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Faith #2
Faith, Vol. 2: Conspiração Califórnia
A heroína mais querida do Universo Valiant está de volta!
Depois de se fixar Los Angeles e enfrentar seus próprios vilões na cidade, Faith Herbert, que também atende pelo pseudônimo heróico de Zephyr, começa a tocar sua vida o mais normal possível... mas a vida de uma super-heroína as vezes reserva surpresas nos lugares mais inusitados, como num jogo de RPG com os amigos ou numa convenção de quadrinhos!
Este segundo encadernado contém os quatro primeiros números da revista mensal da heroína, com eventos situados cronologicamente logo após o que foi mostrado em Faith vol.1.
Collecting: Faith 1-4
Depois de se fixar Los Angeles e enfrentar seus próprios vilões na cidade, Faith Herbert, que também atende pelo pseudônimo heróico de Zephyr, começa a tocar sua vida o mais normal possível... mas a vida de uma super-heroína as vezes reserva surpresas nos lugares mais inusitados, como num jogo de RPG com os amigos ou numa convenção de quadrinhos!
Este segundo encadernado contém os quatro primeiros números da revista mensal da heroína, com eventos situados cronologicamente logo após o que foi mostrado em Faith vol.1.
Collecting: Faith 1-4
112 pages, Paperback
First published November 16, 2016
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February 15, 2018
Faith is by far the best character in this current version of the Valiant universe. She should guest in every Valiant book like Wolverine in the 90's. I dig how she looks like a real person, not a super model. Her uber-nerdness gets me every time. I love her mention about how the OG Star Wars E.U. was a lot better. I've had that exact same conversation more than once. The villain in the first half of the book is a little one note but the book really shines when Faith takes Archer to his first comic book convention. The villain is still kind of inconsequential but once Faith gets magicked, the story really turns up a notch. I'll leave it at that so as not to spoil anything.
December 20, 2016
I was not impressed with the first volume of this series, nor was I impressed with the first half of this book. (Stupid villain, bland characters and action.) The second didn't seem like it would improve much as the main character and her boyfriend went to a comic convention and stumbled across yet another stupid villain. But then in the final chapter a doppelganger appears and the story ends in the sort of grand gesture of heroism and sacrifice for which I am a total sucker. I feel like I'm finally starting to understand Faith as a character and can admire her. I just wish she had some worthy foes or challenges to face, because one good chapter out of eight in her first two volumes is not a great ratio.
December 29, 2021
Delightfully meta, this may be one of my favourite Valiant runs of all time.
June 24, 2019
Oof. This is not as good as the first volume.
What’s it about?
Faith is struggling to balance superhero life and normal nerd life. Well, she gets pretty excited when she gets the chance to meet her favorite actor... but it might not work out so well. Oh and some trouble happens at a comic con!
Pros:
The story is fun. It’s nothing particularly complex or deep but it’s a fun superhero tale.
The characters are still interesting. The title character is relatable and has a nice personality which makes many readers (including myself) care about the character.
This has some pretty decent comic relief moments.
There are a LOT of easter eggs and references in this volume. Especially in the final 2 issues which take place at a comic con. I especially loved this one panel that even has a bunch of comic book creators at the con, that was so fun! You also saw various things at the conventions, cosplays and even before that there were some references. LOVED THE NERDY STUFF!
Cons:
There is less action than I hoped for. There were a few exciting moments but not as much as I expected.
This story is fairly predictable. I saw the majority of the twists coming way before the reveal.
The ending is kinda weak.
The one villain’s comic con scheme is iffy. So I let the no weapons thing slide because it was mentioned and takes place in California which has fucking terrible gun laws (I’m used to comic cons in PA where real blades are sold and it’s a near guarantee that at least a few people are packin’ at a major event) but how is there almost no security at this huge con with a bunch of high profile creators? Also, when fans are being assaulted and villains are trying to steal their shit they don’t even attempt to fight back? Seems unlikely considering how I’ve witnessed people shoving other people at comic shop sales, I’m not even one of those psychos but if someone assaulted me AND tried to steal my stuff, they’d probably be leaving that comic con in an ambulance. It just seems so unlikely and strange.
Mixed thoughts:
The art. Some panels look great, some panels look terrible, a lot of it looks just “okay”.
