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Grim, Vol. 3: Lust for Life
Sometimes Hell is all it’s cracked up to be... Searching for their lost friend Marcel, Jess and Eddie discover an alternate portal to the infernal hereafter, under the jurisdiction of another mysterious "guardian"--but the balance of authority in the Afterlife is still in chaos, with the power-hungry Annabel upending the status quo of death itself.
Soon, Jess, Eddie, and Marcel each find themselves face to face with their own personal Hell--the pain of their mortal lives are brought to bear in agonizing, torturous detail. All while Jess's estranged mother Lilah navigates the uneasy waters surrounding Life's utopian island, which may hold all the answers...
Acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn) and fan favorite artist Flaviano (Guardians of the Galaxy) take the secrets of the afterlife to dark new depths!
Collects Grim #11-15.
Soon, Jess, Eddie, and Marcel each find themselves face to face with their own personal Hell--the pain of their mortal lives are brought to bear in agonizing, torturous detail. All while Jess's estranged mother Lilah navigates the uneasy waters surrounding Life's utopian island, which may hold all the answers...
Acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn) and fan favorite artist Flaviano (Guardians of the Galaxy) take the secrets of the afterlife to dark new depths!
Collects Grim #11-15.
128 pages, Paperback
First published February 21, 2024
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May 5, 2024
In this volume, Jess finally gets her "I believe I can fly" montage.
For the past two volumes, Jessica Harrow has been discovering who she is, where she came from, and what that makes her in terms of specialness. <--she's very special, btw
Now, she's got to get past all of her feelings of anxiety and overwhelming self-doubt.
Which is relatable.
Then she's got to grab that scythe and become the new Death.
Which is not quite as relatable.
Jess isn't the only one who has to fight her demons.
Marcel and Eddie both end up in their own personal Hells and it may be that the only way out is through the power of friendship.
Yes, just like the My Little Ponies always told you.
Meanwhile, Annabel has made a deal and set something loose from Hell. If Jess doesn't get her shit together to fight it, it might spell disaster for everyone.
Alright. This is a pretty cute series.
I'll read the next one when it comes out.
For the past two volumes, Jessica Harrow has been discovering who she is, where she came from, and what that makes her in terms of specialness. <--she's very special, btw
Now, she's got to get past all of her feelings of anxiety and overwhelming self-doubt.
Which is relatable.
Then she's got to grab that scythe and become the new Death.
Which is not quite as relatable.
Jess isn't the only one who has to fight her demons.
Marcel and Eddie both end up in their own personal Hells and it may be that the only way out is through the power of friendship.
Yes, just like the My Little Ponies always told you.
Meanwhile, Annabel has made a deal and set something loose from Hell. If Jess doesn't get her shit together to fight it, it might spell disaster for everyone.
Alright. This is a pretty cute series.
I'll read the next one when it comes out.
December 29, 2024
I flipped through this one in no time. It felt like it took only 5 minutes to read this volume because it was fast paced, interesting, intriguing, and action packed. I absolutely loved it.
From each characters personal manifestations of Hell, to the manifestation of Annabel and her ultimate request.
Be sure to read volumes 1 & 2 first so you have the foundation for this third volume that sets us up for an ultimate fight in the next set of comics.
Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano really understand the meaning and weariness of gothic stories. The added variant covers by Zu Orzu are just the icing on the cake. I love that each cover was set in-between the comics in this volume so we could really feel what the cover was meant to say at that moment in the story (instead of a quick flip through set at the back of the book).
I’ve collected almost all of the covers for this series as it’s gone along and I adore them all; but this set of Orzu covers is incredible. Do not skim past the artwork in this one. Savour it, and relish in its gothic feel and monstrous manifestations of each characters Hell, and the River Styx!
From each characters personal manifestations of Hell, to the manifestation of Annabel and her ultimate request.
Be sure to read volumes 1 & 2 first so you have the foundation for this third volume that sets us up for an ultimate fight in the next set of comics.
Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano really understand the meaning and weariness of gothic stories. The added variant covers by Zu Orzu are just the icing on the cake. I love that each cover was set in-between the comics in this volume so we could really feel what the cover was meant to say at that moment in the story (instead of a quick flip through set at the back of the book).
