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Dollhouse: Epitaphs (Dollhouse: Epitaphs #1-5)
The Rossum Corporation's Dollhouse technology has gone viral with a synchronized phone call that wiped the minds of everyone it reached, turning them into mindless killers. Those who avoided the call—including show favorites Echo, Alpha, Mag, Zone, and Griff—must try to survive in the sudden apocalypse and be wary of Rossum's expansive technological reach. This is only the...more
Paperback, First Edition, 160 pages
Published
April 11th 2012
by Dark Horse
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When this show was on television I watched every episode - not because I loved it but because like Fox I was a bit gun shy to give up after only 1 season. Firefly taught us all a lesson. Sadly though season 2 didn't make it much better for me. And now this story picks up where the series ended, and correlates with the future episodes the show did.
First - the art because that is the most important part of graphic novels to me. I love the coloring in this. The colors during a majority of the stor...more
First - the art because that is the most important part of graphic novels to me. I love the coloring in this. The colors during a majority of the stor...more
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I am bonkers for Joss Whedon. Absolutely bonkers. I love pretty much everything the man does, though Dollhouse is not my favourite of his creations. I think it's a neat idea with a lot of potential but the show didn't really capitalize on that, for a variety of reasons that have been eloquently discussed on other sites. Possibly my favourite part of the series were the Epitaph episodes, which look at the world in the near future, when the technology that the Rossum Corporation developed to creat...more
For those of us who would like a little more canon from Joss Whedon as to what happened when society fell apart in Dollhouse (we only got two episodes that dealt with this)then you looked forward to this.
We are introduced to few survivors in Los Angles, especially Trevor who is pivotal in this tale. Trevor, who appears to be a pre-teen, becomes the first human to receive implants and he can swap out skills using flash drives. The person who pioneers this technology is the infamous Alpha. Alpha...more
We are introduced to few survivors in Los Angles, especially Trevor who is pivotal in this tale. Trevor, who appears to be a pre-teen, becomes the first human to receive implants and he can swap out skills using flash drives. The person who pioneers this technology is the infamous Alpha. Alpha...more
I haven't actually seen Dollhouse, but I heard good things about it and I generally trust Joss Whedon's imagination, ever since I saw Firefly. So, when I saw this on Netgalley, I requested it and read it as soon as I was given access to it. The art is great throughout: the artist/s captured the actors very well, and it all comes together nicely. I think I liked the scenes of Alpha's fragmenting hold on his personalities most -- I wouldn't have believed, knowing Firefly so well, that you could ma...more
Dollhouse was a T.V. show that ran for two seasons. It was actually set to be canceled after season one, but the fans raised hell, and season two came around. When the show originally aired I admit I didn’t watch it. Mostly because during that time my T.V. watching was limited to whatever my parents had on when I visited. Later I started watching the first season on Netflix, and then basically sacrificed a couple days for both seasons, yea, it was that good.
The comic starts after Echo takes dow...more
The comic starts after Echo takes dow...more
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I’m a huge Dollhouse fan. I was devastated when it was taken off the air and was left with so many question – the biggest and most mysterious of these was: What happened in between the end of season 2 and the Epitaphs?
This graphic novel starts to answer that question. Previously published as a set of five issues, now bound in one handle volume, it’s a must have for any Dollhouse fan. The storyline is true to the TV series and the illustrations are brilliant.
Alpha is my favourite character and th...more
This graphic novel starts to answer that question. Previously published as a set of five issues, now bound in one handle volume, it’s a must have for any Dollhouse fan. The storyline is true to the TV series and the illustrations are brilliant.
Alpha is my favourite character and th...more
This book collects the Epitaphs one-shot and the following five issue mini-series. It was written by Andrew Chambliss, Maurissa Tancharoen and Jed Whedon. All three were also involved with the writing on the TV series upon which the book was based and especially on the two season finales that were set in the same post apocalyptic world. The art was by Cliff Richards and Andy Owens with some exceptional covers by Phil Noto.
