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Quincredible v.2
Quincredible Vol. 2: The Hero Within
Rodney Barnes and Selina Espiritu return for another Quincredible adventure, this time diving into the world of Voodoo. Quinton West is back as the would-be hero of his city New Orleans, battling against a new enemy who wishes to claim the historical land for himself.
When meteors fell to Earth Quinton West was gifted with the power of invulnerability. Seeing others take up hero identities, Quinton decided to help his city of New Orleans in his own way. Using his smarts, creativity and a bit of training from his mentor Glow, Quinton is on his way to becoming Quincredible, hero of New Orleans!
But even superheroes must do homework, and Quinton’s newest assignment is to learn the history of New Orleans and Voodoo. An assignment that leads him to the mysterious Madame Adelaide who gives him a new task to fulfill for the good of New Orleans. Is Madame Adelaide a spirit? An enhanced human? And what is the evil that threatens New Orleans that Quinton must stop?
When meteors fell to Earth Quinton West was gifted with the power of invulnerability. Seeing others take up hero identities, Quinton decided to help his city of New Orleans in his own way. Using his smarts, creativity and a bit of training from his mentor Glow, Quinton is on his way to becoming Quincredible, hero of New Orleans!
But even superheroes must do homework, and Quinton’s newest assignment is to learn the history of New Orleans and Voodoo. An assignment that leads him to the mysterious Madame Adelaide who gives him a new task to fulfill for the good of New Orleans. Is Madame Adelaide a spirit? An enhanced human? And what is the evil that threatens New Orleans that Quinton must stop?
144 pages, Paperback
Published July 13, 2021
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July 31, 2021
The book starts off strong when it looks like it's going to deal with voodoo, but dips in quality drastically once the villain is revealed. Both he and the voodoo woman seem to have every power they need for any situation. They just keep on piling on the powers. Meanwhile, Quincredible is useless. He's a human punching bag. He's invincible but can't fight. This would work if it was played for comedic effect. Instead he just gets knocked a few blocks away every time while Glow takes care of business. Still this comic is on the verge of being interesting if the writing was tightened up. You'd think Barnes could do that since he's been the show runner for 4 different TV shows.
April 11, 2021
I enjoyed this second volume in the Quincredible series as much as the first. I like that these comics are about more than being a hero. The spirit of New Orleans is present in this volume with an honest look at that past for both the negative and the strength. Quin finds himself researching that history for school while trying to figure out why a casino developer needs such intense security. There wasn’t a ton of depth to the bad guy and his goal of reclaiming the land his grandparents ran as a plantation felt like a forced goal, but it does show that every situation has at least two perspectives. Quin is an excellent hero because despite his superpowers he does not yet see himself as a hero, that’s merely what he’s aspiring to be.
August 3, 2021
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*
I really wanted to like this but I found it hard to ignore the glaringly obvious flaws in it. Coming off the back of vol. 1 there seemed to be some kind of time jump that involved a briefly explored alien attack... or something? It was shown in confusing bursts at the beginning and not even addressed until close to the end, after which it ceased to be important (although to the reader it never was to begin with, it’s hard to find the importance in something you don’t understand).
The thing that really got on my nerves was that this alien attack thing granted someone voodoo spiritual powers that was somehow linked to time and somehow also mental (and no, I don’t mean mental like it was crazy, I literally mean it gave this woman mental abilities). If it sounds like I’m confused, it’s because I am. There was no actual boundary to this woman’s abilities, it just expanded when the story needed a quick fix.
Ironically, Quinn’s powers were completely static and that too was a problem. He was so useless! He had the super-ability of invulnerability yet it was completely useless because he couldn’t actually fight anyone. He constantly needed Glow who randomly showed up to fight the bad guy for him.
Speaking of the bad guy, the whole thing was ridiculously stupid. This supposed white guy who had the skin tone of a mixed race or South Asian person (he stood next to an image of his white grandfather and you could so clearly see the difference in their skin tone) was angry that his house was destroyed by the alien meteor attack (that wasn’t the fault of anyone at all) so he decided to build a machine that could do something probably bad but I’m not quite sure what it was. In fact, no one knew what the machine was or what it could do. Everyone just assumed from the start that it was something bad but there was no explanation given for what it could do.
Whilst I appreciate that this vol was trying to advocate for the importance of indigenous people, the stereotyping of the white guy as the bad guy just because he thinks black people should be slaves is pushing the same stereotypes that perpetuate the idea that all white people are racist and all black people should be slaves. And the entire positive message surrounding the indigenous people fell flat in the amateurish simplicity of the plot yet lack of clarity in every aspect of it.
After vol. 1 was only so-so I really thought the sequel vol would have every chance of improving. It’s sad to say it didn’t and that this comic series remains to be one of only middling success with always more potential than the mediocrity it manages to achieve.
