BRZRKR #3

BRZRKR (Single Issues) #3

by Keanu Reeves (Writer), Matt Kindt (Writer), Ron Garney (Illustrator)

* The shocking history of B is revealed as Diana digs deeper into his memories.
* Meanwhile, the mysterious Caldwell makes his next move to take advantage of this information -- and put his master plan into motion.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction, Comic Book, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics

25 pages, ebook

First published June 16, 2021

About the author

Keanu Charles Reeves is a Canadian actor. Born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, Reeves began acting in theatre productions and in television films before making his feature film debut in Youngblood (1986). He had his breakthrough role in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and he reprised his role in its sequels. He gained praise for playing a hustler in the independent drama My Own Private Idaho (1991) and established himself as an action hero with leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994).

Following several box office failures, Reeves's performance in the horror film The Devil's Advocate (1997) was well received. Greater stardom came for playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in 1999. He played John Constantine in Constantine (2005) and starred in the romantic drama The Lake House (2006), the science fiction thriller The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), and the crime thriller Street Kings (2008). Following another commercially down period, Reeves made a successful comeback by playing the titular assassin in the John Wick film series, beginning in 2014.

In addition to acting, Reeves has directed the film Man of Tai Chi (2013). He has played bass guitar for the band Dogstar and pursued other endeavours such as writing and philanthropy.

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 3 out of 5]

(B+) 77% | Good
Notes: Nothing new, just battle wins, still fine, though padding, mere angst its adding, its slaughter gimmick's wearing thin.

*Progress update

[Dollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Because BRZRKR is a killing machine, as a young man he is used as a weapon by his father to kill all the other tribes in their area. He wonders if he is anything more to his father than a weapon. In the present day, he is used by our government as a weapon.

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally got aboard and got a first print! Love this series. Action PLUS. Let's see the movie! For now I will take the series. Plan to collect this series in hardback volumes when they come out.

Did I mention action? Poor ole Brzrkr has had ENOUGH. He just wants to end it all. Pretty sure it will be a long time before he can RIP.

[Juju ♡ ～('▽^人) · Rating 4 out of 5]

2 seasons and he became a man? that would mean he grew up in 2 years, and became a young man. but that makes sense, considering he was only in the womb for 2 months. yet, he grew up way more in 2 years than his development in the wood took.

also HOLY SHIT, no way his dad just frickin' sacrificed an entire village and group of people to shape his son into something he's not. that's genocide at its FINEST. the page where he stoof on the mountain of innocent bodies: men, women, children all alike-- that's so fucked up.
he doesn't want it, but he was literally created for it. that's so fucked up, like i'm repeating myself, but this is ACTUALLY just fucked up.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book spends most of its time back in the early times of our main character. You see that his “father” was really just using him. First it was just protection the village from invaders. Now he has him helping them to expand, conquering other cities and killing everyone. Pretty F’d up. He says he doesn’t want to be this tool, this weapon anymore. Sad.

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series totally redefines "blunt force trauma!" 😳 Still loving it for the same reasons. Still curious. Each issue builds the intrigue factor. Interesting that his father becomes the terrorizer once they stop *their* marauders. Will he turn on his father or continue on?<\spoiler>

[Philmore Olazo · Rating 3 out of 5]

We continue with the berserker's tale.

It’s more of the same, but it seems the government is slowly getting closer to his powers.

Interestingly, not knowing who he is, is a trait that has haunted him for over millennia.

[Oneirosophos · Rating 4 out of 5]

MOAR BLOOOOOOOODDD (with metal vocals)

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Am I just a dog of war?"

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

By far the best, until now, in this series. Yeah we get the same good and gory action, but the story finally kick in and we get some evolution and expectations from things to come. Good one!

