Quincredible by Rodney Barnes is a graphic novel about an anonymous boy, but with a special power: invulnerability.
The table of drawings is really very nice, with these dark tones and some bright colors is a pleasure for the eyes of the reader.
The same I can't say about the story, a bit similar to other graphic novels I've already read. This one doesn't provide anything new and that's a shame, because there is a lot of potential to be tapped.
However, it's a very enjoyable graphic novel to read and one that is devoured in no time.

This is an enjoyable graphic novel with a unique take on superhuman abilities and the effect supers have on society. The characters are very likable, the story is easy to follow, and the illustrations are vibrant. The family relationship is strong and healthy. There are so many great things about this graphic novel and I am definitely going to continue the series.

This is a comic book about Quinton West who has the power of invulnerability. But he feels like it's worthless because he can't back it up by anything. He can't fight and he feels weak so he's scared to stand up for himself, fight his bullies, and any kind of evil he runs into. But then he runs into another superhero which makes him see that he actually has abilities besides this and he can do more than just sit by.

I wanted to read this book because I thought it would be a fun superhero story. I love superhero movies but have never really read comics. I liked it, it was fast-paced, entertaining, and fun. But I wasn't completely invested in Quinton or any other characters. I love characters and relationships in books the most and there wasn't that much of that in here. Quinton has a crush on this girl at school and he wants to be stronger to prove something to her and that whole plotline didn't sit right with me. So I wish we got to see more relationships and that the characters were more developed because it felt a little dull. The storyline was quite a cliché superhero story as well. I wouldn't mind that too much if I loved the characters but that unfortunately wasn't the case.

That being said, I would recommend this if you really love superhero things, don't mind a basic plotline and just want to read something quick and fast-paced.

Rating: 2.5/5 stars

Quincredible Vol. 1 has a good premise, but the plot kinda flopped for me. I enjoyed that this graphic novel follows a BIPOC superhero from the projects, and that police brutality was a big theme throughout the story, but other than that, I was kind of bored.

I do think many people will enjoy this, but it wasn't for me.

This was a great introduction to Quin and his want to do something more for the city he lives in. The story goes straight to the point but offers the necessary information that the reader needs. It's also layered with social and racial commentary that make a great case for our protagonist.

The pace of this first volume is fast, sometimes a little too fast, since Quin learns what he needs to very quickly so that the story can progress. I know this is part of a larger universe and a lot of characters have already been introduced, but you do not feel lost or confused when these appear, and the same way we get an overview of how Quin got his powers, we are explained who these heroes are.

Quin has a lot of potential to be a great superhero, he's smart and resourceful. I really liked his parents and how involved he was with the community. It was also interesting to see other superheroes pop up and help him or guide him, but I did not like his friend.

I wish the comic had not rush events as fast so we could have enjoyed them better and got a more realistic read of everything, but it was still a very enjoyable and nice read and I'd be interested in reading more from this universe and heroes.

Read via NetGalley - thanks OniPress for approving me. This has not influenced my review.

Gorgeously illustrated superhero story with lots of heart and a great storyline about the tensions rising in New Orleans as a manipulative villain tries to take advantage of people's frustrations with the government response to tragedy. I really liked this; it juggles superheroics with community organisation and social commentary and does an excellent job of it. Looking forward to more of Quin's adventures.

Quincredible is sort of the origin story of Quin, a superhero blessed with invulnerability. I enjoyed the art style of the graphic novel and the social commentary but overall the book lacked depth. I hope we get to see more in future volumes

While I enjoyed the sort of, birth of a superhero, feel to the novel I wasn't wow'd by it. Quinton uses his abilities to help those who need it even if he's just taking a beating, hurrah invulnerability, but there isn't much characterization. I wasn't on board with the villain either, where's the motive? Why lasers? Just general chaos? Perhaps I was expecting a bit much from a YA graphic novel, but to be honest I was really hoping for more. I do know several of readers who will enjoy everything the comic has to offer.

Class, politics, frustration in society, standing up for what you believe, reevaluating what you believe and hear. These are some of the things this graphic novel covers. It's pretty fast-paced, but slows down at times to give you the feeling of struggling, contemplation and frustration. Quin is just a kid and it shows at times. But he's also brave and wants to help people. We don't get much deeper than the surface on some things, but I liked it as a start. I wonder where Quin will head next.

A bonus: The fact that lots of the characters where POC is always a bonus for me.

/ Denise

Quincredible is a graphic novel that follows Quin, a boy who has the power of invulnerability. He decides to use his power for good and to help his community. The art style is amazing and I really enjoyed the story and the social comments. I just thought that should have gone into some more issues that stayed very superficial.
I recommend!

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me an arc in exchange of a honest review.

I could not get into this graphic novel. I personally feel that the art style, story, and writing style were not cohesive. The writing did not seem to match with a book about a struggling teenager. It was stilted and too mature. Also, scene transitions were jolting with no flow.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for making this available..

I loved the idea of a black male superhero lead, but it felt really cliche and too much like Miles Morales and Ms.Marvel.

I feel like it didn't really explain it more in depth, it just briefly explained it and you were supposed to just go with it.

Other than that it was a nice read.

