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USA, ca 1990
En superheltinde, Black Orchid, bliver fanget og dræbt (faktisk skudt, brændt og sprængt i luften) af en superskurk, Mr. Sterling, der "har læst på lektien og ikke holder lange enetaler og spærrer helten inde i en kælder, mens vandet langsomt stiger".
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Carl Thorne skød Suzy, hvilket han fortæller Philip efter at have overfaldet ham og slået ham ned. Carl mishandler og kvæler Philip, hvorefter han går ud i væksthusene og smadrer hvad han ser der, for han tror at det er statuer af Suzy. En af dem siger "Hej Carl" og svæver væk. Carl bliver chokeret og ringer efter Lex Luthor. Det er dumt, for Luthor bliver rasende og beder sine mænd sørge for at han ikke får Carl at se igen. Åh ja, forresten sørge for at ingen får Carl at se igen.
Luthor sætter også en eftersøgning i gang efter en flyvende plantepige, måske to? Og lilla, vistnok.
Den store af pigerne redder Carl, selv om hun godt ved at det sikkert er en skidt ide, men der er død for mange til at han også skal dø. Hun fisker ham op af det havnebasin, hvor Luthors mænd havde skubbet ham i. Hun befrier ham for lænkerne og overlader ham ellers til hans egen skæbne. Han tænker lidt og begiver sig så hen til et pakhus, hvor han har skjult en ladning våben for Luthor. Carl er modig, men ikke så klog.
Den store af pigerne giver sig til at lede efter folk fra Phils fortid, så hun kan blive klogere på hvem og hvad hun er. Hun møder Batman, som ved at Jason Woodrue er død og at Pamela Isley er i Arkham. Han giver hende et bat-tegn, der giver adgang til Arkham, men advarer også om at Pamela er giftig. Imens venter den lille af pigerne, der også kalder sig Suzy, ude i skoven, men der møder hun en mand Dan, som hun går med.
Storepige besøger Pamela, men uden held. Efterfølgende møder hun igen Batman, der råder hende til at finde Alec Holland (som alle "ved" er død). Imens er Lillepige blevet kidnappet. Og Carl har fået samlet nogle af våbnene og længes efter at bruge dem mod alt og alle. Storepige opdager at Lillepige er blevet væk og forsøger at finde hende.
Storepige synes at alting går hende imod, men opsøger alligevel Alec Holland. Han viser sig at være gået i et med skoven. Han fortæller hende historien om Alec og Phil. Phil havde en drøm om at skabe plantemennesker, men det forblev en drøm indtil den dag hans ungdomsveninde Susan Linden kom tilbage og kort efter blev dræbt. Han tog noget af hendes genetiske materiale og fik sin drøm til at lykkes. Alec er død, men Alec lever og har guddommelige kræfter. Han giver Storepige nogle frø, en anvisning til at finde Lillepige og et håb. Det virker og de to plantepiger slipper fra kidnapperne, hvilket Luthor sikkert ikke er begejstret for. I hvert fald sætter han Sterling på at finde pigerne og med besked på ikke at gøre andet, før han har nogle resultater. De finder dem i Brasilien (Return I will to old Brazil) og kobler Dick Vandervoort på som jæger. De fanger indianere i junglen og piner og dræber dem for at få oplysninger. I hælene på dem, følger Carl og han piller dem ned en for en. Vandervoort forsøger at stoppe ham, men bliver selv dræbt. Imens leger plantepigerne i paradis. Sterling og et par af hans mænd når frem til pigerne og de er velbevæbnede og har round-up med i en stor trykbeholder. Carl er også nået frem og det bliver et stort skydetelt. Det ender med at Carl bliver skudt. Til gengæld vil Sterlings folk ikke lystre, da han giver ordre til at tvinge plantepigerne til at følge med. Storepige sender Sterling tilbage til Luthor med budskabet om at han skal lade dem være i fred ellers vil hun finde ud af hvad Luthor elsker og så tage det fra ham.
