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Sweet Tooth #7
Sweet Tooth: The Return
Il y a de cela de nombreuses années, une mystérieuse pandémie frappa la Terre et décima la quasi-totalité de la population. Aux mêmes instants, une nouvelle espèce - mi-homme mi-animale - faisait ses premiers pas. Gus, hybride livré à lui-même depuis la mort de son père, a traversé une Amérique hostile pour comprendre d'où il venait et qui il était. Il a vécu de nombreuses aventures, trouvé des amis fidèles, l'amour aussi, mais surtout la paix intérieure. Des années plus tard, l'histoire se répète. Un jeune garçon aux bois de cerf se réveille dans un monde qui lui est étranger et dans lequel l'humanité lutte pour sa survie. Cependant, avec le temps, les rôles se sont inversés : les hybrides ont pris leur revanche et les oppressés d'hier sont devenus les oppresseurs.
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2021
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Jeff Lemire
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Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name
Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.
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September 22, 2021
Wasn't bad.
But it wasn't needed, either.
I don't blame Lemire for trying to extend the Sweet Tooth world a bit. The Netflix show has people excited about the title again, but since he didn't leave himself much wiggle room to extend the stories with the original Sweet Tooth comic, this was probably the best he could do.
This takes place about 300 years after the other story ends and sees scientists bring another Gus into the world. The reason is a spoiler, but it's fairly obvious from the start that the leader of the humans isn't a good guy who just wants neo-Gus to fill the world with sunshine and rainbows.
Father (<--the name of the leader of the humans) looks exactly like every evil villain in the history of evil villains. It is not difficult, therefore, to tell that he has some nefarious shit in his backpack.
This isn't really Gus, but because of magical DNA, he has some of the memories of Gus. It was strange and didn't make much sense, but neither did all the woo-woo magical hybrid-god stuff from Sweet Tooth, and everyone ate that stuff up.
So.
If you're Jonesing for more of Lemire's tales of an antlered little boy, go ahead and grab this. Just know that while it doesn't really add anything to the original story, it's still sweet.
But it wasn't needed, either.
I don't blame Lemire for trying to extend the Sweet Tooth world a bit. The Netflix show has people excited about the title again, but since he didn't leave himself much wiggle room to extend the stories with the original Sweet Tooth comic, this was probably the best he could do.
This takes place about 300 years after the other story ends and sees scientists bring another Gus into the world. The reason is a spoiler, but it's fairly obvious from the start that the leader of the humans isn't a good guy who just wants neo-Gus to fill the world with sunshine and rainbows.
Father (<--the name of the leader of the humans) looks exactly like every evil villain in the history of evil villains. It is not difficult, therefore, to tell that he has some nefarious shit in his backpack.
This isn't really Gus, but because of magical DNA, he has some of the memories of Gus. It was strange and didn't make much sense, but neither did all the woo-woo magical hybrid-god stuff from Sweet Tooth, and everyone ate that stuff up.
So.
If you're Jonesing for more of Lemire's tales of an antlered little boy, go ahead and grab this. Just know that while it doesn't really add anything to the original story, it's still sweet.
October 27, 2021
The remnants of humanity have been forced underground while the hybrids rule the surface. But a mad holy man plots to alter the virus that nearly wiped out humanity by placing it in an unsuspecting hybrid and sending them to the surface world. That hybrid is a little boy called Gus…
Jeff Lemire returns to the world of Sweet Tooth for one more book to take advantage of the publicity surrounding Netflix’s recent Sweet Tooth adaptation. And, The Return, like so many creators going back to the well years after it dried up (looking at you Garth Ennis’ Dear Becky), is an utterly worthless addendum to the original series.
I suppose SPOILERS for the rest of this review but I’m not recommending this one to anyone, fans or otherwise - it’s another Jeff Lemire dud, in a long string of them.
This story has the most tenuous connection to the series too. Somehow Gus is cloned from his remains 300 YEARS LATER - I mean, what?! It seems to be so that Lemire can do a reimagining/retelling of the first book - but why?? Is Lemire really that out of ideas?
