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Catalyst Prime Universe
Quincredible Vol. 1: Quest to Be the Best!
Invulnerability is a pretty useless superpower if you’ve only got a one-hundred pound frame to back it up. That’s what Quinton West’s life became when he went from small guy who got beat up to small guy who can’t get hurt after the meteor shower dubbed “The Event” gifted him the power of invulnerability but no other powers to compliment it.
But there’s more to Quin than meets the eye, and after some encouragement from his new mentor—a local New Orleans–based superhero named Glow—Quin realizes that he can use his quirky hobby of creating Rube Goldberg devices to outsmart the opposition. But being a hero paints a target on your back, and Quin’s got to risk it all to join the ranks of the superheroes he looks up to. It’s a good thing he can take a punch.
But there’s more to Quin than meets the eye, and after some encouragement from his new mentor—a local New Orleans–based superhero named Glow—Quin realizes that he can use his quirky hobby of creating Rube Goldberg devices to outsmart the opposition. But being a hero paints a target on your back, and Quin’s got to risk it all to join the ranks of the superheroes he looks up to. It’s a good thing he can take a punch.
144 pages, Paperback
First published June 4, 2019
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November 17, 2020
I wish it wasn't this cliché as some other superhero wannabe story.
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October 4, 2020
It is pretty much impossible to read Quincredible, and not instantly think of Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel. Both feature a teenager of colour who quite suddenly is invested with superpowers, and thus much of their stories are about being said teenager who has to learn how to live with these powers.
Quin gets his power during a meteor storm: he is invincible. He is Quincredible. But what do you do with that power, especially when it's your only power, and you stay a normal human in every other way.
I applaud any attempt at more diversification in comics, and the Catalyst Prime universe (which Quincredible is a part of) does a good job. This is the only book I've read of that world, and I'm not very impressed - it's insanely hard to do something original with superheroes, but this does feel like more of the same. For me it lacks its own flavour, a vibrancy of its own.
The writing is solid, maybe a bit too heavy on bringing every character together in the finale. The art isn't as strong as it maybe should've been - if I didn't know any better, Quin's parents look like they could be brother and sister.
Overall it's okay, maybe the first step to something stronger?
(Kindly received a review copy from Oni Press through NetGalley)
Quin gets his power during a meteor storm: he is invincible. He is Quincredible. But what do you do with that power, especially when it's your only power, and you stay a normal human in every other way.
I applaud any attempt at more diversification in comics, and the Catalyst Prime universe (which Quincredible is a part of) does a good job. This is the only book I've read of that world, and I'm not very impressed - it's insanely hard to do something original with superheroes, but this does feel like more of the same. For me it lacks its own flavour, a vibrancy of its own.
The writing is solid, maybe a bit too heavy on bringing every character together in the finale. The art isn't as strong as it maybe should've been - if I didn't know any better, Quin's parents look like they could be brother and sister.
Overall it's okay, maybe the first step to something stronger?
(Kindly received a review copy from Oni Press through NetGalley)
June 6, 2019
One of the better Catalyst Prime books. Quin can't be hurt, but he also is only 14 and weighs 120 lbs with no fighting skills. I liked the social commentary and Quin's struggle to figure out how to use his powers to help people when his only power seems to be a punching bag. The villain was severely underdeveloped with no reasoning why he was handing laser guns out to people in New Orleans. My other issue is that Quin rarely bothers to hide his face. He's seen on TV getting blasted into a bus and walking away but there's no fallout from that. I liked the series enough to check out further issues but the story needs more direction.
Received a review copy from Lion Forge and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by the aforementioned.
Received a review copy from Lion Forge and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by the aforementioned.
February 8, 2021
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review*
An enjoyable teen superhero origin story, if a little rudimentary. It ticks all the boxes for what a teen superhero origin story should have. But if you're going to go into this expecting something completely unique and off-the-cuff then you're going to be sorely disappointed. This was a fun read and arguably nothing more, which is why this was more like 3.5 stars than just 3. There's definitely potential for better stories coming from this in the future.
The art was lovely and the colours were even better. The characters were, for the most part, adequate. Quin was the most dynamic, which is to be expected considering he was the protagonist. I liked the exploration of the character dynamics between Quin and his parents, they seemed to have a good relationship. It would've been even more interesting to see his parents not be so accepting of his "power", but perhaps that can come in a later storyline.
I thought it was really interesting how the narrative was about classism and the divide between rich and poor. The police suppression was reminiscent of police brutality and racism, yet those 3 words were surprisingly never mentioned which I found a little disappointing because there was a perfect opportunity here to say something important about the issues that real black people face everyday. It seemed like there was some beating around the bush happening here which was unfortunate.