I’ve collected almost all of the covers for this series as it’s gone along and I adore them all; but this set of Orzu covers is incredible. Do not skim past the artwork in this one. Savour it, and relish in its gothic feel and monstrous manifestations of each characters Hell, and the River Styx!
February 25, 2024
3.75 stars. This story feels a little slower moving as far as progression goes, but the story has been good so far. This volume focuses a bit on characters, which were good. I’m just ready for a little more. I will for sure continue to read this one.
February 12, 2024
Go to Hell, Jessica Harrow! Jess, Eddie, and Marcel navigate the depths of their own personal hells.
The art in Volume One caught my eye, the progression of the story in Volume 3 solidified this as a series to continue. The standout, for me, was learning more about Marcel. It speaks volumes when I care as much about the secondary characters as our main one. The art is gorgeous, gory, and haunting. I’ll be sure to keep following the series as it progresses.
Grim Vol. 3 is out February 7, 2024.
Thanks to BOOM! Studios and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The art in Volume One caught my eye, the progression of the story in Volume 3 solidified this as a series to continue. The standout, for me, was learning more about Marcel. It speaks volumes when I care as much about the secondary characters as our main one. The art is gorgeous, gory, and haunting. I’ll be sure to keep following the series as it progresses.
Grim Vol. 3 is out February 7, 2024.
Thanks to BOOM! Studios and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
March 8, 2024
Grim, Vol. 3: Lust for Life (Paperback)
by Stephanie Phillips
Taking responsibility is a hard road to bare. Jessica learns that standing up to death and taking his scythe has more than just the job. Caught in hell she will have to face her own personal demons to find her own power.
Intercut drawings with imagination and darkness.
by Stephanie Phillips
Taking responsibility is a hard road to bare. Jessica learns that standing up to death and taking his scythe has more than just the job. Caught in hell she will have to face her own personal demons to find her own power.
Intercut drawings with imagination and darkness.
January 2, 2025
Slightly better than the last volume, though. There's a story here, but it's buried under a lot of—at least for now—apparently time-wasting side-plots, and overwrought characterization set pieces.
The art, at least, is enjoyable.
I have one more volume in my possession, but if this doesn't pick up, it'll be the last.
The art, at least, is enjoyable.
I have one more volume in my possession, but if this doesn't pick up, it'll be the last.
April 11, 2024
Had to speed through these after they announced Stephanie Phillips would be writing the upcoming Phoenix series for Marvel! Great story, good character work and fantastic artwork
January 28, 2024
I received a free ARC, and this review is voluntary.
Admittedly, I wasn't familiar with the series, but the premise caught my attention. Having to play catch-up with Volumes 1 & 2, I devoured Volume 3.
Continuing off from the events of Vol. 2, Jessica Harrow, and Eddie are trapped in the afterlife, and what awaits them now is even more gruesome than the events that shackled them there in the first place.
This is a fun series, chalk full of symbolism and mythology, with new twists on old stories. Big thanks to the author, for you now have a new fan, but one for life.
Admittedly, I wasn't familiar with the series, but the premise caught my attention. Having to play catch-up with Volumes 1 & 2, I devoured Volume 3.
Continuing off from the events of Vol. 2, Jessica Harrow, and Eddie are trapped in the afterlife, and what awaits them now is even more gruesome than the events that shackled them there in the first place.
This is a fun series, chalk full of symbolism and mythology, with new twists on old stories. Big thanks to the author, for you now have a new fan, but one for life.
February 4, 2024
Jess and Eddie are imprisoned by Adira while Marcel wallows in a layer of Hell, but humans on Earth are still unable to die and the Reapers are starting to get restless. Meanwhile, the deal Adira struck to capture Jess has dire consequences as the soul she traded for Jess releases onto Earth something even worse than the undying. Elsewhere, Life bargains with Lilah, Jess's mom, to try and get her to relinquish her powerful amulet, but first he has to understand what she truly wants after serving decades in prison away from her family.