Overall:
A major step down from volume one (which I gave 5 stars) but not bad.
It has quite a few problems but is still entertaining enough though I’m not so sure if I’d as excitedly recommended the series.
3/5
What’s it about?
Faith is struggling to balance superhero life and normal nerd life. Well, she gets pretty excited when she gets the chance to meet her favorite actor... but it might not work out so well. Oh and some trouble happens at a comic con!
Pros:
The story is fun. It’s nothing particularly complex or deep but it’s a fun superhero tale.
The characters are still interesting. The title character is relatable and has a nice personality which makes many readers (including myself) care about the character.
This has some pretty decent comic relief moments.
There are a LOT of easter eggs and references in this volume. Especially in the final 2 issues which take place at a comic con. I especially loved this one panel that even has a bunch of comic book creators at the con, that was so fun! You also saw various things at the conventions, cosplays and even before that there were some references. LOVED THE NERDY STUFF!
Cons:
There is less action than I hoped for. There were a few exciting moments but not as much as I expected.
This story is fairly predictable. I saw the majority of the twists coming way before the reveal.
The ending is kinda weak.
The one villain’s comic con scheme is iffy. So I let the no weapons thing slide because it was mentioned and takes place in California which has fucking terrible gun laws (I’m used to comic cons in PA where real blades are sold and it’s a near guarantee that at least a few people are packin’ at a major event) but how is there almost no security at this huge con with a bunch of high profile creators? Also, when fans are being assaulted and villains are trying to steal their shit they don’t even attempt to fight back? Seems unlikely considering how I’ve witnessed people shoving other people at comic shop sales, I’m not even one of those psychos but if someone assaulted me AND tried to steal my stuff, they’d probably be leaving that comic con in an ambulance. It just seems so unlikely and strange.
Mixed thoughts:
The art. Some panels look great, some panels look terrible, a lot of it looks just “okay”.
Overall:
A major step down from volume one (which I gave 5 stars) but not bad.
It has quite a few problems but is still entertaining enough though I’m not so sure if I’d as excitedly recommended the series.
3/5
October 28, 2018
Faith is a great character and this series is just a lot of fun. I love how she looks like a normal person and the story does a good job of balancing her superhero persona with her everyday life. She's very relatable as well, from her nerdy interests to slipping off into random daydreams. The villains might be a little bit simplistic right now but they're also fun in a way that pokes fun at current pop culture. Definitely would recommend this series to anyone looking for a fun and upbeat superhero series.
April 12, 2019
★★★1/2
Things are going pretty well for Faith. She's getting more popular as a superhero, her budding relationship with Archer is still going strong, and she's doing pretty well at work. But the life of a superhero doesn't come without it's complications. And Faith's comes in the form of the arrival of her first arch-nemesis!
I hope they develop that villain here a bit more as they continue this series because I felt a little let down in this volume. The series is still bright, optimistic, and adorable but I'm hoping that the goofy conflicts get a bit more meat on their bones in the future! I did really enjoy Faith and Archer's ComicCon adventure!
Things are going pretty well for Faith. She's getting more popular as a superhero, her budding relationship with Archer is still going strong, and she's doing pretty well at work. But the life of a superhero doesn't come without it's complications. And Faith's comes in the form of the arrival of her first arch-nemesis!
I hope they develop that villain here a bit more as they continue this series because I felt a little let down in this volume. The series is still bright, optimistic, and adorable but I'm hoping that the goofy conflicts get a bit more meat on their bones in the future! I did really enjoy Faith and Archer's ComicCon adventure!
June 4, 2017
I bloomin' love this series!!
The story in this volume is very contained. I like that it's small and takes place in a geek convention XD
The story in this volume is very contained. I like that it's small and takes place in a geek convention XD
September 10, 2017
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Quick review: This series is amazing. I love the story, the dialogue, the art, and the characters. Faith is a character I am so happy to be rooting for and I wish this series or something like it was available for me when I was younger. I cannot recommend this comic series enough.
Quick review: This series is amazing. I love the story, the dialogue, the art, and the characters. Faith is a character I am so happy to be rooting for and I wish this series or something like it was available for me when I was younger. I cannot recommend this comic series enough.
July 7, 2019
Still liking this series. In this volume, Faith plays D&D, actually meets Chris Chriswell, fights an honest-to-god supervillain, and goes to a con.
