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Wynonna Earp Vol. 1: Homecoming (Wynonna Earp
The US Marshals Black Badge division has been fighting back against supernatural threats for decades. But even the toughest werewolf, most bloodthirsty vampire, or grisliest zombie knows there's one agent to avoid at all cost: Wynonna Earp. Descended from the legendary Wyatt Earp, Wynonna is dead set on bringing the unnatural to justice! Collects issues #1–6.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2016
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About the author
Beau Smith
216 books51 followersBeau Smith is the former VP of Marketing and Publishing for Eclipse Comics, Image Comics, Todd McFarlane Productions/McFarlane Toys, and IDW Publishing. He currently serves as director of product information for toy maker JUN Planning USA.
Currently Beau is enjoying a busy career as a freelance writer of comics, video games, films, novels and newspaper columns, as well as working on a consultant basis in the entertainment industry.
Having spent 15 years as one of the most prolific comic book writers around, he has written for such publishers as DC Comics, Image Comics, Eclipse Comics, Dreamwave Studios, Moonstone Books, Dark Horse Comics, and Capcom video games. He has also done dialogue script work for major motion picture studios.
Smith has written for such characters as Batman, Superman, Wolverine, Boba Fett, and Jack Bauer, as well as creating his own properties Primate, Wynonna Earp, Parts Unknown, Maximum Jack, Courting Fate, Lost and Found, and Cossack.
Upcoming comic book projects include: Maximum Jack, Courting Fate, Fight Squad, and Expiration Date.
Currently Beau is enjoying a busy career as a freelance writer of comics, video games, films, novels and newspaper columns, as well as working on a consultant basis in the entertainment industry.
Having spent 15 years as one of the most prolific comic book writers around, he has written for such publishers as DC Comics, Image Comics, Eclipse Comics, Dreamwave Studios, Moonstone Books, Dark Horse Comics, and Capcom video games. He has also done dialogue script work for major motion picture studios.
Smith has written for such characters as Batman, Superman, Wolverine, Boba Fett, and Jack Bauer, as well as creating his own properties Primate, Wynonna Earp, Parts Unknown, Maximum Jack, Courting Fate, Lost and Found, and Cossack.
Upcoming comic book projects include: Maximum Jack, Courting Fate, Fight Squad, and Expiration Date.
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October 29, 2016
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Wow, loved it! From start to finish, I simply couldn't stop reading! I love the TV series and once I saw this comic I was obviously going to read it. And I'm so glad I did! Wynonna is as bad and as feisty and as awesome as ever. She's one strong famale leading character that simply shots fown her problems. Be it with whisky or with her famous gun. I really liked the stories and all the amazing characters that we already know. The demons were crazy and...well...doing demon-ish things, like killing people or eating them or something else disturbingly. You know, just the good old fun things that demons do. Until The US Marshals Black Badge takes care of them. That's always the best part. This whole comic is one huge journey filled with action. Also, the artwork was really well done. I liked how they made the demons look like. They looked more, dare I say cute? Compared to the TV show, definitely more appealing to the eye. The details were great and the colouring as well. I simply enjoyed the whole story!
Wow, loved it! From start to finish, I simply couldn't stop reading! I love the TV series and once I saw this comic I was obviously going to read it. And I'm so glad I did! Wynonna is as bad and as feisty and as awesome as ever. She's one strong famale leading character that simply shots fown her problems. Be it with whisky or with her famous gun. I really liked the stories and all the amazing characters that we already know. The demons were crazy and...well...doing demon-ish things, like killing people or eating them or something else disturbingly. You know, just the good old fun things that demons do. Until The US Marshals Black Badge takes care of them. That's always the best part. This whole comic is one huge journey filled with action. Also, the artwork was really well done. I liked how they made the demons look like. They looked more, dare I say cute? Compared to the TV show, definitely more appealing to the eye. The details were great and the colouring as well. I simply enjoyed the whole story!
December 7, 2022
This was my first foray into Wynonna Earp territory. Wynonna is the descendent of Wyatt Earp and works for the U.S. Marshalls hunting down the supernatural. During her cases, a sharpshooter keeps attacking her which culminates into a final showdown. I loved the supernatural element and the supporting cast was well developed. The dialogue was hit and miss. The art nothing special.
Received an advance copy from IDW and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Received an advance copy from IDW and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 26, 2016
Volume one with the first six issues of the series. Apparently there is a TV series, but I haven't seen it.
The cover art is very nice. Each issue has a frontispiece in a simpler style, summarizing what has happened so far. I did not like the art in those pieces. I was so disappointed in it that I put this down for a few days. The inside art of the actual stories is nice enough, I guess.
The story itself does not do much for me. The heroine runs around shooting and otherwise killing a lot of baddies and in the process gets the good guys killed as well. She gets told off for it, ignores that completely and goes off to kill some more. Rinse and repeat. Gore, blood, not much plot. Not much character development either.
I skimmed through the last three issues. Sorry, this was not for me.
I received this free e-copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review, thank you!
The cover art is very nice. Each issue has a frontispiece in a simpler style, summarizing what has happened so far. I did not like the art in those pieces. I was so disappointed in it that I put this down for a few days. The inside art of the actual stories is nice enough, I guess.
The story itself does not do much for me. The heroine runs around shooting and otherwise killing a lot of baddies and in the process gets the good guys killed as well. She gets told off for it, ignores that completely and goes off to kill some more. Rinse and repeat. Gore, blood, not much plot. Not much character development either.
I skimmed through the last three issues. Sorry, this was not for me.
I received this free e-copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review, thank you!
November 1, 2016
I received a preview eARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley.
That was...interesting. I mean, besides a striking cover, the first thing I noticed was a modern-day descendant of Marshall Wyatt Earp kicking ass and taking names in the southwest.
Oh, yes! That's a game I can play.
Then I got to reading, and despite the awesome artwork and scenery, the story started to drag a bit. I was looking forward to finishing it and moving to something else.
But then, right there towards the end.....
I was hooked...
And then it ended, with me wanting to a) read more and b) watch the tv series.
to be continued...
That was...interesting. I mean, besides a striking cover, the first thing I noticed was a modern-day descendant of Marshall Wyatt Earp kicking ass and taking names in the southwest.
Oh, yes! That's a game I can play.
Then I got to reading, and despite the awesome artwork and scenery, the story started to drag a bit. I was looking forward to finishing it and moving to something else.
But then, right there towards the end.....
I was hooked...
And then it ended, with me wanting to a) read more and b) watch the tv series.
to be continued...
October 12, 2016
Having watched the show first I really enjoyed the comic. I liked that it wasn't so similar to eat and I have to admit not so dark... The artwork was interesting but not so complex and the storyline intense!
December 4, 2016
'Wynonna Earp Volume 1: Homecoming' by Beau Smith with art by Lora Innes and Chris Evenhuis should have been a sure thing for me. A cross between Western and urban fantasy should have been easy for me to like. But it wasn't.
It was originally a comic, then more recently became a television series (which I haven't seen), and this is a new graphic novel based on both, I think.
