The Company thought that it had taken care of the Losers. After they saw a little too much at the wrong place and time, their chopper went down in...
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Jun 24, 2010
Chrissy
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I'm in love. I admit, I read this in preparation for the movie, but even if the film gets the characters absolutely perfect, there's no way it can compete with the visuals in this GN. The story is simple enough so I didn't lose the thread in all the action, but Aisha's storyline brings enough mystery so that I'm not bored. (And by the way, best entrance by a female lead EVER.) The sarcastic humor is just right for a bunch of fatalistic guys who've gotten over the whole fearing death thing and ar
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Apr 29, 2008
Melissa
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The very best kind of conspiracy-theory-fueled action/adventure. This is the first volume of Diggle & Jock's The Losers comic book, collected in graphic novel format. Strong language & graphic violence, so not for kids, but the writing and art are top notch and I'm eager to read Vol 2 and find out what happens next.
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Jan 19, 2009
Mark
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In which a rebel team of former military misfits (nerd, ethnic chick, mystery psychopath, black badass, DeNiro-type leader, double-crosser) sabotage some sinister CIA-sponsored drug-running operations. Action-packed, suspenseful, even lefty-subversive. A vast improvement on its obvious inspiration, the A-Team (not to mention the Able Team).
Great quote (original bolding included): "Hold it right there. I'd lay down my life to defend America, to free it from the parasites that ar More...
Great quote (original bolding included): "Hold it right there. I'd lay down my life to defend America, to free it from the parasites that ar More...
May 06, 2010
Rae
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The Losers GN came into my reading orbit after I saw previews from the movie. (I know, for shame!) But I'm glad it did. Although I did enjoy the movie, I couldn't help feeling like a lot was left out.
Sure enough, thanks to a recent LA Times article, writer Andy Diggle said the movie version of The Losers was "a lot lighter, less grim and a lot less political". Naturally, I had to check out the original source material.
Ante Up begins right in the middle of the ac More...
Sure enough, thanks to a recent LA Times article, writer Andy Diggle said the movie version of The Losers was "a lot lighter, less grim and a lot less political". Naturally, I had to check out the original source material.
Ante Up begins right in the middle of the ac More...
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Jul 07, 2011
Gef
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Even before The Losers movie came out, even before I got back into reading comics, I had heard about this series and thought it sounded promising. It took nearly seven years to get around to reading it, but I finally did. After seeing the movie first though, which left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth as evidenced in my Rabid Rewind review, I wondered if the graphic novel would hold up as well as I first thought.
In a word: yes.
It's pretty simple for an action story, I suppos More...
In a word: yes.
It's pretty simple for an action story, I suppos More...
Jan 03, 2011
SA
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I really enjoyed this--it was exceedingly well paced, great action, compelling characters. Could have used more women, just in general, but I'm so used to it at this point it's pre-built into my thought pattern.
I saw the movie before I read the books, not really on purpose but that's just how things got ordered; I think the film was fairly faithful to the tone, if not the direct sequence of events. This was an action movie of a graphic novel, and I think the book was better than the f More...
I saw the movie before I read the books, not really on purpose but that's just how things got ordered; I think the film was fairly faithful to the tone, if not the direct sequence of events. This was an action movie of a graphic novel, and I think the book was better than the f More...
Jun 05, 2011
Joseph
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It's hard to know what to say about The Losers. First of all, I enjoyed it. I love heist stories, or really, any kind of story that sets a complicated plan in motion, only to have everything go horribly wrong.
But, as a consequence of the type of story this is, I have to confess that it's a little formulaic and lazy in terms of characterization. It doesn't help that the story pretty much starts in medias res. In short order, we meet the squad (the wacky computer guy, the silent-bu More...
But, as a consequence of the type of story this is, I have to confess that it's a little formulaic and lazy in terms of characterization. It doesn't help that the story pretty much starts in medias res. In short order, we meet the squad (the wacky computer guy, the silent-bu More...
Dec 16, 2008
DB
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If I called it a mindless thrill ride, I'd be doing it an injustice. The Losers is one of those rare long-run titles that has an actual beginning, middle and end that seems to have been plotted fully from the start. So many series run in arcs that try to imitate a single story, but The Losers comes off as a single story with heart as well as grit. It may be too shallow or popcorn for some, but it's a fun, tight read. The art is superb and the dialog spot on. Really enjoyed it, start to finish.
Apr 21, 2010
Mac
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Yes, I've been reading comic books, so sue me. This collects the first handful of issues of Andy Diggle's "The Losers," which are definitely more entertaining than the later issues. The art by Jock is fairly impressive, but a number of guest artists come in to draw some of the stories, with varying success. I enjoy a conspiracy-filled shoot-em-up as much as the next guy, and if your expectations aren't too high, you won't be disappointed.
