Series
Description
Joss Whedon''s Dollhouse continues, written by television-series mainstays Andrew Chambliss (the CW''s Vampire Diaries, co-writer of Buffy Season 9), Maurissa Tancharoen (Spartacus), and Jed Whedon (Dr. Horrible)! The Rossum Corporation''s Dollhouse technology has gone viral with a synchronized phone call that wiped the minds of everyone it reached, turning them into mindless killers.
Language
Original language
English
Publication
Dark Horse Books (2012), Edition: First Edition, 160 pages
ISBN
159582863X / 9781595828637
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LibraryThing member usagijihen
First, a huge thanks to Dark Horse for putting this awesome book up on NetGalley for the (reviewing) world to request and read! I was really pleasantly surprised when I saw it up there – I just had to request it. And you know what? This one book collects all five of the original issues that make
However, I know the chance of more of “Epitaphs” being written and released is slim to none. Which is saddening, but what we’re given is absolutely awesome material – and I’d expect no less from the badass Whedon-Tancharoen team (they did help end season 2, after all, with their scripting) and I’ve come to like Chambliss a great deal with “Buffy: Season 9″. I don’t think it needs to be said that if you haven’t seen the end of the first season, you’re going to spoil yourself, but if you’re just starting season 2, you’re in luck! This won’t really spoil you, but it builds on the material given to us in the unaired thirteenth episode of season 1 and a nice chunk of the last episodes of season 2.
All of the spoiler warnings said and in place, Whedon, Tancharoen, and Chambliss go into some very, very dark places with the genesis of the thoughtpocalypse, and shows us the buildling of Neuropolis (which we only get a look at in the series after Echo and her ragtag bunch of ex-Actives and other friends and foes when they actually infiltrate it), which is literally built on the ruins of buildings that the Rossum-created Butchers have totaled in their rampage across the globe (or in this case, Arizona). We also get some good information on where our favorite characters who worked in the LA Dollhouse as staff were when the Thoughtpocalypse hit, as well as how that affects the anti-Rossum cause.
But I think my favorite part was Alpha’s redemption – or rather, how it happened, and how it almost didn’t happen at all. I never thought I’d come to love Alpha as much as I do, but thanks to this much-needed installment, I got a look into his very real suffering with all of the people in his head. Everyone loved (me included) Alpha as the villain trying to steal the sleeping beauty-like Echo from the LA Dollhouse, but this shows how he tries so very hard to reform himself, as well as his continuing love for Echo and how he has to deal with all of that.
Oh yeah, and the fact that he still has quite a few murderous personalities in his head doesn’t really help the reform process.
But I found myself cheering for him like I never did before, and it was a really satisfying experience. “Experience” is the only way to describe any Whedon production, and “Dollhouse”, regardless if in TV or comic form, definitely is no exception to that idea. “Epitaphs” just contributes and completes the “Dollhouse” experience and really is a must for any Whedon/”Dollhouse” fan. Hands down. Though I just want more misadventures of how the thoughtpocalypse goes down (I wanted to see more Topher, for one thing, in this volume), overall I’m pretty happy with the end results, and I highly recommend it.
“Dollhouse: Epitaphs” is out in North America on April 11th, 2012, so be sure to pick it up then. It’s made my best of 2012 so far list, so really, this is a miniseries you can’t miss!
(posted to goodreads, librarything, shelfari, and birthofanewwitch.wordpress.com)
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up the “Epitaphs” mini-series and all of the awesomeness contained therein. And yet, while you get the “complete” story of how the Rossum mindwipe thoughtpocalypse starts, it doesn’t exactly end where the show picks it up at the end of season 2 (spoiler alert!). All I know is one thing – I still want more on the thoughtpocalypse adventures with Mag, Zone, Griff, Alpha, Echo, and the others.However, I know the chance of more of “Epitaphs” being written and released is slim to none. Which is saddening, but what we’re given is absolutely awesome material – and I’d expect no less from the badass Whedon-Tancharoen team (they did help end season 2, after all, with their scripting) and I’ve come to like Chambliss a great deal with “Buffy: Season 9″. I don’t think it needs to be said that if you haven’t seen the end of the first season, you’re going to spoil yourself, but if you’re just starting season 2, you’re in luck! This won’t really spoil you, but it builds on the material given to us in the unaired thirteenth episode of season 1 and a nice chunk of the last episodes of season 2.
All of the spoiler warnings said and in place, Whedon, Tancharoen, and Chambliss go into some very, very dark places with the genesis of the thoughtpocalypse, and shows us the buildling of Neuropolis (which we only get a look at in the series after Echo and her ragtag bunch of ex-Actives and other friends and foes when they actually infiltrate it), which is literally built on the ruins of buildings that the Rossum-created Butchers have totaled in their rampage across the globe (or in this case, Arizona). We also get some good information on where our favorite characters who worked in the LA Dollhouse as staff were when the Thoughtpocalypse hit, as well as how that affects the anti-Rossum cause.
