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judythedreamer's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A fine illustration of how everything got dark and edgy in the later 90s and 2000s. It had its moments but doesn't live up to the original limited series.
library_jones's review
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bowienerd_82's review
4.0
For the most part, I didn't like this one quite as much as its predecessor, [b:Marvels|16982|Marvels|Kurt Busiek|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1300165177s/16982.jpg|265304]. Marvels was almost perfect as a stand-alone entity, and Eye of the Camera's vaguely mangled timeline and slightly weaker plot meant that this one comes off second best. (Especially since this one doesn't have Alex Ross' gorgeous paintings.) However, Eye of the Camera was still worth the read, and the ending made me tear up a bit.
atreidesjr's review
4.0
"Marvels" is my favorite comic (or graphic novel, or whatever you care to call it) of all-time. It was original, smart, gorgeous, and gave was a great introduction, as well, for anyone who wants to get to know the universe of Marvel Comics.
So how is "Marvels: Eye of the Camera"? The answer is good, often great. That said, it's also barely a worthy successor the the original, not because it's bad, but because the first was so incredible. The art here doesn't hold a candle to the work of Alex Ross, despite being quite good; it would have benefited this story, I think, to have differentiated itself from Ross's art. He's one of the best, and to try to imitate or evoke his style ends up feeling pale and weak.
You may be thinking that I'm trashing this a lot for someone giving it four stars. The reason I gave it such a high rating is simple: The writing. It's not perfect, but it feels like a continuation of the first that tries just a bit too hard in specific moments. There are moments of absolute beauty in this book, and it's those moments that sell it, as well as being the second and final part of "Marvels."
Overall, this is worth it. Don't expect the first, but it's a great ending to a great story, and it hits you in the heartstrings more than once.
So how is "Marvels: Eye of the Camera"? The answer is good, often great. That said, it's also barely a worthy successor the the original, not because it's bad, but because the first was so incredible. The art here doesn't hold a candle to the work of Alex Ross, despite being quite good; it would have benefited this story, I think, to have differentiated itself from Ross's art. He's one of the best, and to try to imitate or evoke his style ends up feeling pale and weak.
You may be thinking that I'm trashing this a lot for someone giving it four stars. The reason I gave it such a high rating is simple: The writing. It's not perfect, but it feels like a continuation of the first that tries just a bit too hard in specific moments. There are moments of absolute beauty in this book, and it's those moments that sell it, as well as being the second and final part of "Marvels."
Overall, this is worth it. Don't expect the first, but it's a great ending to a great story, and it hits you in the heartstrings more than once.
wyvernfriend's review
4.0
You really would have to know the Marvel Universe to understand some of this, but overall it's an interesting story of a man, Phil Sheldon, a photographer, and his experience of living in a city populated by supereroes and what this does to him and his life.
In this story the everyman takes centre stage while the superheroes are in the background, the aftermath of their battles is felt rather than being ignored and the emotions of the characters, feelings of resentment and stress can also be seen.
Not being as familiar as I perhaps would like to be with the Marvel universe I'm pretty sure I missed on nuances and in-jokes but I did still enjoy the read.
In this story the everyman takes centre stage while the superheroes are in the background, the aftermath of their battles is felt rather than being ignored and the emotions of the characters, feelings of resentment and stress can also be seen.
Not being as familiar as I perhaps would like to be with the Marvel universe I'm pretty sure I missed on nuances and in-jokes but I did still enjoy the read.
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