Wynonna Earp is a descendant of Wyatt Earp. She shoots first and asks questions later, which annoys her boss Agent Doll. There is also a mysterious, or so we are told multiple times, character named John Henry. Wynonna goes around fighting supernatural creatures. From a cult of demons that drink milk and blood, to a mall full of zombies, Wynonna is called in to kick butt. There is also a case that takes her back to her family's roots.
Again, the setting and premise should have been a shoo in for me, but it is so tepid that I feel disappointed. The art is also not very spectacular for the most part. It's an interesting set of characters, but I have a hard time recommending it.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from IDW Publishing and Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
It was originally a comic, then more recently became a television series (which I haven't seen), and this is a new graphic novel based on both, I think.
Wynonna Earp is a descendant of Wyatt Earp. She shoots first and asks questions later, which annoys her boss Agent Doll. There is also a mysterious, or so we are told multiple times, character named John Henry. Wynonna goes around fighting supernatural creatures. From a cult of demons that drink milk and blood, to a mall full of zombies, Wynonna is called in to kick butt. There is also a case that takes her back to her family's roots.
Again, the setting and premise should have been a shoo in for me, but it is so tepid that I feel disappointed. The art is also not very spectacular for the most part. It's an interesting set of characters, but I have a hard time recommending it.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from IDW Publishing and Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
October 28, 2019
Ive watched a few episodes of the show and was really excited when I found the graphic novel for review on Netgalley. I thought the art was good, but I had a hard time with some of the facial expressions. Besides that I thought the art added a good amount of action to the story. I liked the gory bits and it wasnt overdone. It was an exciting read.
The story was entertaining and I loved the main characters sass. Kick ass female characters are always fun to read about. Not to mention Mayan Warrior Princess and Zombies. Yes please. The characters comebacks gave me a good laugh. " I feel pretty, oh so pretty and witty" I just couldnt believe how funny killing demons could be.
The story was entertaining and I loved the main characters sass. Kick ass female characters are always fun to read about. Not to mention Mayan Warrior Princess and Zombies. Yes please. The characters comebacks gave me a good laugh. " I feel pretty, oh so pretty and witty" I just couldnt believe how funny killing demons could be.
August 9, 2016
Homecoming!!! First things first: I received this book through NetGalley.
The Volume comes out in october 25 (two days after my birthday, if anyone wants to buy me something. LOL)
I love this comic. Normally I just blow through them but this time I decided to take my time with it and I am so glad I did. Also I haven't seen the show yet, and really need to get on it.
I seriously love everything about this. The characters (I love them all), Wynonna is my new favorite person right now, are all just really great and fun. The setting, the whole concept of the story, love it. The art was really great too.
I highley recommend it!!!
The Volume comes out in october 25 (two days after my birthday, if anyone wants to buy me something. LOL)
I love this comic. Normally I just blow through them but this time I decided to take my time with it and I am so glad I did. Also I haven't seen the show yet, and really need to get on it.
I seriously love everything about this. The characters (I love them all), Wynonna is my new favorite person right now, are all just really great and fun. The setting, the whole concept of the story, love it. The art was really great too.
I highley recommend it!!!
August 30, 2016
I really like the television series. I do think that without having been faithfully watching it that this wouldn't have been a good read.
The graphics are okay, I have seen better, but also seen worse. The dialogue leaves a bit to be desired, and at times there seemed to be too many gaps in the story line, too much cut out. I will probably read a few more installments as they come before deciding whether to continue with this, or to throw in the towel.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The graphics are okay, I have seen better, but also seen worse. The dialogue leaves a bit to be desired, and at times there seemed to be too many gaps in the story line, too much cut out. I will probably read a few more installments as they come before deciding whether to continue with this, or to throw in the towel.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 12, 2017
I took a leap of faith and started watching Wynonna Earp on SyFy last year and I loved it dearly. So now I wanted to check out the comics.
I can see that the characteristics, the look and the 'feel' of the comics is very much like the show... I felt confused by it because it felt like I was missing an earlier collection or I was supposed to put the comic arc between the events of the show.
But if I did that, then where would Officer Hyatt and Waverly fit in? They weren't exactly in the comic, but Waverly was in alluding to Wynonna having sisters.
Overall, it felt like a confusing comic arc but had interesting characters. I'll keep watching the show for sure.
I can see that the characteristics, the look and the 'feel' of the comics is very much like the show... I felt confused by it because it felt like I was missing an earlier collection or I was supposed to put the comic arc between the events of the show.
But if I did that, then where would Officer Hyatt and Waverly fit in? They weren't exactly in the comic, but Waverly was in alluding to Wynonna having sisters.
Overall, it felt like a confusing comic arc but had interesting characters. I'll keep watching the show for sure.
August 17, 2017
The story begins with Wynonna Earp up to her ears in zombies as she hunts down supernatural threats as part of the U.S. Marshals Black Badge division. This division has been tasked with eliminating such threats for decades and Earp has earned a reputation as both hot-headed and more of the “shoot first, ask questions maybe” type. As Wynonna, her boss Special Agent Xavier Dolls and her fellow agents John Henry and Valdez eliminate threats like supernatural fighting rings, a nefarious black market body parts dealer who also happens to be a chupacabra and a mad scientist bent on creating zombies, Wynnona starts to find out that there may be more to her legacy than just the name. With the help of her friends, the modern day, evil-vanquishing gunslinger must face the consequences of her family name before the evil forces on her trail catch up to her.
As someone who thoroughly enjoys the combination of supernatural and western known as Weird Westerns, Wynonna Earp was a hell of a treat. It’s full of references to characters that will be familiar to fans of Tombstone and the tone is an amusing combination of the over-the-top, bloody action and sly humor that had me giggling throughout. Wynonna herself is easy to like, for all that she prefers to shoot rather than think her way through problems. I appreciated that this attitude of hers causes her a fair amount of trouble and she has to deal with situations that wouldn’t have happened if she had acted a bit more cautiously. There are about a million one liners so this story definitely doesn’t take itself seriously but it’s a fun romp through a classic Western tale made more modern by the blending of the supernatural.
If you enjoy Westerns with a lot of blood and a bit of the supernatural, Wynonna Earp is well worth your time. It has a blend of humor and intense action that immediately made me think of Tombstone and kept me both amused and compelled. The art is by Innes and Evenhuis (with colors by Jay Fotos) is well done and the almost realistic style of it helps to balance the more over-the-top supernatural elements of the story. Though this is meant as a companion to the show (which I am currently enjoying), I actually liked this version a bit more.
As someone who thoroughly enjoys the combination of supernatural and western known as Weird Westerns, Wynonna Earp was a hell of a treat. It’s full of references to characters that will be familiar to fans of Tombstone and the tone is an amusing combination of the over-the-top, bloody action and sly humor that had me giggling throughout. Wynonna herself is easy to like, for all that she prefers to shoot rather than think her way through problems. I appreciated that this attitude of hers causes her a fair amount of trouble and she has to deal with situations that wouldn’t have happened if she had acted a bit more cautiously. There are about a million one liners so this story definitely doesn’t take itself seriously but it’s a fun romp through a classic Western tale made more modern by the blending of the supernatural.
