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Whispers
A mentally troubled man is suddenly empowered with the ability to leave his physical body in "ghost" form and manipulate people in unusual ways. With this incredible power, will he control his demons...or discover even more? JOSHUA LUNA of "The Luna Brothers" (ULTRA, GIRLS, THE SWORD) makes a solo debut with a dark, supernatural thriller that questions free will and explores the obsessions and urges we all have and may not have control of at all.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2014
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December 17, 2020
This was...strange. It's about a germaphobe who begins to astral project. He realizes he can manipulate the thoughts of those he knows. Slowly demons and serial killers get involved. The latter half of the book kind of goes off the deep end. Sometimes less is more.
August 13, 2014
There's something disconcerting about the Luna Brothers that I just can't put my finger on. Some misanthropic strain in their writing that makes me feel distinctly unpleasant even when I like the art and the plot. This appears to have carried over into Joshua Luna's solo work, as Whispers has the same sort of energy.
It's all fine until the first scene that really requires conversation. The way characters talk to each other in that first scene has an uncomfortable, almost stuttering quality that never falls into a natural rhythm.
I'm not one of those knee jerk dialogue critics who whips out the standard complaint of "everyone sounds the same" or the equal pointless, "it doesn't sound like how real people talk." I expect one of two things from dialogue: Either it feels natural or it's entertaining. And the dialogue in Whispers often failed on both counts.
Characters in this story just come off as unlikable, and it feels less than completely intentional. The protagonist is unpleasant in a way that doesn't feel entirely intentional.
The ending also doesn't help, as it has the feel of someone yelling, "Alright, let's wrap this up." It has the same hurried feel as the ending to I, Zombie and 5 Weapons, both of which were cancelled rather than ending on their own terms.
This, combined with my reading of Alex and Ada, has convinced me that the Luna Brothers work best with a balancing force of another contributer. Left on their own, as with this and Girls, they just come off as too damn mean.
It's all fine until the first scene that really requires conversation. The way characters talk to each other in that first scene has an uncomfortable, almost stuttering quality that never falls into a natural rhythm.
I'm not one of those knee jerk dialogue critics who whips out the standard complaint of "everyone sounds the same" or the equal pointless, "it doesn't sound like how real people talk." I expect one of two things from dialogue: Either it feels natural or it's entertaining. And the dialogue in Whispers often failed on both counts.
Characters in this story just come off as unlikable, and it feels less than completely intentional. The protagonist is unpleasant in a way that doesn't feel entirely intentional.
The ending also doesn't help, as it has the feel of someone yelling, "Alright, let's wrap this up." It has the same hurried feel as the ending to I, Zombie and 5 Weapons, both of which were cancelled rather than ending on their own terms.
This, combined with my reading of Alex and Ada, has convinced me that the Luna Brothers work best with a balancing force of another contributer. Left on their own, as with this and Girls, they just come off as too damn mean.
July 11, 2018
I really enjoyed this. The story was solid and the art was great,although not the biggest fan of the ending (it wasn't bad just i preferred something else should've happened)
February 12, 2018
3 Stars
Review:
Graphic novel + fantasy + mental illness! Honestly this wasn't quite for me, but I do think it had a neat premise. The main character became a sort of ghost, separate from his body, when he slept and discovered he could manipulate the thoughts of people he knew. But the story raised some thought-provoking points about what's right and what's crossing the line and what happens when the two kind of blur. Of course that made for a main character who was not the most likeable person since he was selfish and made bad decisions sometimes. Also, the MC had OCD (just to be clear, that was not what made him unlikeable), and I thought it was great to see mental illness included in a way that did seem realistic and was most definitely not passed off as just some quirk. The art was heavy on the black lines for my taste, but it was still well-drawn and clear. The ending had quite a twist though, so I have no idea where the story is going to go next.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
Graphic novel + fantasy + mental illness! Honestly this wasn't quite for me, but I do think it had a neat premise. The main character became a sort of ghost, separate from his body, when he slept and discovered he could manipulate the thoughts of people he knew. But the story raised some thought-provoking points about what's right and what's crossing the line and what happens when the two kind of blur. Of course that made for a main character who was not the most likeable person since he was selfish and made bad decisions sometimes. Also, the MC had OCD (just to be clear, that was not what made him unlikeable), and I thought it was great to see mental illness included in a way that did seem realistic and was most definitely not passed off as just some quirk. The art was heavy on the black lines for my taste, but it was still well-drawn and clear. The ending had quite a twist though, so I have no idea where the story is going to go next.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
March 11, 2015
This is a strange book; the lead has OCD and broken relationships. And then he starts astral projecting at night. And things just get stranger from there. As Sam explores his abilities, he gets drawn into a web of demons and consequences. The story goes in very different directions than expected, and honestly it's a little hard to take, but it is definitely unique. The art is spare, effective but not impressive (aside from one overlay image at the end of the second issue, which really struck me for some reason). There's a fair bit going on, and much of it doesn't happen on the page, making this a book that you'll think about after you finish. Different, in a good way.
