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"MY LOW-G LIFE," Part One One day, gravity on earth suddenly became a fraction of what it is now. Twenty years later, humanity has adapted to its new low-gravity reality. And to Willa Fowler, a woman born just after G-day, it’s…well, it’s pretty awesome, actually. You can fly through the air! I mean, sure, you can also die if you jump too high. So you just don’t jump too high. And maybe don’t stumble into a dangerous plan to bring gravity back that could get you killed…. From writer JOE HENDERSON (showrunner of Fox’s Lucifer) and artist LEE GARBETT (Lucifer, Loki: Agent of Asgard), SKYWARD is an adventure-filled exploration of our world turned upside down and a young woman’s journey to find her place in it.
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First published April 18, 2018
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January 1, 2023
《هو الحق》
آخرین تلاش برای ۱۰۰ کتاب شدن چالش گودریدز ۲۰۲۲😄🙌🏻
من نسخهی ترجمه شده رو از طاقچه خوندم، جالب بود.
آخرین تلاش برای ۱۰۰ کتاب شدن چالش گودریدز ۲۰۲۲😄🙌🏻
من نسخهی ترجمه شده رو از طاقچه خوندم، جالب بود.
January 9, 2021
Yerçekiminin bir anda kalkmasıyla dünyada işler karışıyor. Artık uçan insanlar, yeni icatlar ve yeni düzen var.
Okuması keyifliydi. Çizimler ve konu gerçekten hoştu.
Okuması keyifliydi. Çizimler ve konu gerçekten hoştu.
May 10, 2018
What a promising first issue! A lot of comic books should take some notes. This is what establishing a new universe and its characters should look like: efficient but not boring.
May 2, 2018
Todo bien: Historia, dibujo, colores.
May 6, 2018
A very cool concept that is punctuated by vibrant, lively art that really shines in moments (particularly one part when Willa is high up in the air). The first part of this debut issue has some emotionally resonant moments as Earth's gravity ceases to work and all hell breaks loose. We are introduced to Willa's father, and Willa herself, an infant who seems to liven up right away in a low-gravity world.
This comic is full of energy. Willa's dialogue is written with a near-manic energy, sometimes a bit much, and everyone else has a slightly stock character feel. The story could go many places, though it does seem headed into unsurprising territory. I hope this team will be able to deliver more surprises than cliches, but this is a promising and entertaining first issue.
This comic is full of energy. Willa's dialogue is written with a near-manic energy, sometimes a bit much, and everyone else has a slightly stock character feel. The story could go many places, though it does seem headed into unsurprising territory. I hope this team will be able to deliver more surprises than cliches, but this is a promising and entertaining first issue.
November 21, 2018
2.5*
This sounds like a nice concept, but I am unsure whether I will continue reading the series or not.
This sounds like a nice concept, but I am unsure whether I will continue reading the series or not.
July 15, 2021
The following is a review of Skyward, Vol. 1: My Low-G Life, which contains the first five chapters, as it is difficult to review each individually.
Skyward, Vol. 1: My Low-G Life is one of those graphic novels that shows how conflicted I am about graphic novels. Despite how much I wanted to love this one, there wasn’t quite enough depth to it for me to love it.
Skyward is an interesting premise, one that had me curious to see how all the pieces come together. Although the story was interesting, although I wanted to know more about the world, there were too many things that weren’t quite developed enough for me. Thus, I was interested in the story but never invested. Things were a bit too cliched, which was part of the reason why I was so focused on the lack of depth. It’s possible the rest of the story goes deeper, but it wasn’t quite enough to convince me to keep reading.
As I’m very picky about my graphic novels, however, it’s likely this reflects my feelings and not the story itself.
Skyward, Vol. 1: My Low-G Life is one of those graphic novels that shows how conflicted I am about graphic novels. Despite how much I wanted to love this one, there wasn’t quite enough depth to it for me to love it.
Skyward is an interesting premise, one that had me curious to see how all the pieces come together. Although the story was interesting, although I wanted to know more about the world, there were too many things that weren’t quite developed enough for me. Thus, I was interested in the story but never invested. Things were a bit too cliched, which was part of the reason why I was so focused on the lack of depth. It’s possible the rest of the story goes deeper, but it wasn’t quite enough to convince me to keep reading.
