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geekwayne's review
5.0
'Copperhead, Vol. 2' by Jay Faerber continues the adventures of Sheriff Clara Bronson on the remote space outpost town of Copperhead. I liked it just as much as the first volume.
The story seems like it's going to start slow with a drama to get to know the characters better, but that's just to lull you into a false sense of security. Clara and Boo attempt a little downtime since things are slow. Clara goes on a date that goes completely wrong. Boo has it worse, as his night ends up in a situation involving snipers and a posse. Perhaps the lesson here is not to take a night off.
Along the way, we do get to know the characters better. From Clara's past to a bit more about Boo and also the mysterious stranger who lives out in the desert away from everyone else. It's such a good book, and I love the space western combination. It works well here. The aliens are interesting and alien. The bad guys are driven by greed or revenge. There are unexpected motivations and heroes.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The story seems like it's going to start slow with a drama to get to know the characters better, but that's just to lull you into a false sense of security. Clara and Boo attempt a little downtime since things are slow. Clara goes on a date that goes completely wrong. Boo has it worse, as his night ends up in a situation involving snipers and a posse. Perhaps the lesson here is not to take a night off.
Along the way, we do get to know the characters better. From Clara's past to a bit more about Boo and also the mysterious stranger who lives out in the desert away from everyone else. It's such a good book, and I love the space western combination. It works well here. The aliens are interesting and alien. The bad guys are driven by greed or revenge. There are unexpected motivations and heroes.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
helpfulsnowman's review
3.0
There's a species in this book that is definitely a muscular, bipedal capybara, and I don't hate it.
misha_ali's review
4.0
The second volume of Copperhead lives up to how good the first was. We return to the town of Copperhead, where clearly certain influencers are used to having a say in the running of the local law enforcement. Sheriff CLara Bronson is having none of it.
The relationship between the Sheriff and her deputy remains the most interesting one in this story. It's no secret that Boo applied to be Sheriff before Clara was appointed and holds a grudge, will he cross over into actual treachery?
If you enjoy watching women kick ass and take names, check this series out.
The relationship between the Sheriff and her deputy remains the most interesting one in this story. It's no secret that Boo applied to be Sheriff before Clara was appointed and holds a grudge, will he cross over into actual treachery?
If you enjoy watching women kick ass and take names, check this series out.
peter_xxx's review
3.0
I seem to be reading a lot of image comics these days. And the reason for that is because Image publishes good, interesting comics. Copperhead is no exception to this.
Copperhead is a science fiction western. A bit like the planetary adventures in Firefly, or the parts on tatooïne in star wars.
In this second volume some gang wants revenge for a perceived slight and kidnap the the town's deputy. The sheriff starts a posse with some very peculiar characters.
This is quite good but it ends on a cliffhanger and I have no idea how long it will take for the next volume to arrive.
Copperhead is a science fiction western. A bit like the planetary adventures in Firefly, or the parts on tatooïne in star wars.
In this second volume some gang wants revenge for a perceived slight and kidnap the the town's deputy. The sheriff starts a posse with some very peculiar characters.
This is quite good but it ends on a cliffhanger and I have no idea how long it will take for the next volume to arrive.
crookedtreehouse's review
4.0
Most sci-fi Western noirs (a testament to genre fiction in the graphic novel world that I can think of several) have a fairly tedious pace as they lay out a universe, and then get into the intricacies of characters. Copperhead has been all character and all plot since the opening scene. The world unfolds around the action, which I'm really enjoying.
I reread volume one so it was still fresh in my mind for volume two, and I'm glad I did. While this volume would also make a fun introduction, i also does a nice jo of building off the events of the previous volume.
I'm very intrigued to see where this series goes.
I reread volume one so it was still fresh in my mind for volume two, and I'm glad I did. While this volume would also make a fun introduction, i also does a nice jo of building off the events of the previous volume.
I'm very intrigued to see where this series goes.
old_tim's review
4.0
I think that your reaction is going to depend on your personal relationship to westerns.
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laurenla's review
4.0
Love the art, heroes, space western setting, new characters and plot development in this second collection of Copperhead. Great comic for older teens and adults. Sexual violence would discourage me from sharing with younger people.
ethancf's review
4.0
Just as strong as the first volume, Copperhead retains its compelling universe and side characters and art. My main complaint in the first volume was the lack of protagonist development, but after this volume it seems like a blessing since she's honestly pretty unlikable. This sets up a ton of threads for future volumes as well, which is a bit of a double edged sword but it's all written well enough to still be worth picking up.