If you enjoy Westerns with a lot of blood and a bit of the supernatural, Wynonna Earp is well worth your time. It has a blend of humor and intense action that immediately made me think of Tombstone and kept me both amused and compelled. The art is by Innes and Evenhuis (with colors by Jay Fotos) is well done and the almost realistic style of it helps to balance the more over-the-top supernatural elements of the story. Though this is meant as a companion to the show (which I am currently enjoying), I actually liked this version a bit more.
August 20, 2016
Before reading, I'm not sure whether this kind of story will be my type or not.
I seldom read the book about western, so it's really fresh for me to have a taste to the story.
To my surprise, I can't stop turning pages on it. And I really like the way that how it makes those characters be so impressive, especially the main character Wynonna. I LOVE HER SOOOOO MUCH!!!
She slaughters the grisly zombies and vampires with her bravery and wisdom. While they fight, they will do many cool actions that make me also want to be a hunter. Haha
Moreover, the story is not that serious as I predict at first. There are lots of sense of humor in it, making me chuckle all the time.
I really have to say it's a very impressive work!
Though I think that the TV series adaption of Wynonna Earp is more astonishing than the comic, I still enjoy the original one! And I hope I can get other Wynonna's comic in the future.
(Honestly, I think the way that the vampires die is so wired and ridiculous. I can't stop frowning as watching the episodes.)
I seldom read the book about western, so it's really fresh for me to have a taste to the story.
To my surprise, I can't stop turning pages on it. And I really like the way that how it makes those characters be so impressive, especially the main character Wynonna. I LOVE HER SOOOOO MUCH!!!
She slaughters the grisly zombies and vampires with her bravery and wisdom. While they fight, they will do many cool actions that make me also want to be a hunter. Haha
Moreover, the story is not that serious as I predict at first. There are lots of sense of humor in it, making me chuckle all the time.
I really have to say it's a very impressive work!
Though I think that the TV series adaption of Wynonna Earp is more astonishing than the comic, I still enjoy the original one! And I hope I can get other Wynonna's comic in the future.
(Honestly, I think the way that the vampires die is so wired and ridiculous. I can't stop frowning as watching the episodes.)
July 28, 2018
I expected that this book would not be my sort of thing, and it wasn't. My daughter's obsession with the TV show was the only reason I picked it up. The dialog feels tuned for children/YA, yet the book is "Suggested for Mature Readers" (there's lots of gore). The jokes are awfully cheesy. The art is pretty good... fine... ok. There's one chapter with better art drawn by a different artist, with good panel compositions, more 'realistic' (less cartoonish) expressions, and fine and careful inking. The book doesn't explain which artist drew which chapters, but it appears to be by Chris Evenhuis, whereas the 'normal' artist for the majority of the book is Lora Innes.
April 18, 2020
أحببتُ هذه ال وينونا
ولأول مرة أقرأ قصص الكوميكس
نعود للفنتازيا مُجددًا ولكن هذه المرة على طريقة الكوميكس
حالما تبدأ القراءة لا تستطيع التوقّف
وينونا إيرب حفيدة يات إيرب تعود لمدينتها من أجل الثأر لوالدها وعائلتها
تكافح الشياطين والمخلوقات القريبة والتي خرجت
من منطقة أقرب بالسجن لهم
وتستخدم قدراتها الخارقة وتحديدا مع مسدسها
والذي هو إرث عائلي خاص بحرق الشياطين
لفتني طريقة عنايتها ورعايتها بأختها الأصغر سنًّا
ثمّ الطريقة التي تعمل بها وحدها لقتال الأشرار
من العالم الآخر
وكيف التحقت بوحدة خاصة وأصبحت مارشال
حتى تعمل تحت غطاء آمن
وأغلب الشخصيات في القصة لها دور فعّال وليست بسطحيّة
لا أعلم حقيقة كيف تورطت بقراءتها!
لكن لنقُل بأنّها كسر لنهجي القرائي.
لفتني نقطتين بالغالب وهما:
أولًا: حب كل من حولها لها
ثانيا: رغم قوتها قبلت بمساعدة من حولها لها
حتى أختها الصغرى
وهذا عمل واقعي وإن كان كوميكس لأنه يدحض فكرة
البطل الخارق الأسطوري
الذي يسخّر كل قواه وحده ليغلب الشر.
عنوان الكتاب: Wynonna Earp
اسم المؤلّف: Beau Smith
الطبعة الأولى: 2016
الناشر: IDW Publishing
عدد الصفحات: 136
التقييم: 5/3 ثلاث نجمات.
القراءة: الكترونية.
نادية أحمد
18 ابريل 2020
ولأول مرة أقرأ قصص الكوميكس
نعود للفنتازيا مُجددًا ولكن هذه المرة على طريقة الكوميكس
حالما تبدأ القراءة لا تستطيع التوقّف
وينونا إيرب حفيدة يات إيرب تعود لمدينتها من أجل الثأر لوالدها وعائلتها
تكافح الشياطين والمخلوقات القريبة والتي خرجت
من منطقة أقرب بالسجن لهم
وتستخدم قدراتها الخارقة وتحديدا مع مسدسها
والذي هو إرث عائلي خاص بحرق الشياطين
لفتني طريقة عنايتها ورعايتها بأختها الأصغر سنًّا
ثمّ الطريقة التي تعمل بها وحدها لقتال الأشرار
من العالم الآخر
وكيف التحقت بوحدة خاصة وأصبحت مارشال
حتى تعمل تحت غطاء آمن
وأغلب الشخصيات في القصة لها دور فعّال وليست بسطحيّة
لا أعلم حقيقة كيف تورطت بقراءتها!
لكن لنقُل بأنّها كسر لنهجي القرائي.
لفتني نقطتين بالغالب وهما:
أولًا: حب كل من حولها لها
ثانيا: رغم قوتها قبلت بمساعدة من حولها لها
حتى أختها الصغرى
وهذا عمل واقعي وإن كان كوميكس لأنه يدحض فكرة
البطل الخارق الأسطوري
الذي يسخّر كل قواه وحده ليغلب الشر.
عنوان الكتاب: Wynonna Earp
اسم المؤلّف: Beau Smith
الطبعة الأولى: 2016
الناشر: IDW Publishing
عدد الصفحات: 136
التقييم: 5/3 ثلاث نجمات.
القراءة: الكترونية.
نادية أحمد
18 ابريل 2020
September 29, 2020
Fun read.
Different from the show
Some things the show was close on but not.
There are very amazing art through out.
Different from the show
Some things the show was close on but not.
There are very amazing art through out.
November 18, 2022
3.0 - 3.5
November 29, 2016
This review originally published in < a href="http://www.lookingforagoodbook.com&qu... For a Good Book. Rated 2.0 of 5
I watched the first few episodes of Wynonna Earp on SyFy and enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I mean... a modern-day western gun-fighter battling the supernatural? Really? A cross between Dresden Files and Gunsmoke? But it worked, even if the stories I saw were a little simple.
I hadn't realized, at the time, that the show was based on a comic book series (but of course it was...is there any 'original' television?) so when I saw that there was a graphic novel available, I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately, the stories here seem even more simple and the art is generally weak and cartoony.
