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realmsofmistsandstars's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A Graphic Novel about Gambit....does it get any better? đź’śđź–¤
fogisbeautiful's review
2.0
I only read the first five issues, but I just wasn't all that impressed. I always loved Gambit as a kid, but I just couldn't get into these comics for some reason. Disappointed, but I guess I can't love them all ;P
christajls's review
3.0
This review originally posted at The Improbable Chuck: Canucks on Comics
Gambit and Rogue were my OTP before that was even a term people used. I remember watching them on the old X-Men cartoon before school and loving every line of their Southern dialogue. And Gambit’s absence from the X-Men movies (let’s just pretend the Wolverine origin movie doesn’t count) was one of my biggest disappoints. So when I saw he was staring in his own comic series I knew I had to check it out.
I thought this collection started out on a strong note. Gambit is a lot more mature after everything he’s gone through but he is still himself and he is dying to return to his old ways (if only for a little while). But as it continued I began to lose interest. Primarily because he hardly interacts with any of the other X-Men. I know this is his solo series but I have a hard time believing the team/the school wouldn’t be a central part of his life/thoughts. The second reason was that this reads just like an Indiana Jones story, which in itself isn’t a bad thing, but doesn’t feel particularly “X-Men.” This could have been any generic thief in my opinion. And finally the love interest. She fell completely flat to me. Her actions didn’t make any sense and ultimately she is completely forgettable.
Despite how initially excited I was for this series I don’t think I will be continuing with Volume 2.
Gambit and Rogue were my OTP before that was even a term people used. I remember watching them on the old X-Men cartoon before school and loving every line of their Southern dialogue. And Gambit’s absence from the X-Men movies (let’s just pretend the Wolverine origin movie doesn’t count) was one of my biggest disappoints. So when I saw he was staring in his own comic series I knew I had to check it out.
I thought this collection started out on a strong note. Gambit is a lot more mature after everything he’s gone through but he is still himself and he is dying to return to his old ways (if only for a little while). But as it continued I began to lose interest. Primarily because he hardly interacts with any of the other X-Men. I know this is his solo series but I have a hard time believing the team/the school wouldn’t be a central part of his life/thoughts. The second reason was that this reads just like an Indiana Jones story, which in itself isn’t a bad thing, but doesn’t feel particularly “X-Men.” This could have been any generic thief in my opinion. And finally the love interest. She fell completely flat to me. Her actions didn’t make any sense and ultimately she is completely forgettable.
Despite how initially excited I was for this series I don’t think I will be continuing with Volume 2.
hollydoesstuff's review
4.0
This is really 3 stars for story, 4 stars for the art. I like classic Gambit a whole lot better. Gambit has always been my favorite comic character of all time and it's because he has a colorful past, some moral ambiguity, and he's super sexy. That's probably why the art is working for me. He's super hot, but the story was kind of generic and everything was sort of predictable. The girl is mysterious, but she doesn't seem to be as intriguing as Bella Donna or Rogue.
anastasiaadamov's review
4.0
Whats not to like about a man who walks that thin line between good guy and a badass bastard ?
ria_mhrj's review
3.0
Gambit was always one of my favourite characters from the X-Men cartoon I watched when I was little, but I've never really had much exposure to him beyond the primary-coloured animation I loved so much. So after reading and enjoying Hawkeye, I decided to give another Marvel Now title a whirl with everyone's favourite Ragin' Cajun.
I liked the artwork (apart from the last two issues - what happened to Gambit's beautiful face?!) and Gambit is an interesting character, walking the line between "good guy" and "utter bastard", to quote Pete Wisdom. The story was just OK though - Joelle was a dull femme fatale lacking in a third dimension and the Cich menace was nothing we've not seen before.
After the quirkiness of Hawkeye, complete with complex characters and really striking art, Gambit wasn't as cool as it could have been, but future issues may well still surprise me.
I liked the artwork (apart from the last two issues - what happened to Gambit's beautiful face?!) and Gambit is an interesting character, walking the line between "good guy" and "utter bastard", to quote Pete Wisdom. The story was just OK though - Joelle was a dull femme fatale lacking in a third dimension and the Cich menace was nothing we've not seen before.
After the quirkiness of Hawkeye, complete with complex characters and really striking art, Gambit wasn't as cool as it could have been, but future issues may well still surprise me.
snazel's review
4.0
I actually think that I, as a straight woman, was the target audience for this book. And it was AMAZING.
*fans self*
*fans self*
pickett22's review
4.0
This was fantastic. This was so Gambit. The whole thing, the set up, every decision he makes, is a heart of gold wrapped in sexism. I read the second one first, so it was really fun reading this and knowing how it ends. He was trying to help, but he forgets that other people have the right to make decisions and make mistakes, and he can't always stop them. He tries to protect and control women and he wraps it all up in this "can't let a pretty face get hurt" bullshit. And he's wrong, he's always wrong. His good intentions don't make his actions right. But he's trying SO hard.
Asmus has done an amazing job on these. He's either a total genius or he's as sexist as Remy is, because the set up for these books are perfect for what they are.The fact that it ends the way it does in Vol. 2 makes me lean towards genius. The whole exchange with Rouge is pretty great.
Asmus has done an amazing job on these. He's either a total genius or he's as sexist as Remy is, because the set up for these books are perfect for what they are.The fact that it ends the way it does in Vol. 2 makes me lean towards genius. The whole exchange with Rouge is pretty great.
renatasnacks's review
4.0
I read reviews of this that said it was basically just extended excuses for Gambit to take off his clothes, which it IS, and which I'm totally fine with. I mean he could have taken his clothes off a few more times, really.
Uh this was just like candy pretty much, near-naked Gambit having sort of implausible Indiana Jones/James Bond-y adventures and that's EXACTLY what I wanted it to be.
But if that's not what you want to read then probably don't read this.
Is this cancelled yet? All the comics I love get cancelled. (I just googled it: ONGOING! HUZZAH.)
Uh this was just like candy pretty much, near-naked Gambit having sort of implausible Indiana Jones/James Bond-y adventures and that's EXACTLY what I wanted it to be.
But if that's not what you want to read then probably don't read this.
Is this cancelled yet? All the comics I love get cancelled. (I just googled it: ONGOING! HUZZAH.)
shinychick's review
2.0
I never really read the Gambit books before. My love affair with the crafty Cajun began and ended with the 90s X-Men TV show. So this, while kinda sorta interesting... Didn't really do it for me.