Nothing about the story wasn’t the least bit convincing and is just full of the laziest details. There’s a stock crazy cult leader with a convoluted, bonkers plan. Somehow, even though it seems like humanity’s on its last legs, he manages to create a flourishing, futuristic society in a conveniently-located giant cave replete with floating jellyfish robots (straight outta Star Wars), and a lab that can clone people from long dead tissue, change viruses, and morph people into hybrids - all of which he just knows how to do, naturally.
And the people just submit to his rule - why? Because he has jellyfish robots and kids with masks? Except even weakling Gus is able to knock out a robot with his bare hands and the kids are just kids - why aren’t the adults knocking them down?! Because religion, right? It doesn’t make sense. Why live under these awful conditions? They came from above ground, so they saw how the hybrids don’t actually rule over the humans, and they didn’t die from being above ground, so why are they following an obvious lunatic and living underground?!?!
So the story is: a madman, who is in charge of society for contrivance’s sake, and who also has the scientific knowledge to clone the long-dead and alter viruses, plans to wipe out a threat that isn’t really a threat, while hiding out from no-one for reasons that only make sense to him, and achieve his idiotic goal, which may or may not work. It’s just layers and layers of irrelevance - what’s interesting about any of this drivel?!
I really hated this boring, stupid, pointless comic. Hacky writing, B-movie-level storytelling - a plain baffling and useless add-on to an otherwise decent series, if you’re thinking about checking out Sweet Tooth: The Return, save yourself the tedium and don’t bother.
Jeff Lemire returns to the world of Sweet Tooth for one more book to take advantage of the publicity surrounding Netflix’s recent Sweet Tooth adaptation. And, The Return, like so many creators going back to the well years after it dried up (looking at you Garth Ennis’ Dear Becky), is an utterly worthless addendum to the original series.
I suppose SPOILERS for the rest of this review but I’m not recommending this one to anyone, fans or otherwise - it’s another Jeff Lemire dud, in a long string of them.
This story has the most tenuous connection to the series too. Somehow Gus is cloned from his remains 300 YEARS LATER - I mean, what?! It seems to be so that Lemire can do a reimagining/retelling of the first book - but why?? Is Lemire really that out of ideas?
Nothing about the story wasn’t the least bit convincing and is just full of the laziest details. There’s a stock crazy cult leader with a convoluted, bonkers plan. Somehow, even though it seems like humanity’s on its last legs, he manages to create a flourishing, futuristic society in a conveniently-located giant cave replete with floating jellyfish robots (straight outta Star Wars), and a lab that can clone people from long dead tissue, change viruses, and morph people into hybrids - all of which he just knows how to do, naturally.
And the people just submit to his rule - why? Because he has jellyfish robots and kids with masks? Except even weakling Gus is able to knock out a robot with his bare hands and the kids are just kids - why aren’t the adults knocking them down?! Because religion, right? It doesn’t make sense. Why live under these awful conditions? They came from above ground, so they saw how the hybrids don’t actually rule over the humans, and they didn’t die from being above ground, so why are they following an obvious lunatic and living underground?!?!
So the story is: a madman, who is in charge of society for contrivance’s sake, and who also has the scientific knowledge to clone the long-dead and alter viruses, plans to wipe out a threat that isn’t really a threat, while hiding out from no-one for reasons that only make sense to him, and achieve his idiotic goal, which may or may not work. It’s just layers and layers of irrelevance - what’s interesting about any of this drivel?!
I really hated this boring, stupid, pointless comic. Hacky writing, B-movie-level storytelling - a plain baffling and useless add-on to an otherwise decent series, if you’re thinking about checking out Sweet Tooth: The Return, save yourself the tedium and don’t bother.
October 23, 2021
A kind of re-imagining or reboot of the original and classic and very successful original Sweet Tooth series with--as everyone is saying--no real addition to our understanding of the world or advancement of any thesis. Gus is back, three hundred years ahead, as some clone, and Jeppered seems back, or is he a dream, or a memory? There's a Father figure, and evil guy that wants to kill off Gus and all the hybrids, ugh. Lemire is back as storyteller and artist. I can say I liked seeing the darkness again of the world versus the lighter, younger Netflix spin-off (not really even an adaptation, seems like, but I have only seen three episodes thus far). and I am a fan of Lemire's art, but I was almost resentful of this addition to the Sweet Tooth canon.
July 31, 2022
300 years in the future of Sweet Tooth's world, another Gus wakes up in a forest with Father giving him life lessons. As Gus leaves this place we learn what's going just as Gus does.
