Reviews

Izombie Vol. 1: Dead to the World by Chris Roberson

jgurniak's review

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

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

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

3.0

zombies aren't normally my thing, but I enjoyed this take on them.

brianne_k's review

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.

realbigexplosion's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

dinosaurhorrorshow's review

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.

the_enobee's review

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.