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Faith #6
Faith: Dreamside
Faith enters a previously unseen realm of the Valiant Universe!
Even before Faith Herbert, AKA Zephyr, gained the power of flight, joined the Harbinger Renegades, and soared through the skies of the Valiant Universe, deep down she was always a hero at heart. But what's a hero to do in the face of a foe that exists only in nightmares? Face them head-on, of course! To protect the dreams of her teammate, Animalia, Faith must venture into a fantastical new realm the likes of which we've never seen...and she'll need some help from the world's premiere parapsychologist, Doctor Mirage, to make it back with her subconscious mind still intact!
Uncover the secrets of the Dreamside as writer extraordinaire Jody Houser (FAITH, Stranger Things) and rising star MJ Kim (FAITH'S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1) continue the adventures of the high-flying icon that Uproxx calls, “A joy to read!”
Collecting FAITH: DREAMSIDE #1-4 and FAITH'S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1.
Even before Faith Herbert, AKA Zephyr, gained the power of flight, joined the Harbinger Renegades, and soared through the skies of the Valiant Universe, deep down she was always a hero at heart. But what's a hero to do in the face of a foe that exists only in nightmares? Face them head-on, of course! To protect the dreams of her teammate, Animalia, Faith must venture into a fantastical new realm the likes of which we've never seen...and she'll need some help from the world's premiere parapsychologist, Doctor Mirage, to make it back with her subconscious mind still intact!
Uncover the secrets of the Dreamside as writer extraordinaire Jody Houser (FAITH, Stranger Things) and rising star MJ Kim (FAITH'S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1) continue the adventures of the high-flying icon that Uproxx calls, “A joy to read!”
Collecting FAITH: DREAMSIDE #1-4 and FAITH'S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1.
112 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2019
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February 22, 2019
Jody Houser has turned Faith into my favorite character at Valiant. Faith has always been that fangirl who gets powers type character. Houser takes that aspect and steers into the skid. I find it very refreshing how earnest and altruistic Faith is. Plus, she's just so damn funny. This comic just makes me happy and there's not a lot of comics that do that today.
As far as the plot goes, Animalia from Generation Zero is being visited by ghosts and turns to Zephyr for help. They enlist Dr. Mirage and all head to the Deadside to investigate what's going on. The plot is a bit spare, but there's only so much you can do with Valiant's 4-part arc structure. The book does reference the previous Faith series written by Houser quite a bit. If you at all like this, you should DEFINITELY go back and read the previous arc's. They are all a lot of fun. MJ Kim's art is pretty good, even if the doe-eyed anime look is overdone at times.
Received a review copy from Valiant and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by the aforementioned
As far as the plot goes, Animalia from Generation Zero is being visited by ghosts and turns to Zephyr for help. They enlist Dr. Mirage and all head to the Deadside to investigate what's going on. The plot is a bit spare, but there's only so much you can do with Valiant's 4-part arc structure. The book does reference the previous Faith series written by Houser quite a bit. If you at all like this, you should DEFINITELY go back and read the previous arc's. They are all a lot of fun. MJ Kim's art is pretty good, even if the doe-eyed anime look is overdone at times.
Received a review copy from Valiant and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by the aforementioned
June 10, 2019
This is basically a side story that does nothing to resolve the fact that Faith is a fugitive from the law after being framed for murder, but it is actually quite well done all the same. It's a team-up with Doctor Mirage that finds Faith going into the land of the dead to find out why Animalia (who?) is being haunted by the ghosts of her dead teammates. It's humorous, sweet, and has a couple nice twists.
Also included is a holiday special centering on that perennial Christmas character, Alice in Wonderland???? What?
Anyhow, if you like Faith, you'll like this.
Also included is a holiday special centering on that perennial Christmas character, Alice in Wonderland???? What?
Anyhow, if you like Faith, you'll like this.
January 14, 2021
Story wise, this probably isn’t the best place to start with the Faith comics considering I had no previous knowledge of the world or attachment to the characters and even though the story can be understood on its own, it feels more like and add-on to an already existing universe.
If anything I was left underwhelmed even though it was quick to get through and the artwork was really cool (especially in the most ‘fantastical’ bits of the story).
➝ 2 stars. I don’t know if I want to check out Faith Vol.1 but I’ll DEFINITELY check out Doctor Mirage’s comics because she was really interesting in here!