Is this necessary after the previous successful ending of Sweet Tooth? No.
Was it created just to put some new comics on the shelf as the Netflix show came out? Certainly.
Does it do the original series justice? I don't think it detracts from the original series, even if it doesn't really add to things either.
Is this necessary after the previous successful ending of Sweet Tooth? No.
Was it created just to put some new comics on the shelf as the Netflix show came out? Certainly.
Does it do the original series justice? I don't think it detracts from the original series, even if it doesn't really add to things either.
August 19, 2021
Return to the world of Sweet Tooth when a familiar little boy with horns finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that threatens to overturn everything he and his family have ever known.
Did Jeff Lemire need to come back to Sweet Tooth? No, probably not. But this story doesnt' tarnish anything that came before it. Sweet Tooth: The Return doesn't revisit the characters from the original, but it pays homage to their legacy, as well as to the stupidity of humanity, so it's on track with the previous series right away.
The mystery that unfolds over these six issues feels alarmingly familiar, without simply hitting the same story beats as the original series. The main character looks like Gus, and there are glimpses of Jeppard around the periphery, but for the most part you could almost read The Return without any of the context of the original at all. You'd lose some of the impact, but it definitely does stand on its own surprisingly well.
Lemire's artwork won't be for everyone; he has a spindly, ethereal style somewhere between professional comic artist and child drawing with crayons that I think has a really unique charm, and it especially works well for the world of Sweet Tooth which is almost always seen through the eyes of a child. It's nice to see that neither he nor colourist José Villarubia have lost any of that spark since the first series.
Sweet Tooth: The Return is a love letter to the original, with some new stories to tell that stay true to the original without simply retreading old ground. It's not a necessary story, but it's a welcome one, and I'm glad of that.
Did Jeff Lemire need to come back to Sweet Tooth? No, probably not. But this story doesnt' tarnish anything that came before it. Sweet Tooth: The Return doesn't revisit the characters from the original, but it pays homage to their legacy, as well as to the stupidity of humanity, so it's on track with the previous series right away.
The mystery that unfolds over these six issues feels alarmingly familiar, without simply hitting the same story beats as the original series. The main character looks like Gus, and there are glimpses of Jeppard around the periphery, but for the most part you could almost read The Return without any of the context of the original at all. You'd lose some of the impact, but it definitely does stand on its own surprisingly well.
Lemire's artwork won't be for everyone; he has a spindly, ethereal style somewhere between professional comic artist and child drawing with crayons that I think has a really unique charm, and it especially works well for the world of Sweet Tooth which is almost always seen through the eyes of a child. It's nice to see that neither he nor colourist José Villarubia have lost any of that spark since the first series.
Sweet Tooth: The Return is a love letter to the original, with some new stories to tell that stay true to the original without simply retreading old ground. It's not a necessary story, but it's a welcome one, and I'm glad of that.
October 7, 2022
(Zero spoiler review) 1.5/5
I think this just about does it. I think I am officially done with Jeff Lemire. Sweet Tooth was the first Lemire run I read about a year ago when I first got into comics. I fell for the first two arcs (12 issues) as the story captured a small fragment of my favourite novel, The Road, although with a light fantastical element as well. The initial arc of Jeppard drew me into this world, even if Sweet Tooth was a little annoying himself (like a combination of Jar Jar Binks and Bambi. My interest in the series greatly waned, as Lemire seemed intent on bleeding every last ounce of momentum and money out of the series he could. By the time it ended, I was glad it was over, which is never the emotion you want in a reader at the end of a long running series. For mine, the series was done, the story was told, and that's where it should have remained. And then I saw he had resurrected the series for a limited run (which set alarm bells ringing from the out). In hindsight, my concerns were very much well placed. Sweet Tooth: The Return is a lazy, lacklustre and shameless cash grab. I can see no other reason why this series exists, other than Lemire thought he could spin this into a few quick bucks. Sometimes artists might have a little bit of the old magic left over. A little bit of the story that, for whatever reason, they didn't get to tell the first time around, and feel the need to put it out there for the fans (and likely their wallets as well). I can safely say, this is not the case here with Sweet Tooth. This is a story that absolutely didn't need to be told, nor is it in anyway an organic and interesting new tale from the Sweet Tooth world. This is bland, uninspired and monumentally unwanted. And it is again, drawn by Jeff, which means it looks almost as bad as it reads.
