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A Brief History of Tank Girl
Tales from Tank Girl's past that illustrate how she became the loveable, unhinged idiot that she is today! Written by series co-creator Alan Martin, with artwork by fan-favorite series artist Brett Parson, and friends! Features classic Jamie Hewlett cover!
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Published May 5, 2018
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June 28, 2020
Here’s to the girls who still smile despite the black eyes, the girls who were taught to fight back, the girls who say “you should see the other guy”, this comic is for you.
This was rad!!! Tough girl at the core... TANK GIRL is exactly that, tough as a tank, she fights and drinks like one too.
My father was a military man, my sister and I had a pretty strict upbringing which meant we were REBELS by default. The rebel-spirited tomboy in me resonated infinitely with Tank Girl. Thanks, Dad.
Judging by the cover, I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. The art was bomb at first, the first flashback was pretty different compared to the beauty I had previously been exposed to, each flashback had a different art style but went back to the original style, thankfully. I wish it would have kept the same pretty style throughout, but it did give this comic edge, which I think was done intentionally and was much needed. Tank Girl isn’t meant to be all crisp and pretty, that’s just not her.
I wished this would have given more details on Tank Girl's back story or been a little more detailed in general, that’s my reasoning for 4 stars. I’m definitely interested in being on the lookout for more of her comics.
Another great recommendation from my fiancee! I downloaded this e-comic while it was free on Amazon. I was under no obligation to write a review, my honest opinion is freely given.
This was rad!!! Tough girl at the core... TANK GIRL is exactly that, tough as a tank, she fights and drinks like one too.
My father was a military man, my sister and I had a pretty strict upbringing which meant we were REBELS by default. The rebel-spirited tomboy in me resonated infinitely with Tank Girl. Thanks, Dad.
Judging by the cover, I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. The art was bomb at first, the first flashback was pretty different compared to the beauty I had previously been exposed to, each flashback had a different art style but went back to the original style, thankfully. I wish it would have kept the same pretty style throughout, but it did give this comic edge, which I think was done intentionally and was much needed. Tank Girl isn’t meant to be all crisp and pretty, that’s just not her.
I wished this would have given more details on Tank Girl's back story or been a little more detailed in general, that’s my reasoning for 4 stars. I’m definitely interested in being on the lookout for more of her comics.
Another great recommendation from my fiancee! I downloaded this e-comic while it was free on Amazon. I was under no obligation to write a review, my honest opinion is freely given.
March 3, 2019
Ääähhh ja.
June 15, 2019
Meh. Liked the artwork on the 'present ' pages. Didn't like anything else.
April 6, 2022
Not Much Substance
I know, I know. Asking for substance in a comic about a bald chick named Tank Girl who apparently is in love with an anthropomorphic kangaroo with a purportedly massive endowment? I must be insane.
But here's the thing: this issue is basically just an excuse to meta-brag about the comic's origins, complain about some industry stuff (including the movie and a plot where one character dies), and provide a "flashback" that's basically a mini comic in a much less aesthetically pleasing art style. That and a half-baked story about making new traditions (but jk she's not going to change at all) are all this issue has going for it. And that just isn't enough.
I vaguely recall thinking the movie was alright when I was younger, but I can't recall anything about it other than the visuals. Maybe it was always this meta and I've just grown out of the style. I don't know. What I do know is that this was mostly boring but the art for "the present day" was appealing.
I know, I know. Asking for substance in a comic about a bald chick named Tank Girl who apparently is in love with an anthropomorphic kangaroo with a purportedly massive endowment? I must be insane.
But here's the thing: this issue is basically just an excuse to meta-brag about the comic's origins, complain about some industry stuff (including the movie and a plot where one character dies), and provide a "flashback" that's basically a mini comic in a much less aesthetically pleasing art style. That and a half-baked story about making new traditions (but jk she's not going to change at all) are all this issue has going for it. And that just isn't enough.
I vaguely recall thinking the movie was alright when I was younger, but I can't recall anything about it other than the visuals. Maybe it was always this meta and I've just grown out of the style. I don't know. What I do know is that this was mostly boring but the art for "the present day" was appealing.
September 20, 2024
A Brief History of Tank Girl
Every year, Tank Girl locates the same man and sucker punches the poor bastard.
This has gone on for…thirty years.
We learn that the man in question is Steve Goldman. And it all started back on TG’s fifth birthday, with the ruined bicycle…
TG is pissed that Steve has seemingly gone to ground and thwarted her annual tradition.
The history of TG’s birthdays…and some of her more dubious accolades.
Pretty meh, overall. The illustrations are adequate. Adventures—and misadventures—of the past…but doesn’t really give the reader anything to look forward to.
Every year, Tank Girl locates the same man and sucker punches the poor bastard.
This has gone on for…thirty years.
We learn that the man in question is Steve Goldman. And it all started back on TG’s fifth birthday, with the ruined bicycle…
TG is pissed that Steve has seemingly gone to ground and thwarted her annual tradition.
The history of TG’s birthdays…and some of her more dubious accolades.