September 22, 2024
Üsna nohiklik noormees, keda vaevab veel germofoobia ja OCD, avastab, et ta on võimeline astraalrännuks oma sõprade-tuttavate juurde ning seejuures nende mõtteid suunama. Paraku näeb ta oma astraallendudel lisaks sõpradele-tuttavatele ka kurjuse käsilasi, mis tekitab teatud eetilisi probleeme (no mida teha? nagu küsis Tshernõshevski) ning lisaks ei ole varsti enam selge, kes kelle mõtteid ikkagi suunab.
Raamat pakub mulle ka isiklikku huvi, sest astraallend oli esimene esoteeriline kontseptsioon, millega ma lapsepõlves tutvusin. Oli hall vene aeg, aga kusagilt ilmus mu vanemate lugemislauale astraalprojektsiooni käsitlev isekirjastatud tõlkeraamat, kellegi poolt trükimasinal ümber löödud ja siis köidetud. Sisust ma suuremat ei mäleta, v.a mõningad õpetused kehast väljumisest, mingist astraalnöörist, mis sind kehaga seotult hoiab, kinnitus, et see kõik on väga äge, jms.
Hiljem, juba hilisteismelise eas, oli raamatust täitsa abi, siis kui ma ise kehast väljuma hakkasin. Kahjuks ma pööningult ja korstnast kaugemale ei jõudnud, aga võimas tunne, kui su astraalkeha kerkib üles oma kehast (esialgu, algaja viga, üritasin püsti tõusta; aga tuleb jääda liikumatuks ja tõsta end päikespõimikust obvi). Muidugi, arstid, ütlevad et tegemist on unehäirega, aga arstid ei tea midagi, nagu polkovniku leskki ütles.
Whispers on miniseries formaadis, st terviklik ja üsna lühike lugu ning kõige paremini loetav kui lihtsalt õudusjutt. Palju loost keerlebki astraalprojektsiooni ümber, pluss tegelase head ja vead. See on 10 aastat vana koomiks, aeg ei olnud veel nii sensitiivne ja igasugu vaimsed häired käisid kentsakusega kaasas nagu sukk ja saabas. Igal juhul on peategelasel palju nuputamist, kuidas kõige selle segapudruga toime tulla ning mh deemonlik kurjus neutraliseerida. Toeks ja takistuseks on talle siin rida kõrvaltegelasi, kuid piiratud lehekülgede arvu tõttu jäävad kõrvaltegelased üsna visandlikuks (seda ka visuaalselt), ja rohkem sügavust neile peavad andma - nagu ikka - läbielatud traumad (narko, liiklusõnnetus jms).
Kunstipoolelt on joonistusstiil, võiks öelda veidi hingetu, aga pädev ja informatiivne, mingeid visuaalseid elamusi ja rikkalike detaile oodata ei tasu. Silma riivab see, et pildirida on väga-väga staatiline, pidevalt vahelduvad kaadris samad näod, kehaasendid, muutudes vaid väikese nüansi võrra. Mõnikord kogu lehekülje jooksul. Jah, see on üks võimalus emotsioone edasi anda, aga kuna kunstnik ei ole eriti detailikirglik, siis mõjub see pigem lõpmatu kordamisena.