I have always felt that Lemire's ambition outweighed his ability. That his ideas were always better than his execution. Maybe I was wrong, however, as this is about a million miles from a good idea, and the execution is even worse. It's non sensical, contrived and contains barely enough story to scrape a six issue arc together. There wasn't a single character I gave a shit about. The elephant boy had potential, although as with Lemire, he is nothing more than a one dimensional sympathy magnet. Nothing else of substance or style going on. I take no pleasure in saying this. I really wanted to enjoy this, as with all books I invest my time in. But this is just bad.
Whatever remaining positive memories I had of this series have been washed away in a putrid tide of malaise and utter indifference. Congratulations on shitting all over one of your better properties, Jeff. I hope the pay check was worth it. Avoid. 1.5/5
OmniBen.
I think this just about does it. I think I am officially done with Jeff Lemire. Sweet Tooth was the first Lemire run I read about a year ago when I first got into comics. I fell for the first two arcs (12 issues) as the story captured a small fragment of my favourite novel, The Road, although with a light fantastical element as well. The initial arc of Jeppard drew me into this world, even if Sweet Tooth was a little annoying himself (like a combination of Jar Jar Binks and Bambi. My interest in the series greatly waned, as Lemire seemed intent on bleeding every last ounce of momentum and money out of the series he could. By the time it ended, I was glad it was over, which is never the emotion you want in a reader at the end of a long running series. For mine, the series was done, the story was told, and that's where it should have remained. And then I saw he had resurrected the series for a limited run (which set alarm bells ringing from the out). In hindsight, my concerns were very much well placed. Sweet Tooth: The Return is a lazy, lacklustre and shameless cash grab. I can see no other reason why this series exists, other than Lemire thought he could spin this into a few quick bucks. Sometimes artists might have a little bit of the old magic left over. A little bit of the story that, for whatever reason, they didn't get to tell the first time around, and feel the need to put it out there for the fans (and likely their wallets as well). I can safely say, this is not the case here with Sweet Tooth. This is a story that absolutely didn't need to be told, nor is it in anyway an organic and interesting new tale from the Sweet Tooth world. This is bland, uninspired and monumentally unwanted. And it is again, drawn by Jeff, which means it looks almost as bad as it reads.
I have always felt that Lemire's ambition outweighed his ability. That his ideas were always better than his execution. Maybe I was wrong, however, as this is about a million miles from a good idea, and the execution is even worse. It's non sensical, contrived and contains barely enough story to scrape a six issue arc together. There wasn't a single character I gave a shit about. The elephant boy had potential, although as with Lemire, he is nothing more than a one dimensional sympathy magnet. Nothing else of substance or style going on. I take no pleasure in saying this. I really wanted to enjoy this, as with all books I invest my time in. But this is just bad.
Whatever remaining positive memories I had of this series have been washed away in a putrid tide of malaise and utter indifference. Congratulations on shitting all over one of your better properties, Jeff. I hope the pay check was worth it. Avoid. 1.5/5
OmniBen.
January 12, 2022
Ok this was cool. This is set 300 years after the original Sweet Tooth story. There was a small group of humans the went underground to survive the virus while the hybrids lived it up on the surface. Of course an evil bastard eventually gets it in his head that he is going to take out the hybrids for good so the humans can return to the surface. Lemire did some cool things with the story in here playing off the original book and I was digging it. If you were a big fan of the original, I think you would like this.
October 18, 2021
This wasn't terrible but I'm not entirely sure why this reboot exists. The cynical side of me thinks it only does because he wanted something new out with the TV show. 😬
If you have to make a choice, stick to the original series.
Individual issue reviews: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6
Total review score: 2.92
If you have to make a choice, stick to the original series.
Individual issue reviews: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6
Total review score: 2.92
February 24, 2022
Jeff Lemire's Sweet Tooth: The Return is an unexpected little mini series. It's not unexpected in the sense of it continuing the saga of Gus, but in the direction it takes in doing so.
This probably isn't going to be anywhere near what you'd probably expect, but I personally can't help but feel this was a nice addition for those who are already fans of the Sweet Tooth adventure.