If anything I was left underwhelmed even though it was quick to get through and the artwork was really cool (especially in the most ‘fantastical’ bits of the story).
➝ 2 stars. I don’t know if I want to check out Faith Vol.1 but I’ll DEFINITELY check out Doctor Mirage’s comics because she was really interesting in here!
January 31, 2019
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley.
I have this a four out of five stars.
I really liked the art and the story line. I liked that three of the characters had to fight for their dreams or fight their dreams. I liked the rescue mission as well. There are ghosts in the story which was interesting and superheroes.
I have this a four out of five stars.
I really liked the art and the story line. I liked that three of the characters had to fight for their dreams or fight their dreams. I liked the rescue mission as well. There are ghosts in the story which was interesting and superheroes.
January 15, 2019
I LOVE Faith. I love how she is a plus-sized woman and super heroine and how she doesn't let her size define her and how she feels about herself. Yes, she has problems, but her weight isn't one of them. THANK YOU!
I love her relationships with her friends and how she makes new ones through trying to help the friends she currently has. She is a giver, but isn't surrounded by users. She has healthy relationships. They aren't perfect, but they are healthy and REAL.
I know it may seem strange for a comic book to be called "real", but the characters feel that way. They are humans with some supernatural powers, but they all have problems. Real life is real life, no matter how powerful the person dealing with those problems is.
Though to be fair, Faith is dealing with some BIG ones right now, because she has some powerful enemies, but she is dealing with it as best she can and isn't focused on vengeance.
Not a full five stars, as she is still in a world of trouble and I hate to see one of my favorite characters hurting, but a good, solid 4 stars.
This isn't the book to start with if you want to read about Faith, because what she is going through in this book is a direct result of prior books, but I don't think it would be impossible to follow. I would still recommend starting at the beginning, so you get a good feel for the characters and know the backstory going in.
I highly recommend reading about Faith if you are tired of anti-heroes and tired of the gravity and biology defying body parts of the usual comic book heroine.
My thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors/Valiant Entertainment for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
I love her relationships with her friends and how she makes new ones through trying to help the friends she currently has. She is a giver, but isn't surrounded by users. She has healthy relationships. They aren't perfect, but they are healthy and REAL.
I know it may seem strange for a comic book to be called "real", but the characters feel that way. They are humans with some supernatural powers, but they all have problems. Real life is real life, no matter how powerful the person dealing with those problems is.
Though to be fair, Faith is dealing with some BIG ones right now, because she has some powerful enemies, but she is dealing with it as best she can and isn't focused on vengeance.
Not a full five stars, as she is still in a world of trouble and I hate to see one of my favorite characters hurting, but a good, solid 4 stars.
This isn't the book to start with if you want to read about Faith, because what she is going through in this book is a direct result of prior books, but I don't think it would be impossible to follow. I would still recommend starting at the beginning, so you get a good feel for the characters and know the backstory going in.
I highly recommend reading about Faith if you are tired of anti-heroes and tired of the gravity and biology defying body parts of the usual comic book heroine.
My thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors/Valiant Entertainment for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
January 13, 2019
I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley
This kind-of side-story volume follows directly after the end of the last main volume of this series with the Faithless. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it at first because I don't really read any other Valiant titles so I'm always worried I'm going to be lost when they bring in other well known characters. This was really good though and I think they incorporated Animalia and Dr. Mirage in a really cool way. Also I'm definitely going to check out Dr. Mirage's solo title because she seems really interesting. Overall a really good volume that has Faith confronting some ghosts from her past and also helping out a new friend. Can't wait to see what's in store for her next!
This kind-of side-story volume follows directly after the end of the last main volume of this series with the Faithless. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it at first because I don't really read any other Valiant titles so I'm always worried I'm going to be lost when they bring in other well known characters. This was really good though and I think they incorporated Animalia and Dr. Mirage in a really cool way. Also I'm definitely going to check out Dr. Mirage's solo title because she seems really interesting. Overall a really good volume that has Faith confronting some ghosts from her past and also helping out a new friend. Can't wait to see what's in store for her next!
October 23, 2021
Not bad. Faith fans will likes this a lot.
The Deadside seems to be where the off teamups occur. Ninjak and Punk Mambo, Ninjak and Shadowman… now it’s Faith and Doctor Mirage.
All in all, it’s tight and punchy storytelling. Sometimes, Faith’s upbeat disposition annoys me… but she’s still very likeable, and ya know what? God bless her, am I right?
