Sleeper Vol. 1: Out in the Cold this question feed

asked by bigben on November 16, 2006 5:24 AM

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Great plot and character. The art tries to be noir but is mostly rushed and cheesy. In the later trades they get a new colorist who really helps a lot. All told, however, the story rocks and is well-plotted. Conspiracy-theory fans of the X-files and its ilk will love it.
reviewed by avi on November 17, 2006 10:05 PM

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Tight pacing, a complex and twisty plot, and compelling characters make this a fast and satisfying read. I like that the protagonist isn't a Chosen One, but is just a dumb guy who gets picked for the wrong mission and ends up paying for it for the rest of his life. The basic concept is a character study: a good guy who spends his life in the shadows fighting the hidden wars is co-opted into becoming a mole, and is then left to swing or survive on his own. His actions and decisions become ever murkier, even to himself. Things are made more complex by the fact that he and those around him are all gifted/damned with unusual abilities. If you're a fan of the Le Carre type of spy thrillers, you'll probably enjoy this immensely.
reviewed by smiling on November 24, 2006 2:26 AM

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