Jessica Jones #12

7.3

Critic Rating

5 Reviews
8.1

User Rating

15 Reviews
Writer Brian Michael Bendis
Artist Michael Gaydos, Javier Pulido
Cover Price $3.99

 The secrets of Maria Hill are revealed, and the Marvel Universe will never be the same again! Has Jessica opened a door that she can now never close? How will it affect the other Defenders?
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  • 8.0

    Fortress of Solitude - Rick Austin

    Sep 13, 2017

    With solid writing and art as always, Jessica Jones #12 is one of the better ones in the current run and should more than satisfy fans. In the tragic story of Jessica Jones, this case may be over but her troubles are just beginning. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Nerdophiles - New Author

    Sep 16, 2017

    The writer and artists beautifully make the point that some actions strip people of their humanity and despite the good that they do, they will never get it back. Michael Gaydos and Javier Pulido depict this through different art style choices between the main story line and Maria's flashback. They further depict this by perfectly capturing the emotionality of younger Maria's reaction to her graduation assignment, which was to kill a boat of people and Jessica's calm response as she listens.  Read Full Review

  • 7.5

    IGN - Jesse Schedeen

    Sep 07, 2017

    The series is taking on a more hopeful tone, a fact which is surely intentional as Bendis and Gaydos gear up for the return of a major character next month. Read Full Review

  • 6.8

    Black Nerd Problems - Jordan Calhoun

    Sep 08, 2017

    Regardless, clever dialogue and a soft spot in your heart for Jess' rough exterior encasing what must be a heart of gold keep us reading. And now that a familiar name is back in the mix, our interest is piqued now more than ever. Killgrave returns, next on Jessica Jones. Every time I think I'm out, they pull me right back in. Read Full Review

  • 6.0

    Razorfine - Alan Rapp

    Sep 14, 2017

    It's worth noting that in the final few pages Maria Hill leaves Jessica Jones with news that rocks the super-hero private eye's world. It appears her old friend is out in the would again and possibly looking for a reunion. For fans. Read Full Review

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  • 8.5

    Tree Fingers

    Sep 07, 2017

    I almost thought he was going to leave it unexplained when Maria says to her "you solved the case" and we still dont know whats going on. But then in Bendis fashion it is casually revealed a few speech bubbles later lol. The resolution was indeed satisfying and the art as always was top notch.

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  • 8.0

    Granfalloon

    Sep 06, 2017

    The Maria Hill arc left me a bit cold, but Bendis pulls it all together well here. Maria's story is kind of tragic, even if it's a self-inflicted tragedy. I'm glad we're moving on, but I enjoyed this issue.

  • 8.0

    Spock's Brain

    Oct 11, 2017

    This issue rounds out the whole Maria Hill mystery, in an issue that is above average largely for its art. Michael Gaydos does his usual outstanding job drawing Jessica in gritty, modern-day style, while Javier Pulido's clean lines draw us to the past with an early meeting between Hill and Nick Fury. The contrast works great in dividing the story's past/present. I have found this arc inconsistent and occasionally frustrating, but it ends on a higher note, with the ending revealing an explosive hint of what is coming.

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  • 8.0

    Ryan

    Jul 16, 2019

    While definitely inferior to the first arc, 'Secrets of Maria Hill' was a somewhat intriguing yet frustrating arc with great art, dialogue, and narration.

  • 7.0

    CrazyforRAMU

    Mar 30, 2018

    See issue #10; it really *was* Maria Hill who put a hit on Maria Hill, and now we finally know why. It's a cool idea but it was executed indulgently, taking way too long and leaving way too many loose ends. Javier Pulido's flashback art is even less impressive the second time around. The layouts are nice but the level of detail put into the drawings just does not say "premium $4 comic experience."

  • 10

    Konan

    Oct 18, 2017

  • 8.5

    JBL Reviews

    Sep 09, 2017

  • 8.5

    iPodwithnomusic

    Apr 01, 2018

  • 8.5

    cincyfan

    Jan 25, 2021

  • 8.0

    Phil B.

    Sep 06, 2017

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  • 8.0

    TheImageIsStrong

    Sep 07, 2017

  • 8.0

    Adsun22

    Jan 18, 2023

  • 7.5

    Jabberwocky_Superfly

    Sep 07, 2017

  • 7.5

    Julhin

    Mar 17, 2021

  • 7.0

    jmprados

    Sep 24, 2017

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