My one serious piece of criticism would be that Quincredible is a stupid superhero name. It's amateurish, cliché and childish. If anything, it takes away from the story and doesn't add anything positive to it. It's such a ridiculous name that Quin is the only one throughout the entire volume that calls himself that. I'm not entirely sure why the creative team behind this couldn't come up with something better. A cool and interesting superhero name would not only have elevated Quin as a character but it would've also elevated the story as a whole and allow the reader to take the story more seriously. Not to mention the fact that Quincredible is an optimistic name and as Quin grows throughout the vol and realises being a superhero is not as shiny and fun as he expected, the name no longer suits him or his realistic viewpoint on being a superhero and the responsibilities he has as one by the end of the vol.
Despite the few downfalls listed above, I did quite enjoy this vol. Mainly because of the potential it had and because I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes next — it could be really great!
An enjoyable teen superhero origin story, if a little rudimentary. It ticks all the boxes for what a teen superhero origin story should have. But if you're going to go into this expecting something completely unique and off-the-cuff then you're going to be sorely disappointed. This was a fun read and arguably nothing more, which is why this was more like 3.5 stars than just 3. There's definitely potential for better stories coming from this in the future.
The art was lovely and the colours were even better. The characters were, for the most part, adequate. Quin was the most dynamic, which is to be expected considering he was the protagonist. I liked the exploration of the character dynamics between Quin and his parents, they seemed to have a good relationship. It would've been even more interesting to see his parents not be so accepting of his "power", but perhaps that can come in a later storyline.
I thought it was really interesting how the narrative was about classism and the divide between rich and poor. The police suppression was reminiscent of police brutality and racism, yet those 3 words were surprisingly never mentioned which I found a little disappointing because there was a perfect opportunity here to say something important about the issues that real black people face everyday. It seemed like there was some beating around the bush happening here which was unfortunate.
My one serious piece of criticism would be that Quincredible is a stupid superhero name. It's amateurish, cliché and childish. If anything, it takes away from the story and doesn't add anything positive to it. It's such a ridiculous name that Quin is the only one throughout the entire volume that calls himself that. I'm not entirely sure why the creative team behind this couldn't come up with something better. A cool and interesting superhero name would not only have elevated Quin as a character but it would've also elevated the story as a whole and allow the reader to take the story more seriously. Not to mention the fact that Quincredible is an optimistic name and as Quin grows throughout the vol and realises being a superhero is not as shiny and fun as he expected, the name no longer suits him or his realistic viewpoint on being a superhero and the responsibilities he has as one by the end of the vol.
Despite the few downfalls listed above, I did quite enjoy this vol. Mainly because of the potential it had and because I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes next — it could be really great!
April 27, 2020
It's my first time dipping my toe into this new superhero shared universe from Lion Forge. This title is from the second wave of releases, so there are a lot of established heroes running around that I have never heard of before, but the focus is on Quinton West, a high school freshman who has discovered that he has what he considers the totally useless power of invulnerability.
There's a strong Spider-Man vibe (both Peter and Miles) as Quin explores his power, keeps it secret from his loving parents, deals with bullies, and crushes on a classmate. I started liking the intelligent and introverted Quin a lot as he navigated all this, which is good because the book sort of falls apart in the last two chapters with the introduction of a boss character out of nowhere, complete with battle suit and secret headquarters. A sloppily constructed final confrontation is almost laughable but won't keep me from picking up the next volume.
There's a strong Spider-Man vibe (both Peter and Miles) as Quin explores his power, keeps it secret from his loving parents, deals with bullies, and crushes on a classmate. I started liking the intelligent and introverted Quin a lot as he navigated all this, which is good because the book sort of falls apart in the last two chapters with the introduction of a boss character out of nowhere, complete with battle suit and secret headquarters. A sloppily constructed final confrontation is almost laughable but won't keep me from picking up the next volume.
April 2, 2019
2,5/5. A technically alright comic book, but wasn’t good for me. Maybe more for taste preference then anything else. Not original enough, not pretty enough, not strong characters enough. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing brilliant or outstanding either!
February 1, 2021
I haven't read any of the other comics from the Catalyst Prime universe which this is part of, but I found this graphic novel very accessible and it was easy to grasp the world and follow along with the story and characters.
I was drawn in right away as Quin is a very charming main character and this seems to follow the "standard" superhero storyline. But while I did ultimately enjoy this, it also didn't necessarily feel very new. It reminded me a lot of Ms. Marvel and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, for instance. Those are some of my favourites though, so it's not something I disliked about this.
The most interesting thing about this story for me was the inclusion of activism and the consideration of whether superheroes/enhanced people/whatever you want to call it are actually "the good guys" like they're usually framed, or if it's a matter of perspective.
Another thing I really liked was how invested Quin's parents were in his life. Very often in these types of stories, the parents are nowhere to be found, or the main character spends a large part of the story hiding who they are and sneaking around so they won't catch on. Here, the parents are supportive, and I thought that was great to see.
I was drawn in right away as Quin is a very charming main character and this seems to follow the "standard" superhero storyline. But while I did ultimately enjoy this, it also didn't necessarily feel very new. It reminded me a lot of Ms. Marvel and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, for instance. Those are some of my favourites though, so it's not something I disliked about this.
The most interesting thing about this story for me was the inclusion of activism and the consideration of whether superheroes/enhanced people/whatever you want to call it are actually "the good guys" like they're usually framed, or if it's a matter of perspective.
