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Sweet Tooth, Vol. 5: Unnatural Habitats (Sweet Tooth #5)
by
Jeff Lemire
As the mysterious Captain James Thacker and his crew man a deadly expedition, they will uncover secrets centuries old, but what does any of this have to do with Gus and Jepperd? Plus, while Jeppard, Singh and Gus make plans to head to Alaska, things start to deteriorate for the rest of the group back at the sanctuary!
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
November 6th 2012
by Vertigo
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19 February 2013
Rating: * * * * 1/2
Sweet Tooth Vol. 5: Unnatural Habitats hits the ground running with the thrilling but tragic backstory of how the plague began over a century ago in Alaska. This gut-wrenching tale weighed heavy on me. It's unfortunate how human nature allows people to perform such terrible, evil acts. Initially, I wasn't too fond of the artwork in this story but soon grew to appreciate how this simplistic style accentuated the somber tone.
In a post-apocalyptic world, if it see...more
Rating: * * * * 1/2
Sweet Tooth Vol. 5: Unnatural Habitats hits the ground running with the thrilling but tragic backstory of how the plague began over a century ago in Alaska. This gut-wrenching tale weighed heavy on me. It's unfortunate how human nature allows people to perform such terrible, evil acts. Initially, I wasn't too fond of the artwork in this story but soon grew to appreciate how this simplistic style accentuated the somber tone.
In a post-apocalyptic world, if it see...more
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Finishing Sweet Tooth Vol.5, I was left feeling a little empty. In a flashback prologue, the origins of the plague are hinted in the story of a 1911 English expedition to Alaska. The mythology of the plague is deepened in this section, but, because I was eager to revisit characters I knew, I didn't connect with the section as emotionally as I could have. Matt Kindt provided the art for this portion of the book, and his characters lack the expressive emotion of Jeff Lemire's renderings of Gus, Je...more
The first half of the book takes the story back to 1911 where a wealthy young Englishman goes in search of his brother-in-law who has disappeared after going to Alaska to spread the word of god to the native Eskimos. But what he finds in the snowy wasteland is the beginning of the end for humanity... Meanwhile back in the main storyline, Gus and Jepperd find out the real story behind the Evergreen Project.
The biggest problem I had with the book is in the first half of the book where it’s reveal...more
The biggest problem I had with the book is in the first half of the book where it’s reveal...more
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The fifth volume of the Sweet Tooth comic book series invokes some of the tone and storytelling techniques found in the Godfather Part II. I loved the interplay between the past and present narrative arcs. The story of the "Taxidermist" gives the reader new insights into the origins of the plague and the hybrids that define this dark future fantasy world. I really like the idea and reasoning behind the chaos, very chilling and underlaid with tough moral choices. Really looking forward to seeing...more
The first part of the story takes place in the Arctic in the early 20th century and reveals some strange and potentially important information about the possible origins of the plague. I will be interested to see how that plays out at the conclusion of the series.
We then rejoin Gus, Jepperd, and the rest of the group as they deal with shady characters and betrayals. There's quite a bit of action in this volume, though not a lot of forward movement in the story as everyone essentially ends up bac...more
We then rejoin Gus, Jepperd, and the rest of the group as they deal with shady characters and betrayals. There's quite a bit of action in this volume, though not a lot of forward movement in the story as everyone essentially ends up bac...more
Volume 4 (Endangered Species) of the Sweet Tooth series was amazing and I was disappointed when it came to an end. I couldn't wait to know what was going to happen to Gus, Mr. Jeppard, Becky, Lucy, Wendy and Bobby. So, I must admit I was a little disappointed when I began Volume 5 (Unnatural Habitats) only to discover that the story starts with all new characters in a three-part flashback (collectively titled "The Taxidermist"). The flashback, set one hundred years ago, relates a tragic story th...more
Man, I just love this book! Still one collected volume coming out in June (the final 8 issues), but it'll be tough to not just try to get the single issues between now and then. I already want to reread the whole series, and if you haven't started, I'd recommend just waiting til June and devouring this all at once.