De små nye frø er sået og har det godt i den paradisiske dal, som passes af indianerne. De to plantepiger tager tilbage til menneskenes verden.
Enormt flot tegnet af Dave McKean og suverænt fortalt af Neil Gaiman. What's not to like?
Der er et forord af Mikal Gilmore. som er skribent og journalist, blandt andet for Rolling Stones.
En superheltinde, Black Orchid, bliver fanget og dræbt (faktisk skudt, brændt og sprængt i luften) af en superskurk, Mr. Sterling, der "har læst på lektien og ikke holder lange enetaler og spærrer helten inde i en kælder, mens vandet langsomt stiger".
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dvs Gotham City, Arkham Asylum og statsfængslet. Sterlings chef hedder Lex Luthor og Black Orchid viser sig ikke at være et menneske, men måske en plante? Ude i haven ved dr. Philip Sylvian, aka Phil aka Bilko, vågner en af Black Orchid's søstre til live. Hun er en intelligent plante, der ikke behøver en rod. I det lokale statsfængsel er en af Lex Luthors folk klar til at blive løsladt. Carl Thorne har afsonet syv år og tror at Lex vil give ham hans gamle job som chef for våbenafdelingen tilbage, men han bliver skuffet. Han var tidligere gift med Suzy Linden, som var Philips barndomsveninde.Carl Thorne skød Suzy, hvilket han fortæller Philip efter at have overfaldet ham og slået ham ned. Carl mishandler og kvæler Philip, hvorefter han går ud i væksthusene og smadrer hvad han ser der, for han tror at det er statuer af Suzy. En af dem siger "Hej Carl" og svæver væk. Carl bliver chokeret og ringer efter Lex Luthor. Det er dumt, for Luthor bliver rasende og beder sine mænd sørge for at han ikke får Carl at se igen. Åh ja, forresten sørge for at ingen får Carl at se igen.
Luthor sætter også en eftersøgning i gang efter en flyvende plantepige, måske to? Og lilla, vistnok.
Den store af pigerne redder Carl, selv om hun godt ved at det sikkert er en skidt ide, men der er død for mange til at han også skal dø. Hun fisker ham op af det havnebasin, hvor Luthors mænd havde skubbet ham i. Hun befrier ham for lænkerne og overlader ham ellers til hans egen skæbne. Han tænker lidt og begiver sig så hen til et pakhus, hvor han har skjult en ladning våben for Luthor. Carl er modig, men ikke så klog.
Den store af pigerne giver sig til at lede efter folk fra Phils fortid, så hun kan blive klogere på hvem og hvad hun er. Hun møder Batman, som ved at Jason Woodrue er død og at Pamela Isley er i Arkham. Han giver hende et bat-tegn, der giver adgang til Arkham, men advarer også om at Pamela er giftig. Imens venter den lille af pigerne, der også kalder sig Suzy, ude i skoven, men der møder hun en mand Dan, som hun går med.
Storepige besøger Pamela, men uden held. Efterfølgende møder hun igen Batman, der råder hende til at finde Alec Holland (som alle "ved" er død). Imens er Lillepige blevet kidnappet. Og Carl har fået samlet nogle af våbnene og længes efter at bruge dem mod alt og alle. Storepige opdager at Lillepige er blevet væk og forsøger at finde hende.