Another thing I really liked was how invested Quin's parents were in his life. Very often in these types of stories, the parents are nowhere to be found, or the main character spends a large part of the story hiding who they are and sneaking around so they won't catch on. Here, the parents are supportive, and I thought that was great to see.
April 7, 2019
Way better than I expected yet it was also nothing extraordinary. While I liked the social commentary and was vaguely intrigued by the superhero origin story, the overall concept is nothing new. The main character, Quin is given invincibility due to a mysterious meteor shower and trying to bring justice in his community while also trying to date his crush. I really liked Quin's characterization and how relatable he was. This had the potential to be phenomenal but the conflict is what killed me. I enjoyed the first half but when the second part rolled around, I wasn't very interested in it. The story revolves around a flat, undeveloped villain with a predictable agenda amidst tons of political commentary that does very little to enhance the conflict. Overall, a worthy superhero comic with potential for better sequels. 6.5/10 would recommend.
*Thank you to NetGalley and its publishers for providing a free ARC*
*Thank you to NetGalley and its publishers for providing a free ARC*
August 24, 2019
Entertaining but rather generic other than its New Orleans setting and strong focus on socioeconomics. Quin himself wasn’t that strong of a character and it feels like had we not had a VILLAIN to fight against and rather Quin struggled against societal troubles, that might’ve gone over better and allowed for Quin to develop further.
Might look into this whole Catalyst Prime thing.
Might look into this whole Catalyst Prime thing.
December 15, 2020
December 06, 2020: Following a natural catastrophe and a meteor shower, Quin—a fan of superheroes—finds himself gifted with a power: the strength of invulnerability, if it really is a positive capability. A wide shift occurs in this young Black teen's life who preferred living in a dream world with this girl he likes so much but can't seem to approach, amidst bullies roaming his school corridors, as he now navigates his newfound superpower, self-discovers himself, and finds the balance between good and bad.
As the city enters utter mayhem and other newly gifted superheroes take up the responsibility of protecting the people against lurking dangers, a masterful narration through impressive art and a diverse cast, paint a wonderful picture with strokes of inner conflicts and rising tensions. Honestly influenced by parallels of the timely Black Lives Matter movement, police brutality, racial agitation, and political strain, this superhero adventure goes vocal on how vulnerability is a human trait worth cherishing and wraps important messages in almost every panel of it's graphic novel edition.
As the city enters utter mayhem and other newly gifted superheroes take up the responsibility of protecting the people against lurking dangers, a masterful narration through impressive art and a diverse cast, paint a wonderful picture with strokes of inner conflicts and rising tensions. Honestly influenced by parallels of the timely Black Lives Matter movement, police brutality, racial agitation, and political strain, this superhero adventure goes vocal on how vulnerability is a human trait worth cherishing and wraps important messages in almost every panel of it's graphic novel edition.
➼ an early digital copy received via netgalley but review remains uninfluenced. ↤
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December 17, 2020
Quin is not your average teenage boy. First, a flood came to his neighbourhood in New Orleans. Then, a meteor shower went over, leaving Quin with a superpower: invulnerability. So far, this talent has only been useful when being beaten up by bullies. But now, after escaping from a political rally that got violent, Quin's powers are discovered by one of the local vigilantes. Quin wishes to be like them, and after some time even gets to join them on a mission. Though he then realises not only his identity, but the safety of all the enhanced vigilantes is in danger.
This incredibly well-drawn comic talks about different ways you can use power, and if they actually make your community better or worse. Quin navigates in this world of systematic racism and police brutality, trying to find his identity while also trying to do the right thing. Though the comic talks about serious subjects like these, it is also a fun story of an introvert, smart dorky 14-year-old boy with a crush on a girl, having to clean his room. Quin is a fun and relatable main character I'd love to see more of in future volumes.
I'd like to thank Oni Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This incredibly well-drawn comic talks about different ways you can use power, and if they actually make your community better or worse. Quin navigates in this world of systematic racism and police brutality, trying to find his identity while also trying to do the right thing. Though the comic talks about serious subjects like these, it is also a fun story of an introvert, smart dorky 14-year-old boy with a crush on a girl, having to clean his room. Quin is a fun and relatable main character I'd love to see more of in future volumes.
I'd like to thank Oni Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
February 11, 2021
3.5 stars
This was a fun read with some nice heart. I hadn't realized this was part of a larger world/series and hadn't heard of Catalyst Prime before this, but I don't feel that that detracted from the comic at all. It seems that the majority of other series in the Catalyst Prime universe haven't been well received, but I'd still like to look into them.
I thought the art style here was fine, it didn't wow me but it did the job. The story in these first 5 issues was a little bit cliche, but still good. It explores how Black people are treated especially by the police, and how crime is often a result of bad circumstances, which I liked, but wasn't anything new. I couldn't help but be reminded of Static Shock while reading it (follows a Black teen who gains powers from a big event that also leads to a bunch of other people gaining powers), but it's not a carbon copy by any means and definitely stands on its own. I liked seeing Quin's family life and the twist this story decided to take on his relationship with his parents that definitely differs from other teen super hero stories.