Raamat pakub mulle ka isiklikku huvi, sest astraallend oli esimene esoteeriline kontseptsioon, millega ma lapsepõlves tutvusin. Oli hall vene aeg, aga kusagilt ilmus mu vanemate lugemislauale astraalprojektsiooni käsitlev isekirjastatud tõlkeraamat, kellegi poolt trükimasinal ümber löödud ja siis köidetud. Sisust ma suuremat ei mäleta, v.a mõningad õpetused kehast väljumisest, mingist astraalnöörist, mis sind kehaga seotult hoiab, kinnitus, et see kõik on väga äge, jms.
Hiljem, juba hilisteismelise eas, oli raamatust täitsa abi, siis kui ma ise kehast väljuma hakkasin. Kahjuks ma pööningult ja korstnast kaugemale ei jõudnud, aga võimas tunne, kui su astraalkeha kerkib üles oma kehast (esialgu, algaja viga, üritasin püsti tõusta; aga tuleb jääda liikumatuks ja tõsta end päikespõimikust obvi). Muidugi, arstid, ütlevad et tegemist on unehäirega, aga arstid ei tea midagi, nagu polkovniku leskki ütles.
Whispers on miniseries formaadis, st terviklik ja üsna lühike lugu ning kõige paremini loetav kui lihtsalt õudusjutt. Palju loost keerlebki astraalprojektsiooni ümber, pluss tegelase head ja vead. See on 10 aastat vana koomiks, aeg ei olnud veel nii sensitiivne ja igasugu vaimsed häired käisid kentsakusega kaasas nagu sukk ja saabas. Igal juhul on peategelasel palju nuputamist, kuidas kõige selle segapudruga toime tulla ning mh deemonlik kurjus neutraliseerida. Toeks ja takistuseks on talle siin rida kõrvaltegelasi, kuid piiratud lehekülgede arvu tõttu jäävad kõrvaltegelased üsna visandlikuks (seda ka visuaalselt), ja rohkem sügavust neile peavad andma - nagu ikka - läbielatud traumad (narko, liiklusõnnetus jms).
Kunstipoolelt on joonistusstiil, võiks öelda veidi hingetu, aga pädev ja informatiivne, mingeid visuaalseid elamusi ja rikkalike detaile oodata ei tasu. Silma riivab see, et pildirida on väga-väga staatiline, pidevalt vahelduvad kaadris samad näod, kehaasendid, muutudes vaid väikese nüansi võrra. Mõnikord kogu lehekülje jooksul. Jah, see on üks võimalus emotsioone edasi anda, aga kuna kunstnik ei ole eriti detailikirglik, siis mõjub see pigem lõpmatu kordamisena.
December 27, 2018
This was my first experience reading a full comic so I don't have a lot to compare it to. The premise of the story was interesting but made little sense a lot of the time and I wasn't particularly gripped by any of the characters. I did find myself wanting to get to the end though.
August 2, 2022
I love the solo & team works of Luna brothers. This solo project from Joshua is great too and I hooked up from the first chapter (1-6). However the ending period was really challenging. Maybe I read this serie another time to fully understand how all link to each others.
August 16, 2022
The artwork is not that good, but the story is very interesting and it's obviously about astral projection
October 15, 2015
This is not your average comic/graphic novel. It is a dark psychological/supernatural tale about a guy who develops an ability to go places in his sleep as a ghost, see what is happening, and sometimes manipulate other minds. There is a twist toward the end that throws this plot in a different direction. A lot of reviews don't like the ending. It's not my favorite direction, but I don't hate it, and I am curious where it will go in future volumes. Whispers has definitely caught my attention as something fresh, thought provoking, and so full of suspense that you literally won't put it down until it is finished.
August 28, 2018
This was a pretty cool story. A little slow but the quirkiness of the main dude with his mysophobia (fear of germs) made it amusing and fun to read. The plot was definitely interesting and unique. And just when I thought it wasn't really working anymore he hits you with a twist that reignited the story. I'm not 100% sure the twist made PERFECT sense, but it definitely made it more interesting. The art is really soothing and simple. Good but not "wow". I definitely enjoyed the read but I wouldn't jump at more of this creator's work. If I found another bargain deal like this one, I'd pick it up.
