Jem and The Holograms #2
Infinite Part 3
IDW Publishing 2017
Written by Kelly Thompson
Illustrated by Jen Hickman
Coloured & Lyric Lettering by Sarah Stern
Lettered by Shawn Lee
With the Misfits off to explore the world outside the wall, Jerrica and the girls follow Techrat in search of the only person who can truly help them defeat the seemingly evil JemCorp—a man they never thought they’d see again—their father…
While this may be a crossover it’s like two separate stories going on simultaneously both of which originated from the same point in time, or action as the case may be. I’m hoping that with what we learn this issue that we’ll see a Jem and The Holograms on stage with the Misfits having some sort of sing-off, see battle of the bands, on this world and drive everyone crazy while it’s being freed from Jemcorps control.
I have to admit it’s stories like this get be me going and keep my interest more. I’ll admit that I wasn’t that big a fan of the cartoon--those were the years when I started working after school and having that first chance to explore life on your own. Doesn’t mean I wasn’t aware of it I just don’t remember it well. That being said that they have a mission here and have to use their brains and skills to accomplish some amazing feat that’s what I like. Show us there are more to the girls than instruments and fashion that they are smart, powerful and can literally do anything they set their mind to.
The interiors here are cute right off the bat I will say i’m disappointed in the use of backgrounds here. They are on this crazy alternate reality earth and each panel should showcase that instead of relying upon just colours. It’s an opportunity to really show off some creativity and imagination here so it should be used because when we see what this world has it’s pretty special. I love the outfits we see they are great the use of pages through layouts, angles and perspective are nicely done.
The time we spend with Eric and his mysterious guest, benefactor, prisoner take your pick there has really expanded the story nicely. His time here gave us a really good look at what the girls are going to be up against, he is fleshed completely as a character and a man and it’s extremely interesting to see how thoroughly amoral and ruthless he truly is. That versus the light and hope the girls, yes even the Misfits, represents is one of those wonderful things to see.
I’m always impressed with the Jem books, regardless of which one it is. The writing is smart, intelligent, sassy and entertaining. It’s got a nice positive message to it that comes through but doesn’t hit you over the head. It’s pretty gosh darn all-ages and has the right atmosphere so that one set will see it one way and the other will catch a little more it’s got that blend to it that really appeals to such a wide range audience.
Jem and the Holograms, and The Misfits, is something you shouldn’t be sleeping on it’s one of all around stronger books on stands today.
Infinite Part 3
IDW Publishing 2017
Written by Kelly Thompson
Illustrated by Jen Hickman
Coloured & Lyric Lettering by Sarah Stern
Lettered by Shawn Lee
With the Misfits off to explore the world outside the wall, Jerrica and the girls follow Techrat in search of the only person who can truly help them defeat the seemingly evil JemCorp—a man they never thought they’d see again—their father…
While this may be a crossover it’s like two separate stories going on simultaneously both of which originated from the same point in time, or action as the case may be. I’m hoping that with what we learn this issue that we’ll see a Jem and The Holograms on stage with the Misfits having some sort of sing-off, see battle of the bands, on this world and drive everyone crazy while it’s being freed from Jemcorps control.
I have to admit it’s stories like this get be me going and keep my interest more. I’ll admit that I wasn’t that big a fan of the cartoon--those were the years when I started working after school and having that first chance to explore life on your own. Doesn’t mean I wasn’t aware of it I just don’t remember it well. That being said that they have a mission here and have to use their brains and skills to accomplish some amazing feat that’s what I like. Show us there are more to the girls than instruments and fashion that they are smart, powerful and can literally do anything they set their mind to.
The interiors here are cute right off the bat I will say i’m disappointed in the use of backgrounds here. They are on this crazy alternate reality earth and each panel should showcase that instead of relying upon just colours. It’s an opportunity to really show off some creativity and imagination here so it should be used because when we see what this world has it’s pretty special. I love the outfits we see they are great the use of pages through layouts, angles and perspective are nicely done.
The time we spend with Eric and his mysterious guest, benefactor, prisoner take your pick there has really expanded the story nicely. His time here gave us a really good look at what the girls are going to be up against, he is fleshed completely as a character and a man and it’s extremely interesting to see how thoroughly amoral and ruthless he truly is. That versus the light and hope the girls, yes even the Misfits, represents is one of those wonderful things to see.
I’m always impressed with the Jem books, regardless of which one it is. The writing is smart, intelligent, sassy and entertaining. It’s got a nice positive message to it that comes through but doesn’t hit you over the head. It’s pretty gosh darn all-ages and has the right atmosphere so that one set will see it one way and the other will catch a little more it’s got that blend to it that really appeals to such a wide range audience.
Jem and the Holograms, and The Misfits, is something you shouldn’t be sleeping on it’s one of all around stronger books on stands today.
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