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jgurniak's review against another edition
1.0
I am not the biggest fan of the TV show but I enjoyed it enough to check out the graphic novel it is based on and was very disappointed. I did not expect much from it but I got even less. It is nothing at all like the show and is actually very boring. It's small enough to read in one sitting but I still didn't bother to finish it.
yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting characters, promising storyline. There was a nice mix of monsters with a twist that could lead to fun times in monster town.
lindsaypluger's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
inook_u's review against another edition
3.0
Mmmmm? It's different to the tv show and I prefer the tv show but I liked the art work it was exactly what I was expecting. Blood guts and many more amazing artwork. I might pick the rest of them, not to sure at this stage.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
zombies aren't normally my thing, but I enjoyed this take on them.
brianne_k's review against another edition
4.0
*4/5*
I went in to this knowing that it wouldn't be anything like the tv show, which happens to be a favourite of mine. But I didn't know how completely different it would be.
But I did enjoy this immensely. I am glad I didn't go in to this thinking it would be the same.
Gwen is a gravedigger, with her best friend Ellie, who happens to be a ghost from the 60's, and Scott (aka Spot), who is a were-terrier. Gwen must eat a brain once a month to keep from turning in to a shambling mindless zombie.. so with her job as a gravedigger, she keeps that from happening. With that brain, she gets visions and feelings and emotions from that person, and must settle something for them.
There are also vampires, a mummy, and monster hunters.
I went in to this knowing that it wouldn't be anything like the tv show, which happens to be a favourite of mine. But I didn't know how completely different it would be.
But I did enjoy this immensely. I am glad I didn't go in to this thinking it would be the same.
Gwen is a gravedigger, with her best friend Ellie, who happens to be a ghost from the 60's, and Scott (aka Spot), who is a were-terrier. Gwen must eat a brain once a month to keep from turning in to a shambling mindless zombie.. so with her job as a gravedigger, she keeps that from happening. With that brain, she gets visions and feelings and emotions from that person, and must settle something for them.
There are also vampires, a mummy, and monster hunters.
realbigexplosion's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
dinosaurhorrorshow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
samrushingbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I decided to read this first volume because I saw the trailers for the new show based on the series. Correctly I assumed that the show would deviate from the text (Don't they almost always?) In the show, I guess Gwen will be a medical resident, whereas here in this first volume it is clear that she is a gravedigger. Both are decent occupations for a zombie, seeing as how in the show she helps out in the morgue? I don't know; haven't watched the pilot yet.
Anyway...the art was good, but I don't exactly know if I got enough meat/depth for the cast of characters. Vol 1 includes the first 5 issues of this comic book series. It was decently interesting, especially considering the cast of characters zombie Gwen hangs out with: a ghost and a were-terrier, with vampires and mummies included to round out the supernatural world.
I don't know if I'll read any more. I'm going to watch the show though, just to see if it's any good. I'm just not really a fan of zombies in any medium. Still, I decided it would be worth it to give this decently interesting concept a shot. I'm sure if you like zombies then this might appeal to you.
Anyway...the art was good, but I don't exactly know if I got enough meat/depth for the cast of characters. Vol 1 includes the first 5 issues of this comic book series. It was decently interesting, especially considering the cast of characters zombie Gwen hangs out with: a ghost and a were-terrier, with vampires and mummies included to round out the supernatural world.
I don't know if I'll read any more. I'm going to watch the show though, just to see if it's any good. I'm just not really a fan of zombies in any medium. Still, I decided it would be worth it to give this decently interesting concept a shot. I'm sure if you like zombies then this might appeal to you.
the_enobee's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars. A more than solid start to a series with a lot of potential. Really digging the art and ancient cultural and mythological references. Being set in my backyard is pretty darn nifty as well.