The art here offers more of Lemire's magic touch - if you're a fan of Lemire's style already you certainly won't be let down reading this. Likewise with the writing, it continues in the same tone, atmosphere and style of its predecessor. The only difference being that this is a much shorter book at six issues so it does feel less refined than what we're used to from the Sweet Tooth franchise.
Overall, was Sweet Tooth: The Return a necessary sequel? Not really? But is it an added boon to those who love the original series. I personally think very much so. It does undoubtedly fly by and as such doesn't appear to contain the gently paced nuances of it's predecessor, but nonetheless it's great to be able to read more Sweet Tooth.
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My score: 8/10
Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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This probably isn't going to be anywhere near what you'd probably expect, but I personally can't help but feel this was a nice addition for those who are already fans of the Sweet Tooth adventure.
The art here offers more of Lemire's magic touch - if you're a fan of Lemire's style already you certainly won't be let down reading this. Likewise with the writing, it continues in the same tone, atmosphere and style of its predecessor. The only difference being that this is a much shorter book at six issues so it does feel less refined than what we're used to from the Sweet Tooth franchise.
Overall, was Sweet Tooth: The Return a necessary sequel? Not really? But is it an added boon to those who love the original series. I personally think very much so. It does undoubtedly fly by and as such doesn't appear to contain the gently paced nuances of it's predecessor, but nonetheless it's great to be able to read more Sweet Tooth.
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My score: 8/10
Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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June 17, 2021
Jsem velkej fanoušek původního Sweet Tootha, o to víc mě následující řádky budou bolet. Sweet Tooth: The Return je odpad. Už od oznámení jsem byl skeptický, protože Sweet Tooth je krásně uzavřený a nebyla potřeba cokoliv víc, kór po těch letech přidávat. Ne, Lumík to udělal a přinesl to nejhorší co kdy napsal, protože tohle je tak strašně nudný a o ničem až mi to hlava nebere. Člověk by si i řekl ok, dostanu nějaký fanservis a po letech uvidím své oblíbené postavy. Nope, ani fanservis ani oblíbené postavy tu (víceméně) nejsou.
V celý knize fungují jen dvě jediné věci, barvy který jsou super a postava Sloního Muže která mě bavila.
Říkám si, jak tohle vzniklo? Měl Lemire pocit méněcennosti a potřeboval se po několika letech do tohohle světa vrátit a něco ještě odvyprávět? Přišlo za Jeffem DC a dalo mu úkol prostě něco se Sweet Toothem udělat? Nebo jak Jeff tak DC mělo v očích dolary protože seriál?
Těžko říct, ale jde jen o totální cashgrab a jediný co tímhle Lumča dokázal je, že pošramotil odkaz původní série.
Ps. jsou tam ženské bradavky, doufám, že je Jim Lee zatmaví!
V celý knize fungují jen dvě jediné věci, barvy který jsou super a postava Sloního Muže která mě bavila.
Říkám si, jak tohle vzniklo? Měl Lemire pocit méněcennosti a potřeboval se po několika letech do tohohle světa vrátit a něco ještě odvyprávět? Přišlo za Jeffem DC a dalo mu úkol prostě něco se Sweet Toothem udělat? Nebo jak Jeff tak DC mělo v očích dolary protože seriál?
Těžko říct, ale jde jen o totální cashgrab a jediný co tímhle Lumča dokázal je, že pošramotil odkaz původní série.
Ps. jsou tam ženské bradavky, doufám, že je Jim Lee zatmaví!
September 17, 2021
(2,4 of 5 for the sequel nobody needed)
Sweet Tooth is a really interesting story. It's good comics, not without flaws, but it has a nice touching story to offer. Then Netflix adaptation came and with it the sequel. I gave it chance, but I was disappointed. Limited series brought some plot, which doesn't bring anything interesting to work with. It's a generic "sometime later" (we sucked out some story of it to sell some more comics with upcoming TV series) addon. I'm literally regretting the time I spent reading it. The only good thing is José Villarrubia and his colouring. The story is just trash, the art is just Lemire (with all the potato heads and other weird stylisations, not his best performance). The worldbuilding is also plain which I hate about his comics the most - it often feels like good person drama performed on the empty stage.
