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mikorin's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me an ARC in exchange of an honest review.
I adore the cover, it intrigued me to know more about the story. The art is really good - it leans a bit more on the realistic side which is not my wheelhouse but I have to respect all the work that was clearly put into this fully colored graphic novel. It is closer to the american comic style in writing, there are longer conversations. After the first ten pages I was reminded of Black Lightning, as the key themes are similar: African-American neighbourhood, local activism, enhanced people who try to help their community by acting as vigilante superheros, and some conspiracy theories regarding the local natural disasters.
Content warnings
a bit of police brutality and violence, involved politics
Quin is a highschooler, he and his family have been through a lot these past years: a flood, then a meteor shower striking New Orleans. After the second, Quin was not the same. He developed superpowers that make him invincible: he cannot be hurt anymore. He only “tested” this with the local bullies so far who like to beat him up and steal his stuff sometimes. Even so, Quin deems this power useless, he would much prefer a cool looking and more active power. He admires local vigilantes like Noble and Glow who can fight bad guys by using their powers. He wishes he could also be a superhero but feels trapped in his life to do anything about it. He visits a local political rally which ends in a small riot, and as he is escaping from a cop he is saved by a superhero who incidentally learns of his power. They inspire Quin to use his power and make a difference in their community. Quin plans his first mission but things go wrong, and his identity is quickly jeopardized. He realizes it is not only him who is in danger, but all the enhanced vigilantes and he gets wrapped up with them as they try to save their neighbourhood.
I liked the fresh view, that Quin not only wanted to stop the bad guys from doing bad things, but he also wanted to make sure he can back up the people who might be criminals out of desperation, he wants to allow them to have a choice for an honest life. The supporting characters were enjoyable, especially the superhero Glow. This was a fun, quick read. Recommended to anyone who likes to read superhero stories.
I adore the cover, it intrigued me to know more about the story. The art is really good - it leans a bit more on the realistic side which is not my wheelhouse but I have to respect all the work that was clearly put into this fully colored graphic novel. It is closer to the american comic style in writing, there are longer conversations. After the first ten pages I was reminded of Black Lightning, as the key themes are similar: African-American neighbourhood, local activism, enhanced people who try to help their community by acting as vigilante superheros, and some conspiracy theories regarding the local natural disasters.
Content warnings
a bit of police brutality and violence, involved politics
Quin is a highschooler, he and his family have been through a lot these past years: a flood, then a meteor shower striking New Orleans. After the second, Quin was not the same. He developed superpowers that make him invincible: he cannot be hurt anymore. He only “tested” this with the local bullies so far who like to beat him up and steal his stuff sometimes. Even so, Quin deems this power useless, he would much prefer a cool looking and more active power. He admires local vigilantes like Noble and Glow who can fight bad guys by using their powers. He wishes he could also be a superhero but feels trapped in his life to do anything about it. He visits a local political rally which ends in a small riot, and as he is escaping from a cop he is saved by a superhero who incidentally learns of his power. They inspire Quin to use his power and make a difference in their community. Quin plans his first mission but things go wrong, and his identity is quickly jeopardized. He realizes it is not only him who is in danger, but all the enhanced vigilantes and he gets wrapped up with them as they try to save their neighbourhood.
I liked the fresh view, that Quin not only wanted to stop the bad guys from doing bad things, but he also wanted to make sure he can back up the people who might be criminals out of desperation, he wants to allow them to have a choice for an honest life. The supporting characters were enjoyable, especially the superhero Glow. This was a fun, quick read. Recommended to anyone who likes to read superhero stories.
the_booksnom's review
4.0
This was actually a pretty good superhero comic. It was action packed and had awesome graphics.
I would have loved for it to dig deeper into the story and world building, but as it's only the first volume I expect things to get better.
I would put Quinn up there in my cards next to Danny from Dreadnought in terms of ground breaking superheroes. I love to see the "I just got my powers and I have no idea what to do". It make the story so much more organic and realistic, while maybe we would like to think that if we got superpowers tomorrow we will become Superman right away, the reality is that getting superhuman abilities is a very messy business and this comic does a great job at showing it.