This volume gets us back into the action and fast-paced storytelling that volume one had as Jess starts to take a bit more control of her destiny. In volume two, she was still processing all the new information and trying to reconcile how it affected her sense of identity, but I'm hoping volume four will get her fully back to the kick-butt attitude she had in volume one. I still appreciate the mixing of mythologies into a nice blend of Afterlife stories. I also enjoyed seeing Marcel's backstory and having an entire chapter dedicated to his tormented soul. I'm looking forward to seeing where the Life/Lilah storyline goes because that was definitely left on a cliffhanger in the middle of this volume.
Sara's Rating: 9/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
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This volume gets us back into the action and fast-paced storytelling that volume one had as Jess starts to take a bit more control of her destiny. In volume two, she was still processing all the new information and trying to reconcile how it affected her sense of identity, but I'm hoping volume four will get her fully back to the kick-butt attitude she had in volume one. I still appreciate the mixing of mythologies into a nice blend of Afterlife stories. I also enjoyed seeing Marcel's backstory and having an entire chapter dedicated to his tormented soul. I'm looking forward to seeing where the Life/Lilah storyline goes because that was definitely left on a cliffhanger in the middle of this volume.
Sara's Rating: 9/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
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May 30, 2025
This is one of my favorite new comics so far!
October 23, 2024
The more likely these characters will witness the end of the world, the less the comic seems liable to stay on track. GRIM v3 is visually exciting and boasts the usual artistic dynamism and color theory one expects from a book drawn and colored by Flaviano and Renzi.
And yet, at the same time, the comic is increasingly difficult to follow and stumbles through its character arcs with less and less finesse than it did at the start. A lot's going on: Jess and Eddie are under lock and key at Adira's command; Marcel's guilt has landed him in hell; Annabel, the rockabilly reaper, aims to pull a dangerous favor out of Adira; and Lilah, Jess's mother, still struggles to outwit the infernally egotistical deity of Life. To readers' regret, not all of these plots are finely tuned or are comparably integrated into the wider narrative of seeking and justifying rulership of the afterlife.
The book's central investment in tracking Jess and Eddie's effort to free Marcel is an intriguing but not entirely compelling glimpse into the personal hells that await most people who live long lives. In hell, Marcel's torment is not unique, but personal, and that's what makes it so sinister. GRIM v3 stacks its metaphors rather impudently, but this tale of a 19th Century Frenchman is a credible mirror to hold up to the common man when it comes to assessing whether most people can endure the consequences and turmoil of their own actions.
In all, this volume strays more than is conceivable for those rooting the reluctant hero. A side stories involving Lilah's negotiation with Life, and a story involving the three Fates, each go nowhere. For example, Lilah is an interesting character (and a great character design), but readers know nothing about her aims and motives, little about the depth of her regrets, and even less about what she does or doesn't know about her dead husband. Readers can't invest themselves in characters for which so little is truly known or valuable. Lilah appears in three scenes across two issues, and vanishes from the volume's remaining 75+ pages.
Another, smaller example can be found in the creative team's handling of Annabel. The woman's bold betrayal of the protagonist at the conclusion of the previous volume was a delightful twist. But was the betrayal worth it? Adira gambled when she made a deal that would secure Annabel's treachery, but it stretches credulity to believe one of the afterlife's most powerful demons (Adira) won't simply go back on her own deal just because a hired hand's (Annabel's) conditions are inconvenient.
GRIM v3 is another beautiful book, even if the story doesn't make sense anymore. Flaviano and Renzi are a powerhouse. An evening scene with ravenous green vines, set against the blue-black-purple of an unnatural forest? A pocket of hell crafted in a universe of cracked mirrors, each blue and purple, one shade darker and one reflection more vicious than the last? A prison cell situated beneath the River Styx? All haunting. All gorgeous. But that's all.
And yet, at the same time, the comic is increasingly difficult to follow and stumbles through its character arcs with less and less finesse than it did at the start. A lot's going on: Jess and Eddie are under lock and key at Adira's command; Marcel's guilt has landed him in hell; Annabel, the rockabilly reaper, aims to pull a dangerous favor out of Adira; and Lilah, Jess's mother, still struggles to outwit the infernally egotistical deity of Life. To readers' regret, not all of these plots are finely tuned or are comparably integrated into the wider narrative of seeking and justifying rulership of the afterlife.