I really wanted to like this but I found it hard to ignore the glaringly obvious flaws in it. Coming off the back of vol. 1 there seemed to be some kind of time jump that involved a briefly explored alien attack... or something? It was shown in confusing bursts at the beginning and not even addressed until close to the end, after which it ceased to be important (although to the reader it never was to begin with, it’s hard to find the importance in something you don’t understand).
The thing that really got on my nerves was that this alien attack thing granted someone voodoo spiritual powers that was somehow linked to time and somehow also mental (and no, I don’t mean mental like it was crazy, I literally mean it gave this woman mental abilities). If it sounds like I’m confused, it’s because I am. There was no actual boundary to this woman’s abilities, it just expanded when the story needed a quick fix.
Ironically, Quinn’s powers were completely static and that too was a problem. He was so useless! He had the super-ability of invulnerability yet it was completely useless because he couldn’t actually fight anyone. He constantly needed Glow who randomly showed up to fight the bad guy for him.
Speaking of the bad guy, the whole thing was ridiculously stupid. This supposed white guy who had the skin tone of a mixed race or South Asian person (he stood next to an image of his white grandfather and you could so clearly see the difference in their skin tone) was angry that his house was destroyed by the alien meteor attack (that wasn’t the fault of anyone at all) so he decided to build a machine that could do something probably bad but I’m not quite sure what it was. In fact, no one knew what the machine was or what it could do. Everyone just assumed from the start that it was something bad but there was no explanation given for what it could do.
Whilst I appreciate that this vol was trying to advocate for the importance of indigenous people, the stereotyping of the white guy as the bad guy just because he thinks black people should be slaves is pushing the same stereotypes that perpetuate the idea that all white people are racist and all black people should be slaves. And the entire positive message surrounding the indigenous people fell flat in the amateurish simplicity of the plot yet lack of clarity in every aspect of it.
After vol. 1 was only so-so I really thought the sequel vol would have every chance of improving. It’s sad to say it didn’t and that this comic series remains to be one of only middling success with always more potential than the mediocrity it manages to achieve.
June 25, 2021
Quinton’s newest assignment is to learn the history of New Orleans and Voodoo. An assignment that leads him to the mysterious Madame Adelaide who gives him a new task to fulfill for the good of New Orleans. Is Madame Adelaide a spirit? An enhanced human? And what is the evil that threatens New Orleans that Quinton must stop?
I was not a very big fan of the plot in the first volume but this was way better! It’s a huge step up because this time around, including New Orleans history and Voodoo made it is so interesting.
The artwork was exceptional and I really enjoyed the character development. Looking forward for the next volume!
Thank You to NetGalley and Oni Press for this ARC!
I was not a very big fan of the plot in the first volume but this was way better! It’s a huge step up because this time around, including New Orleans history and Voodoo made it is so interesting.
The artwork was exceptional and I really enjoyed the character development. Looking forward for the next volume!
Thank You to NetGalley and Oni Press for this ARC!
May 27, 2021
Where the first installment delves into activism, this one is more focused on cultural background and community. Starting off with a school assignment, Quin has to research the history of slavery and vodoun in his community in New Orleans, and this quickly weaves into the plot.
I found this storyline even more interesting than the one in the first volume, and I feel like it stood out more from other comics. I also loved the way the art work showed dream sequences and historical ones.
Again I really loved Quin's relationship with his parents. It's amazing to see them so invested in his life and trying their best to be good parents and support him in his needs, even though those are very different from before in several ways now that he's a superhero. At the same time, though, the book also makes it clear that he's still the same Quin he always was and he needs his parents as much, or possibly even more, than before.
I found this storyline even more interesting than the one in the first volume, and I feel like it stood out more from other comics. I also loved the way the art work showed dream sequences and historical ones.
Again I really loved Quin's relationship with his parents. It's amazing to see them so invested in his life and trying their best to be good parents and support him in his needs, even though those are very different from before in several ways now that he's a superhero. At the same time, though, the book also makes it clear that he's still the same Quin he always was and he needs his parents as much, or possibly even more, than before.
March 24, 2021
I am never not going to enjoy series like Quincredible, the down-to-earth moments and feeling of being self-conscious are what make Quin a good character. He's no trailblazer sure, but that's fine. This chapter in his life goes into how despite all of his best efforts, Quin is deeply affected by some of the traumatic events in his life. Not to mention things haven't really gotten easier for him, everything continues like nothing ever happened. He's still a teenager trying to do right by someone and its becoming a burden. So it's always good to see him speak with his parents about the mundane life troubles.
Then there comes the threats to Quin's community this time around, especially with a villain who is closer to life than people think. Real world villains today aren't driven that much by their greed nowadays, it's their pride and need to be admired. Devereaux despite his mixed heritage has more pride in his plantation roots and what it provided him to be the kind of person people admired. But it's his desire to be and stay extraordinary that makes him so super villainous. The fact he's willing to build over land people know has history of oppression and being obscured shows how much of a threat he is.
Everything here has great content, now if only some information was properly communicated. I've seen a few word balloons look out of place.