Pretty meh, overall. The illustrations are adequate. Adventures—and misadventures—of the past…but doesn’t really give the reader anything to look forward to.
March 7, 2020
I really do enjoy tank girl and this free comic book day offering, from 2018, explores Tank Girls annual birthday tradition of punching her childhood bully in the face. When she fails in this task her friends gather around to give Tank Girl a boost in confidence whilst giving the reader a background to her story. A fun read.
February 23, 2021
Greet because it was free and i have something to read and all of the greet artwork. It is a cool book and i enjoyed it.
I liked it
I liked the art work
I say more good art -plus make more jokes about girl life and the struggle.
I liked it
I liked the art work
I say more good art -plus make more jokes about girl life and the struggle.
April 20, 2020
Good story like the drawing
It was a good read but wasnt really my intrest. I think that the author did a good job and haa a unique polt and art style.
It was a good read but wasnt really my intrest. I think that the author did a good job and haa a unique polt and art style.
May 18, 2020
Not bad at all. A cool character with a solid background
November 30, 2020
That was more entertaining than I expected of something I only read to tick off another prompt of a reading challenge.
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January 19, 2021Oh, I loved this! I don't know much about Tank Girl, so I'm excited to delve into her world.
February 12, 2021
three stars for the queer-baiting lol
July 15, 2023
I like Tank Girl comics. This one was OK, but it was free so I can't complain.
February 18, 2025
Its free so ...
Why not? I loved the original Tank comics reprinted by Dark Horse in 1990-91 or whatever it was whenever. This comic does not have the same feel,.or fun.
Why not? I loved the original Tank comics reprinted by Dark Horse in 1990-91 or whatever it was whenever. This comic does not have the same feel,.or fun.
January 5, 2020
I've been adventuring into the world of comics and this FCBD exclusive was in one of my first hauls on Kindle when I went looking for material to read. Tank Girl recounts the history of her birthday tradition of punching a childhood bully after he evades her for the first time, her friends trying to offer some cheer and encourage her to start new traditions. I loved how the issue built on Tank Girl's backstory and character and how it was neatly wrapped into the sweet conclusion of Tank Girl's birthday celebrations.
June 7, 2019
Didn't care for it.
January 26, 2025
FULL REVIEW ON MY WEBSITE
http://thebookcornerchronicles.com/20...
I gotta say that this comic book was more of a “miss” for me rather than a “hit”. This comic book had some good moments to it but for the most part I found this comic book to be more on the boring side than anything else.
Its important to say that this comic book was my first time coming across Tank Girl, since I haven’t read any of the Tank Girl comic books before reading this one. Which might explain why I did give this comic book such a low rating as I did.
This comic book gives us a glimpse into the chaotic and irreverent world of Tank Girl, which for me didn’t work because I never read any of the Tank Girl comic books before this one as I said above so a big part of me not liking this one is because of the reason.
I gotta say that this comic book doesn’t give us a lot of action or anything close to action. The nearest we got into action was the Tank Girl punching her childhood bully on her each birthday every single year. Not thats a childhood issues being unresolved if you ask me and not really “action”.
What I liked about this comic book is the punk aesthetic and offbeat humor which this comic book has. And I gotta admit that I gave this comic book extra for.
The artwork in this comic book isn’t the best I’ve seen in a comic book. I don’t know if the artwork is the same in the rest of Tank Girl comics but I wasn’t a fan of it personally.
http://thebookcornerchronicles.com/20...
I gotta say that this comic book was more of a “miss” for me rather than a “hit”. This comic book had some good moments to it but for the most part I found this comic book to be more on the boring side than anything else.
Its important to say that this comic book was my first time coming across Tank Girl, since I haven’t read any of the Tank Girl comic books before reading this one. Which might explain why I did give this comic book such a low rating as I did.
This comic book gives us a glimpse into the chaotic and irreverent world of Tank Girl, which for me didn’t work because I never read any of the Tank Girl comic books before this one as I said above so a big part of me not liking this one is because of the reason.
I gotta say that this comic book doesn’t give us a lot of action or anything close to action. The nearest we got into action was the Tank Girl punching her childhood bully on her each birthday every single year. Not thats a childhood issues being unresolved if you ask me and not really “action”.
What I liked about this comic book is the punk aesthetic and offbeat humor which this comic book has. And I gotta admit that I gave this comic book extra for.
The artwork in this comic book isn’t the best I’ve seen in a comic book. I don’t know if the artwork is the same in the rest of Tank Girl comics but I wasn’t a fan of it personally.
April 20, 2020
If you have never seen the Tank Girl movie I would highly recommend it. It is crazy, but in the best way possible. The enjoyment that I had received from the movie is what lead me to pick this comic book up on the free comic book day 2018. The art style changes to match her weird states of mind much like the movie. I had no experience of the comics before this one. I personally do not fill pulled in by the art work, but for the different styles they were well done. The birthday story was funny and worth the read.
May 28, 2018
This was... significantly sweeter than I expected.
July 20, 2018
Truly a brief history.
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