The story has two strands. The first follows Maggie, Zone and Griffin as t...more
The story has two strands. The first follows Maggie, Zone and Griffin as t...more
I was a little disappointed with this miniseries because it focused so much on Alpha and not Echo. I always found her to be the more interesting character, and the dynamics of both she and Alpha to be more engaging a storyline. However, Echo didn't pop up until the end of issue 4 and, I feel, wasted in the issue 5 conclusion. I liked the exploring of Alpha as a hero, but I would have liked to have seen more Echo/Alpha interplay with his new hero mentality. I think having the two opposites play o...more
Mar 28, 2012
Sarah
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Hardcore Dollhouse Fans
Shelves:
net-galley,
graphic-novel
{This review was originally published on Clear Eyes, Full Shelves.}
I adored the television series Dollhouse and was thrilled to learn that it's continuing in graphic novel form--unfortunately, this installment disappointed.
If you're not familiar with Dollhouse, the television show developed a cult following in 2009-2010 with it's captivating stories of an evil corporation that ran an underground network of "dollhouses" that allowed wealthy clients to rent people whose personalities had been wi...more
I adored the television series Dollhouse and was thrilled to learn that it's continuing in graphic novel form--unfortunately, this installment disappointed.
If you're not familiar with Dollhouse, the television show developed a cult following in 2009-2010 with it's captivating stories of an evil corporation that ran an underground network of "dollhouses" that allowed wealthy clients to rent people whose personalities had been wi...more
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Apr 13, 2012
Jill
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
All Dollhouse Fans
Shelves:
book-challenge-2012
Dollhouse: Epitaphs is the first book of a series that is a must have for all Dollhouse fans. The comic retains many aspects of the show that I enjoyed most: the mood, the characters, and the psychological thrills.
The comics take the opportunity to explore characters besides Echo, who we already know so much about. Instead we follow primarily the story of Alpha and a 13-year-old boy named Trevor who gets wrapped up in the adventure. The comics explain several things about the ending of the telev...more
The comics take the opportunity to explore characters besides Echo, who we already know so much about. Instead we follow primarily the story of Alpha and a 13-year-old boy named Trevor who gets wrapped up in the adventure. The comics explain several things about the ending of the telev...more
Background: A virus is spreading, don’t pick up your phone, if you do your mind will be erased and you become a mindless killer. This is what the Dollhouse gang is dealing with, only those that did not pick up their phones are survivors and on the run from those around them that have received the call.
Review: Before I start, I must admit that I only watched one or two episodes of Dollhouse when it aired but this comic was very interesting to follow. Coming from Andrew Chambliss, Jed Whedon, and...more
Review: Before I start, I must admit that I only watched one or two episodes of Dollhouse when it aired but this comic was very interesting to follow. Coming from Andrew Chambliss, Jed Whedon, and...more
A post-series story following the characters of Dollhouse, this graphic novel is a must have for fans. Those not familiar with the show may find some of the plot confusing but the writer’s did a good job of introducing characters and the Dollhouse. The story begins with a phone call. This is not your normal call but one that threatens to take away all that makes you you. For some, they turned into mindless killers. Others turned into makers of mindless killers. Those who avoided the call are try...more
"Dollhouse" is another television series by the great Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dr.Horrible). Unfortunately it lasted only 2 seasons, and the role of this graphic-novel is to fill in the gaps created by the end of the series. So, I suggest you watch the series first and then read it, not beacause you won't catch the meaning, but simply because there are some spoilers about the series.
As for the graphic-novel itself, the plot was very interesting. It focuses on Alpha...more
As for the graphic-novel itself, the plot was very interesting. It focuses on Alpha...more
Mar 21, 2012
the golden witch.
