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Descender (Single Issues)
Descender #2
As the brutal robot hunting Scrappers close in on TIM-21, the events that first brought him to the mining colony on the outer edges of space are revealed.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2015
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Jeff Lemire
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Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name
Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.
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April 26, 2023
You have no real family, you aren't alive, you do understand that don't you?
Well i am really glad books survived humans living in space, let alone physical books!
I am delighted!
Another issue from last story, was the stuttering speech of A.I computers, i had one of those Neil De Grasse Tyson moments"(If there are Aliens and they can't even land on earth, i don't want to meet them" i say "if we go to the far future and colonize planets, and we can't make A.I computers with good connection that they don't have to stutter, i don't want to meet that future version of us!"
Driller really really hate stupid humans man.
Do you guys remember that old comics writing style, or rather pacing style, where we had to wait 10s of issues or a hundred issue just to get to the origin of the character, they really really loved them to appear mysterious and interesting, because once everything is out there, we realize how fucking shallow they are, Jeff gave us the origin of Tim, in the very second issue, and i loved it.
Humans treating that child robot as one of their family is really really nice, but there is a huge issue, with the making of the robot, a robot you have to harshly explain to that he is not alive that he has no family, is really a fucked up idea, if they think they are alive, if they are empaths who are capable of intricate emotions, and can assimilate themselves to our needs through their empathy, they are better humans than most humans alive.
Driller really really hate humans man.
September 11, 2015
This is a series I am very happy to continue on with after having read this issue. I liked the first one and gave it a 3*s but this one was certainly better than the first in that it not only introduces you to Tim-21, a main character for the series and an android companion, but it also has some stellar artwork and beautiful pages.
The story of this series is a vast one, or at least that's the impression that I have so far got. I gather that the universe is somewhat in uproar with all sorts of different planets at different stages of civilisation and control. We have some planets with people in charge, some seemingly abandoned and our little Tim-21 is stranded alone on a rather menacing Planet with some nasty-looking fellas!
The art design for this series is so vastly different to anything I've seen with a lot of pale pastel watercolours being used and thus it's got a surreal feeling to it. I like that you can sort of see the texture of the paper through the images, and also that the colour work gives a slightly wishy-washy feel because it does make it that little bit more intriguing. The right-hand memory pages within this issue were by far my favourite parts, using very minimal colour schemes and a mash-up collage design we get to see the memories sprawling across the page. it's stunning visually and helpful as a tool to show us what's happening and add more background. A really fab way to do things :)
Overall I'm really looking forward to reading the next issue which I do own and I would give this a solid 4*s :)
The story of this series is a vast one, or at least that's the impression that I have so far got. I gather that the universe is somewhat in uproar with all sorts of different planets at different stages of civilisation and control. We have some planets with people in charge, some seemingly abandoned and our little Tim-21 is stranded alone on a rather menacing Planet with some nasty-looking fellas!
The art design for this series is so vastly different to anything I've seen with a lot of pale pastel watercolours being used and thus it's got a surreal feeling to it. I like that you can sort of see the texture of the paper through the images, and also that the colour work gives a slightly wishy-washy feel because it does make it that little bit more intriguing. The right-hand memory pages within this issue were by far my favourite parts, using very minimal colour schemes and a mash-up collage design we get to see the memories sprawling across the page. it's stunning visually and helpful as a tool to show us what's happening and add more background. A really fab way to do things :)
Overall I'm really looking forward to reading the next issue which I do own and I would give this a solid 4*s :)
June 14, 2015
Issue 2 is even better that 1. We find out the connection between Dr Quon and Tim-21 and a little back story about Tim-21. Loved it.
April 10, 2015
while still the beautiful water colors i loved from the first issue, their composition is more cluttered and hard to read. the story, however, really lifts off. it's exciting, and scary, and leaves you on a cliffhanger. can't wait for the next issue. how talented is jeff lemire? he's on everything i'm enjoying these days.
November 17, 2015
This one totally wow'ed me!!!! So much emotions in his flashbacks. He called her mommy!!! He loved his humans. I hope there's more flashbacks or Tim gets a new family. I know he's a robot but gah!!! The feels!!!
April 9, 2015
This is so exciting; I love the story so far and the drawings are beautifully done. Just one thing: I need them to come out more regularly >.<
April 22, 2015
Awesome concept and great art. great writing on top of that, looking forward to continuing this series
April 15, 2015
A little bit cluttered but a poignant chapter. The cliffhanger makes the wait for the next chapter even more agonizing.
June 27, 2015
Ow, the feels. I really like where this is going.
December 14, 2019
3.5
Still getting into world building and character introduction. I still like the coloring quite a lot, too.
Still getting into world building and character introduction. I still like the coloring quite a lot, too.
March 23, 2026
It seems like in this science fiction world one little robot is the answer to the continuation of the human species
April 27, 2016
Again the artwork is AMAZING!!! Color for the present, gray tones for the past. OMG! Seriously! Its only the second issue and you go and pull this on us... through the whole issue. Is Tim dead? Already? Driller a Real Killer! Driller Hate Hrrmans! Hexagons of memory. Upload in process... oh noes!!! If it doesn't complete does that mean he'll lost all that? Iron Man Palm! Tim's logic makes him so human when he is speaking to Doctor Jin Quon, his "father".
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October 23, 2015
After a pretty good first issue, Descender ramps up with an exceptional second issue. Apart from Patrick Ness, nobody quite mixed fear and heartfelt feelings like Jeff Lemire. The art continues to be beautiful and evocative, and I kind of love that you can see the roughness of the watercolour paper under the art.
December 23, 2015
I'm a sucker, I'll admit, and I loved the way Tim's "life" flashes before his eyes as we see some of his memories, including the moments of love from his "mom." The one panel on the last night together where it closes up on her hugging him was so bittersweet.
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September 26, 2016
Continuing the story, this proves a worthy successor to the first collection. I really enjoy the world building that this story exists within. It's well balanced and well told. I look forward to the next collection.
April 29, 2015
I am really enjoying this, just keeps getting better and better.
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May 25, 2015Oh my heart.
August 9, 2015
Very well put together so far. The story is captivating and fresh. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!
July 14, 2015
The second issue gives so much more background on Tim. I'm getting more into the story as it goes. Still a little slow though.
July 14, 2015
The second issue gives so much more background on Tim. I'm getting more into the story as it goes. Still a little slow though.
January 12, 2016
I've never read the first issue but this issue is making me want to read the rest of the story!
April 4, 2016
I like the world, it gives me visual ideas. Why am I underwhelmed by it?
October 3, 2016
Grrrrreat! I love this series. I can't wait for volume 3.
October 25, 2016
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