The book's central investment in tracking Jess and Eddie's effort to free Marcel is an intriguing but not entirely compelling glimpse into the personal hells that await most people who live long lives. In hell, Marcel's torment is not unique, but personal, and that's what makes it so sinister. GRIM v3 stacks its metaphors rather impudently, but this tale of a 19th Century Frenchman is a credible mirror to hold up to the common man when it comes to assessing whether most people can endure the consequences and turmoil of their own actions.
In all, this volume strays more than is conceivable for those rooting the reluctant hero. A side stories involving Lilah's negotiation with Life, and a story involving the three Fates, each go nowhere. For example, Lilah is an interesting character (and a great character design), but readers know nothing about her aims and motives, little about the depth of her regrets, and even less about what she does or doesn't know about her dead husband. Readers can't invest themselves in characters for which so little is truly known or valuable. Lilah appears in three scenes across two issues, and vanishes from the volume's remaining 75+ pages.
Another, smaller example can be found in the creative team's handling of Annabel. The woman's bold betrayal of the protagonist at the conclusion of the previous volume was a delightful twist. But was the betrayal worth it? Adira gambled when she made a deal that would secure Annabel's treachery, but it stretches credulity to believe one of the afterlife's most powerful demons (Adira) won't simply go back on her own deal just because a hired hand's (Annabel's) conditions are inconvenient.
GRIM v3 is another beautiful book, even if the story doesn't make sense anymore. Flaviano and Renzi are a powerhouse. An evening scene with ravenous green vines, set against the blue-black-purple of an unnatural forest? A pocket of hell crafted in a universe of cracked mirrors, each blue and purple, one shade darker and one reflection more vicious than the last? A prison cell situated beneath the River Styx? All haunting. All gorgeous. But that's all.
August 19, 2025
💫 NetGalley ARC Review 💫
Grim, Vol. 3 offers a visually stunning journey into the depths of the afterlife, with artwork that truly stands out as the highlight of the series. Flaviano’s illustrations are nothing short of phenomenal, capturing the eerie and torturous landscapes of Hell with intricate detail and a vivid palette that pulls the reader into this dark, alternate world. Each panel feels carefully crafted to enhance the atmosphere, making the infernal setting come alive in a way few comics manage.
However, while the artwork impresses, the storyline itself feels somewhat lackluster in this installment. The narrative follows Jess, Eddie, and Marcel as they confront their personal Hells and navigate the chaotic power struggles in the afterlife, but the plot progression lacks the punch and engagement found in earlier volumes. The introduction of the new "guardian" and the shifting balance of authority, while intriguing concepts, don’t quite coalesce into a compelling or cohesive arc. The pacing feels uneven, and some character developments, particularly Jess’s mother Lilah’s subplot, seem underexplored or disconnected from the main storyline.
Stephanie Phillips’ writing shows promise, especially with the dark themes and emotional depth tied to the characters’ past pains, but the execution here doesn’t fully deliver on the potential of this rich premise. The story sometimes gets bogged down in exposition or repetitive struggles without enough payoff, leaving the reader wanting more in terms of plot momentum and resolution.
In summary, Grim, Vol. 3 is a mixed bag. Fans of detailed and atmospheric artwork will find plenty to admire, but those seeking a tightly woven and engaging narrative might come away feeling a bit disappointed. The volume sets up interesting ideas for the future, so hopefully, the next installment will better balance the visual brilliance with a stronger storyline.
Grim, Vol. 3 offers a visually stunning journey into the depths of the afterlife, with artwork that truly stands out as the highlight of the series. Flaviano’s illustrations are nothing short of phenomenal, capturing the eerie and torturous landscapes of Hell with intricate detail and a vivid palette that pulls the reader into this dark, alternate world. Each panel feels carefully crafted to enhance the atmosphere, making the infernal setting come alive in a way few comics manage.
However, while the artwork impresses, the storyline itself feels somewhat lackluster in this installment. The narrative follows Jess, Eddie, and Marcel as they confront their personal Hells and navigate the chaotic power struggles in the afterlife, but the plot progression lacks the punch and engagement found in earlier volumes. The introduction of the new "guardian" and the shifting balance of authority, while intriguing concepts, don’t quite coalesce into a compelling or cohesive arc. The pacing feels uneven, and some character developments, particularly Jess’s mother Lilah’s subplot, seem underexplored or disconnected from the main storyline.
