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dogunderwater's review against another edition
4.0
Way stronger than the first volume, due to much better artists coming on board and easing off of the 'generic straight dude action comics' style. It's still not as queer as the Kevin Wada covers promise, but at least there's SOME style. What I wouldn't give for someone like Kris Anka on this series. Instead, Sina Grace's story is somewhat hampered by the art style -- but gosh, this book was funny and cute and I'm sad it got canceled before it really found its way.
beorn_101's review against another edition
5.0
Continuing a great blend deep emotional exploration, light and fun action, and the quirky joy that is Bobby Drake, this series is a gem.
Bobby, while in L.A., has his first encounters with romantic moments with a dude, does a kind deed for a mechanical whiz, and has several amazing interactions with his younger self.
This series is wonderful and I can't recommend it enough!
Bobby, while in L.A., has his first encounters with romantic moments with a dude, does a kind deed for a mechanical whiz, and has several amazing interactions with his younger self.
This series is wonderful and I can't recommend it enough!
josetinocoperez's review against another edition
3.0
70/100.
Me gusta la línea que estaba siguiendo la serie. Una pena que la cancelaran, pero si no me equivoco, van a empezar a sacar otra serie de Iceman, así que sin problema.
En cuanto a la historia, ha estado bastante bien. El arte tampoco me ha disgustado en la mayoría de ocasiones y agradezco muchísimo el apoyo de Kitty en estos dos volúmenes. Bastante bien.
Me gusta la línea que estaba siguiendo la serie. Una pena que la cancelaran, pero si no me equivoco, van a empezar a sacar otra serie de Iceman, así que sin problema.
En cuanto a la historia, ha estado bastante bien. El arte tampoco me ha disgustado en la mayoría de ocasiones y agradezco muchísimo el apoyo de Kitty en estos dos volúmenes. Bastante bien.
captwinghead's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first volume but there's still a lot to love here.
I like seeing Bobby embrace his identity more. I was happy to see him get out and start dating... although that didn't go as planned. I love the cameraderie between him and his old team (though Widow being dead was a little baffling). Sidenote, always happy to see Hercules. He's a total babe.
The Daken storyline was interesting -- I think I would have rather seen more of that, to be honest. In a strange way, I think they could have had a really interesting relationship, sort of similar to Charles/Erik's but, you know, actually gay. They differ in belief systems and that's always intriguing to me. But, then there's the whole Daken stabbing ***** so... it wouldn't really work out.
Anyway, I have no clue what's happening with the X-Men. There's 3, 2, only 1 team right now? It's unclear. Anyway, I like what Grace did with this series. It's a shame it wasn't longer.
I like seeing Bobby embrace his identity more. I was happy to see him get out and start dating... although that didn't go as planned. I love the cameraderie between him and his old team (though Widow being dead was a little baffling). Sidenote, always happy to see Hercules. He's a total babe.
The Daken storyline was interesting -- I think I would have rather seen more of that, to be honest. In a strange way, I think they could have had a really interesting relationship, sort of similar to Charles/Erik's but, you know, actually gay. They differ in belief systems and that's always intriguing to me. But, then there's the whole Daken stabbing ***** so... it wouldn't really work out.
Anyway, I have no clue what's happening with the X-Men. There's 3, 2, only 1 team right now? It's unclear. Anyway, I like what Grace did with this series. It's a shame it wasn't longer.
jemppu's review against another edition
4.0
Good stuff, this and the first volume.
The focus of the series on Bobby, aka Iceman, dealing with (the aftermath of) coming in terms with themselves relatively late in life. Their relationship with their parents refreshingly unsimplified, feels real and genuinely frustrating a struggle (even heart-wrenching on occasion). Their juggling of romantic relationship aside the superhero gig is dealt in a satisfyingly believable manner as well.
Also, a brief tangent plot presents the fact, that not all mutants maybe want to get labelled and shipped off to special wards to be trained assoldiers to the cause superheroes is quite on point; anyone preferring a quiet life away from constant fighting and confrontation of warring sides should be entitled to it, what ever their genetic encoding.
Was this too real an approach for a superhero comic? Or why didn't this series last longer? Pity.
The focus of the series on Bobby, aka Iceman, dealing with (the aftermath of) coming in terms with themselves relatively late in life. Their relationship with their parents refreshingly unsimplified, feels real and genuinely frustrating a struggle (even heart-wrenching on occasion). Their juggling of romantic relationship aside the superhero gig is dealt in a satisfyingly believable manner as well.
Also, a brief tangent plot presents the fact, that not all mutants maybe want to get labelled and shipped off to special wards to be trained as
Was this too real an approach for a superhero comic? Or why didn't this series last longer? Pity.
omnombailey's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Didn't touch as close to home as the first one, but still a thoroughly enjoyable read. Plenty of laughs to be had along with heartfelt moments.
justinlife's review
5.0
Seeing a gay man write a gay character and getting right is what makes this book great. It feels like I’m seen. Iceman feels more confident and comes into his own here and it’s gorgeous.
pariah's review
4.0
Very strong Bobby voice. I really enjoyed the whole series and am glad it got picked up for another shot (insert rant about comics industry needing to update the model for success).
jamesflint's review
3.0
Rep: gay mc
this arc got rlly lazy almost towards the end & like what even is continuity with anw lol
this arc got rlly lazy almost towards the end & like what even is continuity with anw lol