August 17, 2015
Whaaatt this was just reallyy super freaky, but kind of in a good way?
Definitely interested on reading more from the author. :D
Definitely interested on reading more from the author. :D
June 13, 2014
This was promising but went in a weird direction at the end.
January 6, 2024
Видавництво – ”Image”
Рік – 2012
”Ти слушно, далебі,
Казала, що вві сні
Даремно я марную дні.
Та вже коли позбувсь надій,
Нехай це вдень, чи в тьмі нічній,
Нехай це яв, чи марні сни,
Хіба повернуться вони?
Все, що примариться мені,
І все, що бачу, – сон у сні! ”
(Едґар Аллан По ”Сон у сні”)
Є такий термін – тихі шедеври. Це творіння, котрі відкрили для себе зовсім не багато людей, але їх чарівність, зміст і краса гідні більшого визнання . Сьогодні в моєму огляді один з таких шедеврів – ”Шепіт” Джошуа Луни .
Комікс Братів Луна ”Girls” був моєю ініціацією в світ коміксів і першим онґоіґом який я прочитав від початку й до кінця.
Було це досить давно, навіть не назву точної дат��, але після цього випадку я зрозумів, що комікси можуть принести море чудових емоцій і це жанр, який нерозумно уникають більшість прихильників класичної літератури.
І от, недавно я натрапив на ще одне творіння, на цей раз одного з братів .
Джонатан і Джошуа Луна – відомі творці коміксів родом зі США, їхній стиль дійсно автентичний і неповторний, адже сценарій і арт створюються разом і це чудово, коли сценарист має вдосталь таланту, що б надати образам своєї уяви вигляд героїв коміксу.
”Whispers”, або ж українською ”Шепіт” – назва сольного проекту одного з братів – Джошуа Луна.
Мою увагу відразу ж привернули обкладинки, настільки майстерно і вражаюче вони були виконані, що я зрозумів – читати обов’язково.
І це було до біса правильне рішення. Перед тим я дочитував криваву трилогію ”Лютера Строуда” і ”Шепіт” різко контрастував на його фоні.
Взагалі, якщо подумати, то таких коміксів не так вже й багато написано. Історія чимось нагадує атмосферу Девіда Лінча, чимось Кастанеду, але найбільше – сон у сні.
Чи бувало з вами таке, що ви бачите сон і розумієте це? Науково це явище називається Усвідомлене Сновидіння і детально досліджуєть Стівеном Лабержем .
Головний герой коміксу відкрив в собі дивний дар – не просто прокидатися у сні, а виходити з власного тіла у формі духа. І вже тут вражає реалізм і атмосфера, кольори просто забирають нас в подорож в польоти крізь всіяне зорями небо.
Сем страждає від обсесивно-компульсивного розладу – нав’язливого страху заразитися якоюсь небезпечною хворобою (науковий термін – нозофобія). Така проста дія, як відкривання дверей для нього справжнє випробування, адже в уяві відразу виникають жахливі образи (а що як на руці є маленький поріз і крізь нього мікроорганізми потраплять у тіло і з’їдять його зсередини). Він дуже часто миє руки ще й вже друга дівчина кидає його.
І ось одного разу Сем прокидається над власним тілом, він левітує, він невагомий, так вперше проявилася дивна здібність. В цій формі він може проходити крізь стіни, літати, а згодом навіть відкриває в собі здатність нав’язувати думки людям.
І все було б дуже круто і весело, якби одного разу не пролунав страшний потойбічний шепіт, голос в його голові, голос демона.
Основна ідея, котра пронизує весь комікс – самоконтроль і сила волі.
І дійсно, свідомість може все і вибір за нами – приручити своїх демонів, чи бути їхніми рабами.
Рік – 2012
”Ти слушно, далебі,
Казала, що вві сні
Даремно я марную дні.
Та вже коли позбувсь надій,
Нехай це вдень, чи в тьмі нічній,
Нехай це яв, чи марні сни,
Хіба повернуться вони?
