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published
March 1st 2004
by Vertigo
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Paperback, 160 pages
isbn
1401201989
(isbn13: 9781401201982)
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In the hard-hitting tale of espionage and betrayal THE LOSERS: ANTE UP, an elite U.S. Special Forces unit is targeted for assassination when they unin...more
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Read in April, 2008
recommends it for:
adults
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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Read in January, 2009
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
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
A-Team fans and anyone who enjoys a good heist
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
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Read in November, 2008
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.
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Read in February, 2009
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 ...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 ...more
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Read in February, 2009
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?
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cool spy/action story, with a twist or two. good enough that i want to read vol.2
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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.
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