<![CDATA[Blog by andrewnuni - IGN]]> http://www.ign.com/blogs/andrewnuni Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:59:59 -0800 IGN Entertainment, Inc. Oyster en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[I Love Trouble Issue 4 Review]]> http://www.ign.com/blogs/andrewnuni/2013/03/07/i-love-trouble-issue-4-review

Kel Symons continues to tell Felicia's story in another fun and progressive installment of the series. The writing is still fun and interesting, but it can seem a bit juvenile and immature at moments. This is a minor complaint though, because the rest of the issue moves the plot forward while opening up another that's fascinating. The end of the book turns to a darker and more serious tone, that offers us another view for the main character. Symons' dialogue has a very natural feeling, unlike other books that feel forced to explain the plot, it's quite refreshing to read such a fluent book.

The characters portrayed by Mark A. Robinson's illustrations still remain inconsistent, but they've improved from the last issue. His backgrounds have also improved from the last issue with beautiful details and textures. Less of the panels have blank backgrounds compared to the last issue. Paul Little's color work still compliments Robinson's art. The color combinations make the book pop and the contrast works very well. The colors match tone of the story perfectly, it's bright and vibrant when the story is fun and dark and drained when it turns serious. Little's color blending and lighting effects ties the book together in a nice and neat book. The story and art pick up pace and leaves me looking forward to the next issue.


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<![CDATA[I Love Trouble Issue 3 Review]]> http://www.ign.com/blogs/andrewnuni/2013/02/07/i-love-trouble-issue-3-review

Writer Kel Symons delivers an amusing and fun story in this issue. It puts you in the main character's mindset because like the main character, you actually can't predict what happens next and it's intriguing to read. The plot is some what complex and offers an  interesting idea that makes you want to read more. Symons throws in some comedy that pokes fun at the way women are depicted in comics and has some hilarious dialogue. I can't put enough emphasis on how fun it is to read this issue. The end of the issue is the only slump in the writing department sadly and it doesn't leave you craving more.

The illustrations by Mark A. Robinson is a hit or miss because of his style. The art over exaggerates expressions and the bodies of the characters. It works at the very beginning, but then slowly falls apart through out the issue because the style isn't consistent and the characters look like they morph their bodies through out the issue. The colors by Paul Little bring the issue to life though and it matches the fun tone of the story. This does improve Mark Robinson's style and brings the backgrounds alive with details like light reflections and textures. Unlike the illustrations, the colors quality never drops. This issue is a joy to read and pretty to look at. It's worth a try if you're looking for a fun new series to read.


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<![CDATA[The Activity Issue 11 Review]]> http://www.ign.com/blogs/andrewnuni/2013/01/31/the-activity-issue-11-review

Issue 11 of The Activity written by Nathan Edmondson is both intense and exciting with some interesting plot twists that has a satisfying ending. However the B story is much less exciting to read. The dialogue between two government officials is very cliche. It was a predictable and boring way of projecting the plot to the reader that has been done many times before in TV shows and movies. Maybe if it was completely taken out so the main story can be expanded, instead of slowing down the issue. This issue doesn't offer a huge cliffhanger, but it should be enough to interest some into reading the next issue.

The art by Mitch Gerads has a rough style that matches the tone of the book almost naturally. It brings the story alive during the fast paced action scenes and gives you a sense of urgency that flows with the story. However the backgrounds are at some times very empty and lazy looking. In some spots the color works and matches the scene and mesh's well with Gerads' art. In others it looks drowned out and distracts you. Luckily this only happens during the B story, which is already a let down. This issue of The Activity is along the lines of an episode of the TV series 24 and I'd give it a chance if you're looking for a series outside of the superhero genre.
























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