Then there comes the threats to Quin's community this time around, especially with a villain who is closer to life than people think. Real world villains today aren't driven that much by their greed nowadays, it's their pride and need to be admired. Devereaux despite his mixed heritage has more pride in his plantation roots and what it provided him to be the kind of person people admired. But it's his desire to be and stay extraordinary that makes him so super villainous. The fact he's willing to build over land people know has history of oppression and being obscured shows how much of a threat he is.
Everything here has great content, now if only some information was properly communicated. I've seen a few word balloons look out of place.
September 14, 2021
It's a shame when characters I like end up in poorly written stories. While the first volume started well but fell apart in the closing chapters, this one is weak from start to finish.
Quinton West is a cool nerd with invulnerability and awesome parents. His adventures are set in a shared superhero universe but the story provides hardly any toeholds to help a casual reader understand it beyond there was some sort of crisis with meteorite impacts and aliens. Lots of heroes pop up briefly without even any attempt to name them. The villain is a one-dimensional racist land developer who wants to build a casino on sacred land during disaster recovery following the latest crisis. Somehow he has the firepower at his disposal to hold off multiple super-powered persons. Good vs. evil. Fight, fight, fight. Done.
There is a desire to tie this all in with slavery and Vodoun, but it's executed awkwardly and haphazardly and ends up being nothing I haven't seen done better or equally poorly elsewhere.
Quinton West is a cool nerd with invulnerability and awesome parents. His adventures are set in a shared superhero universe but the story provides hardly any toeholds to help a casual reader understand it beyond there was some sort of crisis with meteorite impacts and aliens. Lots of heroes pop up briefly without even any attempt to name them. The villain is a one-dimensional racist land developer who wants to build a casino on sacred land during disaster recovery following the latest crisis. Somehow he has the firepower at his disposal to hold off multiple super-powered persons. Good vs. evil. Fight, fight, fight. Done.
There is a desire to tie this all in with slavery and Vodoun, but it's executed awkwardly and haphazardly and ends up being nothing I haven't seen done better or equally poorly elsewhere.
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March 23, 2021
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for a review copy of this book.
I read the first volume in this series in January and really enjoyed it! So when I saw this second volume up on NetGalley, I had to go and request it because I wanted to read more about Quin. In this volume, we learn a bit more about the history of New Orleans and Voodoo which I've always found very interesting to learn about. I have to say I liked this volume a bit more than the previous because of that addition and I kind of hope we'll see more of it in future volumes.
I read the first volume in this series in January and really enjoyed it! So when I saw this second volume up on NetGalley, I had to go and request it because I wanted to read more about Quin. In this volume, we learn a bit more about the history of New Orleans and Voodoo which I've always found very interesting to learn about. I have to say I liked this volume a bit more than the previous because of that addition and I kind of hope we'll see more of it in future volumes.
July 20, 2021
'Quincredible Vol. 2: The Hero Within' by Rodney Barnes with illustrations by Selina Espiritu is the sophomore graphic novel about a new hero who is invulnerable.
Quinton West is still trying to figure out his identity now that he has powers. He also has an encounter with the mysterious Madame Adelaide, the missing aunt of the girl he really likes. The heart of the story involves a new construction project that is being built on sacred ground.
There is a bit of a time jump between volumes, but I think that is from other books in this universe. This story felt a lot more coherent to me this time and I liked it better. The art is ok, but I'd like to see them up their game on this title.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Quinton West is still trying to figure out his identity now that he has powers. He also has an encounter with the mysterious Madame Adelaide, the missing aunt of the girl he really likes. The heart of the story involves a new construction project that is being built on sacred ground.
There is a bit of a time jump between volumes, but I think that is from other books in this universe. This story felt a lot more coherent to me this time and I liked it better. The art is ok, but I'd like to see them up their game on this title.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
March 18, 2022
Because of an meteor attack in Vol I, several characters find themselves enhance. Quin, who is enhanced must face down a former plantation owner, Deveraux who is also enhanced. Deveraux wants to build an entertainment center with casino in the swampland, over a sacred burial ground. Creole Vodou is practiced by many ancestors. Deveraux is building a containment area for a large piece of meteor, a gateway to another universe.
Lots of angst on Quinn's part. Despite being enhanced, he doesn't get the girl, Britney. Another plot line is that Britney's Aunt Adelaide is missing, having been hit by a meteor, and finds herself alive but unable to leave to the swamp.
Good writing, good illustrations, Mucho entertaining. Downside; wish I had read Vol I.
This material was provided to me as an ARC, in exchange for an honest review.
Lots of angst on Quinn's part. Despite being enhanced, he doesn't get the girl, Britney. Another plot line is that Britney's Aunt Adelaide is missing, having been hit by a meteor, and finds herself alive but unable to leave to the swamp.
Good writing, good illustrations, Mucho entertaining. Downside; wish I had read Vol I.