Sweet Tooth is a really interesting story. It's good comics, not without flaws, but it has a nice touching story to offer. Then Netflix adaptation came and with it the sequel. I gave it chance, but I was disappointed. Limited series brought some plot, which doesn't bring anything interesting to work with. It's a generic "sometime later" (we sucked out some story of it to sell some more comics with upcoming TV series) addon. I'm literally regretting the time I spent reading it. The only good thing is José Villarrubia and his colouring. The story is just trash, the art is just Lemire (with all the potato heads and other weird stylisations, not his best performance). The worldbuilding is also plain which I hate about his comics the most - it often feels like good person drama performed on the empty stage.
April 21, 2022
Depois do sucesso da série de TV da Netflix de Sweet Tooth, a DC Comics resolveu brindar os leitores da série em quadrinhos com uma nova minissérie no universo do menino-veado Gus. Retornam os autores Jeff Lemire e José Villarubia para contar como aquele mundo pós-apocalíptico passou a existir trezentos anos após os acontecimentos do final da série de histórias anteriores. Também existe um Gus, mas é um Gus diferente do que nos acostumamos a conhecer, que vive no subsolo do mundo, longe de todos os híbridos. Mas um dia, ele vai fugir daquele lugar e iniciar uma outra grande aventura que vai desestabilizar o sistema de sociedade religiosa que existe naquele local e os planos do "Pai" que quer erradicar de uma vez todos os híbridos que existem na superfície do planeta Terra. Mais uma vez, Gus servirá de ligação entre esses dois tipos de seres e nesse caminho vai deixar os leitores curiosos, encantados e animados com a história que o novo Gus e os novos aliados, híbridos e humanos, irão desenvolver para mudar a sociedade de uma vez por todas. Muito legal.
July 23, 2022
It was cool to be back in the world of Sweet Tooth, but I am not sure there was really a point to returning. The artwork is excellent and the story is fair enough, but it doesn't feel like Sweet Tooth. I could have lived without this, but I am also not mad I spent my time reading it.
October 26, 2021
Umm...it was ok but I don't feel it added much to the already complete series. I did enjoy returning to the world but for some reason, I got Snowpiercer vibes.
October 17, 2024
3.5 stars.
September 1, 2021
Sweet Tooth: The Return collects issues 1-6 of the series written and drawn by Jeff Lemire with colors by José Villarrubia.
Set 300 years after the events of Sweet tooth, a young hybrid awakens in a land where humans are struggling to survive. The last remaining humans tell him that he will lead them to salvation from the hybrids.
The Return is more of a retelling of the original story in a new setting in a circular world than it is a sequel. While the story is good, it doesn't have the impact of the original series as we don't get any meaningful character development. I feel like it doesn't add much to the story already provided and would rather it didn't even exist. That being said, Earl was awesome.
Set 300 years after the events of Sweet tooth, a young hybrid awakens in a land where humans are struggling to survive. The last remaining humans tell him that he will lead them to salvation from the hybrids.
The Return is more of a retelling of the original story in a new setting in a circular world than it is a sequel. While the story is good, it doesn't have the impact of the original series as we don't get any meaningful character development. I feel like it doesn't add much to the story already provided and would rather it didn't even exist. That being said, Earl was awesome.
December 11, 2021
Tough one to review... Lemire revisits one of his prized series after all these years. Was is needed? probably not. Is the story good? sort of. I cannot help but think Lemire needed/wanted to write this to fulfil his own goal of Sweet tooth. Maybe he always wanted to write this ending, but never did.
It is an odd book taking place 300 years after the original sweet tooth. I think Lemire wanted to remind us that even if things appear to be different, often times the are just the same. A circle repeating over and over again. I dont know, I like this book but it leaves you feeling ...strange or out of place a bit
It is an odd book taking place 300 years after the original sweet tooth. I think Lemire wanted to remind us that even if things appear to be different, often times the are just the same. A circle repeating over and over again. I dont know, I like this book but it leaves you feeling ...strange or out of place a bit
April 4, 2021
I cannot believe that Lemire would resurrect this series to give us something so incredibly lackluster. And he ended the original series on such a perfect note...
August 25, 2021
4.5
So great to return to Gus’ story
So great to return to Gus’ story
August 24, 2021
Against my better judgement... I decided to read this.