Stephanie Phillips’ writing shows promise, especially with the dark themes and emotional depth tied to the characters’ past pains, but the execution here doesn’t fully deliver on the potential of this rich premise. The story sometimes gets bogged down in exposition or repetitive struggles without enough payoff, leaving the reader wanting more in terms of plot momentum and resolution.
In summary, Grim, Vol. 3 is a mixed bag. Fans of detailed and atmospheric artwork will find plenty to admire, but those seeking a tightly woven and engaging narrative might come away feeling a bit disappointed. The volume sets up interesting ideas for the future, so hopefully, the next installment will better balance the visual brilliance with a stronger storyline.
April 26, 2025
I was provided an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review.
Boom! are quickly becoming one of my favourite comic book publishers, after absolutely DEVOURING Something is Killing the Children and now burning through Grim.
When I got the ARC for this volume, I had to do back and pick up the first two, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I am pleased to say the comic seems to only be getting better.
While the opening volime introduced the cast and this unique tske on death and the afterlife, the second volume kicked the main plot off, and this third volume is where things get wild!.
The ramifications of the ongoing upheavals in the afterlife are causing absolute chaos in all realms, while Jessica and Eddie have to try to find a way to rescue Marcel from hell...
The art is absolutely out of this world and the writing is the strongest it's ever been with the heartfelt and tragic backstory of Marcel and his time in hell, the absolute carnage of the undying on Earth, and the blend of angst and comic relief from Jessica and Eddie.
I love the way it plays with concepts of hell and original sin. I absolutely adore the Queered Fates.
I'm having a ball!
Boom! are quickly becoming one of my favourite comic book publishers, after absolutely DEVOURING Something is Killing the Children and now burning through Grim.
When I got the ARC for this volume, I had to do back and pick up the first two, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I am pleased to say the comic seems to only be getting better.
While the opening volime introduced the cast and this unique tske on death and the afterlife, the second volume kicked the main plot off, and this third volume is where things get wild!.
The ramifications of the ongoing upheavals in the afterlife are causing absolute chaos in all realms, while Jessica and Eddie have to try to find a way to rescue Marcel from hell...
The art is absolutely out of this world and the writing is the strongest it's ever been with the heartfelt and tragic backstory of Marcel and his time in hell, the absolute carnage of the undying on Earth, and the blend of angst and comic relief from Jessica and Eddie.
I love the way it plays with concepts of hell and original sin. I absolutely adore the Queered Fates.
I'm having a ball!
September 22, 2025
Jessica Harrow is a the Daughter of the Grim Reaper, tasked with ferrying souls to the afterlife. She has no memory about her past and why she is a reaper. She discovers that has the unique ability to shift between the world of the living and the dead. In her quest to discover her past she comes across Deaths Scythe.
Pros
Visually, I really enjoyed all the the art work. Some panels were really cool. And very well done. Definitely one of the books strengths
I really enjoyed the plot of the story, I liked all the grim reaper parts. And I enjoyed some of the characters, Particularly the main character Jessica
Cons
Some of the dialogue is really bad. And the overall writing in general. The book has some really cool ideas that I don’t think are executed well.
Also the pacing. Felt like it jumped all over the place and didn’t flow nicely.
Verdict
Book is heavily carried by its artwork.
Story has some potential, but unfortunately fell a bit flat for me.
May or may not continue…
Pros
Visually, I really enjoyed all the the art work. Some panels were really cool. And very well done. Definitely one of the books strengths
I really enjoyed the plot of the story, I liked all the grim reaper parts. And I enjoyed some of the characters, Particularly the main character Jessica
Cons
Some of the dialogue is really bad. And the overall writing in general. The book has some really cool ideas that I don’t think are executed well.
Also the pacing. Felt like it jumped all over the place and didn’t flow nicely.
Verdict
Book is heavily carried by its artwork.
Story has some potential, but unfortunately fell a bit flat for me.
