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crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
2.0
This setup for the 4001 AD event is ultimately underwhelming, and wouldn't have had me excited for the event. (Unfortunately, I followed a reading guide for the Rai/4001 AD storyline, and I ended up reading them way out of order.) Much of this is that [a:Clayton Crain|54930|Clayton Crain|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] 's work doesn't appeal to me. The story was standard sci-fi genre fare. The characters continue to be unengaging, and the plot incredibly predictable.
I feel like this was written during a period when Matt Kindt's name was everywhere. He was mostly doing creator owned work for Dark Horse, and work-for-hire at Valiant. His heart just didn't seem to be into this. If you'd like to read some of his better work, check out [b:MIND MGMT, Volume One: The Manager|16255052|MIND MGMT, Volume One The Manager|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1406391108l/16255052._SY75_.jpg|22298040], [b:Dept. H, Volume 1: Pressure|30208534|Dept. H, Volume 1 Pressure|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1485469841l/30208534._SY75_.jpg|50658271], [b:Black Badge Vol. 1|42201553|Black Badge Vol. 1|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1545477493l/42201553._SY75_.jpg|65814092], or [b:Grass Kings, Vol. 1|35606635|Grass Kings, Vol. 1|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1501538217l/35606635._SY75_.jpg|57044244]. This whole Rai storyline is instantly forgettable.
I feel like this was written during a period when Matt Kindt's name was everywhere. He was mostly doing creator owned work for Dark Horse, and work-for-hire at Valiant. His heart just didn't seem to be into this. If you'd like to read some of his better work, check out [b:MIND MGMT, Volume One: The Manager|16255052|MIND MGMT, Volume One The Manager|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1406391108l/16255052._SY75_.jpg|22298040], [b:Dept. H, Volume 1: Pressure|30208534|Dept. H, Volume 1 Pressure|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1485469841l/30208534._SY75_.jpg|50658271], [b:Black Badge Vol. 1|42201553|Black Badge Vol. 1|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1545477493l/42201553._SY75_.jpg|65814092], or [b:Grass Kings, Vol. 1|35606635|Grass Kings, Vol. 1|Matt Kindt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1501538217l/35606635._SY75_.jpg|57044244]. This whole Rai storyline is instantly forgettable.
carroq's review against another edition
5.0
This volume is excellent. It follows directly on the heels of volume two. The focus is split between Rai, who is now on Earth, and his friends that are still battling Father on New Japan. That dual story allows the reader a little bit of a break from what has been happening up until now. The best part is that the creators do a wonderful job of making Rai's journey interesting.
There are some different characters introduced in this volume, and some characters from the previous books get a chance to shine, which helps balance the story. I particularly like Rai's growth over the course of the series. There were a couple unexpected turns in this book, which is nice to see.
The art is top notch once again. Crain's style can be a bit off-putting at times, but when he nails a scene it is simply gorgeous. There are numerous moments like that in this volume that made me stop to appreciate his art.
This book leaves off at an odd point. Things have clearly changed over the course of the story, but it is necessary to pick up the next volume to see how things play out. Anyone that has made it this far into the series shouldn't have a problem with wanting it to continue.
There are some different characters introduced in this volume, and some characters from the previous books get a chance to shine, which helps balance the story. I particularly like Rai's growth over the course of the series. There were a couple unexpected turns in this book, which is nice to see.
The art is top notch once again. Crain's style can be a bit off-putting at times, but when he nails a scene it is simply gorgeous. There are numerous moments like that in this volume that made me stop to appreciate his art.
This book leaves off at an odd point. Things have clearly changed over the course of the story, but it is necessary to pick up the next volume to see how things play out. Anyone that has made it this far into the series shouldn't have a problem with wanting it to continue.
villyidol's review against another edition
3.0
With the revolution quelled, Rai exiled to Earth and his friends either captured or hiding in New Japan's underground this is a grimmer volume than the previous ones. But at the same time Kindt manages to incorporate a few funny bits here and there (the Cereal Blaster perhaps being my favorite).
We get several different POVs and a lot of plot-stuff is happening. There are a couple of what-the-fuck-moments that I didn’t expect, but there’s also a little too much of everything. I wish that the creators had given some plot-developments a little more time to unfold.
Clayton Crain’s artwork continues to shine.
We get several different POVs and a lot of plot-stuff is happening. There are a couple of what-the-fuck-moments that I didn’t expect, but there’s also a little too much of everything. I wish that the creators had given some plot-developments a little more time to unfold.
Clayton Crain’s artwork continues to shine.
tmaluck's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a hard sell when it comes to comic book universes trying to base an extended narrative in their future-verse, but Valiant has been using Rai and 4001 A.D. to break through my bias with excellent effect.
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