This material was provided to me as an ARC, in exchange for an honest review.
May 1, 2021
One of the best things about reading graphic novels is that they are easy, light, and can be really helpful when a person feels like taking a break from reading his usual books. I was overwhelmed with the contents I have been reading when I decided to read this book and it indeed helped me to give some refreshment I needed. I have read its first book last year and I couldn't resist reading this because I was already familiar with the characters and the premise it was set in, so I was curious to know how the Quin may deal with his newfound powers.
In this book, Quin was trying to understand and explore the history of New Orleans as his school assignment but doing so some weird paranormal things started happening to him and he stumbles upon a problem that links to the past that must not be bothered. A greedy business was trying to build a casino on a sacred ground where slaves were buried in the past and Quin and his mentor, Glow, get themselves into the matter to stop it from happening.
The author has brilliantly presented the history of slaves and now 'colored' people were oppressed in the past. Being a work of Own Voice, it delivers what it intends to do because, with the ongoing situation all around the world and the way attention has been drawn to racism, this book fits perfectly and gives us the picture of why the author wrote this book. It was entertaining, refreshing, and fun and has every element to lighten up the mood.
But there's one loophole I couldn't understand; all the enhanced (people with superpowers) people got their powers after an incident meteor strike, whoever came in contact with those meteors got some different powers but what makes me curious are the properties of those meteors or at least their origin in the space. I couldn't stop thinking ‘How can meteors give superpowers to all those enhanced heroes. I hope someday I will find it in other parts of this book!
In this book, Quin was trying to understand and explore the history of New Orleans as his school assignment but doing so some weird paranormal things started happening to him and he stumbles upon a problem that links to the past that must not be bothered. A greedy business was trying to build a casino on a sacred ground where slaves were buried in the past and Quin and his mentor, Glow, get themselves into the matter to stop it from happening.
The author has brilliantly presented the history of slaves and now 'colored' people were oppressed in the past. Being a work of Own Voice, it delivers what it intends to do because, with the ongoing situation all around the world and the way attention has been drawn to racism, this book fits perfectly and gives us the picture of why the author wrote this book. It was entertaining, refreshing, and fun and has every element to lighten up the mood.
But there's one loophole I couldn't understand; all the enhanced (people with superpowers) people got their powers after an incident meteor strike, whoever came in contact with those meteors got some different powers but what makes me curious are the properties of those meteors or at least their origin in the space. I couldn't stop thinking ‘How can meteors give superpowers to all those enhanced heroes. I hope someday I will find it in other parts of this book!
June 11, 2021
Thank you to Oni Press for providing me with a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
Quincredible Volume 2: The Hero Within follows on from the first volume and I really liked the development in both the characters and the plot. I feel like the plot was really nicely throughout in this volume and flowed really nicely through the pannels, which I find often missing. Compared to the first volume, I feel like I have got to know the characters that bit better now, which is beneficial for such a quick-moving story. I felt like the villain was developed a bit more in this volume which I appreciated.
I adore the art style within this series, and I feel like it brings the scene to life when the dialogue is lacking. The art style is extremely bright and vibrant, and it brings both the plot and the characters powers to life and makes them seem real. When it comes to the dialogue, I would have liked a little bit more of it to understand the plot truly.
I can't wait to pick up the next volume when it is released to see what will happen to Quin next.
Quincredible Volume 2: The Hero Within follows on from the first volume and I really liked the development in both the characters and the plot. I feel like the plot was really nicely throughout in this volume and flowed really nicely through the pannels, which I find often missing. Compared to the first volume, I feel like I have got to know the characters that bit better now, which is beneficial for such a quick-moving story. I felt like the villain was developed a bit more in this volume which I appreciated.
I adore the art style within this series, and I feel like it brings the scene to life when the dialogue is lacking. The art style is extremely bright and vibrant, and it brings both the plot and the characters powers to life and makes them seem real. When it comes to the dialogue, I would have liked a little bit more of it to understand the plot truly.
I can't wait to pick up the next volume when it is released to see what will happen to Quin next.
July 16, 2021
I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
I enjoyed the first one, so it was a bit disappointing when I spent at least the first 1/3 of this being confused and thinking I missed something in the 1st one. It both shows elements of "what happened doesn't really matter" as well as "everything that happened mattered A LOT". The thing that annoyed me the most, in the beginning, was that the end of Vol 1 Quin is finally somewhat welcomed into the gang of enhanced, but now we only see Glow, and even that seems like a rare occurrence. Wish we got more continuation on that route.
I LOVED the exploration of the past, culture and racism tho, and I think this is done in a very good and realistic way! I, as always, wish we got even more here, and that more of it was about the exploration and less about the fight itself. I know that's just me being picky tho!
As a continuation to the story, I would give this a 2⭐️ , but just in general I would give it a 3 ⭐️ ! Just enough to make me want to see how the story goes if there ever is another one.
