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geekwayne's review
3.0
'Britannia, Vol. 3: Lost Eagles of Rome' by Peter Milligan with art by Robert Gill is another adventure with Roman Detectioner Antonius Axia.
This time, the early detective is sent to find the lost eagles, troop standards that were lost in a battle with Germany. The loss of the troops is trivial compared to the psychological trauma of losing the eagles, or aquila, at least to Nero. This time, Antonius is teamed up with a gladiator who has been promised her freedom if she can help find the eagles. The search leads them to Egypt, against Nero's orders.
I enjoyed the first 2 volumes of this series. I enjoyed this one less. The story feels a bit more standard of a whodunnit and less mystical in nature. The art quality seems to have dropped this time around too. I do still enjoy this series, though.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Valiant Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This time, the early detective is sent to find the lost eagles, troop standards that were lost in a battle with Germany. The loss of the troops is trivial compared to the psychological trauma of losing the eagles, or aquila, at least to Nero. This time, Antonius is teamed up with a gladiator who has been promised her freedom if she can help find the eagles. The search leads them to Egypt, against Nero's orders.
I enjoyed the first 2 volumes of this series. I enjoyed this one less. The story feels a bit more standard of a whodunnit and less mystical in nature. The art quality seems to have dropped this time around too. I do still enjoy this series, though.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Valiant Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
crookedtreehouse's review
2.0
The good news is, if you're trying to read through the Valiant universe and keep track of all the characters, you still don't have to read this. It exists entirely outside every other title. There's no Shadowman, no Eternal Warrior, nobody. It's just a mediocre, exploity historical fiction adventure with the Valiant logo on it.
If you're into early Vertigo style storytelling or exploity historical fiction, this might be your jam. For me, it's a series I am happy I do not have to revisit.
If you're into early Vertigo style storytelling or exploity historical fiction, this might be your jam. For me, it's a series I am happy I do not have to revisit.
carroq's review
4.0
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have to admit that I was excited when I heard this book was coming out, even though elements of the first two volumes left me feeling lukewarm on the series. So what's the deal? I think Antonius Axia and Achillia make a good team. A Roman soldier and a former slave gladiator sounds like a good combo to me.
Nero is just as crazy as ever in this volume. The Eagles of Rome are a symbol of Rome's might, and the emperor's ability to rule, that are taken into every battle. When three go missing in a campaign against the Germans to the north, Axia is tapped to find them and restore Nero's standing with the Roman citizens. Pretty much all the elements that I've enjoyed about this book are back. In addition to the characters already mentioned there are the Vestal Virgins, Axia's son, and his steward/friend. Axia and Achillia explore a new area of this Roman centric world. I think the thing that makes this book work so well is the interactions between these two characters. They complement each other nicely.
I liked the art a lot. There are times where it felt a little rushed (both art-wise and story-wise). Everything moves along at a nice pace though, so it was hard to get hung up on some of the little things that might have otherwise bothered me about the book. This book still doesn't tie the series into the overall Valiant universe. That's okay with me because it has become it's own thing. I think somewhere down the line it will get tied in with the other books. There's no rush. I just want to see more of these characters.
I have to admit that I was excited when I heard this book was coming out, even though elements of the first two volumes left me feeling lukewarm on the series. So what's the deal? I think Antonius Axia and Achillia make a good team. A Roman soldier and a former slave gladiator sounds like a good combo to me.
Nero is just as crazy as ever in this volume. The Eagles of Rome are a symbol of Rome's might, and the emperor's ability to rule, that are taken into every battle. When three go missing in a campaign against the Germans to the north, Axia is tapped to find them and restore Nero's standing with the Roman citizens. Pretty much all the elements that I've enjoyed about this book are back. In addition to the characters already mentioned there are the Vestal Virgins, Axia's son, and his steward/friend. Axia and Achillia explore a new area of this Roman centric world. I think the thing that makes this book work so well is the interactions between these two characters. They complement each other nicely.
I liked the art a lot. There are times where it felt a little rushed (both art-wise and story-wise). Everything moves along at a nice pace though, so it was hard to get hung up on some of the little things that might have otherwise bothered me about the book. This book still doesn't tie the series into the overall Valiant universe. That's okay with me because it has become it's own thing. I think somewhere down the line it will get tied in with the other books. There's no rush. I just want to see more of these characters.
slowreadswede's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
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