May or may not continue…
May 22, 2024
Well, sadly, the comic has stopped making sense to me. The mechanics of the world are all over the place, the motives of various characters are incomprehensible and their intelligence questionable.
I mean, the woman who orchestrates usurping control of the afterlife makes one of the stupidest deals ever (TM) and basically loses everything over a piece of not particularly useful information. The perky record-keeper of the afterlife wants to free the Original Sin (why?) which is a... person? (WHY?) And the second-in-command of the afterlife never bothers to set terms and simply accepts this (W-H-Y?!).
Not to mention the tiresome "No, I can't do this" of Jessica Harrow, which is mitigated by the same perky, treasonous record-keeper.
Eh, this comic had better wrap-up soon and a shame too - I liked it a lot in the beginning.
I mean, the woman who orchestrates usurping control of the afterlife makes one of the stupidest deals ever (TM) and basically loses everything over a piece of not particularly useful information. The perky record-keeper of the afterlife wants to free the Original Sin (why?) which is a... person? (WHY?) And the second-in-command of the afterlife never bothers to set terms and simply accepts this (W-H-Y?!).
Not to mention the tiresome "No, I can't do this" of Jessica Harrow, which is mitigated by the same perky, treasonous record-keeper.
Eh, this comic had better wrap-up soon and a shame too - I liked it a lot in the beginning.
October 25, 2024
Phenomenal and amazing as always.
I absolutely adore this series and it leaves me wanting more each time.
I am a serial 5-star rater though, if I like something enough to go and recommend it to every living person I see I will rate it 5 stars.
However, Jess's character just felt different? Hence the four stars. In this volume (stop reading if you want to go completely spoiler-free) she is very much lost in the woods, she spends a lot of time sitting and moping when I was hoping for a little bit of anger I think. But OH MY GOD did it pay OFF! The kick in the arse she gets near the end especially when she finds Eddie and Marcel is the Jess I was waiting for!
So 4 stars because it felt slow, BUT, we get a lot of backstory from Marcel and as always, absolutely gorgeous art work.
I absolutely adore this series and it leaves me wanting more each time.
I am a serial 5-star rater though, if I like something enough to go and recommend it to every living person I see I will rate it 5 stars.
However, Jess's character just felt different? Hence the four stars. In this volume (stop reading if you want to go completely spoiler-free) she is very much lost in the woods, she spends a lot of time sitting and moping when I was hoping for a little bit of anger I think. But OH MY GOD did it pay OFF! The kick in the arse she gets near the end especially when she finds Eddie and Marcel is the Jess I was waiting for!
So 4 stars because it felt slow, BUT, we get a lot of backstory from Marcel and as always, absolutely gorgeous art work.
March 1, 2024
The third volume of Grim slows the story down a bit to get us some good slices of character but ultimately serves to take some of the wind out of the series' sails. Don't get me wrong, the series is still head and shoulders above the average comic being published today, it just doesn't quite hit the high notes that the first volumes hit. The writing is very good, and the art remains stellar. I will keep reading the series as long as it continues because I am hooked and want to see how it all plays out.
Special Thanks to BOOM! Studios and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
Special Thanks to BOOM! Studios and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
April 30, 2024
Issues 11-15 are collected in this latest volume of the crazy shenanigans of the relucant Grim Reaper named Jess. Annabel has delivered Marcel’s soul back to Hell while simultaneously handed over Eddie and Jess to Adira. The problem is, the soul Annabel wants is the one soul Hell was ACTUALLY made for… and it’s a doozy. Lilah buys what Life is selling but it isn’t what she expected. But what happens when the three muses, Jess, Eddie, Marcel and a preacher must defeat original sin again. They will need an army.
I am so damned addicted to this series. Continuing the perfection of the characters and the arcs they all are going through is prevalent in this volume as well. The muses are slowly become some of my favorite characters and really hope to see more of them in the coming issues/volumes.
Three volumes in and I’m still a sucker for it. A HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND 5/5.
I am so damned addicted to this series. Continuing the perfection of the characters and the arcs they all are going through is prevalent in this volume as well. The muses are slowly become some of my favorite characters and really hope to see more of them in the coming issues/volumes.