I enjoyed the first one, so it was a bit disappointing when I spent at least the first 1/3 of this being confused and thinking I missed something in the 1st one. It both shows elements of "what happened doesn't really matter" as well as "everything that happened mattered A LOT". The thing that annoyed me the most, in the beginning, was that the end of Vol 1 Quin is finally somewhat welcomed into the gang of enhanced, but now we only see Glow, and even that seems like a rare occurrence. Wish we got more continuation on that route.
I LOVED the exploration of the past, culture and racism tho, and I think this is done in a very good and realistic way! I, as always, wish we got even more here, and that more of it was about the exploration and less about the fight itself. I know that's just me being picky tho!
As a continuation to the story, I would give this a 2⭐️ , but just in general I would give it a 3 ⭐️ ! Just enough to make me want to see how the story goes if there ever is another one.
May 11, 2021
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read an advanced e-copy of this book!
I really appreciated the way the panels were done because they were easy to follow with the fast paced plot, most comics are a little hard to read but the dialogue in this comic was in a good font.
I really liked how the relationship between Quin and his parents was shown, that seems to be my favorite of superhero comics, to see the dynamics of the enhanced with their "normal" life.
The story itself was a lot, it held many plotlines and I think it weaved them all together well but also I was a little confused, which I will say was my own fault and not on the book itself. I'm still excited to see where this story will go and I'm also excited for it's release!
I really appreciated the way the panels were done because they were easy to follow with the fast paced plot, most comics are a little hard to read but the dialogue in this comic was in a good font.
I really liked how the relationship between Quin and his parents was shown, that seems to be my favorite of superhero comics, to see the dynamics of the enhanced with their "normal" life.
The story itself was a lot, it held many plotlines and I think it weaved them all together well but also I was a little confused, which I will say was my own fault and not on the book itself. I'm still excited to see where this story will go and I'm also excited for it's release!
April 6, 2021
Compared to the first volume, I enjoyed this second installment of Quincredible much more.
I appreciated the story, but even more the friendship, but especially the relationship between the father and son. In the first one had been highlighted little, here instead it was developed better.
The color plates are beautiful, as well as in the first volume.
Arc provided by Netgalley in exchange of an honest review
I appreciated the story, but even more the friendship, but especially the relationship between the father and son. In the first one had been highlighted little, here instead it was developed better.
The color plates are beautiful, as well as in the first volume.
Arc provided by Netgalley in exchange of an honest review
March 21, 2021
I received an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I adore this series so much, I thought the first volume was so good, but the second tops that. It tackles so many difficult topics, gives important history lessons and wraps it all up in fast paced superhero action. If you haven't got into this series yet - you're missing out!
I adore this series so much, I thought the first volume was so good, but the second tops that. It tackles so many difficult topics, gives important history lessons and wraps it all up in fast paced superhero action. If you haven't got into this series yet - you're missing out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 26, 2021
With thanks to Rodney Barnes for an advanced readers copy of this GN.
4*
A great improvement on part 1 (which I also enjoyed) the story, and character development have really taken a step up. I ripped through this one at quite some speed and can't wait for the next. As always the art work is brilliant, and the representation is as strong as the first.
4*
A great improvement on part 1 (which I also enjoyed) the story, and character development have really taken a step up. I ripped through this one at quite some speed and can't wait for the next. As always the art work is brilliant, and the representation is as strong as the first.
March 7, 2022
This storyline would've served a hell out of a lot better as it's own thing, but I still loved the shit out of it.
June 5, 2022
This is so great and does a lot with intergenerational trauma and the parts of history that want to be forgotten but must be remembered. Really love this world and this character.
July 14, 2021
I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Quincredible Vol.2: The Hero Within picks up not long after where the Volume 1 left us. It goes over what happened in the meantime and then starts with a storyline of its own.
I really did enjoy this installment and am really liking this series as a whole.
But I have to admit, it fell a little short again. I felt like everything went so fast and I didn't really have time to get into the story. Something big was happening and soon after everything was over. I just wish it had taken its time a little bit.
Still, I felt a connection to the characters and I'm really invested in what might happen next for them. Basically, I'm really looking forward to whatever come next.
Quincredible Vol.2: The Hero Within picks up not long after where the Volume 1 left us. It goes over what happened in the meantime and then starts with a storyline of its own.
I really did enjoy this installment and am really liking this series as a whole.
But I have to admit, it fell a little short again. I felt like everything went so fast and I didn't really have time to get into the story. Something big was happening and soon after everything was over. I just wish it had taken its time a little bit.
Still, I felt a connection to the characters and I'm really invested in what might happen next for them. Basically, I'm really looking forward to whatever come next.
September 22, 2022
I want to like it. It's just not good.
June 22, 2021
I was lucky to receive an eARC of "Quincredible Vol. 2: The Hero Within" thanks to the publisher - Oni Press - and NetGalley. Regardless, I would like to emphasize that, while I received the eARC, this is my honest opinion regarding the graphic novel.