[MURAT BAYRAKTAR · Rating 3 out of 5]

İlk fasikülde John Wick tadı vardı tabii çok daha fazla kan ve şiddet içeriğiyle. Ancak sonraki ikinci ve bu fasikülde ben biraz Barbar Conan tadı aldım kendi başlangıç hikayesini anlattığı kısımlarda. O kısımları beğendim, sanki yavaş yavaş oturuyor gibi çizgi roman ancak ilk başta da söylemiştim ilk fasikül yanlış bir tercihti ve gereksiz de uzatılmış. Hikaye ilerledikçe çok fazla beklentiye girmeden zevkle okunabilir gibi duruyor. İnsanlığın ne kadar açgözlü ve doyumsuz olduğunu da gözler önüne seriyor.

[Nisar Masoom · Rating 5 out of 5]

BRZRKR Issue #3 proves that you don’t judge a book by its cover or a comic by its first issue. This third outing is epic mainly because of the character development. I really liked how younger Berserker was growing outside of his conditioning by his father.

This chapter also reinvokes the duality of man. Once his father’s village was the victim of raids by outsiders, and just when the coin landed on the other side, Berserker’s dad became a raider.

Although, I did not find the previous two issues as insanely awesome as this one, there has been one consistent pattern in all three and that is the action. From start to finish, Keanu Reeves’ debut as a comic-book writer lets him play John Wick on the page. Let’s also not forget Matt Kindt’s contribution as co-author, and of course, Ron Garvey’s tenure as the main artist of the series.

The ending was the best part of BRZRKR Issue #3. A collective body is trying to tame BRZRKR again, but just like the Marvel Comics character Wolverine, the people trying to control the former will learn that a warrior can be physically influenced but their heart is always free.

Read this review on Lit Retreat: https://www.literaryretreat.com/brzrk...

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review is of the English-language paper edition.

We continue learning about the main character's history and his growing unease, both with feeling like an object rather than a person, and with his father using his abilities as an excuse to wage war on people further and further afield who have done nothing to deserve it. We're getting to see that, despite his supernatural origins, he's got a very human conscience that is increasingly in conflict with the more violent side of his nature.

I look forward to reading #4 and seeing how this develops.

[R.J.K. Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of the long, long time ago stuff which kind of dragged on with the yeah, yeah, bad old greedy father was using him concept. Finally got interesting at the end when we had complications from present day introduced. Not sure the fourth issue could handle a repeat of the current format: dialogue threaded throughout a separate long action series leading into that dialogue's final scene. It was cool, but needing more now.

[Ethan Woods]

Goes away from the propulsive carnage a bit. And instead shifts that to the relentlessness of the father figure forcing him into battle over and over. And how that maybe impacted him “father said… no one lives.” It still feels just as fast, but a lot more revealing

“Did I do well?” (Face half to shreds looking to his father for approval. We’ve all been there right?)

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far, not bad. The background of the protagonist is interesting. I think something happened in his past that resulted with the deaths of his tribe and parents. And I think it was his own doing. Will see what happens in the next issue.

[TonyAntSonWil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delving deep into the origins

Really enjoying this series. Artwork is great the brutality is great. I want to see the story develop further and more of the back story. Intriguing!

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is still interesting but why am I skimming art that grosses me out? I'll drop this series.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ha estado curioso que este número sea básicamente ver a Conan el Bárbaro depresivo y con crisis de identidad.

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is getting better and I can't wait to see where it goes next.

[Pete · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5/5 ⭐️

[Dorn Permenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely finding a story to be told. Hope it keeps ramping up.

[Evelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the art but literally the Goodreads summaries are giving me more context and info to this story than the actual read itself.

[FIRST EAGLE · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/10

[Pkostek · Rating 2 out of 5]

Series ends with nothing novel nor satisfying. Largely uninteresting comic book which wouldn't make any good press if not for Reeves's name attached to it.

[Alexandria S. Handley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read

Love this series one of the best I've read so far. I really enjoy the artwork and layout of the story

[Sarah ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Shawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm digging the backstory, but I'm increasingly curious to see what the present day of the series is leading to. Interesting thus far...