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theartolater's review
4.0
This review is for the first four trade volumes
It doesn’t take a lot for me to be into an alternate universe tale, and this one is unique and cool in which a missing child returns a year later, but a) as an adult b) who is effectively the conquering warrior of another realm. Of course, there’s a lot more to it with that, including evil corruption and a “primary” world unable to understand or control him.
The subplots about family and loyalty and such give the story the emotional weight it needs to matter, so the whole thing is constructed well on a whole. I’m really into everything going on here, but the way this is put together has a derivative quality and I never quite feel like they’re opting to pull the trigger on the big issue surrounding the story four volumes in.
This is solid with a lot of potential to be great, and at this point I’m ultimately looking forward to the payoff.
It doesn’t take a lot for me to be into an alternate universe tale, and this one is unique and cool in which a missing child returns a year later, but a) as an adult b) who is effectively the conquering warrior of another realm. Of course, there’s a lot more to it with that, including evil corruption and a “primary” world unable to understand or control him.
The subplots about family and loyalty and such give the story the emotional weight it needs to matter, so the whole thing is constructed well on a whole. I’m really into everything going on here, but the way this is put together has a derivative quality and I never quite feel like they’re opting to pull the trigger on the big issue surrounding the story four volumes in.
This is solid with a lot of potential to be great, and at this point I’m ultimately looking forward to the payoff.
grilledcheesesamurai's review
3.0
Good enough for a second volume. Nothing new was really introduced...mostly just treading water and solidifying the rules of the story.
The art and coloring are spectacular (again) and even though the story itself didn't blow me out of the water the action was top notch and made for a pretty right on way to spend 30 minutes.
The art and coloring are spectacular (again) and even though the story itself didn't blow me out of the water the action was top notch and made for a pretty right on way to spend 30 minutes.
hausofrhetorika's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
La historia pone un poco más de atención a los personajes, pero aún no hay suficiente profundidad como para identificar claramente sus motivaciones. El ritmo es muy ágil y está bien balanceado con la acción. Como siempre, Bressan y Lucas son los MVPs del cómic.
vylotte's review
3.0
The second volume doesn't feel as strong as the first, but it's still a rollicking story, I want to know where it's going from here. Have I figured out a very important, later story twist? Probably. Still will be fun to watch it unfold (and the art is magnificent fun).
tyrshand's review
3.0
More information, but this volume felt more like a bridge to connect to important things later.
mattquann's review
4.0
The art and story of Birthright continue to impress. I'll be continuing on with the series through to its conclusion!