I would have loved for it to dig deeper into the story and world building, but as it's only the first volume I expect things to get better.
I would put Quinn up there in my cards next to Danny from Dreadnought in terms of ground breaking superheroes. I love to see the "I just got my powers and I have no idea what to do". It make the story so much more organic and realistic, while maybe we would like to think that if we got superpowers tomorrow we will become Superman right away, the reality is that getting superhuman abilities is a very messy business and this comic does a great job at showing it.
shamelesslyintroverted's review
3.0
In Quincredible, we have superheroes, bad guys, and coming to terms with your identity. It seems like that’s a common theme with these graphic novels.
Quin is a Black teen and living in rough part of town, where crime sweeps the streets. Luckily (and not so luckily), a meteor shower that destroyed everything gave some survivors powers. He ended up being one of the “enhanced,” as they refer to it. Quin uses his invincibility to connect with other enhanced individuals, in efforts to save his town.
I liked it, but it wasn’t my favorite. I’m not a huge superhero fan and get bored easily when there isn’t much else going on. However, this graphic novel also talks about being Black in America, which is a huge conversation that we need to be having. I enjoyed that aspect of it, but the actual plot was lacking for me.
If you are into superhero stories, I think you’d like this one.
NOTE: I plan to include this book review in a list with other graphic novel reviews, set to publish at the end of the week on my blog. I will also be mentioning it in my vlog, which will go up on my BookTube channel by the end of the week, as well.
Quin is a Black teen and living in rough part of town, where crime sweeps the streets. Luckily (and not so luckily), a meteor shower that destroyed everything gave some survivors powers. He ended up being one of the “enhanced,” as they refer to it. Quin uses his invincibility to connect with other enhanced individuals, in efforts to save his town.
I liked it, but it wasn’t my favorite. I’m not a huge superhero fan and get bored easily when there isn’t much else going on. However, this graphic novel also talks about being Black in America, which is a huge conversation that we need to be having. I enjoyed that aspect of it, but the actual plot was lacking for me.
If you are into superhero stories, I think you’d like this one.
NOTE: I plan to include this book review in a list with other graphic novel reviews, set to publish at the end of the week on my blog. I will also be mentioning it in my vlog, which will go up on my BookTube channel by the end of the week, as well.
a_potter_nerd's review
4.0
I received this as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for giving me access.
I loved how this gave a POC the spotlight and superpowers. Granted, Quin's powers are invincibility, it's still pretty awesome. It sorta fits what is going on in the world today.
Great read and I look forward to more.
I loved how this gave a POC the spotlight and superpowers. Granted, Quin's powers are invincibility, it's still pretty awesome. It sorta fits what is going on in the world today.
Great read and I look forward to more.
danni11's review
4.0
Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.
Quincredible is about a young man named Quin who is invulnerable due to a meteor shower. The art and colours nice and the story is interesting, especially when Glow, a superhero who is based in New Orleans. Quincredible is an interesting graphic novel which shows the complexities of having powers and having a not-so-great life at certain points. It has a really diverse cast of characters and I can't wait to read more volumes.
Rating: 3.5⭐
Would I Read It Again? Yes
Would I Recommend it? Yes
Quincredible is about a young man named Quin who is invulnerable due to a meteor shower. The art and colours nice and the story is interesting, especially when Glow, a superhero who is based in New Orleans. Quincredible is an interesting graphic novel which shows the complexities of having powers and having a not-so-great life at certain points. It has a really diverse cast of characters and I can't wait to read more volumes.
Rating: 3.5⭐
Would I Read It Again? Yes
Would I Recommend it? Yes
eliebooks's review
3.0
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
This is a nice, fast-paced comic that follows Quin after he found out that he has a special power: Invulnerability. I wouldn't say there is anything especially new in the superhero type story, but it was a good read. You have Quin struggling to understand what type of hero he could be, the bad guy (i wish there was a little more character development on this), other cool superheroes with interesting powers, a mentor for Quin and a romantic interest. My favourite part of this comic was the relationship Quin has with his parents and their implication and understanding.