Storepige synes at alting går hende imod, men opsøger alligevel Alec Holland. Han viser sig at være gået i et med skoven. Han fortæller hende historien om Alec og Phil. Phil havde en drøm om at skabe plantemennesker, men det forblev en drøm indtil den dag hans ungdomsveninde Susan Linden kom tilbage og kort efter blev dræbt. Han tog noget af hendes genetiske materiale og fik sin drøm til at lykkes. Alec er død, men Alec lever og har guddommelige kræfter. Han giver Storepige nogle frø, en anvisning til at finde Lillepige og et håb. Det virker og de to plantepiger slipper fra kidnapperne, hvilket Luthor sikkert ikke er begejstret for. I hvert fald sætter han Sterling på at finde pigerne og med besked på ikke at gøre andet, før han har nogle resultater. De finder dem i Brasilien (Return I will to old Brazil) og kobler Dick Vandervoort på som jæger. De fanger indianere i junglen og piner og dræber dem for at få oplysninger. I hælene på dem, følger Carl og han piller dem ned en for en. Vandervoort forsøger at stoppe ham, men bliver selv dræbt. Imens leger plantepigerne i paradis. Sterling og et par af hans mænd når frem til pigerne og de er velbevæbnede og har round-up med i en stor trykbeholder. Carl er også nået frem og det bliver et stort skydetelt. Det ender med at Carl bliver skudt. Til gengæld vil Sterlings folk ikke lystre, da han giver ordre til at tvinge plantepigerne til at følge med. Storepige sender Sterling tilbage til Luthor med budskabet om at han skal lade dem være i fred ellers vil hun finde ud af hvad Luthor elsker og så tage det fra ham.
De små nye frø er sået og har det godt i den paradisiske dal, som passes af indianerne. De to plantepiger tager tilbage til menneskenes verden.
Enormt flot tegnet af Dave McKean og suverænt fortalt af Neil Gaiman. What's not to like?
Der er et forord af Mikal Gilmore. som er skribent og journalist, blandt andet for Rolling Stones.
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Publication
Roskilde : G. Floy Studio, 2006. ca 160 sider.
Description
A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller! Before introducing the modern version of The Sandman, Neil Gaiman wrote this dark tale that reinvented a strange DC Comics super hero in the Vertigo mold. Featuring spectacular art by Gaiman's frequent collaborator, DaveMcKean, BLACK ORCHID. After being viciously murdered, Susan Linden is reborn fully grown as the Black Orchid, a hybrid of plant and human, destined to avenge her own death. Now, as this demigoddessattempts to reconcile human memory and botanical origins, she must untangle the webs of deception and secrets that led to her death. Beginning in the cold streets of a heartless metropolis and ending in the Amazon rainforest, this book takes thereader on a journey through secrets, suffering and self-rediscovery.… (more)
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LibraryThing member krau0098
One of the few Gaiman/McKean works that I haven't read; I was eager to read this graphic novel. It was a pretty good read. It is an unusual comic book and deals with some more serious issues than the basic good vs. evil.
This comic takes place in Gotham City and in the first few scenes we get to
It is an interesting story in that the main character for the most part is a passive flower-lady that is trying to gain back her memories and figure out how to protect her flower sisters.
There are cameo appearances by Batman, Poison Ivy, Lex Luther, and others. We get to visit Arkham Asylum and spend time with the dirty underground of Gotham.
The majority of the comic deals with the idea of violence and what happens when you make a choice either to be peaceful or take violent action. It also shows that sometimes making the right choice doesn't always mean things will turn out the right way.
An interesting graphic novel and somewhat thought provoking. I can see why they said this graphic novel helped break the way for more non-traditional graphic novels. The artwork by McKean is the usual mixture of beautiful, creepy, and slightly disturbing...it goes very well with the story.
There are only a couple things that weren't ideal. One was that the character's aren't as engaging as I am used to for Gaiman and (since this was released in the 80's) the other is that the graphics are pretty dated...there are a lot of 80's hairstyles walking through this graphic novel and at times that made me laugh.
This comic takes place in Gotham City and in the first few scenes we get to
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watch as the super-hero Black Orchid is captured and killed. The rest of the story follows her flower sisters as they deal with the fall-out from Black Orchid's action and try to find a place for themselves in the world.It is an interesting story in that the main character for the most part is a passive flower-lady that is trying to gain back her memories and figure out how to protect her flower sisters.
There are cameo appearances by Batman, Poison Ivy, Lex Luther, and others. We get to visit Arkham Asylum and spend time with the dirty underground of Gotham.