Definitely a pleasing and lighthearted romp with some interesting subtext.
The Deadside seems to be where the off teamups occur. Ninjak and Punk Mambo, Ninjak and Shadowman… now it’s Faith and Doctor Mirage.
All in all, it’s tight and punchy storytelling. Sometimes, Faith’s upbeat disposition annoys me… but she’s still very likeable, and ya know what? God bless her, am I right?
Definitely a pleasing and lighthearted romp with some interesting subtext.
January 26, 2019
I just finished Faith: Dreamside by Jody Houser - I loved it. This the first published plus size superhero graphic novel I've read and I am glad I did. The only other plus size superhero I know of is Captain Thunder Thighs, which is created by Amy Pang's club in The China Doll Chronicles, written by LB Jade. The main reason I greatly adore this novel is that it shows us, girls and women, that we don't need to be a Victoria Secret Model or build like Amazon Princess to be a superhero. It would be lovely if Faith could become a TV series or movie.
I did find the novel a little over the place, but that could be because this is the first Faith novel I've read, maybe if I read the rest, it will clear things up. I loved the art, especially their outfits. They're breathtaking. Overall it was a great graphic novel. I can't wait to read the rest.
I did find the novel a little over the place, but that could be because this is the first Faith novel I've read, maybe if I read the rest, it will clear things up. I loved the art, especially their outfits. They're breathtaking. Overall it was a great graphic novel. I can't wait to read the rest.
November 23, 2019
'Faith: Dreamside' by Jody Houser with art by MJ Kim is a graphic novel about a couple of heroes in a crisis.
Faith has been accused of murder, so she is letting her inner superhero stay hidden. When her teammate, Animalia, comes to her for help claiming to be haunted, she can't say no. With the help of Doctor Mirage, they will all venture in to the Deadside to try to help out. Along the way, Faith may find her inner hero again.
I liked this story about having the heart of a superhero and doing what it takes to help out friends. Faith is a nerdy character and there are some fun pop culture references for those looking. The art worked well for the book.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Valiant Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Faith has been accused of murder, so she is letting her inner superhero stay hidden. When her teammate, Animalia, comes to her for help claiming to be haunted, she can't say no. With the help of Doctor Mirage, they will all venture in to the Deadside to try to help out. Along the way, Faith may find her inner hero again.
I liked this story about having the heart of a superhero and doing what it takes to help out friends. Faith is a nerdy character and there are some fun pop culture references for those looking. The art worked well for the book.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Valiant Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
February 10, 2019
The story seemed to me to be interesting and main character nice, but that was it. I really couldn't get into the story, I was kind of forcing myself in to finish it. Faith's humor was plain, what makes her different compared to other heroes is just her weight, I can't think of anything else. It is not bad, just not for me probably..
February 9, 2019
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Now this is the type of story that I want to read about Faith. It is bright and fun and zany. So, it starts off with Faith keeping a low profile because she is wanted for murder. When Animalia makes an appearance and asks Faith for help with some ghosts, things take off. There are some great female characters in this book between Faith, Animalia, and Dr. Mirage. I will always take more opportunities to see Dr. Mirage make an appearance in a Valiant title.
I particularly like how the personalities between the three ladies play off each other. Each brings a unique perspective to this world they live in. The journey into the Deadside is great too. The realm the characters travel too is so different from what has been shown before. It is bright and silly (but don't let that stop you from reading this book). I also like the references to not only events in previous Faith books but the stories of Animalia and Dr. Mirage too. The only shortcoming of this book that I can think of is that it doesn't do a great job of introducing the characters. So someone who hasn't read other Valiant books might be a little confused at first.
Now this is the type of story that I want to read about Faith. It is bright and fun and zany. So, it starts off with Faith keeping a low profile because she is wanted for murder. When Animalia makes an appearance and asks Faith for help with some ghosts, things take off. There are some great female characters in this book between Faith, Animalia, and Dr. Mirage. I will always take more opportunities to see Dr. Mirage make an appearance in a Valiant title.
I particularly like how the personalities between the three ladies play off each other. Each brings a unique perspective to this world they live in. The journey into the Deadside is great too. The realm the characters travel too is so different from what has been shown before. It is bright and silly (but don't let that stop you from reading this book). I also like the references to not only events in previous Faith books but the stories of Animalia and Dr. Mirage too. The only shortcoming of this book that I can think of is that it doesn't do a great job of introducing the characters. So someone who hasn't read other Valiant books might be a little confused at first.