In some ways Faith reminds me of Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl. Yes, she's older, but all of them share a similar cheerful, can-do spirit, as well as an endearing geekiness. Not that Marvel/Valiant crossovers are common, but I’d love to see the three of them go to a con together or something.
This is definitely not a Grim and Gritty series, and that's just fine. This comic satisfies my inner fan. Recommended!
In some ways Faith reminds me of Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl. Yes, she's older, but all of them share a similar cheerful, can-do spirit, as well as an endearing geekiness. Not that Marvel/Valiant crossovers are common, but I’d love to see the three of them go to a con together or something.
This is definitely not a Grim and Gritty series, and that's just fine. This comic satisfies my inner fan. Recommended!
October 29, 2016
Having read the first season of Faith with immense enjoy, I couldn't wait to pick up the new series. I read them as single issues, and my faith in the story and the writers diminished with each passing panel.
Where in season 1, the novelty of Faith being the first plus-sized superhero to headline a comic book was overshadowed by her wit, her humour and the action-packed storyline, the first three issues of season 2 retread a lot of the angst of Faith in season 1, but without quite as much humour.
The majority of issue one is all fantasy; not even fantasy pertaining to the storyline, which eats up valuable space, without moving or adding to the story in any way.
Far too much attention is paid to a potential costume change - not something on Faith's mind, but it is on someone else's. I don't think Faith's costume should be front and center, especially when it detracts from the main storyline. Each issue feels painfully curtailed because not enough meat goes into those 20-odd pages.
There's a couple of issues featuring a comic con; but instead of being fun and a place where we get to see all kinds of people enjoying geekdom (and a possibility of seeing Faith truly in her element), it becomes an overly pedantic, preachy sermon on con-etiquette. Con-etiquette is supremely important, but let's put it this way, those of us picking up our copies of Faith aren't the ones who need to be taught con behaviour - trust me, we're the good guys. There's also an art to teaching people a lesson through, well, art, and this book doesn't have it.
The final issue of this segment was the only good one. Pretty funny and action-packed, with a smidgen of the first season's excellence. I'm not too happy with how Archer, Faith's partner in crime and hopefully more soon, seems to be saving the day. Faith next to never uses her power in this season. And given the first issue starts of with an evil organisation's attempts to besmirch her good name, it's ridiculous that this particular plotline isn't followed through with Faith's powers unleashed to the max. Having said that, I also believe it's too early in Faith's career to include the besmirching of good name thing.
I'm gutted that the glory of season one was not realised in season 2. Faith deserves it and so do all the fans who've long deserved an awesome hero like her. There needs to be a balance of personal struggles and her unabashed superheroing, but at the moment that's not what we're getting.
We need more Faith in our lives, for sure, but the writers need to up the ante and make her a credible hero with strong plotlines and a lot more action.
Where in season 1, the novelty of Faith being the first plus-sized superhero to headline a comic book was overshadowed by her wit, her humour and the action-packed storyline, the first three issues of season 2 retread a lot of the angst of Faith in season 1, but without quite as much humour.
The majority of issue one is all fantasy; not even fantasy pertaining to the storyline, which eats up valuable space, without moving or adding to the story in any way.
Far too much attention is paid to a potential costume change - not something on Faith's mind, but it is on someone else's. I don't think Faith's costume should be front and center, especially when it detracts from the main storyline. Each issue feels painfully curtailed because not enough meat goes into those 20-odd pages.
There's a couple of issues featuring a comic con; but instead of being fun and a place where we get to see all kinds of people enjoying geekdom (and a possibility of seeing Faith truly in her element), it becomes an overly pedantic, preachy sermon on con-etiquette. Con-etiquette is supremely important, but let's put it this way, those of us picking up our copies of Faith aren't the ones who need to be taught con behaviour - trust me, we're the good guys. There's also an art to teaching people a lesson through, well, art, and this book doesn't have it.
The final issue of this segment was the only good one. Pretty funny and action-packed, with a smidgen of the first season's excellence. I'm not too happy with how Archer, Faith's partner in crime and hopefully more soon, seems to be saving the day. Faith next to never uses her power in this season. And given the first issue starts of with an evil organisation's attempts to besmirch her good name, it's ridiculous that this particular plotline isn't followed through with Faith's powers unleashed to the max. Having said that, I also believe it's too early in Faith's career to include the besmirching of good name thing.