The majority of the comic deals with the idea of violence and what happens when you make a choice either to be peaceful or take violent action. It also shows that sometimes making the right choice doesn't always mean things will turn out the right way.
An interesting graphic novel and somewhat thought provoking. I can see why they said this graphic novel helped break the way for more non-traditional graphic novels. The artwork by McKean is the usual mixture of beautiful, creepy, and slightly disturbing...it goes very well with the story.
There are only a couple things that weren't ideal. One was that the character's aren't as engaging as I am used to for Gaiman and (since this was released in the 80's) the other is that the graphics are pretty dated...there are a lot of 80's hairstyles walking through this graphic novel and at times that made me laugh.
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LibraryThing member JapaG
One of the earlier works of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. Gaiman tells a different super-hero story about plant-women and the criminals chasing them. Gaiman's story is more humane, and while it touches on several of DC's other superhumans, the emphasis is on the plant-women finding their place in
That said, Gaiman's story is not the thing that elevates this book above the rest of contemporary graphic novels. McKean shows here, once again, that he is one of the most innovative artists in comics. (As well as in many other mediums). His portrayal of almost photo-realistic people in very stylized and artistic compositions and backgrounds in once again striking.
The story and dialog is good, the art is superb.
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the world.That said, Gaiman's story is not the thing that elevates this book above the rest of contemporary graphic novels. McKean shows here, once again, that he is one of the most innovative artists in comics. (As well as in many other mediums). His portrayal of almost photo-realistic people in very stylized and artistic compositions and backgrounds in once again striking.
The story and dialog is good, the art is superb.
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LibraryThing member lauriebrown54
This book gathers the three part graphic novel story arc of Black Orchid into one paperback. Originally published around 1990, this the origin story of a DC character that had been around for years but little used. The original character was a woman of mystery; she never even had a secret identity
It’s a very violent story of vengeance and greed; film noir meets superhero story. Other characters from the DC universe are in it; Lex Luthor places a large part, while others make only brief appearances. It’s very different from what I would have expected from DC comics in that era; it’s not just a superhero story, it’s a very personal one. Black Orchid’s relationship with the plant world in the Amazon is almost spiritual. The art is stunning; McKean’s use of light and dark is beautiful.
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given to her. This book explains why: she had no human identity, but was created by placing the genes of a specific woman, Susan Linden, into an orchid plant. Black Orchid was not born, but grown. It’s a very violent story of vengeance and greed; film noir meets superhero story. Other characters from the DC universe are in it; Lex Luthor places a large part, while others make only brief appearances. It’s very different from what I would have expected from DC comics in that era; it’s not just a superhero story, it’s a very personal one. Black Orchid’s relationship with the plant world in the Amazon is almost spiritual. The art is stunning; McKean’s use of light and dark is beautiful.
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LibraryThing member caerulius
A very unexpected superhero comic by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. They revive the never-very-popular Black Orchid, but take her in a very fresh direction. Guest appearances by Batman, Poison Ivy, and the Swamp Thing as Black Orchid attempts to decipher her own existence and defend herself and the
The art in this is, in typical Dave McKean tradition, breathtaking, and the story is subtle and elegant, with an environmentally friendly twist.
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world against the latest plot by Lex Luthor. The art in this is, in typical Dave McKean tradition, breathtaking, and the story is subtle and elegant, with an environmentally friendly twist.
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LibraryThing member xicanti
This is very different from your average superhero comic. The storyline is much quieter and more introspective as the main character tries to discover who she is and where she belongs. I'm still trying to figure out how I felt about it all; though it was beautiful and had a life-affirming, peaceful
It's much easier to comment on the artwork, which is amazing. The contrast between the lush, green world where Black Orchid lives and the dull, grey landscape in which Carl Thorne moves is very well done. The natural bits feel intense and alive. The characters are also very well drawn; their reactions and emotions shine through in their faces and their body language. The entire thing is strikingly beautiful.
