Aphrodite IX #9 Review
Cover & Solicit - 4/5
- Would I pick-up or buy the comic based on the solicit or cover alone?
- Are the alternate covers appealing?
- Does the solicit and cover portray what happens in the issue?
- Do I like the artist's style on the cover?
Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5
- Weighted Double
- Do I personally like this artist's style?
- Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance?
- If there are multiple artists do they blend well and not disturb the reading experience?
- Does the coloring/inking blend well with the artist?
- Is the coloring and inking enjoyable to the eye?
- Is it easy to distinguish what's happening?
Layout & Flow - 4/5
- Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read?
- Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged?
- Can I easily read the issue, to include lettering?
- Is there too little or too much dialogue or monologue?
- Is it easy to understand what's happening without reading previous issues, or other titles?
Story - 5/5
- Weighted Triple
- How well did the issue further develop the current story?
- How well did the issue further develop the characters?
- Did the writer stay true to the history and characteristics of the characters?
- Did I simply enjoy reading the issue?
- At the end of the issue do I immediately want to read the next one?
Verdict - 4.4 (9/10)
Hawkins and Sejic are a great team. This issue continued the great story and work they are creating both in Cyber Force and Aphrodite IX. I loved that Matt went outside of this comfort zone and did an issue with no narrative and instead let the dialogue and Sejic's art tell the story. There were some minor issue with pacing and flow but nothing too distracting. I can't wait for the final two issues of this series before we get the Aphrodite IX/Cyber Force crossover I've been looking for. If you aren't Aphrodite IX or Cyber Force you should be.
- For my FULL thoughts and previews of this issue, see the Aphrodite IX #9 Review at Images Unplugged.