February 11, 2019
My main experience to Faith was in Valiant crossovers (Harbinger Wars 2, I think), so this was a breath of fresh air - albeit a little on the short side (4 issues). Greatly enjoyed Jody Houser's writing and Jordan Bellaire's colors, but I was a little mixed on some spots of MJ Kim's art. (e-galley from NetGalley)
January 31, 2019
Well, I didn't see this coming. Faith is asked by a young girl with powers to keep some spectral visitors away, so the two call on the help of someone else from the Valiant universe I'd never seen or heard of before. And I was getting frustrated – this was looking like another missed opportunity, a book where Faith, the larger woman superhero, did not get to be a superhero, but was being used for something else instead. It felt like a Superman comic where he tags along with John Constantine to see what's what and do what he can – a negation of the very reason we picked it up in the first place. But lo and behold, even though we're talking four single issues in this arc, it did a full switcheroo, and fully got me into the place the full Faith title is heading towards. And for that I have to commend it – if you enjoyed the wacky and not-completely-brilliant first book under Faith's name, then this won't feel the same, or even the right kind, of beast to have as sequel. But trust me, it is. Coming to the franchise here is not the best thing to do – and as usual Valiant never let outsiders into their universe with the ease they should. So I'd suggest going back to the beginning and starting again. Faith looks better here, and her bigger purpose is looking more varied and just better on this evidence. Phew.
January 31, 2019
Faith Herbert, AKA Zephyr, is a superhero on the run. While hiding in plain sight from the authorities, Faith is summoned by Animalia, a superhero ally, to help fight an evil enemy who only occurs in dreams. With help from Doctor Mirage, a famous parapsychologist, Faith must travel into the Dreamside to rescue Animalia. What Faith doesn’t expect is that in the process, she will have to face her own fears to defeat the evil entity taking over our dreams.
Faith: Dreamside is a 4-book omnibus with a unique storyline by Jody Houser and wonderfully creepy artwork by MJ Kim. I knew that Faith was already an established series and that there may be a few holes in my understanding of what was happening in Dreamside. However, there were plenty of clues throughout the story that helped me figure things out. The characters are well developed and Faith is such a relatable character. I love her passion for being a superhero and her loyalty to her friends, despite her fears. I really enjoyed reading Faith: Dreamside and look forward to reading more in the series!
Thank you to Diamond Book Distributors, Valiant Entertainment, and NetGalley for this eARC! All opinions are my own.
Faith: Dreamside is a 4-book omnibus with a unique storyline by Jody Houser and wonderfully creepy artwork by MJ Kim. I knew that Faith was already an established series and that there may be a few holes in my understanding of what was happening in Dreamside. However, there were plenty of clues throughout the story that helped me figure things out. The characters are well developed and Faith is such a relatable character. I love her passion for being a superhero and her loyalty to her friends, despite her fears. I really enjoyed reading Faith: Dreamside and look forward to reading more in the series!
Thank you to Diamond Book Distributors, Valiant Entertainment, and NetGalley for this eARC! All opinions are my own.
February 8, 2019
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
***
This is my second time reading a Valiant title and what I’ve learned is I need to get in touch with my comic shop and read more. I loved Faith, she’s got a beautiful heart and so far my experience with her is she’s a fantastic character. I also loved meeting Doctor Mirage and seeing her in her element, going to Deadside and working together to save Faith’s friend.
Fun read, definitely need more Faith in my life.
***
This is my second time reading a Valiant title and what I’ve learned is I need to get in touch with my comic shop and read more. I loved Faith, she’s got a beautiful heart and so far my experience with her is she’s a fantastic character. I also loved meeting Doctor Mirage and seeing her in her element, going to Deadside and working together to save Faith’s friend.
Fun read, definitely need more Faith in my life.
January 19, 2019
I received this eARC from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Um, hellooo plus-size superheroine! What a refreshing take on superheroes. Faith is not only not your typical superhero, she’s also beautiful, smart, and witty. I loved the positive body-image portrayal, and I so dearly hope girls (and boys!) – actually, anyone who’s reading this graphic novel -- will see that heroes don’t always have to be super fit and abnormally powerful; they can be powerful just by being themselves. I absolutely loved that portrayal, and I loved how Faith didn’t let her size weigh her down.