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
2012,
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arc-galley,
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net-galley,
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First, a huge thanks to Dark Horse for putting this awesome book up on NetGalley for the (reviewing) world to request and read! I was really pleasantly surprised when I saw it up there – I just had to request it. And you know what? This one book collects all five of the original issues that make up the “Epitaphs” mini-series and all of the awesomeness contained therein. And yet, while you get the “complete” story of how the Rossum mindwipe thoughtpocalypse starts, it doesn’t exactly end where th...more
More Dollhouse, which is what I've wanted since the show got cancelled. It fills some of the gaps between the main timeline of the show, and the future episodes.
I probably would have appreciated it more if I'd remembered more of the details from Epitaph 1 and Epitaph 2, but it still made for a good story that stands reasonably well on it's own. Alpha's back, and in a starring role, and is nicely drawn and portrayed. Echo and Ballard also appear later in the story. As do some of the "actuals" fr...more
I probably would have appreciated it more if I'd remembered more of the details from Epitaph 1 and Epitaph 2, but it still made for a good story that stands reasonably well on it's own. Alpha's back, and in a starring role, and is nicely drawn and portrayed. Echo and Ballard also appear later in the story. As do some of the "actuals" fr...more
The truth is revealed about the Dollhouse's "Epitaphs" in this Joss Whedon-inspired comic volume. The technology of the Rossum corporation is sent rampant, as we finally see the beginning phases of a mind-wiping global conspiracy. The survivors begin to band together, encountering the multiple bodies of Ivy, the fragile mental states of Alpha, and even Dollhouse mainstays Ballard and Echo. This volume makes one wish Dollhouse had continued, focusing on a world where the danger of the Dollhouse t...more
Dollhouse: Epitaphs functions as a prequel to "Epitaph One" and "Epitaph Two," giving us a first-hand glimpse of the thoughtpocalypse and some backstories on Mag, Zone, and Griff. Zone especially gets a bit more depth here. The more interesting stuff, however, is going on over with Alpha and Ivy and their new friend Trevor, a black kid who becomes a new soldier in the war against Rossum. The comic explores a lot of the same questions of identity as the series did, and it's consistently action-pa...more
I bought this bundled through Dark Horse Digital so was able to read the collection before it is published in April. I struggled when this show was on the air. I wanted to like it, and I didn't dislike it, but I wasn't sure I fully understood the direction and vision. The two season finales were the most inspired efforts of the series and so I am glad to see the return to this world starting with this story. The comics fill in some gaps but more importantly are a good story in and of themselves....more
While I was in Ireland I had the chance to read a Dollhouse graphic novel that I didn’t even know existed, and I lovveeddd it. For any Dollhouse (a TV show by the creator of Buffy) fans, this fills in some of the gaps between the big Rossum break in episode (semi finale) and Epitaph One. You get to see a little bit of what all the characters got up to, there are some crazy action scenes and overall, just great story telling.
I loved the art as well, there was rarely any question of which characte...more
I loved the art as well, there was rarely any question of which characte...more
Sep 29, 2012
Alex Sarll
added it
Just finished watching the show (that rare beast, a Joss Whedon programme that ended at pretty much the right time) and saw this in the library. It's basically bridging the gap between the main series and the post-apocalyptic season finales by showing the breakdown itself. Which it does competently, but it's hampered by very variable likenesses (Alpha is dead on, Paul Bennett unrecognisable) and at least one scene where the storytelling breaks down entirely.
This would be a pretty solid 2 1/2 start book, if that were an option. I didn't dislike it, but it didn't do much for me either. As a fan of the TV series, it's nice to get that extra glimpse into the story, but I'm always a bit put off by comics that try to render actual people, since they never really look like they really look. I'd say if you really liked the show, this is maybe not a waste of time, but otherwise, I can't see why you'd bother.
Yes, please. I miss this show and the 5 year gap between the actual show of the LA Dollhouse and the last episode where the 'Apocalypse' has already happened definitely needs to be filled in. (At least, I think it's a 5 year gap. It might be more or less, can't quite remember.) Also, seeing Alan Tudyk's character Alpha argue with himself was both terrifying and fascinating. That needs to happen more.