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feel to it, it almost felt as though I was missing some sort of backstory. I think I'll probably have to read it at least once more before I decide what I think.It's much easier to comment on the artwork, which is amazing. The contrast between the lush, green world where Black Orchid lives and the dull, grey landscape in which Carl Thorne moves is very well done. The natural bits feel intense and alive. The characters are also very well drawn; their reactions and emotions shine through in their faces and their body language. The entire thing is strikingly beautiful.
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LibraryThing member silentq
A new take on the super hero genre. Not sure how I'd missed it till now, but glad that I've read it. Loved puzzling out the refs to other comics characters, Gaiman's always good for that, and the art, as expected, was gorgeous. Loved the use of colour and shadows.
LibraryThing member Black_samvara
Beautiful, dark and whimsical.
Black Orchid awakens in a greenhouse with the memories of a murdered women, before she can learn of her origin, her creator also dies leaving her to seek self-knowledge.
Black Orchid awakens in a greenhouse with the memories of a murdered women, before she can learn of her origin, her creator also dies leaving her to seek self-knowledge.
LibraryThing member Terpsichoreus
An important example of the re-creation and reimagining of comics by British authors during the mid eighties, Black Orchid combines Gaiman's mythology with McKean's powerful artistic visions in the series which made their careers.
Like Moore's 'Swamp Thing' or Morrison's 'Animal Man', Gaiman was
From the very beginning of the three chapter series, Gaiman powerfully informs the reader of his intent to leave behind tradition and embark on a psychological exploration of the limits of the genre. This brave errancy is ably illustrated by the higher art aesthetic of McKean's, whose own sense of both magic and realistic depicion provides Gaiman's words an excellent partner.
In this highly experimental attempt, Gaiman does not fall to the usual high-falutin storylines, which is instead replaced with the vague and spiritual. Likewise, his often choiceless stories become less recognizeable in the emotional and intellectual extremes of Black Orchid.
The story does often move at a vague and paceless rate, and denies the simple morality or causal chain which we are so used to even out of comics. He also moves along a dangerous path: that of the romanticization of ecology and tribal life; however, he does not quite fall to it.
His story is emotional and personal in a way that super hero comics rarely attain, and part of this is because of the absolute denial of standard methods which McKean makes available to him by an alternate artistic representation. If it doesn't look like comics, is it still comics? Gaiman would say yes--so would McCloud--and so do I; but we are all a bit odd for it.
Gaiman also does proud the old comic fan with a score of intertwined heroes and villains of the past, though a reader without the foreknowledge may have to take his word a bit too often. The superior plan is to begin with Alan Moore's aforementioned Swamp Thing before tackling Black Orchid.
Though Sandman will undeniably reign as Gaiman's signature series, it is sometimes preferable to boldly make your 'X' and move along, rather than dither over the serif. In Black Orchid, Gaiman makes his mark.
Like Moore's 'Swamp Thing' or Morrison's 'Animal Man', Gaiman was
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given the opportunity to place his stamp on a pre-existing hero; and like the others, by betraying cliche and embracing a suitably mystic sense of realism, succeeds admirably. (as an aside, Watchmen was supposed to be such a recreation of old heroes, but was dubbed too far a difference from the original; of course, that decision is questionable as Watchmen is the most well-considered comic there has ever been)From the very beginning of the three chapter series, Gaiman powerfully informs the reader of his intent to leave behind tradition and embark on a psychological exploration of the limits of the genre. This brave errancy is ably illustrated by the higher art aesthetic of McKean's, whose own sense of both magic and realistic depicion provides Gaiman's words an excellent partner.
In this highly experimental attempt, Gaiman does not fall to the usual high-falutin storylines, which is instead replaced with the vague and spiritual. Likewise, his often choiceless stories become less recognizeable in the emotional and intellectual extremes of Black Orchid.
The story does often move at a vague and paceless rate, and denies the simple morality or causal chain which we are so used to even out of comics. He also moves along a dangerous path: that of the romanticization of ecology and tribal life; however, he does not quite fall to it.