I loved the relationships formed, the adventures Faith had when trying to rescue her friend, and the portrayal of alternate worlds. I was, however, a bit lost as to why the story started with Faith being hunted for murder and after some exploring, I realized that this isn’t the first book in the graphic novel series. I wish I’d know that before reading it because I was confused in some parts.
Overall, however, Faith: Dreamside was enjoyable, had wonderful art, great pacing, and wonderful dialogue.
Um, hellooo plus-size superheroine! What a refreshing take on superheroes. Faith is not only not your typical superhero, she’s also beautiful, smart, and witty. I loved the positive body-image portrayal, and I so dearly hope girls (and boys!) – actually, anyone who’s reading this graphic novel -- will see that heroes don’t always have to be super fit and abnormally powerful; they can be powerful just by being themselves. I absolutely loved that portrayal, and I loved how Faith didn’t let her size weigh her down.
I loved the relationships formed, the adventures Faith had when trying to rescue her friend, and the portrayal of alternate worlds. I was, however, a bit lost as to why the story started with Faith being hunted for murder and after some exploring, I realized that this isn’t the first book in the graphic novel series. I wish I’d know that before reading it because I was confused in some parts.
Overall, however, Faith: Dreamside was enjoyable, had wonderful art, great pacing, and wonderful dialogue.
March 8, 2019
Animalia comes to Faith for help with a haunting - but Faith's not great with ghosts, and instead enlists Doctor Mirage for help instead. Plus, some winter wonderland magic, Faith style.
The next in Jody Houser's parade of Faith mini-series is short and sweet. It's an issue of set-up, two and a half issues of problem solving, and half an issue of seeing what we've learned from the story, which is a solid way to set things out. Add in Faith's giant heart and unerring need to help her friends, plus a very savvy depiction of Doctor Mirage that makes me really want her to have another solo series sometime soon and this is easily a winner.
Also collected is Faith's Winter Wonderland Special, which at first seems out of place but is in fact very thematically appropriate and rings true to the idea that the Dreamside mini-series is getting at too.
On the art front, MJ Kim makes her Valiant debut (I think?) with this trade, and her obviously-manga-inspired take is pretty successful for the most part, but she's stuck in the 'giant anime eyes' trope which isn't the best. Kim and Francis Portela share the Winter Wonderland Special with Kim on one story and Portela on the other - they're different enough to make the distinction work, and similar enough that the changes between scenes aren't too jarring.
Dreamside's another home run for Faith - it's fun, it's got a lot of heart, and I just love reading about Faith in any incarnation.
The next in Jody Houser's parade of Faith mini-series is short and sweet. It's an issue of set-up, two and a half issues of problem solving, and half an issue of seeing what we've learned from the story, which is a solid way to set things out. Add in Faith's giant heart and unerring need to help her friends, plus a very savvy depiction of Doctor Mirage that makes me really want her to have another solo series sometime soon and this is easily a winner.
Also collected is Faith's Winter Wonderland Special, which at first seems out of place but is in fact very thematically appropriate and rings true to the idea that the Dreamside mini-series is getting at too.
On the art front, MJ Kim makes her Valiant debut (I think?) with this trade, and her obviously-manga-inspired take is pretty successful for the most part, but she's stuck in the 'giant anime eyes' trope which isn't the best. Kim and Francis Portela share the Winter Wonderland Special with Kim on one story and Portela on the other - they're different enough to make the distinction work, and similar enough that the changes between scenes aren't too jarring.
Dreamside's another home run for Faith - it's fun, it's got a lot of heart, and I just love reading about Faith in any incarnation.
April 17, 2021
Faith is grounded during to current accusations against her, but she still finds the time to help a friend with the help of Dr. Mirage.
January 8, 2019
I received a copy of Faith: Dreamside through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Faith: Dreamside is a new miniseries from Valiant. It includes a couple of their beloved characters…one of whom you could probably guess from the title of the series. Along for the ride is Dr. Mirage and Animalia.
Confession time: I am still not fully up-to-date with Faith’s main series. I’ve read most of the miniseries about her at this point though, so I’m used to getting minor spoilers. It does however mean that sometimes I’m out of the loop when major events occur.
Dreamside is only four issues long, but in some ways, it felt like it was longer. There was a breathtaking amount of character development and several absolutely striking views of a whole new land that these characters have never previously been to.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Faith: Dreamside is a new miniseries from Valiant. It includes a couple of their beloved characters…one of whom you could probably guess from the title of the series. Along for the ride is Dr. Mirage and Animalia.