Apr 02, 2011
Mike
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I am enjoying the *shit* out of re-reading this stuff. I read these books years ago and loved it, then reluctantly saw the movie (and loved how fun it was).
Now I'm coming back to the source material and I gotta tell ya - Diggle and Jock, with these incredibly intense, fast-moving storylines that assume you have a brain and a sense of adventure - wow, what a ride.
As good as the movie was, Jock has a dynamic sense of movement and perspective that can't be matched (even by the most hyper-real art t More...
Now I'm coming back to the source material and I gotta tell ya - Diggle and Jock, with these incredibly intense, fast-moving storylines that assume you have a brain and a sense of adventure - wow, what a ride.
As good as the movie was, Jock has a dynamic sense of movement and perspective that can't be matched (even by the most hyper-real art t More...
Feb 27, 2009
Ben
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A good start to the series, though not perfect. It took me a little bit of time to get all of the main characters straight. The story is pretty straight-forward; a special forces team betrayed by the US trying to clear their names. It's pretty standard stuff, but well done.
The art is not bad, though there are sometimes where it becomes a bit too stylized, which doesn't fit the overall style of the book. Plus, how can you take an artist who calls themselves Jock seriously?
The art is not bad, though there are sometimes where it becomes a bit too stylized, which doesn't fit the overall style of the book. Plus, how can you take an artist who calls themselves Jock seriously?
Apr 11, 2010
Alan
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With the movie opening in 2 weeks i decided to burn thru the five TPBs that had been loaned to me. While we don't get a lot of background as to why The Losers need the CIA to believe that they are still dead we get a well executed tale of betrayal, double-crosses, and well plotted out action scenes that involve an oil refinery and an oil tanker.
Nov 07, 2010
Don
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May 09, 2011
Ben
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Hands-down my favorite non-super hero action series ever. Clever writing, brilliant twists and great characters. Combined with the standout and visually iconic art by Jock, this is a must own. Have already had to replace a couple of the trades from re-reading.
Jul 28, 2011
Sarah
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This is one for all of the fans of corrupt government revenge thrillers out there. Solid, well plotted and paced escapism.
Aug 06, 2011
David
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Looks awesome! Andy Diggle did (is doing) an amazing job with Hellblazer. That is saying a lot because he was standing in the shadow of such great minds as Warren Ellis, Alan Moore and Garth Ennis. This is why I wanted to check out his Magnum Opus listed here.
But do you know what is bugging me? I find a good graphic novel I want to read. Then I go to the wiki page to get a quick synopsis of it. When I get to the bottom of the page, I see this message (always): "In 200?, it was an More...
But do you know what is bugging me? I find a good graphic novel I want to read. Then I go to the wiki page to get a quick synopsis of it. When I get to the bottom of the page, I see this message (always): "In 200?, it was an More...
Aug 30, 2009
Caroline
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Now this I like. CIA vs CIA, sharp dialogue, clever plans that are actually clever, and lots of exploding things.
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Jan 03, 2012
Chibineko
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I can see where others liked this. It just isn't my thing, so I couldn't really finish it.
Apr 12, 2009
Dru
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cool spy/action story, with a twist or two. good enough that i want to read vol.2
Apr 28, 2010
Akilah
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Decent revenge/doublecross story, but I am not really a fan of the artwork.
Feb 25, 2010
Jay
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This is just action packed fun. The characters are a bunch of bad asses. This is the non-cheesy version of the A-Team. I can't wait to read the next one.
Jan 03, 2011
Malia
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I preferred volume 1 to volume 2. Aisha is a great killer character and I really like Cougar but my interest in the two of them, and her storyline in particular, may not be enough to hold my interest very long. I'm gonna try to read till the end of the series, the art is awesome and some of the dialogue is killer, but its dragging near the end of the book.
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Nov 29, 2009
Stephen
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I thought some of the paneling made some of the action a little incomprehensible at first, but once I caught the rhythm I love it. It's a light, hip, violent and fast action, caper, conspiracy thriller. It was wholly enjoyable, the writing is solid, and the art work is terrific. I look forward to the rest of the series.
Mar 02, 2008
Jared
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If it were possible, I might give this 3 1/2 stars instead of 4. I mostly enjoyed the story but started to like it a little less toward the end--maybe it's wrapped up a little to neatly? I prefer art that's a little cleaner too.
Feb 19, 2011
Mo
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Read this after watching the movie and both were just as entertaining, the book possibly even more so. The book definitely has a bit more substance to it.
Apr 15, 2010
Hisham
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Simply one of the best arcs I've read, Thinking of posting a detailed review on my blog as soon as I finish work today.