Three volumes in and I’m still a sucker for it. A HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND 5/5.
February 24, 2024
The beautiful artwork continues to be the main draw here. There's a good story beneath it all too, but it does feel like it's getting a bit bigger than it needs to be at this juncture, with a lot of concepts (and anthropomorphosized concepts) running around causing trouble while the main characters get lost in Hell after some bad decisions. I'm still enjoying the series - I think I just might enjoy it more in collected form so I don't forget who's who between issues every time.
The Lust For Life pun did make me laugh here though.
The Lust For Life pun did make me laugh here though.
March 21, 2024
Another good volume of grim, the series is keeping my interested...so that is cool. starts off a little slow but builds nicely to a big bad villain. Jessica and her friends are still trying to unravel what is going on and Adia finally buckles and needs help. A little more backstory about Jessicas mom which I liked a lot, Life is a cool character ( love all the cliche saying he has).
I will say it again. The art and paper they are using is next level. The colors just pop off the page with the crisp line work, really awesome art.
I will say it again. The art and paper they are using is next level. The colors just pop off the page with the crisp line work, really awesome art.
April 20, 2024
Grim has been feeling slow for me for a while now. I really wish it would pick up a bit and have more going on in this volume. I want to like it more than I actually do but something was especially missing from this volume. Phillips writing is complemented by the always impressive art of Flaviano to showcase the dangers unfolding not just for Jessica, but her mother as well. Though I can't wait to see what army Jessica assembles to fight back.
May 3, 2024
I didn't read the first two books but I get about what's going on. This has a take of Hell on earth where it seems that no one can seem to die and a girl who was born from a soul and the grim reaper. This story has a lot going on and would probably make a bit more since if I had read the first two but otherwise it was an interesting read if you're into stories about hell and things resolving around death.
December 24, 2024
At one point in this collection, one of the Fates says something to the effect of "I'm beginning to think we've lost the thread of this story," and boy can I identify. This series started well, but has become kind of a mess, with a bunch of competing story threads and characters who are hard to keep track of (who is Annabel?). The art is all right, nothing spectacular. I haven't really been all that impressed by anything I've read of Phillips' work so far...
August 18, 2025
A great graphic novel. This being my first time to read the series it has a very engaging plot telling several short stories that weave together. Very compelling story. The artwork is very eye-catching and does a great job of tying the story together. I highly recommend. I need to read the previous books in the series. I was not lost, but I think I would have gained even more from the great story and the characters involved if I had read them.
March 6, 2024
"Grim: Lust for Life", the third volume in this notable series, is slower paced and less focused than the previous two volumes. There is still a lot to offer here for hard-core fans of the series, but the story does feel transitional and disjointed without a clear pay off. Expect, lots of time spent in hell, a not entirely satisfying story line featuring Annabelle, the band getting back together, The Fates weighing in and a new threat to everything.
May 31, 2024
Gorgeous artwork, as always from this series! It feels like the plot is dragging slowly, but it's still enjoyable. I enjoyed getting to know more about Marcel especially, and finally some consequences for certain characters. Solid addition to the series and can't wait for Jess to fully come into her own!
December 27, 2024
I haven't read the earlier volumes, but I was able to pick up what was happening as I went along. The artwork is good. The surprise twist regarding which soul was released from hell was a good one. We see several different character's personal hells which is a good way to give us characterization. It ends on a cliff hanger. It will be interesting to see what happens next.
July 1, 2025
Really enjoyed the progression of the story. At no point did I feel like the story was slow or like the pacing was bad. It was a really fun story with beautiful imagery that depicts such a cool world. Thoroughly impressed! I love BOOM! Studios and I will definitely have to add this series to my personal library!
February 26, 2024
Thank you Netgalley for the advance graphic novel copy of Grim Vol. 3 by Stephanie Phillips in exchange for an honest review. The artwork in this was absolutely beautiful and dark. I enjoyed the writing as well.
March 19, 2024
The team goes to Hell in order to get back Marcel while some bigger concept is unleashed. It's a bit more unfocused and scattered than the first two volumes. Flaviano and Rico Renzi continue to do the Lord's work on art. It's sublime.
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