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Title: Alias (Alias, Book 1) by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, Jeph Loeb ISBN: 0-7851-1141-7 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: May, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Another Incredible Bendis Book
Comment: Jessica Jones, a has-been superhero, is now the sole operator of Alias Private Eye; but when she happens upon an explosive secret, she is faced with a difficult dilemma while, at the same time, a series of unfortunate events make her become aware that she is being set up. Then, later, several of Jessica's smaller cases help us learn more about her character.
Brian Michael Bendis has created another winner here. His (yet again) fantastic dialogue and unconventional storytelling make for another fantastic read. His superb mix of charaterization, dialogue, action, suspense, and humor make this book a must read. Michael Gaydos' artwork really adds to the street level grittiness of the story, and the muted colors also intensify the dark tone of the stories.
"Alias" comes highly recommended for fans of Bendis' early comic noir books, "Powers" readers, and "Daredevil" readers looking for an even more gritty and adult take on superheros.
(NOTE: "Alias" is a Marvel MAX book and is suggested for mature readers due to strong language and violence.)
Rating: 5
Summary: Exceptional
Comment: I have never read any Marvel comics, but I got straight into 'Alias' by Brian Michael Bendis. It should appeal to fans of alternative comics and comics of the thoughtful European kind.
The book matches the realistic characterization of Daniel ('Ghost World') Clowes or Adrian ('Optic Nerve') Tomine. The main character Jessica Jones is screwed up and her own worst enemy (despite some fierce competition), but she's depicted with so much sympathy and compassion that one can't help but love her.
I don't even know what to compare the dialog to. Simultaneously stylized and naturalistic, witty and poignant, it's so far ahead of any other title that comparisons would be meaningless.
The genre is a sort of Chandleresque private eye thing (the closest parallel might be Sarah Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski), but the mystery is strictly secondary here. The story is about the people, not the plot.
The art is great. It might not be to everyone's taste, with muted colors and large black fields, but it's perfectly suited to the writing.
Buy this book. The only problem is that once you have read 'Alias' you'll be desperately looking for other current comics this good, and there just aren't any.
Oh, and despite the name and a similar logo, it has nothing to do with the TV show starring Jennifer Garner.
Rating: 5
Summary: Diehard comic fans & those outside the genre will love this
Comment: Bendis' Powers originally introduced me to the world of comics and graphic novels. But his Alias, starting with this book, truly showed me what the genre could be.
For a newcomer, there's no twisted mythology necessary. Even without any basic knowledge of the Marvel universe or superhero comics in general, Alias is a great read. Most of a classic detective story than a superhero story, at least in the early arcs, the dialogue and situations ring true.
And for those with extensive knowledge of Marvel, Jessica (the protagonist), is a former member of the Avengers and has semi-regular run-ins with those inhabiting her world. While you can understand the stories on their own, a friend of mine who loves comics was constantly point out who people were or what a certain situation was a parady of, which only added to my enjoyment of the graphic novel.
The comic itself is coming to an end, though Jessica will be continuing in a new comic. But if you enjoy this, definately continue on with the following graphic novels as it only gets better and better.
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Title: Come Home (Alias, Book 2) by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos ISBN: 0785111239 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
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Title: The Underneath (Alias, Book 3) by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos ISBN: 0785111654 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Powers: Supergroup by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael A. Oeming ISBN: 1582403090 Publisher: Image Comics Pub. Date: May, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Powers: Little Deaths by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon Oeming ISBN: 1582402698 Publisher: Image Comics Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear!: Out by Brian Michael Bendis, Manuel Gutierrez, Terry Dodson ISBN: 0785110747 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: February, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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