Here is a story that depicts the vast disparities in the urban areas of the United States. Much of this has also been fueled by systemic racism. And in this comic volume, Rodney Barnes depicts a young man, Quin, who wants to help out his community. Quin is one of the “enhanced,” someone who gained superpowers during a cosmic meteor shower that targeted New Orleans. He never thought his power was “that special,” because it’s invincibility. He saw it more as something to keep the bullies coming back to beat him up, but after running into one of the other superheroes, he sees his gift might be just the key to bring the community together and stop the ongoing violence. He sees the solution as not continuing the cycle of incarceration, but showing the community that they’re help to help all, not just the rich and powerful. This is a story about standing up for what you believe in and fighting a system of corruption with whatever you’ve got. We’ve all got our own skill sets and we can all work together to make this world better than what it is.

Quin's a regular kid, he's quiet, he gets beaten up a lot, and his parents love him. One thing not so normal about him is that he's invulnerable. No matter what happens his body doesn't get damaged. Or at least it hasn't yet. Quinton West is one of many who were impacted by a meteor shower that bestowed gifts and powers on people across the city. But he's not told anyone, because invulnerability is a pretty useless superpower if you've only got a one-hundred pound frame to back it up.

I picked this up from NetGalley because I just couldn't resist that cover (I mean look at it!!!!) and I'm so glad I did! This superhero comic was brilliant, not only did I adore the art style but also Quin's characterisation. He was an incredibly relatable kid. He's a little stereotypical for the comic world. He's nerdy and gets beaten up but never fights back. But he has a wonderful relationship with his parents who are loving and supportive, and he's active in his community and wants to help in a "neighbourhood spiderman" kinda way.

I'll admit I'm not the best for a critical review of this comic. I don't read a lot of them, barely any would be more precise. But. If you're like me in that you don't delve into this medium all that often, then I highly recommend Quincredible. It drew me in, I adored the art, and I definitely want to pick up vol. 2. And considering I don't tend to continue with comics that's a high rating!! If you are a comic reader then I want to pre-warn you that this does contain common tropes, but it also is a fun time and I really did enjoy the story. It might be worth giving it a shot!

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for an electronic review copy of this comic in exchange for an honest review. I ended up giving this comic 4*s out of 5.

The art is incredibly pleasing to the eyes and I seriously can’t wait for the following adventures for Quin and the rest of the cast. It was enjoyable and fun to be able to get a glimpse at this young characters life and his growth.

The problem with reading too many superhero comic books, or graphic novels is they all run into each other unless they do something extraordinary to make them stand out. Case in point. I read this, set it aside, and then a week or so later thought about writing this review, and had to reread it because it hadn't stuck with me.

This is not to say that there are good elements in this young man who has been gifted with a super power, and has to decide how best to use it. In this case it is invulnerability. He had be struck and punched and shot with a gun, and he will not get injured.

Typical super hero story other than that. He joins in with other super heroes and try s to take down the gangs that are taking over New Orleans, and pines for his best friend wishing she would notice him as more than a friend.



Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

A very cute comic about a teenage boy who accidentally got a superpower and became invincible.

I really like the drawing style and the story overall. It was very topical and brought up important social issues in modern America.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free electronic copy of the book.

4 stars

Let me preface this by saying how much I LOVED the art style in this book. It felt modern and clean. Never once did it sexualize the women - as often is done in comics. So kudos for that already.

As for the plot, I felt like the villain could have used a little more fleshing out. I understand this is the first issue so I think it did well in setting up some background for Quin and his family. It was a quick read and very much in tune with real issues such as poverty and racism. I hope this continues into the next volumes as well. The concept of a hero that can't be hurt but also not super strong innately is a good one. I liked the scenes especially where Quin was trying to train his body - made it feel more real.

The ARC of this comic was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

An enjoyable teen superhero origin story, if a little rudimentary. It ticks all the boxes for what a teen superhero origin story should have. But if you're going to go into this expecting something completely unique and off-the-cuff then you're going to be sorely disappointed. This was a fun read and arguably nothing more, which is why this was more like 3.5 stars than just 3. There's definitely potential for better stories coming from this in the future.

The art was lovely and the colours were even better. The characters were, for the most part, adequate. Quin was the most dynamic, which is to be expected considering he was the protagonist. I liked the exploration of the character dynamics between Quin and his parents, they seemed to have a good relationship. It would've been even more interesting to see his parents not be so accepting of his "power", but perhaps that can come in a later storyline.

I thought it was really interesting how the narrative was about classism and the divide between rich and poor. The police suppression was reminiscent of police brutality and racism, yet those 3 words were surprisingly never mentioned which I found a little disappointing because there was a perfect opportunity here to say something important about the issues that real black people face everyday. It seemed like there was some beating around the bush happening here which was unfortunate.

My one serious piece of criticism would be that Quincredible is a stupid superhero name. It's amateurish, cliché and childish. If anything, it takes away from the story and doesn't add anything positive to it. It's such a ridiculous name that Quin is the only one throughout the entire volume that calls himself that. I'm not entirely sure why the creative team behind this couldn't come up with something better. A cool and interesting superhero name would not only have elevated Quin as a character but it would've also elevated the story as a whole and allow the reader to take the story more seriously. Not to mention the fact that Quincredible is an optimistic name and as Quin grows throughout the vol and realises being a superhero is not as shiny and fun as he expected, the name no longer suits him or his realistic viewpoint on being a superhero and the responsibilities he has as one by the end of the vol.

Despite the few downfalls listed above, I did quite enjoy this vol. Mainly because of the potential it had and because I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes next — it could be really great!

I really enjoyed this and I think it’ll be great for young readers, especially younger teens. I’m planning on buying a copy for my younger cousin.