Все, що примариться мені,
І все, що бачу, – сон у сні! ”
(Едґар Аллан По ”Сон у сні”)
Є такий термін – тихі шедеври. Це творіння, котрі відкрили для себе зовсім не багато людей, але їх чарівність, зміст і краса гідні більшого визнання . Сьогодні в моєму огляді один з таких шедеврів – ”Шепіт” Джошуа Луни .
Комікс Братів Луна ”Girls” був моєю ініціацією в світ коміксів і першим онґоіґом який я прочитав від початку й до кінця.
Було це досить давно, навіть не назву точної дат��, але після цього випадку я зрозумів, що комікси можуть принести море чудових емоцій і це жанр, який нерозумно уникають більшість прихильників класичної літератури.
І от, недавно я натрапив на ще одне творіння, на цей раз одного з братів .
Джонатан і Джошуа Луна – відомі творці коміксів родом зі США, їхній стиль дійсно автентичний і неповторний, адже сценарій і арт створюються разом і це чудово, коли сценарист має вдосталь таланту, що б надати образам своєї уяви вигляд героїв коміксу.
”Whispers”, або ж українською ”Шепіт” – назва сольного проекту одного з братів – Джошуа Луна.
Мою увагу відразу ж привернули обкладинки, настільки майстерно і вражаюче вони були виконані, що я зрозумів – читати обов’язково.
І це було до біса правильне рішення. Перед тим я дочитував криваву трилогію ”Лютера Строуда” і ”Шепіт” різко контрастував на його фоні.
Взагалі, якщо подумати, то таких коміксів не так вже й багато написано. Історія чимось нагадує атмосферу Девіда Лінча, чимось Кастанеду, але найбільше – сон у сні.
Чи бувало з вами таке, що ви бачите сон і розумієте це? Науково це явище називається Усвідомлене Сновидіння і детально досліджуєть Стівеном Лабержем .
Головний герой коміксу відкрив в собі дивний дар – не просто прокидатися у сні, а виходити з власного тіла у формі духа. І вже тут вражає реалізм і атмосфера, кольори просто забирають нас в подорож в польоти крізь всіяне зорями небо.
Сем страждає від обсесивно-компульсивного розладу – нав’язливого страху заразитися якоюсь небезпечною хворобою (науковий термін – нозофобія). Така проста дія, як відкривання дверей для нього справжнє випробування, адже в уяві відразу виникають жахливі образи (а що як на руці є маленький поріз і крізь нього мікроорганізми потраплять у тіло і з’їдять його зсередини). Він дуже часто миє руки ще й вже друга дівчина кидає його.
І ось одного разу Сем прокидається над власним тілом, він левітує, він невагомий, так вперше проявилася дивна здібність. В цій формі він може проходити крізь стіни, літати, а згодом навіть відкриває в собі здатність нав’язувати думки людям.
І все було б дуже круто і весело, якби одного разу не пролунав страшний потойбічний шепіт, голос в його голові, голос демона.
Основна ідея, котра пронизує весь комікс – самоконтроль і сила волі.
І дійсно, свідомість може все і вибір за нами – приручити своїх демонів, чи бути їхніми рабами.
December 10, 2022
Every action has a reaction. This story uses the idea of consequence quite well, even if the events are exaggerated. The ends don't justify the means. You can't redeem a death by causing more death, especially when conscience comes into play. The story does a good job of making people feel read, with their desires and flaws. And it doesn't outstay its welcome. There should be no sequel to it.
The hypochondriac Sam Webber discovers he has a special ability. His consciousness can leave his sleeping body behind and visit other people he knows, even influence their thoughts to some degree.
The hypochondriac Sam Webber discovers he has a special ability. His consciousness can leave his sleeping body behind and visit other people he knows, even influence their thoughts to some degree.