Volume 5 brings some great new insights, but if there was one flaw, it's that it happens too fast. But then again, Y the Last Man felt so repetitive at points, as they attempted to dr...more
Volume 5 brings some great new insights, but if there was one flaw, it's that it happens too fast. But then again, Y the Last Man felt so repetitive at points, as they attempted to dr...more
The opening three story ark to this volume was some of the best work in the series in my opinion. It captures the same isolation and uncertainty as Dan Simmon's The Terror, and expanded the narrative a lot further than I originally thought the series would go. The sections after this, while missing some of the intrigue from the previous volume. Still keep everything running along smoothly and building the relationship between reader and characters.
As soon as I noticed my myself thinking "I'm go...more
As soon as I noticed my myself thinking "I'm go...more
Sweet Tooth has always felt like some grand experiment in sequential art. This penultimate collection begins to circle home as we learn the origin of the plague. Some of the art is less than good, some of the characters have been flat out terrible, but the minimalist story telling proves effective for me, and keeps me turning pages. The creative elements of the work's plot continue to shine and is coming to what I hope to be a conclusive ending. More than anything, I look forward to Lemire's con...more
Enjoy everything Jeff Lemire does. Volumes 4 and 5 were no exceptions. There was a brief moment in volume 4 where I started to feel the wash of all of the post-apocalyptic comics that have come out over the past 10 years. But Lemire's twist is very unique.
The one thing that surprised me in this volume was that he kind of gave it all away. Told you how it all started. Maybe he's planning on ending the series soon? In any case he nailed the reveal.
I would recommend this series to anyone who likes...more
The one thing that surprised me in this volume was that he kind of gave it all away. Told you how it all started. Maybe he's planning on ending the series soon? In any case he nailed the reveal.
I would recommend this series to anyone who likes...more
It's unfortunate how quickly I consume volumes of Sweet Tooth. I can't imagine reading it monthly, waiting 30 days between each small segment. Part of the amazing thing about this series is how well Lemire tells the story with art instead of words. There will be large sections where characters barely speak, but they emote as well off the page as an actor on the screen. This style coupled with the infinitely compelling story cause me to fly through these at lightning speed. I think I read this wh...more
Wow.... Lemire takes a break both from the current story and art style for the first third of this collection, bringing in one of my favorite new artists Matt Kindt (currently working on the incredible Mind Mgmt) to show us a bit about how this story started 100 years ago. I could not turn the pages fast enough. When Lemire brings us back to the present, the series' sense of urgency (that you previously thought was painfully urgent) gets ramped up to unimaginable levels. Good, messed up stuff.
Feb 20, 2013
Sara
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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We open this volume with some history behind the plague that wiped out much of the population. It was interesting to see where the author took it and brought in angry gods. After this, we jump right back into the previous storyline. Walter has shown his true colors and there is a rush to save everyone.
This series has been dark from the very beginning, but it's taken an even darker turn. There is so much more to learn about the story too, so I can't even imagine where this will end up.
This series has been dark from the very beginning, but it's taken an even darker turn. There is so much more to learn about the story too, so I can't even imagine where this will end up.
Right now Sweet Tooth is probably my favorite series. Jeff Lemire's writing and art is consistently blowing out minds in this series. Page to page I hang on a thread watching Gus and his friends continue with their journey and fighting to survive in this cruel world.
Vol.5 is not a great jumping on point because Sweet Tooth is one long epic story , its not a bunch of short stories. I recommend starting from volume.1 to fully appreciate volume.5.
Vol.5 is not a great jumping on point because Sweet Tooth is one long epic story , its not a bunch of short stories. I recommend starting from volume.1 to fully appreciate volume.5.