I also enjoyed seeing Quin come out of his shell a bit. One thing that bothered me is a slight spoiler I guess, but he has no secret identity?? Felt very weird and it actually does cause issues for him. His superhero name is just an extension of his regular name, not hard to find out. Is his family going to move now? All could be solved by the silly super hero thing of wearing a mask or something.
Also wasn't a fan of what seems to be a start of a "nice guy" plot with his "love interest". "Woe is me, this girl who's my friend doesn't see me romantically because I'm nice and nerdy unlike her bad boy boyfriend who's not as good as me but she's still dating him". I guess it's par for the course in superhero books, but does it have to be? It's also possible this trope may be turned on it's head in future volumes, who knows?
Overall, I did enjoy this. If you're looking for a quick comic to read I'd recommend it.
This was a fun read with some nice heart. I hadn't realized this was part of a larger world/series and hadn't heard of Catalyst Prime before this, but I don't feel that that detracted from the comic at all. It seems that the majority of other series in the Catalyst Prime universe haven't been well received, but I'd still like to look into them.
I thought the art style here was fine, it didn't wow me but it did the job. The story in these first 5 issues was a little bit cliche, but still good. It explores how Black people are treated especially by the police, and how crime is often a result of bad circumstances, which I liked, but wasn't anything new. I couldn't help but be reminded of Static Shock while reading it (follows a Black teen who gains powers from a big event that also leads to a bunch of other people gaining powers), but it's not a carbon copy by any means and definitely stands on its own. I liked seeing Quin's family life and the twist this story decided to take on his relationship with his parents that definitely differs from other teen super hero stories.
I also enjoyed seeing Quin come out of his shell a bit. One thing that bothered me is a slight spoiler I guess, but he has no secret identity?? Felt very weird and it actually does cause issues for him. His superhero name is just an extension of his regular name, not hard to find out. Is his family going to move now? All could be solved by the silly super hero thing of wearing a mask or something.
Also wasn't a fan of what seems to be a start of a "nice guy" plot with his "love interest". "Woe is me, this girl who's my friend doesn't see me romantically because I'm nice and nerdy unlike her bad boy boyfriend who's not as good as me but she's still dating him". I guess it's par for the course in superhero books, but does it have to be? It's also possible this trope may be turned on it's head in future volumes, who knows?
Overall, I did enjoy this. If you're looking for a quick comic to read I'd recommend it.
October 17, 2020
3.5/5
First of all, I love it when comic books are in full colour - it just makes me appreciate the art (and effort) so much more! The artwork was also fantastic and easy on the eyes, and the story and comic panels had a nice flow and pace, making it easy to read and follow.
Quin was also instantly likeable. He's kind of a dorky, smart and funny introverted kid with a very optimistic outlook on life, despite having dealt with tragedy and bullies.
While I did enjoy this comic book, I thought Quin's path to becoming a hero was really rushed and the climax at the end went by too quick. I also wasn't familiar with the other heroes or this universe so wasn't too interested when the other superpowered characters made their appearance. I personally felt like this story could have done without all the other 'enhanced' characters.
I received an eARC from Netgalley via Oni Press in exchange for an honest review.
First of all, I love it when comic books are in full colour - it just makes me appreciate the art (and effort) so much more! The artwork was also fantastic and easy on the eyes, and the story and comic panels had a nice flow and pace, making it easy to read and follow.
Quin was also instantly likeable. He's kind of a dorky, smart and funny introverted kid with a very optimistic outlook on life, despite having dealt with tragedy and bullies.
While I did enjoy this comic book, I thought Quin's path to becoming a hero was really rushed and the climax at the end went by too quick. I also wasn't familiar with the other heroes or this universe so wasn't too interested when the other superpowered characters made their appearance. I personally felt like this story could have done without all the other 'enhanced' characters.
I received an eARC from Netgalley via Oni Press in exchange for an honest review.
October 5, 2020
I did like the main character Quin. Also, artwork is vibrant and good. The plot isn’t something that will blow your mind off. It does cover some important social issues but still needs a bit of improvement in some of the aspects of the plot such as the dealings with the villain and the conclusion.
Overall, a decent comic, hoping for something more in Volume 2.
Thank You to NetGalley and Oni Press for this ARC!
Overall, a decent comic, hoping for something more in Volume 2.
Thank You to NetGalley and Oni Press for this ARC!
January 21, 2021
2,7/5
Quality of writing: 3
Plot development: 2
Pace: 3
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 2
Ease of reading: 3
This was... ok. Just ok. The story was dragging at the beginning and the ending seemed rushed. The art was ok.
It makes me sad that this was just... meh. I'll probably forget about this in a couple of days. Unfortunately.
Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Quality of writing: 3
Plot development: 2
Pace: 3
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 2
Ease of reading: 3
This was... ok. Just ok. The story was dragging at the beginning and the ending seemed rushed. The art was ok.