Confession time: I am still not fully up-to-date with Faith’s main series. I’ve read most of the miniseries about her at this point though, so I’m used to getting minor spoilers. It does however mean that sometimes I’m out of the loop when major events occur.
Dreamside is only four issues long, but in some ways, it felt like it was longer. There was a breathtaking amount of character development and several absolutely striking views of a whole new land that these characters have never previously been to.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
January 6, 2019
Faith Sneaks Up On You
I started this with the attitude that I can take or leave the character Faith, but I was curious about what was new with Dr. Mirage. By the end I had come around to rooting for Faith, and maybe appreciating her a bit more.
Faith starts out here a bit, no a lot, angsty because she's hiding her superheroeness after being framed by an alien for murder, (earlier book). Faith comes out of "retirement" to help one of the renegade psiots who's being tormented by evil spirits/ghosts. Since Faith doesn't know anything about the spirit world she turns to Dr. Mirage for help. This takes up about half of the volume; for the rest of the book Faith, Mirage, and the psiot have crossed into the "Dreamside", (a death plane), to figure things out and kick a little eeeevil butt.
This is a more cerebral than physical adventure because the Dreamside is a head-trip sort of place where facing up to your lost dreams is the real challenge. As it turns out, Faith is a more substantial, mature, and decent superhero than most, and by the end of this I finally began to see her appeal. That might all be a bit angsty, but there's just enough humor, deadpan dialogue, and hero throwaway lines to keep the story energetic and moving along.
The drawing is fine; I didn't think of it as inspired, but it certainly supported the story and had its moments. This volume collects the four issues that make up the complete Dreamside story arc, so no cliffhangers. Bottom line? Faith is an interesting and unique superhero with sneaky appeal. Worth keeping an eye on.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
I started this with the attitude that I can take or leave the character Faith, but I was curious about what was new with Dr. Mirage. By the end I had come around to rooting for Faith, and maybe appreciating her a bit more.
Faith starts out here a bit, no a lot, angsty because she's hiding her superheroeness after being framed by an alien for murder, (earlier book). Faith comes out of "retirement" to help one of the renegade psiots who's being tormented by evil spirits/ghosts. Since Faith doesn't know anything about the spirit world she turns to Dr. Mirage for help. This takes up about half of the volume; for the rest of the book Faith, Mirage, and the psiot have crossed into the "Dreamside", (a death plane), to figure things out and kick a little eeeevil butt.
This is a more cerebral than physical adventure because the Dreamside is a head-trip sort of place where facing up to your lost dreams is the real challenge. As it turns out, Faith is a more substantial, mature, and decent superhero than most, and by the end of this I finally began to see her appeal. That might all be a bit angsty, but there's just enough humor, deadpan dialogue, and hero throwaway lines to keep the story energetic and moving along.
The drawing is fine; I didn't think of it as inspired, but it certainly supported the story and had its moments. This volume collects the four issues that make up the complete Dreamside story arc, so no cliffhangers. Bottom line? Faith is an interesting and unique superhero with sneaky appeal. Worth keeping an eye on.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
September 24, 2020
In this outing, Faith Herbert, known as Zephyr, heroine with the power of flight, needs to protect friend and teammate Animalia from some very bad dreams. To do so, Faith has to enter a realm of dreams, and she enlists Dr. Mirage, a celebrity parapsychologist, to guide them. This volume collects issues 1-4 of the series.
This is another cute and entertaining volume in the Faith series. On the positive, I like the overall idea of Faith's character. She has a good heart and a positive attitude. While I do find some of her clumsiness at times a little tiresome, in part because it reinforces negative stereotypes about geeks, she always leaves us with a bit of hope and optimism. Hope and optimism are two things seriously missing from superheroes in this day and age. As before, there is not much substance here. You do get some nice escapist fun, and the comic is amusing overall. In the end, I did like it.
(Crossposted from my blog)
This is another cute and entertaining volume in the Faith series. On the positive, I like the overall idea of Faith's character. She has a good heart and a positive attitude. While I do find some of her clumsiness at times a little tiresome, in part because it reinforces negative stereotypes about geeks, she always leaves us with a bit of hope and optimism. Hope and optimism are two things seriously missing from superheroes in this day and age. As before, there is not much substance here. You do get some nice escapist fun, and the comic is amusing overall. In the end, I did like it.