I'm gutted that the glory of season one was not realised in season 2. Faith deserves it and so do all the fans who've long deserved an awesome hero like her. There needs to be a balance of personal struggles and her unabashed superheroing, but at the moment that's not what we're getting.
We need more Faith in our lives, for sure, but the writers need to up the ante and make her a credible hero with strong plotlines and a lot more action.
April 4, 2017
I read a lot of comics, and even more writing about comics and there's one cliche that's contained in a great number of such writing: X is a superhero who manages to be one of us. This is a cliche, that often falls flat because Hero X is blessed with superhuman abilities, superb genes that make them look like Gucci models, and who's secret identity is usually a multi-billionaire who can afford monogrammed toilet paper.
That's why Faith is so wonderful because for once the cliche isn't just a cliche. it's real and honest. Jody Houser's writing make Faith nothing more than a nerd. Someone with an informed opinion about the Star Wars prequels, someone who loves Firefly, someone who plays D&D with friends after working a shitty job writing for what is essentially Buzzfeed.
This book is the second volume, and while it doesn't contribute much in terms of an ongoing story-line the beauty is it doesn't have to. it's a joy and a pleasure to read Faith because she is just one of us. She's a woman who is trying to be herself and rock herself and reading that is fun. I feel like I'm reading the diary of a fellow nerd, who just happens to have super powers and encounter real life would-be super villains. Faith is a wonderful book, and worth reading, if only to find a superhero who really is, to quote the movie Freaks, "One of us."
That's why Faith is so wonderful because for once the cliche isn't just a cliche. it's real and honest. Jody Houser's writing make Faith nothing more than a nerd. Someone with an informed opinion about the Star Wars prequels, someone who loves Firefly, someone who plays D&D with friends after working a shitty job writing for what is essentially Buzzfeed.
This book is the second volume, and while it doesn't contribute much in terms of an ongoing story-line the beauty is it doesn't have to. it's a joy and a pleasure to read Faith because she is just one of us. She's a woman who is trying to be herself and rock herself and reading that is fun. I feel like I'm reading the diary of a fellow nerd, who just happens to have super powers and encounter real life would-be super villains. Faith is a wonderful book, and worth reading, if only to find a superhero who really is, to quote the movie Freaks, "One of us."
January 31, 2017
Really good. Love the art work and love Faith. This is a feel-good comic for everyone with positive messages and goofy storylines. Honestly how fun is it to send a superhero to a comic-con so she can fan girl out and then have to save the day from magical duplicates!?
December 28, 2016
I still love Faith, but this just wasn't a terribly exciting volume. Two issues set at a con was at least one too many.
July 6, 2018
fat fangirl superhero meh.
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April 29, 2017Faith remains a truly awesome comic. I love the nerdy commentary, and the story lines are fantastic. Can't wait for more!
July 17, 2018
J'ai vraiment aimé ce second tome, plus les parties #3 et #4 où on parle de convention geek et où on est vraiment dans l'univers des fandoms, l'intrigue était bien sympa également et j'apprécie que les gens ne soient pas focalisés sur les rondeurs de notre super-héroïne !
December 7, 2017
I love that this character and comic exists.
November 27, 2018
I used to go to cons regularly and really enjoyed the con part of this graphic novel. Except the art, it's better than the first volume.
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February 8, 2018This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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This picks up right after the stories in Volume 1 -- Zephyr establishes herself more strongly as a presence in LA, her alter ego Summer makes some more friends, and Faith goes out on a date to a comic con.
I've already had to return this to the library, so I can't remember character names -- sorry. Faith's a major fan (has had recurring romantic dreams about) this super-hero/action film star who's some sort of amalgamation of Chris Evans/Chris Pine/Chris Hemsworth. I don't know if Faith's obsession with goes back before the limited series, but it's well established. Faith does meet him in this collection, and . . . I was disappointed. That story felt too rushed, too hurried -- at the same time, I'm not sure what else could've been done with it -- and the brevity of the interaction between the two served the story. Still, I felt cheated after all the build-up.