His story is emotional and personal in a way that super hero comics rarely attain, and part of this is because of the absolute denial of standard methods which McKean makes available to him by an alternate artistic representation. If it doesn't look like comics, is it still comics? Gaiman would say yes--so would McCloud--and so do I; but we are all a bit odd for it.
Gaiman also does proud the old comic fan with a score of intertwined heroes and villains of the past, though a reader without the foreknowledge may have to take his word a bit too often. The superior plan is to begin with Alan Moore's aforementioned Swamp Thing before tackling Black Orchid.
Though Sandman will undeniably reign as Gaiman's signature series, it is sometimes preferable to boldly make your 'X' and move along, rather than dither over the serif. In Black Orchid, Gaiman makes his mark.
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LibraryThing member NickDevonald
Neil Gaiman's graphic novels have consistently redefined the comic book genre, from his fantastic sandman right through to this lesser known work, Black Orchid. The first impression on opening the book is the artwork by Dave McKean. It is absolutely amazing, it takes realism to a whole new level.
Then we get onto the story itself. It doesn't take long before Neil has drawn you into this comic book world, with a difference. Almost straight away we have the villian holding the hero prisoner. But here there is no monologuing whilst the hero figures out a way to escape and save the day. No, quite the opposite in fact. I don't want to spoil the introduction for anyone with what actually happens, all I will say is that right away the reader is confronted with a twist they don't see coming, which really sets the scene for what is still to come in this tale.
Interspersed throughout the novel are familiar comic book characters, most notably Lex Luther. I suspect there were a lot of references and characters that were above my head, not being overly familiar with comic's from that era (In my defence this was originally released the year after I was born) however I don't think no prior knowledge detracts from the story, it's enough to know that Lex Luther is a villian. Indeed, if you didn't know it wouldn't take a genius to figure it out. And any extra knowledge would only seek to enhance your enjoyment of the story.
This was originally released in three installments. After I finished the novel my first thought was were's the next part? I have since read that this was a common thought after finishing the third installment, many readers eagerly awaited the fourth, but were to be disappointed. In another move which bucked the trend in comic books the heroine, Susan, didn't seek revenge for an early on act of violence. Which is where the story appeared to be heading. But after having a little bit of time to think about the work as a whole, and let its impact sink in, I realised that this was intentional. It wasn't a tale of revenge, in fact it was quite the opposite.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes comics, or indeed those who don't but are fans of Neil Gaiman, in fact I would even go as far as to say I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well told story.
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Anyone familiar with Neil's work has no doubt come across Dave's artwork before, which usually takes the form of quite surreal imagery which is quite unlike anything else I've ever come across. This is unrecognisable as his artwork, and he really shows off his artistic ability in this novel. It is at times breathtakingThen we get onto the story itself. It doesn't take long before Neil has drawn you into this comic book world, with a difference. Almost straight away we have the villian holding the hero prisoner. But here there is no monologuing whilst the hero figures out a way to escape and save the day. No, quite the opposite in fact. I don't want to spoil the introduction for anyone with what actually happens, all I will say is that right away the reader is confronted with a twist they don't see coming, which really sets the scene for what is still to come in this tale.
Interspersed throughout the novel are familiar comic book characters, most notably Lex Luther. I suspect there were a lot of references and characters that were above my head, not being overly familiar with comic's from that era (In my defence this was originally released the year after I was born) however I don't think no prior knowledge detracts from the story, it's enough to know that Lex Luther is a villian. Indeed, if you didn't know it wouldn't take a genius to figure it out. And any extra knowledge would only seek to enhance your enjoyment of the story.
This was originally released in three installments. After I finished the novel my first thought was were's the next part? I have since read that this was a common thought after finishing the third installment, many readers eagerly awaited the fourth, but were to be disappointed. In another move which bucked the trend in comic books the heroine, Susan, didn't seek revenge for an early on act of violence. Which is where the story appeared to be heading. But after having a little bit of time to think about the work as a whole, and let its impact sink in, I realised that this was intentional. It wasn't a tale of revenge, in fact it was quite the opposite.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes comics, or indeed those who don't but are fans of Neil Gaiman, in fact I would even go as far as to say I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well told story.
