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A review by ellelainey
Bloodshot (2019) Book 1 by Tim Seeley
5.0
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
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Bloodshot, Vol. 1 – Tim Seeley
★★★★★
112 Pages
There were a lot of mixed reviews for this, and I read that, despite being Vol 1, this is actually a continuation of a long-running series, so I was hesitant when I started. The blurb, concept and cover were what drew me in, so I tried to go in with an open mind and hoped for the best.
Despite all the reviews, I actually really enjoyed it. I didn't feel like I'd missed out on anything. There was enough characterisation and intrigue, enough plot and action to tell me who Bloodshot was, without feeling like I'd missed out on his backstory. In fact, I think it worked better not knowing all that stuff, because it left my mind open. When the Black Flag claimed he was evil, you began to wonder if that was true. When they said he was a danger to society, we didn't know if that was true or not because we didn't know him beyond what we saw on page.
This looks to be the start of a great series and, despite the previous comics, I do hope they do flashbacks and rehash his creation so that new fans like me can learn about him better. The illustrations were stunning, the concept original, and the writer knew how to pace the story and add in little revelations and twists along the way, to keep us interested. Definitely a series I'll be keeping an eye on.
Copy received through Netgalley
~
Bloodshot, Vol. 1 – Tim Seeley
★★★★★
112 Pages
There were a lot of mixed reviews for this, and I read that, despite being Vol 1, this is actually a continuation of a long-running series, so I was hesitant when I started. The blurb, concept and cover were what drew me in, so I tried to go in with an open mind and hoped for the best.
Despite all the reviews, I actually really enjoyed it. I didn't feel like I'd missed out on anything. There was enough characterisation and intrigue, enough plot and action to tell me who Bloodshot was, without feeling like I'd missed out on his backstory. In fact, I think it worked better not knowing all that stuff, because it left my mind open. When the Black Flag claimed he was evil, you began to wonder if that was true. When they said he was a danger to society, we didn't know if that was true or not because we didn't know him beyond what we saw on page.
This looks to be the start of a great series and, despite the previous comics, I do hope they do flashbacks and rehash his creation so that new fans like me can learn about him better. The illustrations were stunning, the concept original, and the writer knew how to pace the story and add in little revelations and twists along the way, to keep us interested. Definitely a series I'll be keeping an eye on.