I remain convinced that the best thing about this comic has always been the bond between Gus and Jeppard. Finding out what caused the hybrid plague was that over-reaching arc I was following, but it was never the main draw. Sweet Tooth, Volume 6: Wild Game was all about wrapping the story. With no Jeppard around, we were just ticking the points to see what happened and, let's be honest, see that his sacrifice was not wasted, even though I'd argue the point is that he made it, not that it was worth it, but ymmv. So, I took it as an ending, but let's just say I would be totally fine without it. A nice addendum, but nothing more.
With that being said, The Return is just more of things added on a story that's, in everyone's head, already finished. It's set 300 years after the events of original run where a boy, looking exactly like Gus, wants to be free from constriction of Father and Church that seem to be last remnants of humanity. The scope is very small- the setting is literally one underground cave- and I feel like it tries to rehash themes and points that were made and made better in the original run. So, if you were thinking this was just milking the cash cow because of the adaptation , it's true. This adds nothing of the value to the story.
I knew this couldn't possibly be any good, I just knew, but I had to see it. And if you are a fan of original run, do not make the same mistake. Step away from those Bambi eyes on Sweet Tooth: The Return and don't let your curiosity ruin the experience.
I remain convinced that the best thing about this comic has always been the bond between Gus and Jeppard. Finding out what caused the hybrid plague was that over-reaching arc I was following, but it was never the main draw. Sweet Tooth, Volume 6: Wild Game was all about wrapping the story. With no Jeppard around, we were just ticking the points to see what happened and, let's be honest, see that his sacrifice was not wasted, even though I'd argue the point is that he made it, not that it was worth it, but ymmv. So, I took it as an ending, but let's just say I would be totally fine without it. A nice addendum, but nothing more.
With that being said, The Return is just more of things added on a story that's, in everyone's head, already finished. It's set 300 years after the events of original run where a boy, looking exactly like Gus, wants to be free from constriction of Father and Church that seem to be last remnants of humanity. The scope is very small- the setting is literally one underground cave- and I feel like it tries to rehash themes and points that were made and made better in the original run. So, if you were thinking this was just milking the cash cow because of the adaptation , it's true. This adds nothing of the value to the story.
I knew this couldn't possibly be any good, I just knew, but I had to see it. And if you are a fan of original run, do not make the same mistake. Step away from those Bambi eyes on Sweet Tooth: The Return and don't let your curiosity ruin the experience.
August 25, 2025
300 ans après qu’une pandémie a ravagé la Terre, décimant une grande partie de la population et provocant l’apparition d’une nouvelle espèce hybride mi-homme mi-animal, les rôles se sont inversés. Après avoir été les esclaves des humains, les hybrides ont pris le pouvoir, obligeant leurs tortionnaires à vivre sous terre dans des conditions précaires. Gus, jeune hybride détenu par les hommes, ne se doute pas qu’il risque de devenir bien malgré lui le fléau exterminateur de sa race.
Une suite était-elle vraiment nécessaire, des années après le dernier chapitre de la série publié en 2013 ? Pour éviter de tourner en rond, Jeff Lemire à imaginé un prolongement des siècles plus tard, où les hommes sont passés d’oppresseurs à oppressés. Gus l’hybride doit devenir l’instrument de leur vengeance à son corps défendant. C’est toujours aussi sombre, violent et désespéré (voire désespérant pour la nature humaine), même si la fin tire davantage le récit vers la lumière que vers les ténèbres. Lemire brasse des sujets mis à l’index dès le début de la série tels que les méfaits de la religion, la manipulation des masses et la folie de gourous prêts à tout pour prendre et conserver le pouvoir. Une lecture intéressante mais pas forcément indispensable pour ceux qui souhaiteraient en rester aux trois volumes d’origine.
Une suite était-elle vraiment nécessaire, des années après le dernier chapitre de la série publié en 2013 ? Pour éviter de tourner en rond, Jeff Lemire à imaginé un prolongement des siècles plus tard, où les hommes sont passés d’oppresseurs à oppressés. Gus l’hybride doit devenir l’instrument de leur vengeance à son corps défendant. C’est toujours aussi sombre, violent et désespéré (voire désespérant pour la nature humaine), même si la fin tire davantage le récit vers la lumière que vers les ténèbres. Lemire brasse des sujets mis à l’index dès le début de la série tels que les méfaits de la religion, la manipulation des masses et la folie de gourous prêts à tout pour prendre et conserver le pouvoir. Une lecture intéressante mais pas forcément indispensable pour ceux qui souhaiteraient en rester aux trois volumes d’origine.