October 7, 2025
Jeez! I've wanted to read more Luna Brothers since I read Girls a while back. Finally found another book! This was insane. So many unexpected twists and turns that I loved. I usually see things coming, but this one just kept turning things around. It starts with the main character, a man with extreme OCD. A lot of what he's talking about and dealing with is extremely relatable to me. Since I have OCD as well. So I was already thinking deeply into this book. He tells his friends about a dream he had the night before. Only this dream seemed very real. We could fly around and see people he knew just by thinking about them. The next night he gains the power to read their minds and influence their decisions if they have a thought about something. I don't want to spoil things but you can let your mind race about what those powers can do. Mind reading and manipulation. Without anyone ever knowing it was you. You could do a lot of good or evil with that kind of power. Just know that things get intense. And quickly. It's a great book. Super dark. The ending was a bit open. So you have more to wonder about once you finish reading. Like all the Luna brothers books, the art was beautiful. I love that super clean style. It looks very uncanny, which helps with the theming of this book. Anyway, this book was a wild ride that you should definitely keep an eye out for. Highly recommend!
July 14, 2019
Whispers is written and illustrated by Joshua Luna, completely alone and without any assistance. It is quite an achievement. The cover is compelling, and the artwork inside is clear and nuanced, although some of the panels are a bit dark, obscuring the details.
The story is based around a young man, Sam, who suffers from OCD, and who had a rather stifling childhood. One night he discovers that he is able to transport his consciousness while he is a sleep, and influence the actions of those he knows without them being any the wiser. But is Sam saving the world with his powers, or condemning himself to hell? The story keeps you guessing all the way along as it plays out over the chapters. Some quite surprising developments mean you cannot predict where the story is going. Although some explanations for what happens, and why, feel a little rushed, this is ultimately a satisfying story that is well told by Luna.
The story is based around a young man, Sam, who suffers from OCD, and who had a rather stifling childhood. One night he discovers that he is able to transport his consciousness while he is a sleep, and influence the actions of those he knows without them being any the wiser. But is Sam saving the world with his powers, or condemning himself to hell? The story keeps you guessing all the way along as it plays out over the chapters. Some quite surprising developments mean you cannot predict where the story is going. Although some explanations for what happens, and why, feel a little rushed, this is ultimately a satisfying story that is well told by Luna.
March 31, 2018
I thought this was frightfully brilliant in an unexpected manner.
Who knows the ways, the different forks, the different roads and pathways one’s life may take... if only one knew they were the ones pulling their own strings?
Life, however, is a mix and match of coincidental meetings. Each person one meets can change another’s course in life.
The point I took away from this book, which I found horribly clever, is to understand yourself.
Be wise. Be kind and be free...
Who knows the ways, the different forks, the different roads and pathways one’s life may take... if only one knew they were the ones pulling their own strings?
Life, however, is a mix and match of coincidental meetings. Each person one meets can change another’s course in life.
The point I took away from this book, which I found horribly clever, is to understand yourself.
Be wise. Be kind and be free...
May 26, 2021
The first half was spent explaining the somewhat counter intuitive rules of this book's particular strangeness (Astral projection and semi mind control) before jumping the shark in the first half, throwing in a twist, and rushing to an ending cap-off. There's the material for a good, weird work here, but the execution is a mess. Probably should've mapped it out a little better before committing pen to paper.
March 3, 2018
This is a very odd book. The art is superb, and the story starts out well. Unfortunately, after a couple of odd turns, Luna seemed to lose all control, and the story ended in a manner that made no sense.
June 29, 2018
This was better than I expected. It explains itself a bit too much, but I liked the ideas.
December 29, 2019
Apart from the ending this was good. Interesting idea, good art etc.
August 10, 2023
4 stars for the art
3.5 stars for the story
3.5 stars for the story
April 6, 2024
just not much of anything
October 25, 2020
Muito bom o mistério, muito interessante a premissa, achei o final meio apressado. Mais potencial do que se concretiza. Fora isso, amei.
February 25, 2016
Okey first things first, the fact that this comic was done by one man is pretty awesome. I mean he did everything (Art, coloring, inking, story, writing) this is quite a unique thing as far as I know.
The premise of the comic is pretty interesting but the characters, while good, don't hold up to established character characteristics. I will clarify.
The premise and story:
The main character start to experience something weird while dreaming. He experience himself as a ghost that can Listen to other people thoughts and influence them more or less.
This is a cool premise and it got me to buy the comic but I don't think that it holds up overall in the comic.