That's actually a recurring theme for me when it comes to this collection -- I thought the story telling was a bit more shallow in this collection than the previous, but somehow I enjoyed these stories more. Unlike the limited run, there are a variety of stories being told -- some about Faith, some about her super-heroing, some about her social life as Summer -- so given the width and breadth of the scope, they couldn't get down too deep. Still, I want more depth; I want richer, more developed characters -- but I want them to be as fun as this collection.
Is that asking too much? Yeah, probably. Still this was fun. It made me like the characters more and want to spend more time with them -- which sounds pretty good to me.
I don't think I have anything to say about the art here that I didn't already say about the previous collection -- there's some good stuff here.
Fun characters; shallow, but entertaining stories; spiffy and attractive art -- this collection has everything you'd want. This is a series to get into.
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This picks up right after the stories in Volume 1 -- Zephyr establishes herself more strongly as a presence in LA, her alter ego Summer makes some more friends, and Faith goes out on a date to a comic con.
I've already had to return this to the library, so I can't remember character names -- sorry. Faith's a major fan (has had recurring romantic dreams about) this super-hero/action film star who's some sort of amalgamation of Chris Evans/Chris Pine/Chris Hemsworth. I don't know if Faith's obsession with goes back before the limited series, but it's well established. Faith does meet him in this collection, and . . . I was disappointed. That story felt too rushed, too hurried -- at the same time, I'm not sure what else could've been done with it -- and the brevity of the interaction between the two served the story. Still, I felt cheated after all the build-up.
That's actually a recurring theme for me when it comes to this collection -- I thought the story telling was a bit more shallow in this collection than the previous, but somehow I enjoyed these stories more. Unlike the limited run, there are a variety of stories being told -- some about Faith, some about her super-heroing, some about her social life as Summer -- so given the width and breadth of the scope, they couldn't get down too deep. Still, I want more depth; I want richer, more developed characters -- but I want them to be as fun as this collection.
Is that asking too much? Yeah, probably. Still this was fun. It made me like the characters more and want to spend more time with them -- which sounds pretty good to me.
I don't think I have anything to say about the art here that I didn't already say about the previous collection -- there's some good stuff here.
Fun characters; shallow, but entertaining stories; spiffy and attractive art -- this collection has everything you'd want. This is a series to get into.
March 25, 2019
Superstar (Faith #1-4). Faith continues to have great characterization and to really focus on what her life is like. Here we get a fun interaction with her Dungeon Master and a very cute date with Archer at a ComiCon. (Basically, any interaction with Archer is great.) But, it continues to be weak with its plots. A would-be arch-nemesis is only interesting because he suggests a long-term plot, and a murderous mouse is interesting only because he's at ComicCon. With that said, the fourth issue raises the bar with some really fun story related to Faith's magical duplicate [3+/5].
June 12, 2017
Faith does grow on you because I enjoyed this second volume a bit more than the first.
I particularly liked the chapters where she goes to a comic convention. It played right into my geek sensitivities.
The writing still feels a bit weak in spots, but I like the art and really appreciate all the super geeky elements that are included.
I'm still not super excited to get the next volume, but I'm glad I read this far.
I particularly liked the chapters where she goes to a comic convention. It played right into my geek sensitivities.
The writing still feels a bit weak in spots, but I like the art and really appreciate all the super geeky elements that are included.
I'm still not super excited to get the next volume, but I'm glad I read this far.
June 19, 2021
Totally stellar
Somehow, even though I don’t usually do wholesome, this hit me just right. Loves all the issues. Each one had something unique and fun. Jody Houser knows this character incredibly well, and does a great job keeping her true to herself. The stories are all engaging and pleasing. Definitely a great run so far!
Somehow, even though I don’t usually do wholesome, this hit me just right. Loves all the issues. Each one had something unique and fun. Jody Houser knows this character incredibly well, and does a great job keeping her true to herself. The stories are all engaging and pleasing. Definitely a great run so far!
August 31, 2020
J’ai adoré l’ambiance convention, les pensées de Fatih à propos de la confiance en soi, cette super héroïne est juste géniale ! J’ai beaucoup ris avec les références aux films de super héros ! Bref vivement la suite :)
June 4, 2017
4.5/5
The art! The references! Reading it with Marion! So good.
The art! The references! Reading it with Marion! So good.
September 8, 2017
Goofiness, respect, kindness, Faith is terrific! A new super villain appears on the scene, and Faith goes to a con with Archer, and of course there is crime fighting.