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LibraryThing member raschneid
PRETTY. And well-told, and feminist in the truest sense of the word. Comparisons to Watchmen write themselves, so I won't go there, just comment that this is a much gentler deconstruction of the superhero genre. Lots of fun DC cameos in Dave McKean's gorgeous, photorealistic style too.
LibraryThing member wealhtheowwylfing
Beautiful art and an interesting take on superheroes.
LibraryThing member questbird
A superhero comic which starts with the superhero being killed is an unusual editorial direction. But this superhero is more than half plant. She grows again, regains some of her memories, and then makes her own decision about what to do next, while violent men seek her.
LibraryThing member melydia
I picked this up solely because it has Neil Gaiman's name on it. I had no idea that it took place in the DC universe, with both Lex Luthor and Batman making appearances. But you know, I didn't really like it. I didn't like the art style, which looked like somebody Xeroxed photographs and drew over
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them. I didn't like the story, which didn't seem to go anywhere (though perhaps I might have gotten more out of if I recognized some of the other characters, who appeared to be people I was supposed to know). I suppose it's almost kind of reassuring to know that I don't adore every single thing Gaiman has ever touched. It makes his other works all that much more delightful. Show Less
LibraryThing member ritaer
This is a story too immersed in the DC universe for a reader who is not a fan of those comics. OF COURSE I know who Batman is, and Lex Luthor, and Swampman, but I never really followed them and have never been a superhero fan. So the echoes of those stories in this one have nothing to bounce off.
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LibraryThing member SqueakyChu
I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would. I wasn't sure, at the beginning, if I would be able to follow the storyline. It took a while, but then I began to get who was who and what the characters were trying to do. The lifelike drawings of the humans sometimes made identifying the
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characters a bit harder than in more cartoonlike graphic novels, but their full and detailed facial features made them more lifelike and...well, gruesome. The orchid peple were great. I wouldn't mind having a few of theme right here where I live. I need some of those seeds! Show Less
LibraryThing member Linyarai
The idea of Black Orchid was interesting, I just didn't love her in this novel.
Subjects
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1988-11-01 (Issue #1)
1988-12-06 (Issue #2)
1989-01-10 (Issue #3)
Physical description
160 p.; 26.7 cm
ISBN
8791630266 / 9788791630262
Local notes
Omslag: Marcin Rustecki
Omslagsillustration: Dave McKean
Omslaget viser en dunkel kvindeskikkelse
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra engelsk "Black Orchid" af Tue Gaston
Et sted i kapitel 2: Hvad er det modsatte af madro? Spiseforstyrrelse!
Slutningen af kapitel 2: Jeg har aldrig fået nogen chancer, at du ved det. Jeg ødelagde mit liv alene, uden hjælp fra nogen på vejen ned. Og du kan sateme få lov at gøre det samme.
Slutningen af kapitel 2: Det meste af det "alle ved" er forkert. Resten er blot upålideligt.
Slutningen af kapitel 2: Jeg vil have alt, og jeg vil have det nu.
Omslagsillustration: Dave McKean
Omslaget viser en dunkel kvindeskikkelse
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra engelsk "Black Orchid" af Tue Gaston
Et sted i kapitel 2: Hvad er det modsatte af madro? Spiseforstyrrelse!
Slutningen af kapitel 2: Jeg har aldrig fået nogen chancer, at du ved det. Jeg ødelagde mit liv alene, uden hjælp fra nogen på vejen ned. Og du kan sateme få lov at gøre det samme.
Slutningen af kapitel 2: Det meste af det "alle ved" er forkert. Resten er blot upålideligt.
Slutningen af kapitel 2: Jeg vil have alt, og jeg vil have det nu.
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