Wynonna is a great character. She's the descendant of Wyatt Earp and is a special agent for a division of the U.S. Marshalls known as The Black Badge division. Wyatt, it appears, also fought supernatural creatures, and his six-shooter is one of the only weapons that will actually send a demon back down to hell.
So it's an interesting character with a pretty good set-up, but there's an obvious lack of world-building here. These stories are like reading an issue of Archie and Jughead. Things just happen and the reader has to accept it (or not) because no background is going to be built up. In each story, Wynonna and her associates face off against some supernatural attack. End of description. In one case, it's zombies in a shopping mall - except the zombies are created by and obedient to a deranged doctor. In another story, Wynonna goes back in time to Tombstone, Arizona and fights with her ancestor.
The stories here are just dull and the art (mostly) is really awful. I actually regret reading this because now I'm not sure I want to watch any more of the episodes. After all, if the series is based on a comic book and the comics are this bad, will the series be any good?
I may watch the show, but I'm not likely to read any more of the comics/graphic novels.
Looking for a good book? Wynonna Earp, Vol. 1: Homecoming is a graphic novel that just falls flat in every aspect.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
I watched the first few episodes of Wynonna Earp on SyFy and enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I mean... a modern-day western gun-fighter battling the supernatural? Really? A cross between Dresden Files and Gunsmoke? But it worked, even if the stories I saw were a little simple.
I hadn't realized, at the time, that the show was based on a comic book series (but of course it was...is there any 'original' television?) so when I saw that there was a graphic novel available, I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately, the stories here seem even more simple and the art is generally weak and cartoony.
Wynonna is a great character. She's the descendant of Wyatt Earp and is a special agent for a division of the U.S. Marshalls known as The Black Badge division. Wyatt, it appears, also fought supernatural creatures, and his six-shooter is one of the only weapons that will actually send a demon back down to hell.
So it's an interesting character with a pretty good set-up, but there's an obvious lack of world-building here. These stories are like reading an issue of Archie and Jughead. Things just happen and the reader has to accept it (or not) because no background is going to be built up. In each story, Wynonna and her associates face off against some supernatural attack. End of description. In one case, it's zombies in a shopping mall - except the zombies are created by and obedient to a deranged doctor. In another story, Wynonna goes back in time to Tombstone, Arizona and fights with her ancestor.
The stories here are just dull and the art (mostly) is really awful. I actually regret reading this because now I'm not sure I want to watch any more of the episodes. After all, if the series is based on a comic book and the comics are this bad, will the series be any good?
I may watch the show, but I'm not likely to read any more of the comics/graphic novels.
Looking for a good book? Wynonna Earp, Vol. 1: Homecoming is a graphic novel that just falls flat in every aspect.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
September 13, 2016
I received Wynonna Earp Vol 1: Homecoming in return for an honest review via NetGalley. Wynonna is the dependent of the famous Wyatt Earp, she’s been recruited into the Black Badge to fight against the supernatural. Wynonna is a kick ass marshall who doesn’t always follow the rules but she does get the job done and save a few scouts in the process. Someone is hunting her and wants her to return to Tombstone where secrets will be revealed.
I like Wynonna she’s a kick ass character who isn’t afraid to risk it all get dirty to stop the supernatural beings. In the first six chapters, we are introduced to Marshall Dolls, Valdez a Mayan Princess and John Henry who we later learn is Doc Holliday. I really liked getting to see a little of each of her new team members. Of course, Wynonna is my favorite she is just a kick ass motorcycle riding monster killer. I'm secretly hoping that Doc will become a love interest for Wynonna.
I had to jump at the chance to check out Wynonna Earp because I love the Sci-Fi show. My husband and I watched the TV show every week so I was already a fan of Wynonna from the start. I’m in love with the concept of the descendent of Wyatt Earp hunting supernatural beings. Wynonna is an action packed graphic novel with one adventure after another making it hard to put down and easy to be drawn into her world. A unique graphic novel that spins an intriguing story with easy to connect with characters. I love the artwork it’s so well done, it’s very detailed telling a captivating story. I enjoyed the first installment in Wynonna series and I can’t wait to see what comes up next for her.
I like Wynonna she’s a kick ass character who isn’t afraid to risk it all get dirty to stop the supernatural beings. In the first six chapters, we are introduced to Marshall Dolls, Valdez a Mayan Princess and John Henry who we later learn is Doc Holliday. I really liked getting to see a little of each of her new team members. Of course, Wynonna is my favorite she is just a kick ass motorcycle riding monster killer. I'm secretly hoping that Doc will become a love interest for Wynonna.
I had to jump at the chance to check out Wynonna Earp because I love the Sci-Fi show. My husband and I watched the TV show every week so I was already a fan of Wynonna from the start. I’m in love with the concept of the descendent of Wyatt Earp hunting supernatural beings. Wynonna is an action packed graphic novel with one adventure after another making it hard to put down and easy to be drawn into her world. A unique graphic novel that spins an intriguing story with easy to connect with characters. I love the artwork it’s so well done, it’s very detailed telling a captivating story. I enjoyed the first installment in Wynonna series and I can’t wait to see what comes up next for her.
January 6, 2020
I mean, it's Wynonna Earp! I only gave it 4 stars because I maybe have trouble with the GN format? Each volume kind of started in the middle and had some ambiguous endings. Maybe that is on purpose though.
It was cool to see what Beau's initial ideas were for how Wynonna got her start. I'm so curious to know if this is the original art for the comics. If so, and I think it is, it is insane how well my girl Melanie fits the profile. I know they dressed her and styled her well, but GAH! No one else could have been Wynonna in the show!! And the show definitely captured his personalities for the characters really well. That snarky Wynonna and mostly exasperated Dolls. Hah Oh and smarmy charming Doc. I don't remember if Waverly and Haught came from the comics or from the show. I guess I'll have to check out the next volume.
And Valdez!!! I wonder if they will do something similar with her in the show. I don't mind another badass woman! I love that this series has so many amazing women in it. You've got Dolls and Doc, but the women run the shooooow!
I cannot wait for season 4!!!!!
It was cool to see what Beau's initial ideas were for how Wynonna got her start. I'm so curious to know if this is the original art for the comics. If so, and I think it is, it is insane how well my girl Melanie fits the profile. I know they dressed her and styled her well, but GAH! No one else could have been Wynonna in the show!! And the show definitely captured his personalities for the characters really well. That snarky Wynonna and mostly exasperated Dolls. Hah Oh and smarmy charming Doc. I don't remember if Waverly and Haught came from the comics or from the show. I guess I'll have to check out the next volume.
And Valdez!!! I wonder if they will do something similar with her in the show. I don't mind another badass woman! I love that this series has so many amazing women in it. You've got Dolls and Doc, but the women run the shooooow!
I cannot wait for season 4!!!!!
October 7, 2017
I'm absolutely in love with the TV show, so I had to like this one way or another. This comic book is curious, because it confirms to me that Wynonna Earp's season 1 is an absolute mess, with many plots not fully developed and many relationships between the main characters, as well as their backgrounds, openly vague. Here we have some kind of alternate beginning to Wynonna's story as a defender of the law against... well, whatever the "paranormal" is these days. I just miss Waverly and Nicole, who have become key characters in the TV show but clearly weren't so important in the writer's minds at the beginning.