March 6, 2022
The plot was definitely an improvement since the first installment! I especially enjoyed the convention visit and Faith's nerdiness, even though she is a superhero herself.
June 27, 2017
I LOVE FAITH!
March 19, 2018
The saga of Faith continues. The Goodreads desc about the events is perfect, so I'll leave it at that.
Everything seemed to settle into place on this second volume, and I was quite content.
Everything seemed to settle into place on this second volume, and I was quite content.
August 19, 2018
Faith’s having trouble balancing her superhero life with her civilian identity – oh no, she’s a superhero cliché! But when her daytime job and her superheroics collide, Faith finds herself at a photoshoot with her favourite movie star, Chris Criswell! But…why does he have an elaborate deathtrap? I know movie stars are excentric, but are they all supervillains in disguise? Then, Faith and Archer head to Comic Con and battle a magically multiplying menace, which leads to double Faiths and double trouble!
In a rare move for Valiant, these four issues actually form two two-part stories rather than one four parter. The first acts as both a reintroduction to the character for those who didn’t read the previous mini-series or Faith’s prior adventures, and then sets her against her biggest crush, an obvious (but no less hilarious) parody of the Crisis On Infinite Chrises that Marvel face with their movies. It’s a story that fits Faith to a tee, and Jody Houser’s inner narrative continues to amuse as Faith fangirls her way to victory.
The second arc is an education in convention etiquette as well as a very fun adventure; you wouldn’t think that Faith and Archer would make such a good pair, but they’re really quite sweet together, and Faith’s enthusiasm for everything nerdy is infectious. The final conclusion is a bit of a downer, but the hard contrast between it and the rest of the volume makes it even more effective. The little details in the art are especially good too, with lots of recognizable characters or parodies of characters wandering around the con floor, plus realistic civilians of all shapes and sizes and some familiar faces down Artist's Alley.
Marguerite Sauvage returns for a few pages each issue, sometimes as dream sequences, other times as flashbacks (such as Chris Crisswell’s supervillain origin story), and they’re just as pretty as ever. Meanwhile Pere Perez takes over on main art duties, and he’s a much better fit than Francis Portela was previously; Perez’s lines are softer, and his eyes are less creepy, so Faith’s world comes across as a little more pastel and a little less uncanny valley. There’s less of a disconnect between Perez’s pages and Sauvage’s too, which allows for a little more visual synergy. They’re still distinct from one another, but much more cohesive overall.
If anything, this second Faith volume is even stronger than the first. Valiant have found the perfect writer in Jody Houser to capture the essence of Faith, and the situations that Houser puts her in are exactly what’s needed to bring out the best in the character. With a fun guest star in Archer and great art from Perez and Sauvage, Faith’s ongoing series is off to a superb start.
In a rare move for Valiant, these four issues actually form two two-part stories rather than one four parter. The first acts as both a reintroduction to the character for those who didn’t read the previous mini-series or Faith’s prior adventures, and then sets her against her biggest crush, an obvious (but no less hilarious) parody of the Crisis On Infinite Chrises that Marvel face with their movies. It’s a story that fits Faith to a tee, and Jody Houser’s inner narrative continues to amuse as Faith fangirls her way to victory.
The second arc is an education in convention etiquette as well as a very fun adventure; you wouldn’t think that Faith and Archer would make such a good pair, but they’re really quite sweet together, and Faith’s enthusiasm for everything nerdy is infectious. The final conclusion is a bit of a downer, but the hard contrast between it and the rest of the volume makes it even more effective. The little details in the art are especially good too, with lots of recognizable characters or parodies of characters wandering around the con floor, plus realistic civilians of all shapes and sizes and some familiar faces down Artist's Alley.
Marguerite Sauvage returns for a few pages each issue, sometimes as dream sequences, other times as flashbacks (such as Chris Crisswell’s supervillain origin story), and they’re just as pretty as ever. Meanwhile Pere Perez takes over on main art duties, and he’s a much better fit than Francis Portela was previously; Perez’s lines are softer, and his eyes are less creepy, so Faith’s world comes across as a little more pastel and a little less uncanny valley. There’s less of a disconnect between Perez’s pages and Sauvage’s too, which allows for a little more visual synergy. They’re still distinct from one another, but much more cohesive overall.
