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Jan 06, 2010

Tung rated it:

Image Comics is one of the largest comic book publishers in the world. They made moves into online comics far ahead of the establishment publishers DC and Marvel. Image supports a legion of young professional and non-professional cartoonists. In 2004, they published their first anthology of these cartoonists’ creative efforts (Flight, Volume One). Volume Five continue the showcasing of young graphic talent. The tales told in these works span the entire spectrum of contemporary comic styling More...

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Apr 23, 2009

Firekeeper rated it:

My favorite of the Flight anthologies so far. I love them all, but each new one seems to be at least a bit better than the last.

There were one or two stories I didn't care much about, but I still liked them. The art is beautiful. I particularly love Michel Gagné's style in "The Broken Path". "The Aqueduct" was an interesting blend of fantasy subgenres. "The Dragon" has an interesting story and striking art, and is perhaps my favorite in the book... along More...

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Feb 22, 2010

Libby rated it:

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Nov 11, 2009

Parka rated it:

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This is the fifth volume for the Flight series. It has come a long way since volume 1. Kazu Kibushi has packed in new artists each time.

In case you don't know, Flight is a compilation of short story comics from a group of artists.

Over more than 20 artists has contributed their stories and art for this series. There is a huge variety of artistic style, coupled with interesting stories. It's an inspiring read for all comic More...

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Sep 26, 2008

Steve rated it:

A few months ago I wrote a review of the first volume of Flight Explorer in which I wondered if the introduction of that anthology specifically aimed at children would alter the content of its parent anthology, Flight, in any way. Now, having read the most recent volume of Flight (released back in July), I would have to say that the anthology's focus might have slightly shifted but that this fifth edition is still true to the roots it established in its previous incarnations.

The sto More...

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Aug 27, 2008

Ken-ichi rated it:

Another strong showing from the Flight folks. Like all the books in the series, this anthology is a hodge-podge, from the fairly pointless (but well-drawn) Delilah Dirk story by Tony Cliff to the downright sublime “Scenes in Which the Earth Stops Spinning and Everybody Flies Into a Wall” by John Martz of http://drawn.ca and Ryan North of Dinosaur Comics. I found most to be pretty but inconsequential, but some were unbelievably hilarious (Scot Campbell’s “Igloohead and Treehead in Disguise”) an More...

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Oct 15, 2009

Chriss rated it:

I was so excited for Flight 5 to come out, because it has a new, full-color Delilah Dirk story by Tony Cliff. My favorite short story in this graphic anthology, though, was "The Changeling" by Mensinga; a sweet story with little dialog that's told mostly through sequential art. My next favorite was the humorous cartoon story "This Morning I Woke Up To Discover I Was the Chosen One" by Dave Roman. More...

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Oct 26, 2009

Mykl rated it:

Clearly I am a big fan of the Flight Series but i did not enjoy this volume quite as much as the others. At times some of the follow up stories such as Jellaby and Igloo/Treehead seemed forced rather than having a natural flow such as in earlier volumes. Some of the other stories seemed more like a comic strip than a Flight story. I did enjoy the continued saga of the 'space fox" the follow up to beisbol and evidence(dog story)

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Aug 25, 2009

Crystal rated it:

This is the third book that I have read in the Flight series. It is Volume 5, I have also read volume 1 and 2. This particular volume didn't have as many of the styles of story and art that I enjoy but it did have a few that I really enjoyed. I love the concept of the series. Different graphic novelists are invited to create a short story on the concept of flight. Everyone's interpretation is so different. I definitely recommend picking up any of the books in this series whether you are a series More...

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Nov 26, 2008

Ron rated it:

Nearly two dozen comics stories, in a variety of genres and styles. My favorites were probably Richard Pose's "Beisbol 2" and "On the Importance of Space Travel" by Svetlana Chmakova, but there's some cute little bits in here, too, like "Timecat," a story about a cat that thinks it can jump into the future and tries to use this power to get to dinnertime.

