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jackiehorne's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this graphic novel about an everyday woman who moonlights as a superhero, and finds the superhero part of her life the more annoying, more than I ended up doing. Lots of feminist humor in both Stossel's art and in her story (love the sequence where our heroine rejects several overly revealing potential superhero costumes before settling on her own signature style), but Amy's own ability to assert herself on the job in the face of a bullying male colleague comes rather late in the game (and gets undercut by the arrival of potential boyfriend/famous wrestler, whose presence woos her potential clients as much as Amy does). The romance storyline also proved pretty bland, relying too heavily on overheard conversations rather than honest discussions for its HEA. Still, a pleasure to read a graphic novel featuring a female protagonist older than a teenager...
saidtheraina's review against another edition
3.0
Being a superhero is logistically tricky! You have to leave at a moment's notice, whenever disaster strikes!
Amy finds herself needing to save the world all the time in the middle of important events. This has lead to her gaining a reputation as a flake, and her career is on the line!
Interesting concept, but ultimately a meh for me. Not particularly illuminating or memorable.
Office Space (the annoyance, not the hilarity) + Sex & the City (less shoes) + Superheroics
Which might sound awesome, but lower your expectations or you might be disappointed.
Amy finds herself needing to save the world all the time in the middle of important events. This has lead to her gaining a reputation as a flake, and her career is on the line!
Interesting concept, but ultimately a meh for me. Not particularly illuminating or memorable.
Office Space (the annoyance, not the hilarity) + Sex & the City (less shoes) + Superheroics
Which might sound awesome, but lower your expectations or you might be disappointed.
ramonamead's review against another edition
2.0
The premise is interesting but I found it totally meh.
jc_wb's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Second time reading this. I still love it! I was re-reading it before considering donating it, but I think it's one to keep.
Having read the other reviews, I think it's unfair to call it a superhero comic and then claim it's rubbish.
It's about a woman dealing with her life and a creepy guy at her office who wants her job, with the added complication of having powers and a responsibility to use them for good. I like that she has "IBS" as a cover story and that sometimes she really can't be bothered so goes crime fighting in sweatpants. Who hasn't got up for work one day and thought "urgh, I can't be arsed to deal with all the faff of professional clothes. I just want to be comfortable"?
To me, it's more a story of juggling all the parts of your life than a 'superhero' story.
Having read the other reviews, I think it's unfair to call it a superhero comic and then claim it's rubbish.
It's about a woman dealing with her life and a creepy guy at her office who wants her job, with the added complication of having powers and a responsibility to use them for good. I like that she has "IBS" as a cover story and that sometimes she really can't be bothered so goes crime fighting in sweatpants. Who hasn't got up for work one day and thought "urgh, I can't be arsed to deal with all the faff of professional clothes. I just want to be comfortable"?
To me, it's more a story of juggling all the parts of your life than a 'superhero' story.
chrisvigilante's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really fun graphic novel. Borrowed it from a friend and I definitely see why they like it so much. Amy is a superhero. Her regular life isn't so super and having to run off in the middle of important meetings and events cause all kinds of problems for her. Usually problems. Especially at work where she has to deal with the coworker from hell. I hated that guy. I love3d see9ing Starling stand up for herself as a hero and as a business woman in this graphic novel. She did not mess around and still almost gets derailed in a workplace. It really makes you think.
Loved the romance Arc in the story. Don't love Amy being hung up on a guy from her past or even contemplating going after a guy who has a girlfriend. I do like that there was a love what comes out of that plotline by the end. Women supporting women instead of competing is always great.
Starlings parents might actually be the worst. How can they be so oblivious? Starling shouldn't have to do all she does for her brother. If the parents were more attentive he would not have ended up where he is at the point of this comic.
Matt would be an awesome sidekick. He should really get a mask, though. Otherwise, everyone is going to know who Starling is in no time. Honestly really liked his character. That surprised me.
Great Graphic novel.
Loved the romance Arc in the story. Don't love Amy being hung up on a guy from her past or even contemplating going after a guy who has a girlfriend. I do like that there was a love what comes out of that plotline by the end. Women supporting women instead of competing is always great.
Starlings parents might actually be the worst. How can they be so oblivious? Starling shouldn't have to do all she does for her brother. If the parents were more attentive he would not have ended up where he is at the point of this comic.
Matt would be an awesome sidekick. He should really get a mask, though. Otherwise, everyone is going to know who Starling is in no time. Honestly really liked his character. That surprised me.
Great Graphic novel.
doulicia's review against another edition
1.0
I feel very mean writing this, but this just felt amateurish. Everyone's a stereotype and the protagonist's lack of a backbone was really frustrating.