It makes me sad that this was just... meh. I'll probably forget about this in a couple of days. Unfortunately.
Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2020
My first ever graphic novel/comic and I am so so blown away. As someone who has never read one of these comics before I followed the story seamlessly! Even though other superheroes were mentioned the prime focus was on the main character Quin, and I loved learning along with him about his strengths and weaknesses.
This comic beautifully covers some very important topics in super subtle and tasteful ways, however the key theme of equality and fairness was very well written and made this even more special.
I have to say the final few chapters felt a bit rushed for me, the introduction of brand new - vital - characters at the end felt slightly like an afterthought and I feel as though the ‘boss’/villain character could have been introduced much earlier.
Otherwise I really enjoyed this as my first comic book and I’ll look forward to reading others as they’re released!
This comic beautifully covers some very important topics in super subtle and tasteful ways, however the key theme of equality and fairness was very well written and made this even more special.
I have to say the final few chapters felt a bit rushed for me, the introduction of brand new - vital - characters at the end felt slightly like an afterthought and I feel as though the ‘boss’/villain character could have been introduced much earlier.
Otherwise I really enjoyed this as my first comic book and I’ll look forward to reading others as they’re released!
January 7, 2021
4 stars
Let me preface this by saying how much I LOVED the art style in this book. It felt modern and clean. Never once did it sexualize the women - as often is done in comics. So kudos for that already.
As for the plot, I felt like the villain could have used a little more fleshing out. I understand this is the first issue so I think it did well in setting up some background for Quin and his family. It was a quick read and very much in tune with real issues such as poverty and racism. I hope this continues into the next volumes as well. The concept of a hero that can't be hurt but also not super strong innately is a good one. I liked the scenes especially where Quin was trying to train his body - made it feel more real.
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The ARC of this comic was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Let me preface this by saying how much I LOVED the art style in this book. It felt modern and clean. Never once did it sexualize the women - as often is done in comics. So kudos for that already.
As for the plot, I felt like the villain could have used a little more fleshing out. I understand this is the first issue so I think it did well in setting up some background for Quin and his family. It was a quick read and very much in tune with real issues such as poverty and racism. I hope this continues into the next volumes as well. The concept of a hero that can't be hurt but also not super strong innately is a good one. I liked the scenes especially where Quin was trying to train his body - made it feel more real.
The ARC of this comic was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 8, 2021
The problem with reading too many superhero comic books, or graphic novels is they all run into each other unless they do something extraordinary to make them stand out. Case in point. I read this, set it aside, and then a week or so later thought about writing this review, and had to reread it because it hadn't stuck with me.
This is not to say that there are good elements in this young man who has been gifted with a super power, and has to decide how best to use it. In this case it is invulnerability. He had be struck and punched and shot with a gun, and he will not get injured.
Typical super hero story other than that. He joins in with other super heroes and try s to take down the gangs that are taking over New Orleans, and pines for his best friend wishing she would notice him as more than a friend.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
This is not to say that there are good elements in this young man who has been gifted with a super power, and has to decide how best to use it. In this case it is invulnerability. He had be struck and punched and shot with a gun, and he will not get injured.
Typical super hero story other than that. He joins in with other super heroes and try s to take down the gangs that are taking over New Orleans, and pines for his best friend wishing she would notice him as more than a friend.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
December 10, 2020
Hello, hi, I hope we are all doing okay out there.
I am still over here being a reading machine (and I still know that I most likely will not hit my Goodreads reading goal by the end of the year but I think I might get close or have the best reading month I have had in a long long time). I honestly have a bit more time right now, and I have been filling it with reading all the books (or as many as I can). One of the graphic novels I picked up recently was given to me by the publisher as a Netgalley E-ARC and I was super excited to jump into something new!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Quin thinks invulnerability is a lame super power but after he meets some other people with super powers, his perspective on his power changes! Quin, was not born with his power and no one in his family has powers but during meteor shower he gains the power of invulnerability and a bunch of other people in the town gain other powers as well. Once Quin gets a super mentor and starts to see how useful his power can be things start to turn around that is until a group of people take Quin’s parents hostage. Can Quin use his powers to save his parents and help figure out who is targeting super heros?
I really enjoyed my time with this graphic novel. I did not know really anything about the plot going into it other than Quin had super powers. I was really surprised by all the twists and turns in the plot as the graphic novel went along. Additionally, I really enjoyed the art style and colors in this graphic novel, there were definitely several panels that popped off the page for me! I am interested to see what Quin’s next adventure might be.
P.S. look at how incredible this cover is!
Goodreads Rating: 4 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review
I am still over here being a reading machine (and I still know that I most likely will not hit my Goodreads reading goal by the end of the year but I think I might get close or have the best reading month I have had in a long long time). I honestly have a bit more time right now, and I have been filling it with reading all the books (or as many as I can). One of the graphic novels I picked up recently was given to me by the publisher as a Netgalley E-ARC and I was super excited to jump into something new!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Quin thinks invulnerability is a lame super power but after he meets some other people with super powers, his perspective on his power changes! Quin, was not born with his power and no one in his family has powers but during meteor shower he gains the power of invulnerability and a bunch of other people in the town gain other powers as well. Once Quin gets a super mentor and starts to see how useful his power can be things start to turn around that is until a group of people take Quin’s parents hostage. Can Quin use his powers to save his parents and help figure out who is targeting super heros?