Anyway, not has chilling as the TV show, but I've enjoyed the feminist humor and Wynonna's quick and sharp answers. Most of the things that make the show great are in these comics, so anyone who is enoying it, would also be able to have a nice time reading those. But I'm not sure I would recommend them to anyone who is not familiar with the series.
Anyway, not has chilling as the TV show, but I've enjoyed the feminist humor and Wynonna's quick and sharp answers. Most of the things that make the show great are in these comics, so anyone who is enoying it, would also be able to have a nice time reading those. But I'm not sure I would recommend them to anyone who is not familiar with the series.
August 4, 2016
I loved the original mini-series of Wynonna Earp that was published by Jim Lee's Wildstorm division of Image comics. Since Lee sold his company and the characters he had a hand in creating to DC, I knew that Wynonna Earp creator, Beau Smith, had done several comics at IDW publishing. I've yet to read any of the later series until now. I also know that TV series was recently created for SyFy based on the title character. I haven't seen the show yet because I rarely watch anything on TV when it airs live other than sports. I plan on picking up the series whenever it hits Blu-ray. Since I've never seen the series, I am just assuming that the characters in this book are the same ones used for the TV series since the television actress is on the cover. Since I was such a fan of the original, when I saw this on NetGalley, I felt a little nostalgic and decided to see how it measured up to what was put out 20 years ago.
The first thing I noticed was that the art was nowhere near as beautiful as the illustrations provided by Joyce Chen in the original Image run. Chen's art, like many artist at Image and in comics in general at the time, was detail heavy and all of the characters looked amazing. There were never any variations in her art. Every panel was on par with the others. Nothing ever looked bad.
The same cannot be said of the art in this book provided by Chris Evenhuis. There are very few details at all in Chris' art. When someone has a moustache, he just draws the line under their nose, curves it down, makes a line at the edge of their lip, and curves it back up to the original starting point. There isn't a single hair in the moustache. That's just one example. Clothing has lines were pockets would be and where different materials start and end, but that's about it. The faces of characters are rather bland looking too when they are just standing. Ultimately, when the characters are just standing around talking, that is when they look their best. Once the characters are in motion for action scenes, they are drawn with extremely goofy looks on their faces. The art in this series reminds me of much of the art that has been in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel comics. The art in those are also pretty much identical to the style of art put into adaptions of YA books that are aimed towards younger females. While the art is far from being some of the worst in comics right now, it just isn't something I want to see in a comic that I planned on reading on a regular basis. Art gets 3 stars.
The writing by creator Beau Smith seems to be right there with the original series in terms of quality. He even used the same name for one of the bad guys, Bobo Del Rey. I never thought Beau's writing was worthy of any awards, but he kept me entertained with a cool premise; an ancestor of Wyatt Earp's fights supernatural creatures in the present day as part of a super-secret government agency. I've always been drawn to comics, TV shows, and movies that dealt with the supernatural. I also love a strong, kick-ass female lead character. When the two of those things get combined, there is the potential for it to be a mega-hit. That's the formula behind the aforementioned Buffy. Granted, Wynonna Earp still has a long way to go to achieve the level of greatness and cult following Buffy did, but all the right elements are there.
Beau Smith obviously has a love of pop culture that he puts into his writing. That's one check he has in common with Buffy's creator Joss Whedon. Strong female lead? Check. Team of support characters that'll do anything they can to help her? Check. Snarky conversations between those characters? Check. An older mentor type that is trying to show her how things should be done? Check. A wide variety of supernatural forces for the assembled team to combat? Check. While all the pieces are there, something still seems to be lacking. Of course, this is an origin story, a new beginning. We're just getting introduced to many of these characters. I'll be anxiously awaiting the next volume to see how Beau Smith builds upon the foundation work he set here. For now, the writing gets 4 stars.
The 3 star art score and the 4 star writing score average out to make this a 3.5 star overall book. I didn't really know what to expect from this series since it has been over 20 years since this character was created and I'd read any of her adventures. The best possible outcome for me would have been for Joyce Chen to have returned on art. If she couldn't have come back, then I wish someone equally as talented had signed on for the art. The art still wasn't as bad as it could have been. If you're new to comics, just new to the character, or came to the comic from the TV series, this book can be enjoyable if you go into looking for a little creature killing fun.
The first thing I noticed was that the art was nowhere near as beautiful as the illustrations provided by Joyce Chen in the original Image run. Chen's art, like many artist at Image and in comics in general at the time, was detail heavy and all of the characters looked amazing. There were never any variations in her art. Every panel was on par with the others. Nothing ever looked bad.
The same cannot be said of the art in this book provided by Chris Evenhuis. There are very few details at all in Chris' art. When someone has a moustache, he just draws the line under their nose, curves it down, makes a line at the edge of their lip, and curves it back up to the original starting point. There isn't a single hair in the moustache. That's just one example. Clothing has lines were pockets would be and where different materials start and end, but that's about it. The faces of characters are rather bland looking too when they are just standing. Ultimately, when the characters are just standing around talking, that is when they look their best. Once the characters are in motion for action scenes, they are drawn with extremely goofy looks on their faces. The art in this series reminds me of much of the art that has been in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel comics. The art in those are also pretty much identical to the style of art put into adaptions of YA books that are aimed towards younger females. While the art is far from being some of the worst in comics right now, it just isn't something I want to see in a comic that I planned on reading on a regular basis. Art gets 3 stars.
The writing by creator Beau Smith seems to be right there with the original series in terms of quality. He even used the same name for one of the bad guys, Bobo Del Rey. I never thought Beau's writing was worthy of any awards, but he kept me entertained with a cool premise; an ancestor of Wyatt Earp's fights supernatural creatures in the present day as part of a super-secret government agency. I've always been drawn to comics, TV shows, and movies that dealt with the supernatural. I also love a strong, kick-ass female lead character. When the two of those things get combined, there is the potential for it to be a mega-hit. That's the formula behind the aforementioned Buffy. Granted, Wynonna Earp still has a long way to go to achieve the level of greatness and cult following Buffy did, but all the right elements are there.
Beau Smith obviously has a love of pop culture that he puts into his writing. That's one check he has in common with Buffy's creator Joss Whedon. Strong female lead? Check. Team of support characters that'll do anything they can to help her? Check. Snarky conversations between those characters? Check. An older mentor type that is trying to show her how things should be done? Check. A wide variety of supernatural forces for the assembled team to combat? Check. While all the pieces are there, something still seems to be lacking. Of course, this is an origin story, a new beginning. We're just getting introduced to many of these characters. I'll be anxiously awaiting the next volume to see how Beau Smith builds upon the foundation work he set here. For now, the writing gets 4 stars.
The 3 star art score and the 4 star writing score average out to make this a 3.5 star overall book. I didn't really know what to expect from this series since it has been over 20 years since this character was created and I'd read any of her adventures. The best possible outcome for me would have been for Joyce Chen to have returned on art. If she couldn't have come back, then I wish someone equally as talented had signed on for the art. The art still wasn't as bad as it could have been. If you're new to comics, just new to the character, or came to the comic from the TV series, this book can be enjoyable if you go into looking for a little creature killing fun.