I love Jeff Lemire's series and keep waiting for the next volume. I would love to see this as a tv series. This one is split in two story arcs - a history that hints at the beginnings of the plague and a conclusion to the current plot around whether to continue heading North to find the genesis of the plague. Lots of fun with some violence thrown in for good measure.
I've ranted at length about my love for this comic. You can check it out here: http://chriswsmith.blogspot.com/2012/...
And this volume does not disappoint. He's done an amazing job at giving us a "peek" into the backstory, while still maintaining his harsh reality and humanistic approach.
I can't say enough good things about these comics. The only thing that sucks is that I have to wait another six months for the next volume. GAH!
And this volume does not disappoint. He's done an amazing job at giving us a "peek" into the backstory, while still maintaining his harsh reality and humanistic approach.
I can't say enough good things about these comics. The only thing that sucks is that I have to wait another six months for the next volume. GAH!
Still loving these. Most humans have died of a plague and all that's left are a few humans and the animal/human hybrid babies that were being born after the plague started. This group is on a quest to find the origins of the first animal/human hybrid, and maybe the answer to the plague. There are some new art styles in this one, in a flashback sequence.
Like the other volumes, I breezed through this in an afternoon, which means I have a long wait until the next one is available.
For as many major story points as appear in volume five, this volume seems less urgent than the previous four. It shares a story from a long time before and closes out the current arc, but the story calls for (view spoiler) and our friends aren't there yet.
Looking forward to the next step in the journey.
For as many major story points as appear in volume five, this volume seems less urgent than the previous four. It shares a story from a long time before and closes out the current arc, but the story calls for (view spoiler) and our friends aren't there yet.
Looking forward to the next step in the journey.
May 09, 2013
Meran niCuill
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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The story of Gus, AKA Sweet Tooth, his friends, and the opposition he faces while he attempts to find his origin continues.
This volume reveals true motives for many adults who are in Gus's close circle: some are honest, well meaning; others not so much.
This volume reveals true motives for many adults who are in Gus's close circle: some are honest, well meaning; others not so much.
Feb 05, 2013
Alex Sarll
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In which we finally get some answers about the plague which wiped out most of humanity, and the human/animal hybrids who are the only children born thereafter. And, unusually for the big reveal in a story founded on a mystery, it's not a disappointment.
Unnatural Habits might be my favorite in the series, so far. I particularly enjoyed the interlude to Thacker's story, which sheds some real light on the disease and on the hybrids. I also enjoyed the way everyone worked together to get rid of Haggarty.
Seems like a delaying action, in anticipation of what I'm told is the last volume. Some things are revealed, but nothing conclusive - anything could still happen in the last volume.
I am in love with this series and this volume, which starts to explain some of the mysteries behind these strange animal-faced children just leaves me longing for more.
Matt Kindt as a guest artist for some illuminating and mystery deepening prequelization was wonderful! And then the story picks up again, and ... *phew* Hold On! This awesome ride is over too fast!
... Cannot wait for book 6!
... Cannot wait for book 6!
Improving vastly on the last volume, which I found rather lacklustre, this trade comprises of a three issue flashback story which explains the origin of the plague and the hybrids, and the four issue Unnatural Habitats story which rounds off the Dam storyline. Some of the reveals here are a bit predictable, but overall this second story is satisfying and enjoyable, with good development for all the characters involved.
The Taxidermist arc was a fantastic jolt to this series. Finally, we have some perspective and I'm all in at this point.
I'm not sure Jeff Lemire would approve, but the voice of Gus inside my head sounds like actor Steve Little from HBO's Eastbound and Down.
Long-standing questions are answered as this incredible, soulful, and atypical series draws closer to its conclusion.
Gus is such a sweetheart but he's also getting to stand up for himself and others a bit more as he's growing up.
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Jeff Lemire is an award-winning Canadian cartoonist, and the author of the Essex County Trilogy, Sweet Tooth and The Nobody. Lemire is known for a his moody, humanistic stories and sketchy, cinematic, black-and-white art.
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Jan 04, 2013 01:56pm