If anything, this second Faith volume is even stronger than the first. Valiant have found the perfect writer in Jody Houser to capture the essence of Faith, and the situations that Houser puts her in are exactly what’s needed to bring out the best in the character. With a fun guest star in Archer and great art from Perez and Sauvage, Faith’s ongoing series is off to a superb start.
May 7, 2018
Synopsis
Faith is back in action and ready to tackle her dreams of becoming a reporter by day as well as tackle the bad guys by night. Now that she’s actually making some friends around town, hiding her super persona is getting harder and harder. But, that’s not nearly as hard as discovering the face behind LA’s latest villain. Will he be her undoing?
Faith, Vol. 2: California Scheming by Jody Houser, Pere Pérez, Marguerite Sauvage, Andrew Dalhouse, Dave Sharpe, and Kevin Wada
★★★★
Genre: Comic Book/Superhero/Sci-Fi
Release Date: November 2016
Source: Library – Borrowed
On My Shelf: No
I absolutely loved the first volume of this new story! However, I’m not exactly sure how I felt about this one. Faith is still an awesome super hero, and I love her to death; my issues were more with the storyline/direction of this comic than with the characters.
There were so many things I still totally loved about this volume such as Faith, herself, as well as all her friends and how she handles situations. I thought there was a great deal of character development in this volume and enjoyed seeing Faith grow as a person and branch out with her friendships. Also, the budding relationship towards the end was great. I can’t wait to read more of this comic because of all this awesome-sauce stuff going on.
But then there were the not so great things about this volume that I can’t ignore. I thought the storyline choice was interesting, but not something solid enough to build an entire story arc around. I did overall enjoy the concept but more-so didn’t like the execution. It felt a bit less put together to me and the plot lines felt stretched/almost over-reached for. I’m not exactly sure how to get my feelings out in words, but something just felt…off. I can’t say exactly what, but here is where I think it comes in the execution for me. I felt that the plot line was handled in a strange way that didn’t sit right with me. That’s as much detail as I can muster to go into, as the words feel like they’re escaping me, and, for me, it was more of an off-putting feeling than anything I can directly form into words.
So, wrapping things up, overall I still definitely recommend this comic! If you liked the first, chances are you’ll like this one. And, if you haven’t started reading yet, please do! This is a great story that deserves more attention than it gets.
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Ashly Reads.
Faith is back in action and ready to tackle her dreams of becoming a reporter by day as well as tackle the bad guys by night. Now that she’s actually making some friends around town, hiding her super persona is getting harder and harder. But, that’s not nearly as hard as discovering the face behind LA’s latest villain. Will he be her undoing?
Faith, Vol. 2: California Scheming by Jody Houser, Pere Pérez, Marguerite Sauvage, Andrew Dalhouse, Dave Sharpe, and Kevin Wada
★★★★
Genre: Comic Book/Superhero/Sci-Fi
Release Date: November 2016
Source: Library – Borrowed
On My Shelf: No
I absolutely loved the first volume of this new story! However, I’m not exactly sure how I felt about this one. Faith is still an awesome super hero, and I love her to death; my issues were more with the storyline/direction of this comic than with the characters.
There were so many things I still totally loved about this volume such as Faith, herself, as well as all her friends and how she handles situations. I thought there was a great deal of character development in this volume and enjoyed seeing Faith grow as a person and branch out with her friendships. Also, the budding relationship towards the end was great. I can’t wait to read more of this comic because of all this awesome-sauce stuff going on.
But then there were the not so great things about this volume that I can’t ignore. I thought the storyline choice was interesting, but not something solid enough to build an entire story arc around. I did overall enjoy the concept but more-so didn’t like the execution. It felt a bit less put together to me and the plot lines felt stretched/almost over-reached for. I’m not exactly sure how to get my feelings out in words, but something just felt…off. I can’t say exactly what, but here is where I think it comes in the execution for me. I felt that the plot line was handled in a strange way that didn’t sit right with me. That’s as much detail as I can muster to go into, as the words feel like they’re escaping me, and, for me, it was more of an off-putting feeling than anything I can directly form into words.
So, wrapping things up, overall I still definitely recommend this comic! If you liked the first, chances are you’ll like this one. And, if you haven’t started reading yet, please do! This is a great story that deserves more attention than it gets.
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Ashly Reads.
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