American Gods: Shadows #2

American Gods: Shadows

by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (Artist), Scott Hampton (Colorist)

Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed story now in comics! Fresh out of jail, Shadow Moon finds himself recruited as a bodyguard for the enigmatic Mr. Wednesday, only to be interrupted and kidnapped by the dangerous Technical Boy, who wants answers as to Wednesday’s plans. The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula award–winning novel and upcoming Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a comic series for the first time! * A Starz TV show by Bryan Fuller (NBC’s Hannibal) based on the novel will debut this spring. “The American Gods comic is going to be an astonishing, faithful, and beautiful adaptation.”—Neil Gaiman

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Graphic Novels Comics, Mythology, Gods, Urban Fantasy

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2017

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 2 out of 5]

While i like Neil Gaiman, and know that "American Gods" is one of his best works, I've never managed to get into it. The book wasn't exactly for me, so I decided to try the comics (and the TV series when I can). The first one I really enjoyed, this one not so much...

[Apiwe · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Dane Cobain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh.

[Nettels · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still don't like the art.
But the Gaiman feeling is there and it's still close to the original novel, so I'm not complaining.

[Storm · Rating 4 out of 5]

The graphic novel adaptation of American Gods. Shadows 2/9: Love the writing and exposition by Gaiman but the art is a little flat and lets down the storytelling, except for rare touches of brilliance, like the quote on Mad Sweeney's Cap "The only woman I ever loved is another man's wife ... my mother."

The style is semi-photo realistic, so the shadows and shading are in stark relief. One wonders if this is a stylistic choice, but it does detract from the very engaging dialogue, for example Wednesday's very frank and very detailed job offer:-
"You work for me. You protect me. You help me. You transport me from place to place. You investigate, go places, and ask questions for me. In an emergency, you hurt people who need to be hurt. In the unlikely event of my death, you will hold my vigil. And in return, I shall see that your needs are adequately taken care of."

If all the art were like the cover this would be an easy 5⭐.

[20hrsinamerica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The adaptation is so true to the novel. I think the one issue I have is that its feels a tad congested. While sometimes in marvel and DC comics I wish for more stories and less action-based and speechless panels, here I wish for it more. My eyes sometimes glaze over and it feels like a lot of reading (though I have no issue reading a novel). I am curious about this because P Craig Russell's Dreamhunters adaptation doesn't feel like that, but I happened across his adaptation of Gaiman's The Graveyard Book today and I got the same congested feeling.

[NaTaya Hastings · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really dug this one. I really liked the scene with the Technical Boy. It stayed really true to the novel, unlike the tv episode. Don't get me wrong... I am TOTALLY loving the tv show, and I am THRILLED that they are --- at least this far --- keeping it close the source material, but that particular scene with the Technical Boy was much better here in this comic.

#CantWaitTillNextSunday

[Filiz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ruh hastaları 😱😂

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Issue #2 same as Issue #1.

I was under the impression this was supposed to have new stories. So far, nothing really new so much as a slightly different version of the book and the show.

Meh.

[Aron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting,...& i'm enjoying it. I think it's very well written & pretty compelling. The artwork is ok, but I'd like to some sharper lines & a little more detail for this type of story.

[Casey Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid...it's been awhile since I've read the book but I feel like it's following it almost exact. Like the art too.

[Andy Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eh

I guess I liked the first book better. This continues the story, which is good. I look forward to number three.

[Leon Rogson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

Started in the middle. Could have used a paragraph of introduction. The comic book itself is well written, good character development, fine graphics.

[Lisa Macklem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still loving this series. Only took me this long to read because of "life" and being exhausted at night.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this imagining of Mad Sweeney.

[Marcel Alamán · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quien es el señor Wesnesday?

[Aura Rivera · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.5)

[Dkolacinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent graphic adaptation of a true classic novel.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very creative no doubt about that and the story keeps you guessing.Cant wait to see where the third issue goes.

[Russell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Odd place to end this issue. However, I can't wait for the next issue.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

More stuff is happening! I feel like there's so much I don't know and when it all comes to light I'm going to love it.