I must state beforehand that I am not familiar with the first Volume of Quincredible. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the story of the second volume and perceived it as comprehensible.
To summarize, when meteors fell to Earth, Quinton West was gifted with the power of invulnerability. Seeing others take up hero identities, Quinton decided to help his city of New Orleans in his way. Using his smarts, creativity, and a bit of training from his mentor Glow, Quinton is on his way to becoming Quincredible, hero of New Orleans! But even superheroes must do homework, and Quinton's newest assignment is to learn the history of New Orleans and Voodoo.
First of all, the characters' characterization impacted me, as Quinton West and his family and friends are round characters and, thus, relatable to the reader. Furthermore, because of the round characterization of the characters, I perceive this series as a great representation of African Americans within the genre of graphic novels. I am confident that Quinton can positively impact young black readers, making me happy, and counts as a big plus.
Secondly, I enjoyed the story of the second volume of Quincredible due to its uniqueness. I have not read a graphic novel volume that provides the reader with various perspectives on one storyline. Each character in the volume impacts the storyline and provides another perspective on themes, such as community, family, and history.
Lastly, the art style stood out to me and flashed me! The story of Quincredible is told through colorful, dynamic, and detailed illustrations, which add even more to this already great graphic novel. Selina Espiritu's illustrations are excellent and remind me of the classic American graphic novel.
In conclusion, Rodney Barnes, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Selina Espiritu are providing us with a beautiful story. I would recommend this graphic novel to YA and Sci-Fi fans and comic fans in general, as a light read with great characters and storyline.
** Disclaimer **
This review is based on my personal opinion and written with no intention to offend anyone!
I must state beforehand that I am not familiar with the first Volume of Quincredible. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the story of the second volume and perceived it as comprehensible.
To summarize, when meteors fell to Earth, Quinton West was gifted with the power of invulnerability. Seeing others take up hero identities, Quinton decided to help his city of New Orleans in his way. Using his smarts, creativity, and a bit of training from his mentor Glow, Quinton is on his way to becoming Quincredible, hero of New Orleans! But even superheroes must do homework, and Quinton's newest assignment is to learn the history of New Orleans and Voodoo.
First of all, the characters' characterization impacted me, as Quinton West and his family and friends are round characters and, thus, relatable to the reader. Furthermore, because of the round characterization of the characters, I perceive this series as a great representation of African Americans within the genre of graphic novels. I am confident that Quinton can positively impact young black readers, making me happy, and counts as a big plus.
Secondly, I enjoyed the story of the second volume of Quincredible due to its uniqueness. I have not read a graphic novel volume that provides the reader with various perspectives on one storyline. Each character in the volume impacts the storyline and provides another perspective on themes, such as community, family, and history.
Lastly, the art style stood out to me and flashed me! The story of Quincredible is told through colorful, dynamic, and detailed illustrations, which add even more to this already great graphic novel. Selina Espiritu's illustrations are excellent and remind me of the classic American graphic novel.
In conclusion, Rodney Barnes, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Selina Espiritu are providing us with a beautiful story. I would recommend this graphic novel to YA and Sci-Fi fans and comic fans in general, as a light read with great characters and storyline.
** Disclaimer **
This review is based on my personal opinion and written with no intention to offend anyone!
April 23, 2021
Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for lending me this title. I remember reading the first volume last year and enjoying it a lot. The artwork and the team behind the new volume seems to be the same which is great for a series! I love the art and the art gallery at the end of the book is amazing.
I have to admit the beginning was a bit confusing to me. I read the first volume last year so I might have forgetten some things. I remember that Quin got his power from a meteor shower. The intro says the meteor shower happened again, but it is not clear to me if this happened between the two volumes or if I just forgot that it happenned in the first book.
Other than that the story is built up similarly as the first, we have a villain for the book and we have some off time where Quin’s parents learn to come to terms with the fact that their kid is an enhanced vigilante. Quin also spends some time at school and musing about his unrequited crush. I really loved the convo between Quin and his mom - she listened and was understanding but told him that he shouldn’t be obsessing over a girl who only sees him as a friend (and already has a boyfriend).
The main story is focused on a rich man whose family owned plantations and New Orleans vodoo. It was an interesting take on the superhero genre where ghosts and vodoo and alternate universes are also a possibility. This made me think of Cloak and Dagger who are also from Orleans and their stories are interrwined with vodoo and the local marshes as well.
This volume seems to end as a one off story, just like the previous one. I liked this volume but it was mainly focused on the plot for the chapter and I am more of a deep-character-building and character interaction kinda gal. It would have been interesting to learn more about Glow as now she seems to be Quin’s regular partner-in-vigilante-crime. Her face was revealed to us and for some reason she always somehow ended up wherever Quin was but we don’t really know what her deal is. It also felt a bit disappointing that the other superheroes didn’t show up or even care about mentoring Quin. I thought they would be a bigger deal in this volume.