November 25, 2022
I haven't read or watched any other Wynonna Earp. This makes a decent introduction to the world, I think. Wynonna is a gruff but powerful woman fighting with the supernatural with a shocking lack of abandon or tactics. She's got a cohort of sidekicks from the company man to a mysterious gambling stranger to an ancient South American warrior woman. All told, it feels like an offshoot of Buffy, even down to the dialog (although more often than not the dialog feels like a b-level imitation). There's lots of action, hints to a larger world, and overall it's a fair bit of fun. Not the deepest thing by any stretch of the imagination, even if you limit it to female supernatural fighting protagonists. But I can definitely see it scratching that Buffy itch.
September 23, 2016
This review originally appeared on Pop Verse.
Wynonna Earp first appeared back in 1996. The limited series, written by Beau Smith, has since become something of a cult hit. Originally published by Image Comics, it moved to IDW in 2003. In April this year, Syfy launched its television series based on the comic, which proved the perfect time to write a new tie-in comic series.
The premise for Wynonna Earp is a winner. Transport stories from the Wild West into contemporary times and combine it with a secret paranormal world hidden from ‘normies’ as well as a Buffy-esque, supernatural crime-fighting protagonist. I mean, really, this idea practically hands the writer pure gold… and yet, somehow, he manages to screw it up. This series, as represented by the volume 1 trade paperback, was an utter disappointment, from start to finish.
Wynonna Earp isn’t so awful as to be unreadable, but it is very average. Throughout the first six issues, there are little nuggets that raised my hopes, only for it to fall flat. A descendant of a famous historical figure? A twist on that figure – he actually fought the paranormal? Helped out by an Amazonian woman several thousands of years old? All this sounds fantastic on paper, but in practice, the content never lives up to its potential.
‘Nothing but the finest brains of Harvard for you.’
Wynonna is an agent in a super-secret American government agency. And while she might come from a legendary family and have all the necessary skills, she has a quick temper and tempestuous nature, both of which often lead to trouble. Her rash actions regularly endanger civilians, and after she gets two DEA officials killed in the crossfire, her superior officer brings in a mentor. This babysitter is not what you might first expect – Valdez is a tough, emotionally intelligent Amazon.
Wynonna tracks down drug dealers, the head honchos running illegal underground fighting rings, and more. But she can’t escape who she is, nor has she yet discovered who she is to become.
‘It’s a bad redneck cantina scene from the porn film “Star Whores”…’
The biggest problem in the serious is the poor worldbuilding. No one likes exposition dumping, especially in a medium where space is at a premium. But after reading six issues, readers should have a better idea of the world in which the story takes place than they do in Wynonna Earp (maybe Smith felt this unnecessary as a tie-in, but that is hardly a valid excuse). When you claim to have paranormal creatures living amongst the mundane then have a massive and very public shoot-out with them, establishing how it would be kept from the press is important. In this day and age, keeping a secret like that would be incredibly difficult. Asking readers to suspend that much disbelief requires some effort on the part of the writer, though he doesn’t bother in Wynonna Earp.
For the most part, the irritating vagueness is limited to the worldbuilding, with the characterization solid enough. That is until we get to issue 6. I honestly thought my copy was missing a page or two, but that didn’t seem to be the case. In a rather important twist/narrative reveal (though if you don’t guess it from the get-go, I have questions…) at the beginning of the issue, the actual reveal is skipped over, giving us just the aftermath conversation. As such, the reader has to play catch-up.
‘Sometimes fighting paranormal crime isn’t as sexy as TMZ makes it out to be.’
Having not read the original comic series, I’m not sure if the attempted witty quips of the protagonist were there originally or if they are more a nod to the series’ original contemporary, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I suppose it doesn’t really matter either way, as the quips never hit the right notes. They are neither amusing nor intelligent, leading me to groan audibly while reading.
That’s not to say that it was all bad. I really liked the inversion of the mentor trope. When I read that Dolls was going to be assigning an experienced agent to Wynonna, I assumed it would be a man. Why wouldn’t it be? They almost always are! But a brilliant, tough, and relatable Amazonian woman? That was genius! I might even forgive the series’ other sins just for Valdez.
Verdict: A series built on a stellar premise that fails to hit the mark.
Wynonna Earp first appeared back in 1996. The limited series, written by Beau Smith, has since become something of a cult hit. Originally published by Image Comics, it moved to IDW in 2003. In April this year, Syfy launched its television series based on the comic, which proved the perfect time to write a new tie-in comic series.
The premise for Wynonna Earp is a winner. Transport stories from the Wild West into contemporary times and combine it with a secret paranormal world hidden from ‘normies’ as well as a Buffy-esque, supernatural crime-fighting protagonist. I mean, really, this idea practically hands the writer pure gold… and yet, somehow, he manages to screw it up. This series, as represented by the volume 1 trade paperback, was an utter disappointment, from start to finish.
Wynonna Earp isn’t so awful as to be unreadable, but it is very average. Throughout the first six issues, there are little nuggets that raised my hopes, only for it to fall flat. A descendant of a famous historical figure? A twist on that figure – he actually fought the paranormal? Helped out by an Amazonian woman several thousands of years old? All this sounds fantastic on paper, but in practice, the content never lives up to its potential.
‘Nothing but the finest brains of Harvard for you.’
Wynonna is an agent in a super-secret American government agency. And while she might come from a legendary family and have all the necessary skills, she has a quick temper and tempestuous nature, both of which often lead to trouble. Her rash actions regularly endanger civilians, and after she gets two DEA officials killed in the crossfire, her superior officer brings in a mentor. This babysitter is not what you might first expect – Valdez is a tough, emotionally intelligent Amazon.
Wynonna tracks down drug dealers, the head honchos running illegal underground fighting rings, and more. But she can’t escape who she is, nor has she yet discovered who she is to become.
‘It’s a bad redneck cantina scene from the porn film “Star Whores”…’
The biggest problem in the serious is the poor worldbuilding. No one likes exposition dumping, especially in a medium where space is at a premium. But after reading six issues, readers should have a better idea of the world in which the story takes place than they do in Wynonna Earp (maybe Smith felt this unnecessary as a tie-in, but that is hardly a valid excuse). When you claim to have paranormal creatures living amongst the mundane then have a massive and very public shoot-out with them, establishing how it would be kept from the press is important. In this day and age, keeping a secret like that would be incredibly difficult. Asking readers to suspend that much disbelief requires some effort on the part of the writer, though he doesn’t bother in Wynonna Earp.
For the most part, the irritating vagueness is limited to the worldbuilding, with the characterization solid enough. That is until we get to issue 6. I honestly thought my copy was missing a page or two, but that didn’t seem to be the case. In a rather important twist/narrative reveal (though if you don’t guess it from the get-go, I have questions…) at the beginning of the issue, the actual reveal is skipped over, giving us just the aftermath conversation. As such, the reader has to play catch-up.