I really enjoyed my time with this graphic novel. I did not know really anything about the plot going into it other than Quin had super powers. I was really surprised by all the twists and turns in the plot as the graphic novel went along. Additionally, I really enjoyed the art style and colors in this graphic novel, there were definitely several panels that popped off the page for me! I am interested to see what Quin’s next adventure might be.
P.S. look at how incredible this cover is!
Goodreads Rating: 4 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review
November 11, 2020
I got so much more than I bargained for with this funny, clever and thought-provoking graphic novel.
The beginning gave me major Kick-Ass vibes with Quin trying to train himself up to be a superhero (the one main difference being that he is invulnerable) and trying to impress a popular girl at school. However, this was lightyears ahead of Kick-Ass with its amazingly diverse cast and important social messages.
While also being hugely entertaining and a fun ride, Quincredible makes some really important points about society, specifically in the States. There is a lot of social commentary on ideas of "the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer" and who is responsible for this. The comic raises questions of how best to tackle these issues, whether it be through peaceful protest or violence, and allows the reader to come to their own conclusions by including pros and cons for both and a range of different ways to fight injustice, from one end of the spectrum of peace to the other. The graphic novel also makes some really interesting and poignant points about who the "Bad Guy" is and how the answer to that question differs depending on perspective and how the conditioning/information you receive.
The artwork in Quincredible is also INCREDIBLE! I stopped frequently just to gawp at the beauty of certain pages.
I thoroughly enjoyed this comic and I cannot wait for the next installment!
The beginning gave me major Kick-Ass vibes with Quin trying to train himself up to be a superhero (the one main difference being that he is invulnerable) and trying to impress a popular girl at school. However, this was lightyears ahead of Kick-Ass with its amazingly diverse cast and important social messages.
While also being hugely entertaining and a fun ride, Quincredible makes some really important points about society, specifically in the States. There is a lot of social commentary on ideas of "the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer" and who is responsible for this. The comic raises questions of how best to tackle these issues, whether it be through peaceful protest or violence, and allows the reader to come to their own conclusions by including pros and cons for both and a range of different ways to fight injustice, from one end of the spectrum of peace to the other. The graphic novel also makes some really interesting and poignant points about who the "Bad Guy" is and how the answer to that question differs depending on perspective and how the conditioning/information you receive.
The artwork in Quincredible is also INCREDIBLE! I stopped frequently just to gawp at the beauty of certain pages.
I thoroughly enjoyed this comic and I cannot wait for the next installment!
April 30, 2019
This was a great little comic. It is all about Quin who gets powers of invulnerability from a meteorite. He lives in New Orleans and is dealing with going to high school and trying to stay away from bullies. After a chance meeting with a few other superheroes he decides that he wants to try and help out his community using his powers.
I really liked this comic for a few reasons. The first being the main character himself, Quin. He seemed really unsure of how to use his powers and what to do to help his community out. His powers are only invulnerability. No strength, no extra muscles, nothing like that to help him out. So he essentially things he's pretty useless. Then a few of the other superheroes tell him all he needs to do is want to help and the rest will come eventually. I liked that the author showed him being really confused and unsure as how to help out. One of the other things I liked was how nicely that the story progressed. It wasn't rushed and as an origin story it is a really nice one. I would highly recommend this comic if you are a big superhero fan.
I really liked this comic for a few reasons. The first being the main character himself, Quin. He seemed really unsure of how to use his powers and what to do to help his community out. His powers are only invulnerability. No strength, no extra muscles, nothing like that to help him out. So he essentially things he's pretty useless. Then a few of the other superheroes tell him all he needs to do is want to help and the rest will come eventually. I liked that the author showed him being really confused and unsure as how to help out. One of the other things I liked was how nicely that the story progressed. It wasn't rushed and as an origin story it is a really nice one. I would highly recommend this comic if you are a big superhero fan.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2020
I was provided an ARC by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Set in New Orleans, Quincredible tells the story of Quin, a sophomore in High School who became physically invulnerable after a meteor shower that gave a lot of people in the city superpowers. His everyday life already isn't a walk in the park and he doesn't what to do with those powers until he realizes he could help people. But that's not so simple.
I really liked the setting and the main character. However, I found that most of the story was a little too rushed. Everything went to fast, I didn't have time to rest or appreciate the situation. Also, I had o concept of time while reading. Everything really just sped by and it felt way unrealistic. That's a thing that happens quite often for me when I read comics/graphic novels but still. I don't know, It was a little frustrating.
All in all, though, I really did like this one and I plan on reading whatever comes next.