October 12, 2021
3.5 stars or so. While The Return does add an epilogue of a different tone to the Sweet Tooth series, it ultimately doesn't offer quite as much substance as I was hoping for. That being said, stories are told and told again, finding new beginnings, growing in news ways shaped by what has come before. With the art, emotion, and heart of the original, The Return is both familiar and fresh, following a new struggle for answers and survival generations after the conclusion of the original series. Despite not rising to the same heights as the original, it's still a worthy read for fans of the Sweet Tooth story.
December 24, 2022
I love Lemire's work. I fell into the original Sweet Tooth, Volume 1: Out of the Deep Woods series, head over heels, and the Netflix adaptation, while not exactly what was expected, was incredibly sweet, good and compelling. I imagine he wrote this follow up in response to the love of that series. It was unneeded.
There is a legend in the series and this is set 300 years in the future showing the cyclical nature of that legend. The illustrations had a very different feel than the original, and while that makes sense, considering the jump in time, I didn't much care for it. While I always pick up the next Lemire, I feel this may have been a money grab, and I am happy I didn't buy it.
There is a legend in the series and this is set 300 years in the future showing the cyclical nature of that legend. The illustrations had a very different feel than the original, and while that makes sense, considering the jump in time, I didn't much care for it. While I always pick up the next Lemire, I feel this may have been a money grab, and I am happy I didn't buy it.
October 2, 2022
It was alright, but I don’t understand why it was needed.
In my opinion, it was a bit boring and unnecessary. I feel the reason it was released is that sweet tooth was released as a series on Netflix, which was a massive hit. I feel like Jeff thought he might as well release a return of sweet tooth, which was pointless.
But once again, the art was spot on.
2/5
⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In my opinion, it was a bit boring and unnecessary. I feel the reason it was released is that sweet tooth was released as a series on Netflix, which was a massive hit. I feel like Jeff thought he might as well release a return of sweet tooth, which was pointless.
But once again, the art was spot on.
2/5
⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
March 2, 2025
Uma continuação da série, com a história situada 300 anos depois.
Praticamente mais do mesmo, só que mais curta e bem menos inspirada. Felizmente, não estraga a série principal, embora traga elementos inesperados, como por ex, a existência dos humanos.
Fica a impressão que foi feito às pressas, para pegar carona com o lançamento da série da Netflix.
Dá pra passar.
Praticamente mais do mesmo, só que mais curta e bem menos inspirada. Felizmente, não estraga a série principal, embora traga elementos inesperados, como por ex, a existência dos humanos.
Fica a impressão que foi feito às pressas, para pegar carona com o lançamento da série da Netflix.
Dá pra passar.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2025
*2.5 stars*
It was fine, just not necessary. This doesn’t add anything to the lore of Sweet Tooth & nothing hooked me or made me feel anything. The back cover claims this isn’t a rehash of the original series, but a reimagining. It’s both - a reimagining that is a rehash with similar characters and story beats, just in a new time period and environment.
It was fine, just not necessary. This doesn’t add anything to the lore of Sweet Tooth & nothing hooked me or made me feel anything. The back cover claims this isn’t a rehash of the original series, but a reimagining. It’s both - a reimagining that is a rehash with similar characters and story beats, just in a new time period and environment.
June 20, 2022
The original Sweet Tooth run ended well and I don't know this was needed but it certainly was good. Because its Jeff Lemire and Sweet Tooth, its multiple gut punches but in typical fashion it also inspires. This world isn't hopeful so that makes it more so when present. Overall, an interesting addendum to the fantastic series.
October 13, 2023
This is a nice little story that takes place 200 years after the events if the original books. It doesn't add too much to the story, but doesn't take away anything either. If you loved the original, feel free to grab it, but it definitely wasn't necessary
August 9, 2021
The return didnt really add anything to original story and as a small off shoot is pretty good.
February 21, 2022
Read this a while ago. Im giving it five stars cause I loved sweet tooth. But this isnt the story that sweet tooth was.
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