I totally recommend this to anyone that is a fan of any type of superheroes. Hopefully, you will enjoy it and find it relaxing.
This is a nice, fast-paced comic that follows Quin after he found out that he has a special power: Invulnerability. I wouldn't say there is anything especially new in the superhero type story, but it was a good read. You have Quin struggling to understand what type of hero he could be, the bad guy (i wish there was a little more character development on this), other cool superheroes with interesting powers, a mentor for Quin and a romantic interest. My favourite part of this comic was the relationship Quin has with his parents and their implication and understanding.
I totally recommend this to anyone that is a fan of any type of superheroes. Hopefully, you will enjoy it and find it relaxing.
meganreadsitall's review
3.0
Quin is just a kid... with the power of invulnerability after a meteor hit his home of New Orleans where lots of other heroes with superpowers have popped up. This graphic novel treads some familiar ground, without adding too much new to the story of a kid trying to find a way to help his community. It's sprinkled with various evils, and tries to differentiate between them -- from people who are in desperate circumstances, to those seeking to uphold power structures, and those that just seem to like powerful laser weapons. Lots of similarities to Miles Morales, with a nerdy kid pining after his classmate (but he has two living parents, definitely a unique feature of superhero stories!).
onemamareads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read my full review here: https://onemamassummer.weebly.com/book-reviews/quincredible-vol-1-quest-to-be-the-best
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
fernthepanda's review
4.0
I received an eARC courtesy of Oni Press & NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I am pretty captivated by Quincredible. As a character Quin is charmingly awkward & realistic. While other side characters (namely, the villain) could do with some more development, I look forward to seeing how that grows over the series. Admittedly, there are some panels where the illustrations were not my favorite, but overall I am a fan of this. I look forward to #2.
I am quite curious as to how this fits into the overall Catalyst Prime Universe.
For Libraries: A good addition to teen graphic novel shelves, especially where diversity and superheroes are in demand.
I am pretty captivated by Quincredible. As a character Quin is charmingly awkward & realistic. While other side characters (namely, the villain) could do with some more development, I look forward to seeing how that grows over the series. Admittedly, there are some panels where the illustrations were not my favorite, but overall I am a fan of this. I look forward to #2.
I am quite curious as to how this fits into the overall Catalyst Prime Universe.
For Libraries: A good addition to teen graphic novel shelves, especially where diversity and superheroes are in demand.
legs_mcgee's review
3.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Quincredible is a solid comic, and an okay introduction to Lion Forge's superhero universe (if it's the first one you pick up!). Many other reviewers have struggled not to compare Quincredible to more recent runs of other teen superheros of color like Kamala Khan and Miles Morales; I think it can be hard to find that benefit of the doubt/good will going into yet another superhero universe when the genre has been so well established.
Overall, I'm pleased to have read Quincredible - while I'm not sure the story felt grounded enough in New Orleans to be recognizable as set in the city beyond the emphasis the characters put on having survived Hurricane Katrina and the universe-specific meteor shower, the focus on social commentary would be attractive for a certain set of YA readers. A fine afternoon read!
Quincredible is a solid comic, and an okay introduction to Lion Forge's superhero universe (if it's the first one you pick up!). Many other reviewers have struggled not to compare Quincredible to more recent runs of other teen superheros of color like Kamala Khan and Miles Morales; I think it can be hard to find that benefit of the doubt/good will going into yet another superhero universe when the genre has been so well established.
Overall, I'm pleased to have read Quincredible - while I'm not sure the story felt grounded enough in New Orleans to be recognizable as set in the city beyond the emphasis the characters put on having survived Hurricane Katrina and the universe-specific meteor shower, the focus on social commentary would be attractive for a certain set of YA readers. A fine afternoon read!