As I’m very picky about my graphic novels, however, it’s likely this reflects my feelings and not the story itself.
November 14, 2019
Totally not at all my usual genre, but definitely an interesting concept and fun story, and honestly... I kinda want to know what happens next?
December 12, 2022
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January 26, 2020
well developed world from the start
April 20, 2018
Didn't really know what to expect from this comic as it was just a random extra pick up I had this week (Because I try to grab any new #1's that catch my eye), and honestly it was kinda meh. It is set in a world that has a pretty interesting comic but the main character and her father just kinda came off as generic Disney Princess movie characters and because of that they and the book itself didn't really grab me. This isn't bad per say, but I won't be keeping up with it, at least for now.
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May 7, 2018Yerçekiminin birden yok olduğu ve insanların artık havada süzüldüğü bir dünyada yaşayan uçarı kız ve her şeyin kendi hatası olduğunu, çözümü bildiğini iddia eden bir baba... Klasik bir başlangıç oldu ancak konu bir miktar ilginç olduğu için ilerideki sayıları okumayı planlıyorum.
December 28, 2018
I really liked the art style but the MC irritated me to no end. And considering the ending, I am not too keen on continuing on with the series.
September 30, 2020
WOW🤩 This was an AMAZING comic/graphic novel!! I loved Willa’s character! It’s an amazing concept as well🌟 ugh now I really want to own this😂
April 13, 2018
The concept of gravity vanishing one day is both terrifying and really interesting. On the one hand, I'm pretty sure humanity at large would freak out. On the other hand, based on Skyward #1, there's a lot of development that's been made in the twenty years since, so humanity in this world isn't doing as badly as I would've imagined.
This issue introduces us briefly to the main character, Willa, who's never known gravity since she was born shortly before it disappeared. Her father knows something, though, and apparently has a way to bring it back. What would this mean, though, for Willa's co-worker, a young man who is a double amputee that is able to maneuver in a way that would be impossible if gravity returned.
I'm definitely going to keep an eye on this series, not only for the information I'm curious about (how did knowledge of certain things vanish in 20 years? how did humans adapt so well?) but also for Willa. Is she going to be able to travel the world like she wants, or will her loyalty to her father keep her in the city?
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This issue introduces us briefly to the main character, Willa, who's never known gravity since she was born shortly before it disappeared. Her father knows something, though, and apparently has a way to bring it back. What would this mean, though, for Willa's co-worker, a young man who is a double amputee that is able to maneuver in a way that would be impossible if gravity returned.
I'm definitely going to keep an eye on this series, not only for the information I'm curious about (how did knowledge of certain things vanish in 20 years? how did humans adapt so well?) but also for Willa. Is she going to be able to travel the world like she wants, or will her loyalty to her father keep her in the city?
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
October 5, 2019
My first graphic novel! So it’s kinda hard to rate as I have nothing to compare it to. Maybe a 2.5. This isn’t my usual format or genre but gave it a go after a GN fan colleague recommended it to me. It’s def got a teen vibe and also superhero vibe even though there are no superheros. But with a dystopian world and a bad guy who’s rich and out for money and power at any cost it had that feel to it. The concept of living in a world w no gravity and all of the implications of that
kept me entertained and turning the pages so that’s cool. And it was well thought out so broaching topics like, yeah, how would you pee in a world with no gravity kept me amused.
Don’t know if I’ll keep reading GNs but I’m glad to try something new. It was interestingly different staring at the images to try and work out the plot. Certainly different from regular fiction!
kept me entertained and turning the pages so that’s cool. And it was well thought out so broaching topics like, yeah, how would you pee in a world with no gravity kept me amused.
Don’t know if I’ll keep reading GNs but I’m glad to try something new. It was interestingly different staring at the images to try and work out the plot. Certainly different from regular fiction!
April 30, 2019
That's one cool opening to a new series!
With visuals as sharp & stylish and easy to follow as Saga's, Skyward kicks off a near-future on Earth in zero gravity, which throws most of the world into a pragmatic post-apocalyptic survival mode with FLYING and GIANT NEBULAS instead of rain and, of course, that one city of the rich and the famous that refuses to let go of the old, horizontal ways -- at great expense and with great privilege, of course. I wish the papa scientist would play a bigger role in the story, but I am sufficiently intrigued and want to follow the next installments when they come.