Set in New Orleans, Quincredible tells the story of Quin, a sophomore in High School who became physically invulnerable after a meteor shower that gave a lot of people in the city superpowers. His everyday life already isn't a walk in the park and he doesn't what to do with those powers until he realizes he could help people. But that's not so simple.
I really liked the setting and the main character. However, I found that most of the story was a little too rushed. Everything went to fast, I didn't have time to rest or appreciate the situation. Also, I had o concept of time while reading. Everything really just sped by and it felt way unrealistic. That's a thing that happens quite often for me when I read comics/graphic novels but still. I don't know, It was a little frustrating.
All in all, though, I really did like this one and I plan on reading whatever comes next.
January 19, 2021
An easy read
Key words: graphic novel, young adult, superheroes, fantasy, science-fiction, action
Glad to know this is only a first volume because it felt like something was missing at the end. I liked this book but, even though I kind of want to know how it ends, I don’t think I will continue the series. Here is why. I saw on Goodreads that each of the superheroes mentioned in this book have their own comics (between 1 and 3 books) so it just seems like too much effort.
The art was quite nice, well drawn, totally my style and colourful. The book was full of action and discusses some important topics such as bullying, equality and fairness. The story has a very nice flow. However, I didn’t feel particularly attached to Quin and/or other characters. I don’t know, I just didn’t feel invested in the story. I didn’t find it incredible and extraordinary. Hence, I would recommend this graphic novel to people who love superheroes. It is an easy read and very nice for the eyes.
3/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion
Key words: graphic novel, young adult, superheroes, fantasy, science-fiction, action
Glad to know this is only a first volume because it felt like something was missing at the end. I liked this book but, even though I kind of want to know how it ends, I don’t think I will continue the series. Here is why. I saw on Goodreads that each of the superheroes mentioned in this book have their own comics (between 1 and 3 books) so it just seems like too much effort.
The art was quite nice, well drawn, totally my style and colourful. The book was full of action and discusses some important topics such as bullying, equality and fairness. The story has a very nice flow. However, I didn’t feel particularly attached to Quin and/or other characters. I don’t know, I just didn’t feel invested in the story. I didn’t find it incredible and extraordinary. Hence, I would recommend this graphic novel to people who love superheroes. It is an easy read and very nice for the eyes.
3/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion
September 21, 2022
A meteorite hit New Orleans and gave a few dozen random citizens superpowers, complete with spandex and capes. A 15yo high school freshman becomes invulnerable, but he thinks that's only good for taking beatdowns from bullies...until a chance encounter with the hero Glow convinces him that he can do better.
The author is in full-on social commentary mode and while it's a bit hamfisted, it's the least rough part of the book. He calls out the abysmal response to hurricane Katrina, the K-shaped economy, and the cratering relationship between city police and the working poor. Quin tries to turn his apparently useless superpower into a force for change to improve the lots of average New Orleaners. He learns about responsibility and forgiveness and the importance of trying to make a difference.
The storytelling is consistently awkward, with important facts interjected like scattered afterthoughts. (And it's just painfully, screamingly PG--so much violence with no one getting hurt, it was like watching an old GI Joe cartoon, the one where COBRA goons always eject a microsecond before the plane explodes).
The villain reveal makes no sense: It's just one plotting fail after another.
I can justify 3 stars if I can convince myself this was written for eight year olds.
The author is in full-on social commentary mode and while it's a bit hamfisted, it's the least rough part of the book. He calls out the abysmal response to hurricane Katrina, the K-shaped economy, and the cratering relationship between city police and the working poor. Quin tries to turn his apparently useless superpower into a force for change to improve the lots of average New Orleaners. He learns about responsibility and forgiveness and the importance of trying to make a difference.
The storytelling is consistently awkward, with important facts interjected like scattered afterthoughts. (And it's just painfully, screamingly PG--so much violence with no one getting hurt, it was like watching an old GI Joe cartoon, the one where COBRA goons always eject a microsecond before the plane explodes).
The villain reveal makes no sense: It's just one plotting fail after another.
I can justify 3 stars if I can convince myself this was written for eight year olds.
January 27, 2021
This is the first graphic novel I've read in the Catalyst Prime series and I loved it! Quinton was such a likeable character, a regular guy who's given a super power that doesn't seem that great to begin with. He has such a positive and caring attitude and works hard to find ways to improve the lives of his family.
I really liked the social justice theme of this book, it's very relevant and the story portrayed the livelihoods of the people involved from different angles.
I also loved the art style and I can't wait for volume 2!
I really liked the social justice theme of this book, it's very relevant and the story portrayed the livelihoods of the people involved from different angles.
I also loved the art style and I can't wait for volume 2!
May 25, 2021
Quin is a very relatable character, and I liked the premise of how they got their powers. The conflict was very relevant to problems in today's world, so I think a lot of people will be able to relate to the story, if not Quin directly. I'm looking forward to reading more of his story!
June 5, 2022
This is a great graphic novel that deals with a lot of themes around what it means to be a hero, community, and making a difference. I love Quin and I’m excited to see his continued development.
