Ghosts swoop overhead, the house is creepy, and the art tone is perfect. I really enjoyed this one.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to read this fine graphic novel.
colindalaska's review
3.0
A decent enough Ocean's Ghostbusters mash-up, but relies on an exposition heavy ending.
bearded_ginger's review
1.0
Ghosts plus Oceans 11 should have been a no brainer for me, but somewhere this book fell flat. The story moved at a weird pace, and i couldn't justify any of the characters actions.
farmieeeee's review
3.0
interesting premise execution was alright and art was okay. will still read vol 2 to find out what else happens
helpfulsnowman's review
3.0
An intriguing premise that's somewhat let down by a rote march through the plot.
Sorry, I just typed the headline to my obit in this window instead of another one I've got open. What's this window again? Comic book reviews? How is that anywhere near as important as my impending death? By which I mean, "Death that's coming eventually, but maybe not today, most likely."
Sorry, I just typed the headline to my obit in this window instead of another one I've got open. What's this window again? Comic book reviews? How is that anywhere near as important as my impending death? By which I mean, "Death that's coming eventually, but maybe not today, most likely."
jennifermreads's review
Yup, good story with tremendous artwork. But what I really liked about this graphic novel was that the story was contained within a single volume! It was so refreshing to read a graphic story with a beginning, a middle, and an end – and not have to wait for volume 850,000 to get to said end!
impybelle's review
4.0
A mix of Ocean's 11 and The Shining? I'll grant you the Ocean's 11 comparison, because it's pretty obvious, but I get more of King's Rose Red, honestly. And I happen to love Rose Red, so that's definitely a bonus.
I enjoyed the ride and while others complain that the characters rely too much on tropes, I think it works here. You immediately know what kind of people you're dealing with and the story is able to zoom onward. Sometimes being able to use shorthand is advantageous to the story. About 2/3 of the way through the story, things start to shift. Some twists are obvious and some aren't and I enjoyed both kinds.
I also enjoyed the glimpses into the house's past, I liked the story, and I'm exceptionally glad that the story doesn't cliffhanger. It works as a standalone if you need it to for whatever reason.
I enjoyed the ride and while others complain that the characters rely too much on tropes, I think it works here. You immediately know what kind of people you're dealing with and the story is able to zoom onward. Sometimes being able to use shorthand is advantageous to the story. About 2/3 of the way through the story, things start to shift. Some twists are obvious and some aren't and I enjoyed both kinds.
I also enjoyed the glimpses into the house's past, I liked the story, and I'm exceptionally glad that the story doesn't cliffhanger. It works as a standalone if you need it to for whatever reason.
masn's review
3.0
Loved the art, loved the premise, and then the heist is over that fast and that's it? Boring characters that aren't explored at all.