But I think my favorite part was Alpha’s redemption – or rather, how it happened, and how it almost didn’t happen at all. I never thought I’d come to love Alpha as much as I do, but thanks to this much-needed installment, I got a look into his very real suffering with all of the people in his head. Everyone loved (me included) Alpha as the villain trying to steal the sleeping beauty-like Echo from the LA Dollhouse, but this shows how he tries so very hard to reform himself, as well as his continuing love for Echo and how he has to deal with all of that.
Oh yeah, and the fact that he still has quite a few murderous personalities in his head doesn’t really help the reform process.
But I found myself cheering for him like I never did before, and it was a really satisfying experience. “Experience” is the only way to describe any Whedon production, and “Dollhouse”, regardless if in TV or comic form, definitely is no exception to that idea. “Epitaphs” just contributes and completes the “Dollhouse” experience and really is a must for any Whedon/”Dollhouse” fan. Hands down. Though I just want more misadventures of how the thoughtpocalypse goes down (I wanted to see more Topher, for one thing, in this volume), overall I’m pretty happy with the end results, and I highly recommend it.
“Dollhouse: Epitaphs” is out in North America on April 11th, 2012, so be sure to pick it up then. It’s made my best of 2012 so far list, so really, this is a miniseries you can’t miss!
(posted to goodreads, librarything, shelfari, and birthofanewwitch.wordpress.com)
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LibraryThing member sszkutak
Background: A virus is spreading, don’t pick up your phone, if you do your mind will be erased and you become a mindless killer. This is what the Dollhouse gang is dealing with, only those that did not pick up their phones are survivors and on the run from those around them that have received the
Review: Before I start, I must admit that I only watched one or two episodes of Dollhouse when it aired but this comic was very interesting to follow. Coming from Andrew Chambliss, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen, it reads like a television show, since that is the media most know if from anyway. It is fast paced and easy read, however the number of people we just through in the beginning got a little confusing for me. The art is detailed with a beautiful use of color, the illustrator did a good job at using as much of the color pallet as he could, using soft and bold tones of almost every color.
The story line was captivating and kept me reading. However, the amount of death was intense; almost every page had someone being attacked by a mindless infected person or someone who had not been infected shooting at someone who was…overall a pretty good read though.
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call.Review: Before I start, I must admit that I only watched one or two episodes of Dollhouse when it aired but this comic was very interesting to follow. Coming from Andrew Chambliss, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen, it reads like a television show, since that is the media most know if from anyway. It is fast paced and easy read, however the number of people we just through in the beginning got a little confusing for me. The art is detailed with a beautiful use of color, the illustrator did a good job at using as much of the color pallet as he could, using soft and bold tones of almost every color.
The story line was captivating and kept me reading. However, the amount of death was intense; almost every page had someone being attacked by a mindless infected person or someone who had not been infected shooting at someone who was…overall a pretty good read though.
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LibraryThing member SDPogue
A post-series story following the characters of Dollhouse, this graphic novel is a must have for fans. Those not familiar with the show may find some of the plot confusing but the writer’s did a good job of introducing characters and the Dollhouse. The story begins with a phone call. This is not
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your normal call but one that threatens to take away all that makes you you. For some, they turned into mindless killers. Others turned into makers of mindless killers. Those who avoided the call are trying to survive in this apocalyptic world. Being this is volume one, there is no tight ending, no wrap up to the story but there was enough of a conclusion that made the story feel whole while still encouraging the reader to see out volume 2. This book makes me want to watch the show all over again – guess what I’m watching on Netflix tonight? Show Less
LibraryThing member teknognome
More Dollhouse, which is what I've wanted since the show got cancelled. It fills some of the gaps between the main timeline of the show, and the future episodes.
I probably would have appreciated it more if I'd remembered more of the details from Epitaph 1 and Epitaph 2, but it still made for a
I probably would have appreciated it more if I'd remembered more of the details from Epitaph 1 and Epitaph 2, but it still made for a
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good story that stands reasonably well on it's own. Alpha's back, and in a starring role, and is nicely drawn and portrayed. Echo and Ballard also appear later in the story. As do some of the "actuals" from the Epitaph episodes. The drawing of Ballard and Maggie is unfortunately not too close to the actors (it actually took me a bit to connect Maggie from the comic to Felicia Day's character). Show Less
LibraryThing member RealLifeReading
I stumbled upon this while browsing the library's comic catalogue. It's been some years since I've seen the TV series and it was fun re-entering the world of Alpha and Ivy and Echo. Apparently this comic is takes place after the series and before the "Epitaphs" episode. The Active tech is going
Great illustrations. I loved how the characters look just like the actors! Good storyline too. Makes me want a rewatch
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viral. Great illustrations. I loved how the characters look just like the actors! Good storyline too. Makes me want a rewatch
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