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Aug 24, 2008

Nick rated it:

Flight 5 is possibly the best Flight volume since the first. The quality of the stories is consistently high, their subject matter both appropriately thematic and varied, and their artistic presentation top-notch. The extremely experimental works are more carefully selected than they were in Flight 3 and 4, and the more conventional pieces more in-line with those found in the first volume.

Particularly impressive works are: The Broken Path by Michael Gagné, Delilah Dirk and the Aquedu More...

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Jan 15, 2011

Salem rated it:

Still the best graphic fiction compilation around, even if this volume is a tiny bit less excellent than the last three volumes. Highlights are: The Courier (Kazu Kibuishi’s little symbolic-but-not-really fable), The Changeling, Worry Dolls, Delilah Dirk and the Aqueduct, and Mountains.

As always, recommended.

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Jan 15, 2012

Greg rated it:

Not just any old graphic novel. This collection of short visual stories is a delight, page to page. Wonderful art. Good stories. Super variety. The whole series is a gem.

I found this through the author of the thoughtful strip, "Copper".

http://www.boltcity.com/copper/

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Aug 17, 2011

Michelle. rated it:

I liked the stories in this one but I think I liked the stories in volume four much better. Best story in this one? I think it's called the Adventures of Rex? It's like the first story and it's about that red puppy-unicorn thing...
Three stars.

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Jul 26, 2009

Benjamin rated it:

A collection of short stories all told in different styles. Some stories are cute and some are whimsical, but just about all find away to bring about some emotional response from the reader. Worth your time to flip through.

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Aug 22, 2011

Chris rated it:

In terms of stories, I think this volume has been my favorite. As usual, the art is still gorgeous and leaves me so jealous that I can hardly contain my envy. Seriously, if you haven't read a FLIGHT volume, you need to.

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Apr 20, 2009

Krissy rated it:

Ever since I picked up Volume Three of Flight on a whim, I have been in love with this series. The theme of escape is a constant thread between the short stories in each volume.

What I love most about Flight is the combination of cute, serious, wacky, surreal, visual, and verbal styles of the different contributors.

At a convention, I overheard someone talking about how there are no good North American graphic novelists. Before I could interrupt and extole the virtues o More...

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Jul 12, 2011

David rated it:

Meh, meh, meh. It's been only a few hours since I finished it, and already I can't recall anything noteworthy enough to be called a highlight. Meh, and meh again.

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Mar 14, 2011

Matt rated it:

While some of the stories were really phenomenal, this collection didn't quite capture my imagination as much as the earlier ones. Still quite good, but not as fresh.

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Aug 18, 2009

Steve rated it:

Pretty terrific all the way around. High quality print production. Great variety of work by really talented writers and artists AND it's kid appropriate!!! What more to say?

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May 24, 2010

Elizabeth rated it:

Maybe more of a 4.5. This was consistently good. There were a few I didn't love, but more that I did. I'm not sure if I liked this as much as 6 (where the great ones were awesome), but it was close!

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Dec 21, 2010

Isaac rated it:

I don't know what most of these have to do with flight, a jerk baseball player and yam throwing fox man, but they are all great visual stories

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Jan 14, 2011

John rated it:

Short stories in graphic format. The Jellaby was phoned in, but most of the rest show real imagination and artistic chops.

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Jul 08, 2010

Renee rated it:

These short stories are sad, clever, cute and thought provoking. There are a ton of talented authors/illustrators in here!

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Jul 28, 2011

Sarah added it

Another exceptional offering from Flight. I can't wait for next years!

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Sep 12, 2010

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Apr 12, 2009

Sarah rated it:

My favorite story was actually the baseball one, which wasn't fantasy at all.

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Mar 15, 2010

K T rated it:

Good variety of art, though I found myself skimming a bit.

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May 05, 2009

Kevin rated it:

Kick-ass Flight volume as always. Gotta read 'em all!

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Sep 17, 2009

Dave rated it:

Great artwork as usual, but stories were rather so-so.

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