I have to admit the beginning was a bit confusing to me. I read the first volume last year so I might have forgetten some things. I remember that Quin got his power from a meteor shower. The intro says the meteor shower happened again, but it is not clear to me if this happened between the two volumes or if I just forgot that it happenned in the first book.
Other than that the story is built up similarly as the first, we have a villain for the book and we have some off time where Quin’s parents learn to come to terms with the fact that their kid is an enhanced vigilante. Quin also spends some time at school and musing about his unrequited crush. I really loved the convo between Quin and his mom - she listened and was understanding but told him that he shouldn’t be obsessing over a girl who only sees him as a friend (and already has a boyfriend).
The main story is focused on a rich man whose family owned plantations and New Orleans vodoo. It was an interesting take on the superhero genre where ghosts and vodoo and alternate universes are also a possibility. This made me think of Cloak and Dagger who are also from Orleans and their stories are interrwined with vodoo and the local marshes as well.
This volume seems to end as a one off story, just like the previous one. I liked this volume but it was mainly focused on the plot for the chapter and I am more of a deep-character-building and character interaction kinda gal. It would have been interesting to learn more about Glow as now she seems to be Quin’s regular partner-in-vigilante-crime. Her face was revealed to us and for some reason she always somehow ended up wherever Quin was but we don’t really know what her deal is. It also felt a bit disappointing that the other superheroes didn’t show up or even care about mentoring Quin. I thought they would be a bigger deal in this volume.
June 2, 2021
Quincredible Vol.2 packs a punch like the first installment of the series. Once again, readers follow Quinn on his journey to become a hero and is faced with a new set of obstacles in his journey. This time around the story mixes fantasy elements with a bit of New Orleans history as a rich entrepreneur wants to build a casino on sacred land. Will Quinn be able to solve the mystery and how will continue to shape himself into the hero he wants to be?
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*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
May 12, 2021
"Is that all this is? Fighting?"
"Yes, unfortunately. But the true struggle isn't against the harbringers of evil. It's again darkness itself"
When i saw Netgalley approved me for Quincredible Vol 2 i SCREAMED SO LOUD I'M NOT JOKING.
I loved vol 1 and fell in love with this character and i really love to see how this story unfolds itself.
It's so well illustrated and the storytelling is so compeling and cool and wow.
In this particular volume we see the historical inheritance of New Orleans and how our heroes try to protect it. We have new enhancements (? is that a real word? ) new characters and new revelations and SO MUCH ACTION!
I love it!
"Yes, unfortunately. But the true struggle isn't against the harbringers of evil. It's again darkness itself"
When i saw Netgalley approved me for Quincredible Vol 2 i SCREAMED SO LOUD I'M NOT JOKING.
I loved vol 1 and fell in love with this character and i really love to see how this story unfolds itself.
It's so well illustrated and the storytelling is so compeling and cool and wow.
In this particular volume we see the historical inheritance of New Orleans and how our heroes try to protect it. We have new enhancements (? is that a real word? ) new characters and new revelations and SO MUCH ACTION!
I love it!
May 24, 2021
Love this comic book series, this volume follows the plans of a white developer who's family was a major slave owning family in the region of New Orleans. Quinton gets these dreams and realises something is not right and goes to investigate. His dreams link him to the past, to the people who were enslaved and he is determined to ensure that their unmarked graves aren't desecrated. The storyline is exciting, the artwork and drawings are wonderful, I also really like the concept of a Black hero who is making links with the past, very rare in this genre, I believe. Thoroughly recommended.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 28, 2021
Invincible, but not strong. Awkward, but loving. This is the Miles Morales: Superman for New Orleans.
April 19, 2021
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. This time we are diving into the world of Voodoo. Quinton West is back as the would-be hero of his city New Orleans, battling against a new enemy who wishes to claim the historical land for himself.
I wouldn't say there is anything especially new in the superhero type story, but it is a really good read. I enjoyed this volume way more than the first one, even though it followed the same kind of formula: you have Quin struggling to understand what type of hero he could be, the bad guy (way more character development this time around), other cool superheroes with interesting powers, a mentor for Quin, a romantic interest and some interesting historical facts. The historical aspects really fascinated me, Quin is learning the history of New Orleans and Voodoo. An assignment that leads him to the mysterious Madame Adelaide who gives him a new task to fulfill for the good of New Orleans.
As in the previous volume, my favourite part of this comic was the relationship Quin has with his parents and their implication and understanding. I just love his mother and father so much. They are an important part of the story and they try so hard to help and understand him. There are some great scenes with the whole family and I just appreciate them so much.
I totally recommend this to anyone that is a fan of any type of superheroes. Also, if you want to read about a great family, this is the comic to try :) Enjoy!
This is a nice, fast-paced comic that follows Quin after he found out that he has a special power: Invulnerability. This time we are diving into the world of Voodoo. Quinton West is back as the would-be hero of his city New Orleans, battling against a new enemy who wishes to claim the historical land for himself.