‘Sometimes fighting paranormal crime isn’t as sexy as TMZ makes it out to be.’
Having not read the original comic series, I’m not sure if the attempted witty quips of the protagonist were there originally or if they are more a nod to the series’ original contemporary, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I suppose it doesn’t really matter either way, as the quips never hit the right notes. They are neither amusing nor intelligent, leading me to groan audibly while reading.
That’s not to say that it was all bad. I really liked the inversion of the mentor trope. When I read that Dolls was going to be assigning an experienced agent to Wynonna, I assumed it would be a man. Why wouldn’t it be? They almost always are! But a brilliant, tough, and relatable Amazonian woman? That was genius! I might even forgive the series’ other sins just for Valdez.
Verdict: A series built on a stellar premise that fails to hit the mark.
September 11, 2018
am i a true wynonna earp fan yet???? (ps. idk how to rate comic books... this is the only comic i have ever read so therefore it is the best comic i have ever read)
September 8, 2016
ETA: The rating's gone down on this book due to spam from the publisher/distributor, Diamond Book Distributors. I disliked the graphic novel, but gave it a generous rating because I love the television series. The publisher flushed away that goodwill.
His legend,
Her legacy,
Their law.
I've completely and unabashedly loved the tv series based on this comic book series, so I was really looking forward to reading this comic compendium. It didn't take long, though, before I was just confused. John Henry? Mars Del Ray? Dolls is Wynonna's boss? Well, I suppose he is in the series as well, but it's not as blatant. What's even more confusing is that a little 'net searching shows that while it all started with the comics, this comic miniseries is a tie-in to the tv series. (Looking at the covers and descriptions for other miniseries, there doesn't seem to be much of a connection; if that's Wynonna on the cover there, she's a bosomy blonde. Very bosomy. I mean ... remarkably bosomy, even for a comic book.)
The relationships were odd here. I was constantly distracted by trying to figure out when this was supposed to take place in relation with the series, with "John Henry" running around, and Dolls taking Wynonna on missions to kill zombies and chupacannibals. And Wynonna keeps getting people killed because she's hot-headed, and Dolls keeps chastising her for not being a better agent. (Considering she hasn't had any training, I'm not sure what he can realistically expect.) Peacemaker doesn't appear until page 93 of a 120-page book; prior to that, she "blams" away right and left with apparently ordinary weapons. Basically, everything that makes the story the story on Syfy is missing or askew. Where are the sisters? What about the curse? What are they all doing out of Purgatory? Is it really supposed to be spelled Beau Beau? Some of these questions are answered in the last third or so of the book - but it's all just very odd.
The writing was pretty clever, though it suffered in comparison with the show; as always in comic book series the art varied wildly among the books contained in this omnibus, from really wonderful to a bit rocky to painfully awful. (You'd think they would have found someone who could draw horses for an issue with horses in it.) I should have learned by now that a stunning cover (and this one is gorgeous) does not mean the interior art will be any good. I can't help it - I went to art school. I just want better than bad comic art.
I'm glad to have seen the books; I won't look for any more. I can't wait for the show to come back, though.
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
His legend,
Her legacy,
Their law.
I've completely and unabashedly loved the tv series based on this comic book series, so I was really looking forward to reading this comic compendium. It didn't take long, though, before I was just confused. John Henry? Mars Del Ray? Dolls is Wynonna's boss? Well, I suppose he is in the series as well, but it's not as blatant. What's even more confusing is that a little 'net searching shows that while it all started with the comics, this comic miniseries is a tie-in to the tv series. (Looking at the covers and descriptions for other miniseries, there doesn't seem to be much of a connection; if that's Wynonna on the cover there, she's a bosomy blonde. Very bosomy. I mean ... remarkably bosomy, even for a comic book.)
The relationships were odd here. I was constantly distracted by trying to figure out when this was supposed to take place in relation with the series, with "John Henry" running around, and Dolls taking Wynonna on missions to kill zombies and chupacannibals. And Wynonna keeps getting people killed because she's hot-headed, and Dolls keeps chastising her for not being a better agent. (Considering she hasn't had any training, I'm not sure what he can realistically expect.) Peacemaker doesn't appear until page 93 of a 120-page book; prior to that, she "blams" away right and left with apparently ordinary weapons. Basically, everything that makes the story the story on Syfy is missing or askew. Where are the sisters? What about the curse? What are they all doing out of Purgatory? Is it really supposed to be spelled Beau Beau? Some of these questions are answered in the last third or so of the book - but it's all just very odd.
The writing was pretty clever, though it suffered in comparison with the show; as always in comic book series the art varied wildly among the books contained in this omnibus, from really wonderful to a bit rocky to painfully awful. (You'd think they would have found someone who could draw horses for an issue with horses in it.) I should have learned by now that a stunning cover (and this one is gorgeous) does not mean the interior art will be any good. I can't help it - I went to art school. I just want better than bad comic art.
I'm glad to have seen the books; I won't look for any more. I can't wait for the show to come back, though.
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
August 5, 2016
I must admit - my main incentive for reading this graphic novel was the show. I had binge-watched the entire season (just 13 episodes!) last month, and finding this was a treat. Despite being a tie-in, it is more of a book set in the universe, rather than continuing from the show canon. This is both good and bad. Good because, here, with Black Badge divisions solving cases outside Purgatory means there is a wider world of supernatural creatures that we encounter. The story doesn't revolve around the Earp Curse but mentions it. Bad because the Earp Curse gave a reason for Wynonna's entry into Black Badge. Her character traits are such that the canon of the show had a legitimate plot reason for the Earp Curse and Black Badge arcs to coincide. Here, there is no such connection. Also, there is no Waverly Earp (the sisters are mentioned, though) - at least, not so far.
Moving on to the artwork, I was disappointed in the artist for the majority of the book. The lineart is disproportionate at times, and the characters barely resemble the show ones. The only exception was issue 3, which I think had a different artist because the art was actually good in that one. Sadly, that's the only one. Despite the artwork not resembling the characters, they are however, rendered well. Wynonna's sass shines through even here, as does other characters' traits. I loved the addition of Valdez, primarily because I see a great partnership on the horizon, as well as a superb addition to the lore.
In its entirety I would say it is still better than the original graphic novels, whose male-gaze-oriented cover alone turned me off. This novel's artwork is at least better than the originals'. Overall, it is not a bad addition to the series, but can get confusing with canon.
Received a free galley from Diamond Book Distributors, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
Moving on to the artwork, I was disappointed in the artist for the majority of the book. The lineart is disproportionate at times, and the characters barely resemble the show ones. The only exception was issue 3, which I think had a different artist because the art was actually good in that one. Sadly, that's the only one. Despite the artwork not resembling the characters, they are however, rendered well. Wynonna's sass shines through even here, as does other characters' traits. I loved the addition of Valdez, primarily because I see a great partnership on the horizon, as well as a superb addition to the lore.
In its entirety I would say it is still better than the original graphic novels, whose male-gaze-oriented cover alone turned me off. This novel's artwork is at least better than the originals'. Overall, it is not a bad addition to the series, but can get confusing with canon.
