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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'Bill & Ted's Most Triumphant Return' by Brian Lynch is the sequel we didn't think we'd get. I'm not sure some of us wanted one either.
Starting with a pretty decent interview by Alex Winter, the story then starts with all kinds of chaos. Bill and Ted are living the dream with little Bill and Ted and the princesses, but their future isn't as secure as they thought it was. While they look for lyrics to their second hit, they find someone who is not a fan of Bill and Ted.
The movies are fun because you have airheads Bill and Ted, but you also have the historical figures that showed up along the way. What this story is, is just the airhead parts. Death shows up as a supporting character and some of the other historical folks make cameos. Instead, it's a story of these characters trying to fix their timeline. It's fine for what it is, but I was hoping for a better story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Starting with a pretty decent interview by Alex Winter, the story then starts with all kinds of chaos. Bill and Ted are living the dream with little Bill and Ted and the princesses, but their future isn't as secure as they thought it was. While they look for lyrics to their second hit, they find someone who is not a fan of Bill and Ted.
The movies are fun because you have airheads Bill and Ted, but you also have the historical figures that showed up along the way. What this story is, is just the airhead parts. Death shows up as a supporting character and some of the other historical folks make cameos. Instead, it's a story of these characters trying to fix their timeline. It's fine for what it is, but I was hoping for a better story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
3.0
EDIT: OH. So one thing that did PISS me off here was an off-hand remark that Bill and Ted end up inspiring the British to create a character who travels time in a phone booth. And I just...no. Bill and Ted: 1989. Doctor Who: 1963. Get off.
So, going into this, you need to recognize it for what it is: the continuation of a cult classic, with a few modern sensibilities, though not an entirely modern feel. While the artwork certainly feels modern, the stories themselves seem like they were sitting on some executive's desk for ages, waiting for another movie, before finally being released to the comic artist.
The over-arching story of this is the combination of Bill and ted trying to write their second smash hit, and their attempts to redeem the villain De Nolmos. It's got a certain "Back to the Future" feel, as you would expect from an 80s story about time travel. Lots of "got to go back and fix it" happening here.
Bill and Ted are still not the most...advanced of thinkers, though. While the comic avoids lechery on anyone's part (rather nice, actually), the few women that appear in the story feel like set pieces. Some will object that there is one story entirely about Bill and Ted's wives, but seriously? The plot is that the girls find their destiny in keeping their husband's safe from the more subtle, political villainies, thus further wrapping up their stories with Bill and Ted's, rather than giving the women their own importance.
So, while I didn't find myself hating this comic, I wasn't really that impressed. I don't see myself thinking to recommend it o its own, but certainly it could come up in a conversation about the original movies.
But, really, when are those ever going to come up again?
So, going into this, you need to recognize it for what it is: the continuation of a cult classic, with a few modern sensibilities, though not an entirely modern feel. While the artwork certainly feels modern, the stories themselves seem like they were sitting on some executive's desk for ages, waiting for another movie, before finally being released to the comic artist.
The over-arching story of this is the combination of Bill and ted trying to write their second smash hit, and their attempts to redeem the villain De Nolmos. It's got a certain "Back to the Future" feel, as you would expect from an 80s story about time travel. Lots of "got to go back and fix it" happening here.
Bill and Ted are still not the most...advanced of thinkers, though. While the comic avoids lechery on anyone's part (rather nice, actually), the few women that appear in the story feel like set pieces. Some will object that there is one story entirely about Bill and Ted's wives, but seriously? The plot is that the girls find their destiny in keeping their husband's safe from the more subtle, political villainies, thus further wrapping up their stories with Bill and Ted's, rather than giving the women their own importance.
So, while I didn't find myself hating this comic, I wasn't really that impressed. I don't see myself thinking to recommend it o its own, but certainly it could come up in a conversation about the original movies.
But, really, when are those ever going to come up again?
agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a fun and interesting continuation of Bill and Ted. An entertaining and quick read.
kittykult's review against another edition
4.0
In Bill & Ted's Most Triumphant Return, the time-traveling, air-guitar-strumming duo from the classic 80s films pick right back up where they left off. This time, they try to befriend De Nomolos during a visit to the future, but instead they've messed up their own future most heinously. The comic does a very good job of keeping the characters and humor from the original movies alive, while continuing the storyline with an original plot. There are also little shorts at the end, featuring plots such as a scam email and Missy invoking the ghost of Einstein to pass an exam. If you're looking for a totally non-non-non bogus way to spend your time, this graphic novel is it.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
ssejig's review against another edition
3.0
I loved both Bill and Ted movies when I was growing up so I jumped at the chance to be able to review this. The first story was about the two of them going into the future and trying to stop Chuck de Nomolos from killing them. At first it seems like they succeed in befriending him but then his evil plan comes to light and he takes over their lives. It was a good story totally in keeping with the Bill and Ted oeuvre.
There are several other shorter stories with different types of art that aren't as good as the main story but somewhere enjoyable. Definitely a book worth picking up if you're a Bill and Ted fan!
There are several other shorter stories with different types of art that aren't as good as the main story but somewhere enjoyable. Definitely a book worth picking up if you're a Bill and Ted fan!
lostinmylibrary's review against another edition
2.0
It's actually kind of an accomplishment for a comic book to feel this slow.
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