Looking forward to the next volume!
Looking forward to the next volume!
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I am a huge HUGE Joss Wheedon fan! This show was special to me because it was the first thing I watched by him that was actually running on air! Thus, I am very excited to see this plot play out in a graphic novel format. I especially like the sub-plot with Alpha and am excited to get more back story on his character! The art is fantastc! I can't wait for more...perhaps a Dollhose movie...??? It happened once before with Joss!
This comic was damn good, so much so that it makes me sad that there wasn't a Dollhouse Season 3 to more fully chronicle this story. Instead of focusing on the main characters from the show (No Topher or Adelle and only short appearances from Echo and Ballard) this comic follows survivors of the tech-apocalypse Mag and Zone and the unlikely team up of Ivy and Alpha as he attempts to find redemption and save the world.
The story itself wasn't bad... it was just so-so. And when you combine a so-so story with pretty rudimentary and uninspiring art, you end up with a less than engaging read. There's a good effort made to lay the connecting fibers between the "present" episodes of Dollhouse and the two "future" episodes they had, but they tried to straddle a line of giving you a chunk of the story but not the full story, which left the conclusion of this volume somewhat unsatisfying.
Just what the doctor ordered for a late summer post-apocalyptic yarn from the minds of the Whedon clan. I hope they write a second volume. The best graphic novel I have read since The Walking Dead! I feel I know a book is good if I want more after reading the last page. I'd advise not jumping into this until you have seen the Dollhouse TV series, though. There are characters and references from the show that will be lost on first-time Dollhouse discoverers.
I always thought it was an odd choice that Dollhouse turned into a zombie horror story. It just doesn't really seem like a sustainable choice. This is a continuation of that story since the television show got canceled. I am interested in knowing more but somehow this lacks the charm of Buffy and the other beloved characters of the Whedonverse. Who am I supposed to identify with, Alpha?
Why read: Received for review
What impressed me: Epitaphs starts off after the Dollhouse TV series ended, managing to both continue the story as well as remind fans of what went down those last few episodes without rehashing ad nauseum. Fan favorites are easily recognizable, visually as well as through action and dialogue. Dollhouse was a constant build up towards its way too early conclusion and this first volume of Epitaphs gives more of the same - building up to something even bigger.
What disa...more
What impressed me: Epitaphs starts off after the Dollhouse TV series ended, managing to both continue the story as well as remind fans of what went down those last few episodes without rehashing ad nauseum. Fan favorites are easily recognizable, visually as well as through action and dialogue. Dollhouse was a constant build up towards its way too early conclusion and this first volume of Epitaphs gives more of the same - building up to something even bigger.
What disa...more
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Dollhouse is one of my favorite shows so when I saw that there was a graphic novel out, I had to get it. This book takes place after the first two seasons, before the Epitaphs episodes. We get to see how Felicia Day's character and her group originally got together. We also glimpse into the world of the survivors of the Dollhouse.
The book starts with the synchronized phone call that started it all. It reminded me of the first volume of Y: The Last Ma...more
Dollhouse is one of my favorite shows so when I saw that there was a graphic novel out, I had to get it. This book takes place after the first two seasons, before the Epitaphs episodes. We get to see how Felicia Day's character and her group originally got together. We also glimpse into the world of the survivors of the Dollhouse.
The book starts with the synchronized phone call that started it all. It reminded me of the first volume of Y: The Last Ma...more
This one is definitely not for kids: lots of people getting shot and otherwise bloodily killed, curse words and sexual innuendo. The sexy times includes two people who technically have the same brain pattern but different bodies getting it on... It was decent, but it wasn't really that different from the series aside from focusing on Alpha rather than Echo. I have to say I prefer Echo...
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Andrew Chambliss is an American television writer and producer. He is well known for working on series such as Dollhouse, The Vampire Diaries, and Once Upon a Time.
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