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geekwayne's review
5.0
'Dreaming Eagles' by Garth Ennis and a host of talented artists is a graphic novel telling a fictionalized account of the Tuskegee Airmen.
When his son Lee comes home from a Martin Luther King Jr. rally with a black eye, his father Reggie decides it's time to tell him about his own fight. Reggie was a fighter with the famous Red Tails in WWII. It was a struggle because of his color to be taken seriously or get support, but through determination, Reggie and the Tuskegee Airmen fought so valiantly that bomber crews requested them as escorts. From the accolades on the battlefield to the harsh realities of prejudice back home, Reggie relates his story.
Garth Ennis tells this kind of story better than any modern writer. Although it is fictionalized, the story rings true with facts. The story is moving and stirring. The art is amazing. The colors are fantastic and I loved the series covers by Francesco Francavilla.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from AfterShock Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
When his son Lee comes home from a Martin Luther King Jr. rally with a black eye, his father Reggie decides it's time to tell him about his own fight. Reggie was a fighter with the famous Red Tails in WWII. It was a struggle because of his color to be taken seriously or get support, but through determination, Reggie and the Tuskegee Airmen fought so valiantly that bomber crews requested them as escorts. From the accolades on the battlefield to the harsh realities of prejudice back home, Reggie relates his story.
Garth Ennis tells this kind of story better than any modern writer. Although it is fictionalized, the story rings true with facts. The story is moving and stirring. The art is amazing. The colors are fantastic and I loved the series covers by Francesco Francavilla.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from AfterShock Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
4.0
This graphic novel tells the story of the Tuskegee airmen, the first African-American fighter pilots to join the United States Army Air Force. The story opens with the son of a former airman, who has just gotten into a fight over racist slurs after seeing Dr. Martin Luther King speak. His father then recounts the fight to allow African Americans into the military, as well as his time fighting during WWII. There was a good bit of technical speak, with specifics about different planes, much of which went over my head.
This is a story that needs to be told. I thought the way the author tackled racism over two generations was very well done, and did not shy away from the harsh realities of the two time periods. It’s ridiculous that African American men had to struggle for the ability to be able to fight for America, risking their lives for this country without appreciation for their sacrifices. The art style is reminiscent of 90s comics and lended itself well to the story being told. I particularly enjoyed the way the combat scenes were illustrated.
I received an ARC of this title from AfterShock Comics via Netgalley; all opinions are my own.
This is a story that needs to be told. I thought the way the author tackled racism over two generations was very well done, and did not shy away from the harsh realities of the two time periods. It’s ridiculous that African American men had to struggle for the ability to be able to fight for America, risking their lives for this country without appreciation for their sacrifices. The art style is reminiscent of 90s comics and lended itself well to the story being told. I particularly enjoyed the way the combat scenes were illustrated.
I received an ARC of this title from AfterShock Comics via Netgalley; all opinions are my own.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
The Tuskegee Airman were the first all Black fighter pilot squad that was formed in World War II. At that point, the armed services were segregated.
This graphic novel is based on what it might have been like to be trained and fight in the war, and then come back to the same racism that was in the US when you left.
The story is is told from the point of view of one of the airman, told to his son, who is upset that his father isn't doing more for civil rights.
And yes, it is a war story, but there is more than just shooting down Nazis. There is also the white people that don't care about the Black airman. And make it as hard as possible for them to do their jobs.
I don't usually like war stories, but this one was intriguing, even though you knew he was going to survive, since he was telling the story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
This graphic novel is based on what it might have been like to be trained and fight in the war, and then come back to the same racism that was in the US when you left.
The story is is told from the point of view of one of the airman, told to his son, who is upset that his father isn't doing more for civil rights.
And yes, it is a war story, but there is more than just shooting down Nazis. There is also the white people that don't care about the Black airman. And make it as hard as possible for them to do their jobs.
I don't usually like war stories, but this one was intriguing, even though you knew he was going to survive, since he was telling the story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
brimgagnon's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this! I saw it at the library and immediately gravitated towards it. Highly recommend!
tishingtonplunk's review
3.0
Was expecting more of a WWII generation v. Civil Rights gen story the way it was framed at the start. Turned out to be a Tuskegee airmen dogfight serial, with sprinkles of the people dealing with issues. Meh
jackelz's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the storytelling aspect of this book. We begin in 1966 at the height of the Civil Rights movement. Lee just got roughed up by some white dudes, and his father Reggie doesn’t seem to understand why he’s been going to listen to Dr. King speak. This eventually leads to Reggie recollecting his time in the war as a fighter pilot — front porch sitting, and sharing a beer with his son. In the end, maybe they’ve reached some mutual understanding of one another.
I read this as single issues when it was initially released in 2016, and I enjoyed reading it again as a collected volume.
I read this as single issues when it was initially released in 2016, and I enjoyed reading it again as a collected volume.
capellan's review against another edition
3.0
This is a graphic novel about the African American fighter pilots of World War 2. The script sets the WW2 action within a framing story of a veteran speaking with his 20-ish year old son during the Civil Rights movement of the 60s. The writing is solid, but not exceptional, and the art is decent. Stronger on the machines than the men, I think.
I found it a little disappointing that, based on their photos, the creative team appears to be all white.
I found it a little disappointing that, based on their photos, the creative team appears to be all white.
nightwing's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thanks to NetGalley & Diamond Book Distributors for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Dreaming Eagles follows a son who is in the middle of King's Civil Rights Movement and his father who was part of the Tuskegee Airmen, sees history repeating itself. He then sits his son down and explains his story with the Airmen and how often they had to deal with racism and how they handled it.
A beautifully illustrated story, I really enjoyed the bold colors used throughout the story that help it stand out from other graphic novels. This is almost historical fiction/non-fiction blended into one, it's a great retelling with down-to-earth characters that feel alive and real.
A great story of an often forgotten part of American history brought alive!
Dreaming Eagles follows a son who is in the middle of King's Civil Rights Movement and his father who was part of the Tuskegee Airmen, sees history repeating itself. He then sits his son down and explains his story with the Airmen and how often they had to deal with racism and how they handled it.
A beautifully illustrated story, I really enjoyed the bold colors used throughout the story that help it stand out from other graphic novels. This is almost historical fiction/non-fiction blended into one, it's a great retelling with down-to-earth characters that feel alive and real.
A great story of an often forgotten part of American history brought alive!
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