author: Jeff Lemire
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.03
book published: 2015
rating: 3
read at: 2015/02/15
date added: 2015/02/15
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Secret Origins Vol. 1' takes a lot the origin stories from DC Comics New 52 reboot and puts them in one convenient volume. If you are expecting fresh original origins, you should probably look elsewhere. They are all very similar to their old origin stories.
Here you'll find the origin stories of many of the big hitters: Batman, Green Lantern, Superman, Supergirl, Aquaman and Green Arrow among others. If, like me, you are familiar with these origins, you won't find much new here. These are all pretty much the same. There are a few tweaks here and there, and I'm really not sure what I expected, but it was all pretty mediocre. The Harley Quinn story might have been the most interesting, but I was less familiar with it.
I see this collection as best for new fans who want these stories all in one collection. For older fans, there isn't much here that appends known history. The collection boasts a whole host of writers and artists, and I did like the art, especially the collection covers by Lee Bermejo. Those made the collection a win in my mind. I guess I wanted to be more wowed than I was.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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