October 3, 2020
ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Quin is a normal teenage boy on the surface. He loves his family, likes tinkering with technology and has trouble making friends. He has a crush on a girl but doesn't think she realizes he exists. The only thing different about him is that he can't be hurt. He doesn't consider himself a superhero though; after all, invulnerability is kind of a useless power. But there are other superheroes in New Orleans, and with their help, Quin soon realizes that there's something he can do for the world.
If you're looking for a comic book with a diverse cast, this is definitely one to consider. Almost the entire cast of superheroes is PoC, and there's even a hijabi superhero amongst them. We don't meet many of the characters in this volume but we get brief glimpses of them, and it looks promising.
The art style is nice and I liked the vibrant colours. The story tackles some important themes around the treatment of PoC by the police and the unfairness of the prison system in the USA. Am not sure how this fits in with the rest of the universe, but this volume can be read as a standalone.
I did think the villain wasn't very interesting and quite 2D, but the biggest problem I have with the story is Dr. Davis. At the end of chapter one there's a panel that shows a man that looks like Dr. Davis sitting on a prayer mat with a quran in front of him.
Dr. Davis is muslim, something I was happy about until I read the other chapters. It feels arbitrary--it's never mentioned or used in any way in the rest of the story, but it once again paints a pretty unflattering picture of muslims. We get enough bad rep as it is, and it's honestly disappointing to see it happen again in a book that otherwise does pretty well when it comes to representation.
Quin is a normal teenage boy on the surface. He loves his family, likes tinkering with technology and has trouble making friends. He has a crush on a girl but doesn't think she realizes he exists. The only thing different about him is that he can't be hurt. He doesn't consider himself a superhero though; after all, invulnerability is kind of a useless power. But there are other superheroes in New Orleans, and with their help, Quin soon realizes that there's something he can do for the world.
If you're looking for a comic book with a diverse cast, this is definitely one to consider. Almost the entire cast of superheroes is PoC, and there's even a hijabi superhero amongst them. We don't meet many of the characters in this volume but we get brief glimpses of them, and it looks promising.
The art style is nice and I liked the vibrant colours. The story tackles some important themes around the treatment of PoC by the police and the unfairness of the prison system in the USA. Am not sure how this fits in with the rest of the universe, but this volume can be read as a standalone.
I did think the villain wasn't very interesting and quite 2D, but the biggest problem I have with the story is Dr. Davis. At the end of chapter one there's a panel that shows a man that looks like Dr. Davis sitting on a prayer mat with a quran in front of him.
Dr. Davis is muslim, something I was happy about until I read the other chapters. It feels arbitrary--it's never mentioned or used in any way in the rest of the story, but it once again paints a pretty unflattering picture of muslims. We get enough bad rep as it is, and it's honestly disappointing to see it happen again in a book that otherwise does pretty well when it comes to representation.
June 1, 2021
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for giving me an ARC of this book.
When a meteor shower dubbed as “The Event” gives Quinton West the gift of not getting hurt, he isn’t sure how he can use his powers when all he believes he is good at is being a punching bag. Finding support and guidance in a local mentor, Glow, Quin realises that he can use his powers to help the community. However he soon realises that being a new super hero means having new super villains. Through his strengths he begins creating new devices to assist him in the battle against evil.
I normally don’t read comic/ graphic novels but I was drawn to the story and themes within Quincredible. We see Quin go on a journey of self-discovery as he explores his new found powers and identity amongst the superhero world. The community of New Orleans in which Quin is raised grapples with two huge disasters, leaving them with high rates of crime and institutionalised racism. The superheroes are seen as another form of harassment in this community, with many not trusting their work. As Quin navigates through these issues in the world around him, he learns that different forms of power can be useful in their own way.
The drawings in the comic were absolutely stunning and I often found myself lingering on pages a little longer as I took in the vivid illustrations. The action sequences were aesthetically pleasing and added to overall feel of the story. I look forward to reading Vol. 2 in Quin’s journey.
When a meteor shower dubbed as “The Event” gives Quinton West the gift of not getting hurt, he isn’t sure how he can use his powers when all he believes he is good at is being a punching bag. Finding support and guidance in a local mentor, Glow, Quin realises that he can use his powers to help the community. However he soon realises that being a new super hero means having new super villains. Through his strengths he begins creating new devices to assist him in the battle against evil.
I normally don’t read comic/ graphic novels but I was drawn to the story and themes within Quincredible. We see Quin go on a journey of self-discovery as he explores his new found powers and identity amongst the superhero world. The community of New Orleans in which Quin is raised grapples with two huge disasters, leaving them with high rates of crime and institutionalised racism. The superheroes are seen as another form of harassment in this community, with many not trusting their work. As Quin navigates through these issues in the world around him, he learns that different forms of power can be useful in their own way.
The drawings in the comic were absolutely stunning and I often found myself lingering on pages a little longer as I took in the vivid illustrations. The action sequences were aesthetically pleasing and added to overall feel of the story. I look forward to reading Vol. 2 in Quin’s journey.
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