Received a free galley from Diamond Book Distributors, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
September 18, 2016
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I haven't been able to watch the series yet, but have friends who are big fans. When I saw this available for review on Netgalley, I had to check it out for myself.
I know the basics just from hearing it from other people, but it still felt like I was dropped into unfamiliar waters. It seems to be pre-series? I mean, they have talked about Peacemaker, so I was surprised it didn't make its appearance for so long here. Not 100% about where it is on the timeline in regards to the show.
The art and the fonts added for sound effects leave a bit to be desired. Sometimes they are just fine, but then you will see a familiar character and they look nothing like they have in the past panels. The sound effect fonts seem to be (I don't know another way to say it) very cheaply laid overtop like an afterthought and not actually planned out and placed there by the artists creating it. This latter font issue could perhaps be due to it being an advanced copy? I'll leave that up for someone who has the finished copy for sure in their hands/on their computer to make that call.
There was also a moment where a character was spitting and "spiiiiiiiiiiiiit" was actually written into the speech bubble. When has anyone ever spit while saying spiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit? Like slap a "ptew" on there or something.
Each issue wrapped up rather quickly with nothing ever seeming in any sort of jeopardy, so kind of overall a bit of a 'meh' from me for reading it. It's possible I'd check out the next volume if I happened across it, but I don't see myself searching it out. I do still, however, want to check out the tv show at some point.
2.5 - 3 stars Rounding up a little bit since it's likely some things will change a bit in the final version.
I haven't been able to watch the series yet, but have friends who are big fans. When I saw this available for review on Netgalley, I had to check it out for myself.
I know the basics just from hearing it from other people, but it still felt like I was dropped into unfamiliar waters. It seems to be pre-series? I mean, they have talked about Peacemaker, so I was surprised it didn't make its appearance for so long here. Not 100% about where it is on the timeline in regards to the show.
The art and the fonts added for sound effects leave a bit to be desired. Sometimes they are just fine, but then you will see a familiar character and they look nothing like they have in the past panels. The sound effect fonts seem to be (I don't know another way to say it) very cheaply laid overtop like an afterthought and not actually planned out and placed there by the artists creating it. This latter font issue could perhaps be due to it being an advanced copy? I'll leave that up for someone who has the finished copy for sure in their hands/on their computer to make that call.
There was also a moment where a character was spitting and "spiiiiiiiiiiiiit" was actually written into the speech bubble. When has anyone ever spit while saying spiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit? Like slap a "ptew" on there or something.
Each issue wrapped up rather quickly with nothing ever seeming in any sort of jeopardy, so kind of overall a bit of a 'meh' from me for reading it. It's possible I'd check out the next volume if I happened across it, but I don't see myself searching it out. I do still, however, want to check out the tv show at some point.
2.5 - 3 stars Rounding up a little bit since it's likely some things will change a bit in the final version.
August 27, 2016
I saw the show Wynonna Earp on TV but I always missed it and I am one who has to watch from the beginning so I just skipped it. So when I saw this graphic novel I had to grab it up to see what it was about. Homecoming covers episodes 1-6 of the comics. At only 120 pages and it being a graphic I can't say a whole lot about without giving to much away.
Wynonna Earp works for a US Marshall branch that hunts down the paranormal. She is an ancestor of the great Wyatt Earp who we find out was also a demon hunter. It's a family destiny that just happens to hit Wynonna.
They start off after a chupacabra brain smuggler Del Ray and end up with a fight in Tombstone with Johnny Ringo.
She is pretty new to everything and a bit of a hot head and goes a little rogue at times so they bring in Valdez a big ole Mayan woman to kind of be her handler. That was pretty interesting.
There is a character that is always helping her and the other Black Badges but he is not a marshall by the name of John Henry. I pretty much had him figured out before he told Wynonna who he really was, but it is still cool.
I liked all the characters and can't wait to see Wynonna grow into her legend as she is a bit of a rogue right now but I think she will get better with time. Especially now that she is starting to learn more about what is going on and everything. All the characters are great from Agent Dolls to Valdez.
Overall, I really enjoyed these adventures with Wynonna Earp and now I really want to see the TV show so I hope it comes on Netflix soon! :)
I also can't wait for more graphic novels as well cause it kind of leaves me wanting more. :)
Wynonna Earp works for a US Marshall branch that hunts down the paranormal. She is an ancestor of the great Wyatt Earp who we find out was also a demon hunter. It's a family destiny that just happens to hit Wynonna.
They start off after a chupacabra brain smuggler Del Ray and end up with a fight in Tombstone with Johnny Ringo.
She is pretty new to everything and a bit of a hot head and goes a little rogue at times so they bring in Valdez a big ole Mayan woman to kind of be her handler. That was pretty interesting.
There is a character that is always helping her and the other Black Badges but he is not a marshall by the name of John Henry. I pretty much had him figured out before he told Wynonna who he really was, but it is still cool.
I liked all the characters and can't wait to see Wynonna grow into her legend as she is a bit of a rogue right now but I think she will get better with time. Especially now that she is starting to learn more about what is going on and everything. All the characters are great from Agent Dolls to Valdez.
Overall, I really enjoyed these adventures with Wynonna Earp and now I really want to see the TV show so I hope it comes on Netflix soon! :)
I also can't wait for more graphic novels as well cause it kind of leaves me wanting more. :)
August 2, 2016
This is one of those cases where I actually got into the television show prior to the comics, and I think that actually ruined my reading experience. Why? Because in this case, the show was actually better.
When I saw that NetGalley had "Wynonna Earp Volume 1: Homecoming" available for review, I jumped at the chance to read it, having come to enjoy SyFy's adaption of the comics. And while I know that adaptions are usually different takes on their source material, I still had some hope for the comics. Unfortunately, this was kind of a bore. Which was really surprising given that there are various paranormal creature, a sassy kick-ass female lead, and a great supporting cast.
Even still, if you have the time, I'd say Homecoming is worth a read. It does have its moments - mainly between Wynonna and Valdez - they are just few and far between, sadly.
When I saw that NetGalley had "Wynonna Earp Volume 1: Homecoming" available for review, I jumped at the chance to read it, having come to enjoy SyFy's adaption of the comics. And while I know that adaptions are usually different takes on their source material, I still had some hope for the comics. Unfortunately, this was kind of a bore. Which was really surprising given that there are various paranormal creature, a sassy kick-ass female lead, and a great supporting cast.
Even still, if you have the time, I'd say Homecoming is worth a read. It does have its moments - mainly between Wynonna and Valdez - they are just few and far between, sadly.
October 5, 2016
Wynonna Earp is a comic based on the TV show.
The illustrations were very powerful, colorful, it showed the action scenes very vividly. I loved the illustrations. Despite the story was rushed for me, Wynonna was a real badass. Her hunts were perfect, bloody and she ended up all messy with blood and I totally loved it.
Good comic, for me it was a quick read perfect for a short free time.
The illustrations were very powerful, colorful, it showed the action scenes very vividly. I loved the illustrations. Despite the story was rushed for me, Wynonna was a real badass. Her hunts were perfect, bloody and she ended up all messy with blood and I totally loved it.
Good comic, for me it was a quick read perfect for a short free time.
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