I wouldn't say there is anything especially new in the superhero type story, but it is a really good read. I enjoyed this volume way more than the first one, even though it followed the same kind of formula: you have Quin struggling to understand what type of hero he could be, the bad guy (way more character development this time around), other cool superheroes with interesting powers, a mentor for Quin, a romantic interest and some interesting historical facts. The historical aspects really fascinated me, Quin is learning the history of New Orleans and Voodoo. An assignment that leads him to the mysterious Madame Adelaide who gives him a new task to fulfill for the good of New Orleans.
As in the previous volume, my favourite part of this comic was the relationship Quin has with his parents and their implication and understanding. I just love his mother and father so much. They are an important part of the story and they try so hard to help and understand him. There are some great scenes with the whole family and I just appreciate them so much.
I totally recommend this to anyone that is a fan of any type of superheroes. Also, if you want to read about a great family, this is the comic to try :) Enjoy!
June 20, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for an advanced copy of this to review! I thoroughly enjoyed the first volume in this series, so I was excited to jump into Quin's latest adventures. And it didn't disappoint!
What I liked about this volume was the way history was tied into this story. Specifically, a history I don't think is talked about a lot in comic form. Voodoo is always seen as such a negative thing, and Barnes really worked to provide a different angle. Honestly, this is woven seamlessly into the plot line, and it worked so well with Quin's own journey. I enjoyed that this book turns the focus from activism to cultural history. I'm excited to see where they go next.
The art in this is also really well done! The way it's used to tell the difference between dreams, reality, and history works so well. It also helps in telling Quin's story and setting the stage for his place in New Orleans. The art and writing work well together in telling this superhero story.
However, I did find myself a bit confused at the beginning. Until I re-read a summary of the first volume. I will say, it might be helpful to refresh your memory of the first volume so this doesn't happen to you! The beginning sequence seems to be a flashback of some kind, and that might help to know when you're diving into this one!
All in all, a good follow up for a promising comic series!
3.5/5 stars
What I liked about this volume was the way history was tied into this story. Specifically, a history I don't think is talked about a lot in comic form. Voodoo is always seen as such a negative thing, and Barnes really worked to provide a different angle. Honestly, this is woven seamlessly into the plot line, and it worked so well with Quin's own journey. I enjoyed that this book turns the focus from activism to cultural history. I'm excited to see where they go next.
The art in this is also really well done! The way it's used to tell the difference between dreams, reality, and history works so well. It also helps in telling Quin's story and setting the stage for his place in New Orleans. The art and writing work well together in telling this superhero story.
However, I did find myself a bit confused at the beginning. Until I re-read a summary of the first volume. I will say, it might be helpful to refresh your memory of the first volume so this doesn't happen to you! The beginning sequence seems to be a flashback of some kind, and that might help to know when you're diving into this one!
All in all, a good follow up for a promising comic series!
3.5/5 stars
Shelved as 'read-comic-manga-gn'
July 18, 2021ARC provided in exchange of an honest review. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.
Just as good as the first volume!
Althought it feels a bit disconnected from the first volume (which is a good thing if you don't remember much from it), I liked how we got new elements and characters thrown in the mix, it made for an interesting story and it being the focus of this second volume helped to understand it better Maybe every volume will introduce a new aspect. The ending seemed quite rushed so I'm curious if anything will be mentioned or carried on in future volumes.
I really liked Adelaide and what she brought to the story but also her connection to it. I hope we see her in future volumes and she's not only there because the volume focuses on something related to her. She's important to other characters, so she shouldn't vanish after this volume. It was great to see more of Glow, but I've missed the appearance of other enhanced heroes. Glow's relationship to Quin is quite similar as in volume 1 but it would have been cool to see a deeper connection between them, since they've been through a lot.
It was a nice volume. A bit sad that it's not as connected as I wanted it to be, but I liked the new aspects that it brought and, as always, very cool to see it so rooted on culture and the community. I'm interested to see what volume 3 has in store.
Just as good as the first volume!
Althought it feels a bit disconnected from the first volume (which is a good thing if you don't remember much from it), I liked how we got new elements and characters thrown in the mix, it made for an interesting story and it being the focus of this second volume helped to understand it better Maybe every volume will introduce a new aspect. The ending seemed quite rushed so I'm curious if anything will be mentioned or carried on in future volumes.
I really liked Adelaide and what she brought to the story but also her connection to it. I hope we see her in future volumes and she's not only there because the volume focuses on something related to her. She's important to other characters, so she shouldn't vanish after this volume. It was great to see more of Glow, but I've missed the appearance of other enhanced heroes. Glow's relationship to Quin is quite similar as in volume 1 but it would have been cool to see a deeper connection between them, since they've been through a lot.
It was a nice volume. A bit sad that it's not as connected as I wanted it to be, but I liked the new aspects that it brought and, as always, very cool to see it so rooted on culture and the community. I'm interested to see what volume 3 has in store.
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