Also, the way the story develops is weird sometimes. You can tell the writer is making some characters act in a very unconventional way just so he can keep some plot twists until the end of the book and give the book a shocking ending.
The story in general is quite dark. I liked how the writer is trying to question big ideas about human morals, free will, and what is right vs what is wrong. But I don't think it was handled correctly or in a very meaningful way.
The characters:
The characters are interesting at first but sometimes they do stuff that is so out of character it is weird to me how the writer didn't think about it. Like the main character is a big big germophobe. He spends the first couple of pages of the comic staring at a door of a coffee shop and imagining all the horrible things that could happen to him if he touched it. He then waits until another customer opens it then enters the coffee shop. After the coffee shop he goes home and obsess about cleaning his hands. This is fine but I can't imagine that such a character would find it easy to use a stranger's shower and bed without obsessing about it first. Other characters also act in unconventional ways but I don't want to spoil the story.
It isn't a big deal but it does annoy me.
The art:
The art is okey at best. I didn't like it. It wasn't as detailed or amazing as some of the other comics I read like (Locke and Key, Saga, Prophet).
The premise of the comic is pretty interesting but the characters, while good, don't hold up to established character characteristics. I will clarify.
The premise and story:
The main character start to experience something weird while dreaming. He experience himself as a ghost that can Listen to other people thoughts and influence them more or less.
This is a cool premise and it got me to buy the comic but I don't think that it holds up overall in the comic.
Also, the way the story develops is weird sometimes. You can tell the writer is making some characters act in a very unconventional way just so he can keep some plot twists until the end of the book and give the book a shocking ending.
The story in general is quite dark. I liked how the writer is trying to question big ideas about human morals, free will, and what is right vs what is wrong. But I don't think it was handled correctly or in a very meaningful way.
The characters:
The characters are interesting at first but sometimes they do stuff that is so out of character it is weird to me how the writer didn't think about it. Like the main character is a big big germophobe. He spends the first couple of pages of the comic staring at a door of a coffee shop and imagining all the horrible things that could happen to him if he touched it. He then waits until another customer opens it then enters the coffee shop. After the coffee shop he goes home and obsess about cleaning his hands. This is fine but I can't imagine that such a character would find it easy to use a stranger's shower and bed without obsessing about it first. Other characters also act in unconventional ways but I don't want to spoil the story.
It isn't a big deal but it does annoy me.
The art:
The art is okey at best. I didn't like it. It wasn't as detailed or amazing as some of the other comics I read like (Locke and Key, Saga, Prophet).
August 24, 2016
The idea behind Whispers is very intriguing. Who doesn't secretly dream of being able to bend another's will to your own? However all that the idea promises is pushed by the way side in favor of some rather needless scenes of violence and lackluster artwork. Had any of these scenes paid off in the bigger picture I might have been willing to forgive but I found myself checking more than once to see how close I was to the end so I could move on to something else. There is a moment at the end that had the potential to have made up for the rest of the story but it was ultimately to little to late.
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July 4, 2015I went into this blind, and I am glad I did!
I enjoyed this a lot.. the other reviews don't seem to like it as much as I did though, which is odd!
The art was really good, the story was a weird roller coaster. I didn't mind the ending at all, I would have liked it to go another direction but this was just fine as well, it seemed to be something unexpected from the start, so the unexpected end was okay with me.
I might just read more Joshua Luna stuff now..
I enjoyed this a lot.. the other reviews don't seem to like it as much as I did though, which is odd!
The art was really good, the story was a weird roller coaster. I didn't mind the ending at all, I would have liked it to go another direction but this was just fine as well, it seemed to be something unexpected from the start, so the unexpected end was okay with me.
I might just read more Joshua Luna stuff now..
July 18, 2014
Bought this is Chicago. It was an interesting GN. I started reading the comics when it first came out and it was an interesting take on the subject matter. I think the downfall was the two-month wait between comics. If anyone wants to borrow it, let me know.
January 20, 2015
Started off one way and ended a VERY different way. Wish the art had stayed at the same level at the end of the book like it did at the start but I understand how hard that is to do when one isn't used to drawing at that pace.
If the ending was different I think I would have rated this higher.
If the ending was different I think I would have rated this higher.
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