Hot off their video win, Jem and the Holograms perform at the Starlight Foundation's annual fundraiser-but the Misfits, anxious the Holograms' overnight success, plan to bring them down.
Sometimes it is not if the good guy will win, but how. This comic is a fantastic journey into that. Read Full Review
Occasionally, it might be a little too bright and poppy with M. Victoria Robado's colors, but on the whole, this interlude before the Holograms' big charity performance is a fun way to get to know the band. If you've been wondering what the hubbub is about this book, this is the place to jump in. Read Full Review
As this book continues to develop I think it will become increasingly clear that Campbells artwork is not in keeping with the tone of the narrative, because if anything, it is setting the tone. The collaborative nature of Thompson and Campbells work is evident on every page and I am looking forward to seeing the direction in which they decide to take this book. Read Full Review
In terms of providing gripping stories, this series is evidently not the place to go. The stories are lighthearted, some might even say fluffy, but below it all they are fun to read. That this remains true across generations is proof that the creative team behind this series is accomplishing more than they are credited by appealing to a wide age group and still managing to keep them all happy. In that this series is a success, as comics don't always have to be sensational of hard-hitting, but sometimes can exist just to lighten the day. Read Full Review
Childhood memories get the right treatment! Read Full Review
If you put aside everything about Jem's past, present, and future, the story Kelly Thompson has created is told extremely well. I think Vince McMahon would be proud of how Thompson has put all the right pieces in the right places to build towards an encounter that people will pay to see. Read Full Review
Note: In an attempt for full transparency, Kelly Thompson is a current writer for CBR's "Comics Should Be Good" blog and a former CBR reviewer. Read Full Review
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