With visuals as sharp & stylish and easy to follow as Saga's, Skyward kicks off a near-future on Earth in zero gravity, which throws most of the world into a pragmatic post-apocalyptic survival mode with FLYING and GIANT NEBULAS instead of rain and, of course, that one city of the rich and the famous that refuses to let go of the old, horizontal ways -- at great expense and with great privilege, of course. I wish the papa scientist would play a bigger role in the story, but I am sufficiently intrigued and want to follow the next installments when they come.
June 10, 2019
This is such an intruiging concept that was executed so well with the vibrant art and the storyline. The first chapter has some emotional moemnts as Earth's gravity stops working and all hell breaks loose. We meet Willa's father, and Willa herself, an infant that grows up in the new low-gravity world.
This comic has so much energy and Willa's dialogue is so manic, and sometimes a bit too much, that she makes everyone else seem so bland. There are so many directions this story could in and I can'y wait to see where it will go.
This comic has so much energy and Willa's dialogue is so manic, and sometimes a bit too much, that she makes everyone else seem so bland. There are so many directions this story could in and I can'y wait to see where it will go.
April 18, 2018
This issue is very brief, but gives you a decent sense that Willa is feisty and strong. I'm intrigued by the plot of the , and am intrigued to see how it impacts Willa. Will she travel the world? Will she stick around with her dad and practice flirting with Edison more? I'm definitely left wanting to know more and looking forward to Issue #2.
March 2, 2019
It's alright. There isn't much action in this volume but I'm hoping it'll build in the next volume. This volume focuses on world building quite a bit and getting to know who the characters are. A love interest was introduced already and a character was killed off. I wasn't a huge fan of Skyward but I do plan on reading the second installment in hopes it gets better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 30, 2019
Really curious to get the rest of this story, see what the world is like. Way more interested in the "world" than in the MC and her life at this point. This has been lying around my house for ages now and just got around to reading it. I do like it, do want to read the rest, but at the same time I'm not rushing out to get it.
December 5, 2019
It was cute but it felt like something was missing from the storyline? Not sure if I’ll continue with the series.
Favorite part: “do you know the story about the Japanese soldier who didn’t know World War II ? He kept fighting for twenty-nine years on a remote island. People tried to tell him the war was over. But he was unwilling to believe it. Unwilling to accept that the world had changed”
Favorite part: “do you know the story about the Japanese soldier who didn’t know World War II ? He kept fighting for twenty-nine years on a remote island. People tried to tell him the war was over. But he was unwilling to believe it. Unwilling to accept that the world had changed”
August 30, 2020
I don't have a lot to say about this other than you should read it. I loved it. The art. The story. Everything. It was all so cool. Although be prepared for some emotional moments.
The big concept for it follows Willa, who is living and growing up in a world with low gravity. I thought this was such an interesting idea. I can't wait to read the following volumes.
The big concept for it follows Willa, who is living and growing up in a world with low gravity. I thought this was such an interesting idea. I can't wait to read the following volumes.
December 21, 2020
It was excellent but it left me with so many questions.... ok so maybe that's a good thing... and a huge part of the reason why I've already ordered the 2nd volume...
The cast of characters is diverse and lovable, the art work is stunning and the scenes are perfectly fitted to the story.
I devoured this book and cant wait for more!
The cast of characters is diverse and lovable, the art work is stunning and the scenes are perfectly fitted to the story.
I devoured this book and cant wait for more!
April 2, 2021
Creative story! I’m intrigued to see how it wraps up and goes on from here. I like to see stories that address those pivotal moments in history when the whole world changes and society is forced to adjust. This does a great job at giving insight into people’s different realities of coping with that change.
January 17, 2020
The concept is cool, but the story is just a rehash of uninteresting comic book tropes of the "you're trying to destroy everything I've worked for!!" variety (that's the "bad guy's" raison d'etre). In the words of Gob Bluth, "Come on...."
May 10, 2018
I'll definitely read more of this.
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