(Crossposted from my blog)
January 7, 2019
Faith: Dreamside finds Faith framed for murder and hiding from the law with her secret identity. When Animalia asks Faith for help, Faith and Animalia set out to find Dr. Mirage. A trip to the Deadside is in order as Animalia is haunted by more than just the ghosts of her friends. A great team up full of action and adventure, Faith is all that is good and true among superheroes, once again proving she will go up and beyond for her friends or anyone in need. The story flows smoothly and keeps your attention while the art is expressive. I wish the color was a little brighter but the art is still pleasing to the eye. Faith is, as always, a feel good character that makes you want to believe in good and doing right by the people who need you- another winning story line in the world of Faith. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.
January 7, 2019
This was a really fun time! This is my first Faith book, and I had no issue keeping up with the story. Faith herself is a wonderful protagonist with a witty sense of humor. While the story isn't overly complicated, it was interesting and told well. My primary complaint comes from the same humor that I generally appreciated could occasionally wear a bit thin. All of the characters would frequently comment upon how absurd their situation is at various points in time, and that could sometimes get annoying. Overall, I enjoyed this and definitely want to learn more about Faith's journey in the future!
I received a digital copy of this book for review through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received a digital copy of this book for review through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 6, 2019
In this volume Faith enters the deadside in order to rescue one of the psiot renegades.
As she does so she comes to terms with the death of her own dreams of superhero stardom. Faith is still wanted by the police because she was framed for a murder she didn't commit.
This is another enjoyable episode in the Faith series and she is joined by Dr Mirage. The artwork is good as it always is with Valiant comics, and there is plenty of action, mystical creatures and the deadside!
Copy provided by Diamond Comics via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
As she does so she comes to terms with the death of her own dreams of superhero stardom. Faith is still wanted by the police because she was framed for a murder she didn't commit.
This is another enjoyable episode in the Faith series and she is joined by Dr Mirage. The artwork is good as it always is with Valiant comics, and there is plenty of action, mystical creatures and the deadside!
Copy provided by Diamond Comics via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
June 28, 2021
I really liked this side story. Faith is wonderful as always and Doctor Mirage is extremely cool. Really pretty art, quite funny at times, and the same general sweetness I've come to expect from Faith made this probably my favorite Faith story. It does nothing to clear up the main plot line though, so going into it with that knowledge helps.
Faith's Winter Wonderland is also included and is a very cute Christmas/Alice in Wonderland themed adventure. It fits fairly well tone-wise so I'm glad it was included with this collection.
Faith's Winter Wonderland is also included and is a very cute Christmas/Alice in Wonderland themed adventure. It fits fairly well tone-wise so I'm glad it was included with this collection.
October 1, 2019
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to review this ARC, in exchange for an honest opinion. So, the first thing I said to my boss was, "holy shit it's a super hero shaped like a real woman". In that moment, faith could literally be sitting on the couch and eating chips and we would still purchase this lol. But she's not, she's a writer, she saves people, she's caring... OK, we LOVE HER! Faith is on the list as of today! YES, YES, and MORE YES!
November 3, 2020
I kind of binged all the Faith comics at once, but my library didn't have this one, so it took me a little longer to get it. I'm glad I dove back into her world because I really enjoy it! In this collection (Dreamside 1-4 + Winter Wonderland Special), Faith teams up with Dr. Shan Mirage to rescue her friend Monica Jim from some really (like really, really) bad dreams. The Winter Wonderland Special takes a wild trip to Alice's Wonderland. As always, good storylines and great art!
March 12, 2022
I love comic books and have followed the adventures of superheroes for almost 40 years. I never realized how badly I needed a character like Faith Herbert in my life. She’s the body positive, eternal optimist superhero the world needs now. This collection was funny, touching, and showed that Faith kicks butt when she needs to. Excellent!
January 10, 2019
Faith is such a great character. Here, she is bummed out because she cannot really enjoy being a superhero. She is falsely accused of murder and has to keep her superhero identify hidden. She comes to realize she still needs to help people, for her own sake.
June 28, 2019
Man Valiant is obsessed with the Deadside, which isn't by deal.
And I really miss Archer and Armstrong, and it would be nice if Faith's boyfriend would have appeared.
Better story than I expected with a Renegade in it...really not a combo of Valiant things I like.
And I really miss Archer and Armstrong, and it would be nice if Faith's boyfriend would have appeared.
Better story than I expected with a Renegade in it...really not a combo of Valiant things I like.
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