I'm the only one who didn't love Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow... here's why.

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Written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely, the first issue of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow was published by DC Comics in August of 2021, with the eighth and final issue being released in April 2022. And Kara is a long way from home. With Krypto attacked and a young girl roping her into a revenge mission, she will travel the galaxy to bring an end to Krem of the Yellow Hills. But what happens when her very purpose comes into question? And how will she handle the burden of someone else’s hatred when the lessons of her cousin ring hollow?
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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Art
03:55 - Story
13:38 - Final Verdict
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@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

🐶🐶 WOOF WOOF! NEW VIDEO! 🚨🚨 Yeah... I'm gonna get some backlash for this one. But after hearing the hype for Tom King's Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow, I had to check it out, and as always in my reviews, here are my honest opinions on what many have already called 'One of the best of the decade' 🤦‍♂ So here's my review, and I'll be signing off for now 😂 . Yes, you heard right, MADDOGG MERCH IS HERE! 🤯 We've got some phenomenal designs by @shadowcatmanga that you can pick up today and support the channel! This has been a long time coming, so please show some love! Www.MaddoggComics.com 🐶 . If you want to support the channel, why not treat yourself to something from the channel sponsor: OrganicPricedBooks! Make sure you use code WOOFWOOF for $2 off your orders! 💵 Ordering 4 or more books together? Use code WOOFWOOFSHIPITTOGETHER for 5% off your entire order! 🤯 . If you're in the EU and you want free shipping, free gifts in every order and Hulk-proof packaging, Comics Bugle is the only website you need! Use code WOOFWOOF for 3% off all non-sale items! 👑 . Hope you guys enjoy! Hopefully 2024 will be a good one for the channel! If you like this, give it a like, subscribe if you're new, and share where you can! . Should have a Where To Start for my next video, but until then, stay Mad, Doggs! WOOF WOOF! 🐶

@TheComicBookReport 4 ай бұрын

This was my favorite read of last year, and yet it’s very refreshing to hear a respectful difference of opinion! Really enjoyed your video here as always brotha 💪📚

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you had a good time when you read it mate! :) and thank you for the kind words, half the fun of this hobby is being able to see what we agree and disagree on and I appreciate you for being cool about it :) thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@TheComicBookReport 4 ай бұрын

@@MaddoggComics yeah good stuff :) Thanks again!

@yarc9 4 ай бұрын

Supergirl was weakened cause it was under a red sun in the a whole issue

@fernandofrancademendoncafi6815 4 ай бұрын

Man, I really appreciate how honest you keep the videos. Sure, I disagree with a couple of reviews, but I'm watching because I want YOUR opinion.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, always want to make sure I say how I really feel about a book, for better or worse :) there'll always be some titles we don't see eye to eye on, but that's what makes the discussion fun and thanks for watching the video! 🐶

@danzader1 4 ай бұрын

I get this feeling sometimes when I read critically acclaimed super hyped runs that I'm left feeling unfulfilled wondering what all the fuss was about. I thought I was the only one in the world who didn't enjoy the Immortal Hulk as much as I thought I would until I found your video on it and you raised a lot of the same issues I had with it too. Just because a run is considered a modern day classic or a must-read doesn't mean it is for everyone.

@JennySparkz 4 ай бұрын

Yep. This is my take exactly. Was NOT a fan of the immortal hulk either.

@danzader1 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I bailed about a 3rd of the way through. It just meandered with no real purpose.

@ollikoivukangas3130 4 ай бұрын

MY GOD! I thought I was the only one that thought this story was overrated. Tom King has this tendency to just. keep. rambling with a narration that is not only unneeded with art of this quality, but actively detracts from it.

@Moyeeshen2304 11 күн бұрын

Finally saw someone talk about a heavy word count in Tom King's writing. I think this is one of his main weaknest in his writing, if the story is good, people can ignore it maybe, but if the story is mid if not bad, this worsen the reading experience (Maybe that's why people hate it or love it). I think he actually try to use 'this narration is actually from a book' excuse in women of tomorrow, but sometimes I just speed read most of it just to have a minimum acknowledge. But I like his character study/relationship story if it done right, so it is still my personal recommandation tbh

@marcfuentes1852 2 ай бұрын

same problem I had with gotham city year one was the excessive amount of narration.

@MaddoggComics 2 ай бұрын

Ahh, damn, I may have to swerve that title then! Thanks for watching the video mate!

@terrillgoodwinejr537 4 ай бұрын

Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl in January 2024, to debut in another DCU project, reportedly Superman: Legacy. Filming is expected to begin in late 2024.

@deathrattle6376 4 ай бұрын

Thank uou for giving your true opinion and not liking every book that comes out like these other fake youtubers

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, sometimes the honesty is a blessing, sometimes a curse, but I'd rather say what I think about a book than just waste everyone's time or try to get a sale. Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot, especially lately, and thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@DanielDeLeon69 4 ай бұрын

you didn't like the story because I enjoyed it and I thought it was enjoyable😢

@at9648 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I have no opinion on Tom King. He’s done things I like, and things I haven’t. I wanted this to be great, as a Supergirl fan, but I could not get into it at all.

@MaddoggComics Ай бұрын

Yeah, I'm very 50/50 on him too, but I had high hopes for this book! What's your favourite Supergirl story? Thanks for watching the video!

@at9648 Ай бұрын

I like what Geoff Johns, Sterling and Loeb did with her pre New 52. Though I like the Red Lantern arc as well in the New 52

@stephentheshywarrior2759 4 ай бұрын

Honestly ur unbiased reviews usually gives me a idea whether its any good. Keep it up👍. Get ready for the death threats and mobs. 😂😂 What the heck, lets share this puppy with the world😇 Worst thing that has happened is being accused on reddit of being you before, just for sharing ur video. I take that as a compliment😂.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm always prepared for the mobs, but fortunately it's been quite civil so far, just reminds me that the majority who watch the videos are supportive and it's what I need to remember :) thanks for the support mate, and for watching the video! 🐶

@treymykel 2 ай бұрын

I mean I'm glad that you found some kind of enjoyment out of it but I didn't find any enjoyment out of it because it felt like a sloth and let's be honest the story was literally true grit just with Supergirl instead of Clint Eastwood like the fact that the story focused mainly on the side character then Supergirl it's kind of like well damn what was the point of this book you know yeah it had onions but for the most part it's just kind of a sloth and it's not even a good Supergirl story

@Rodimusprimerib 4 ай бұрын

This for me was good not great as most people say it is. The same goes for The many lives of Leila Star for me it was ok not great. Great seeing and hearing different opinions on some hyped books. Keep them coming.

@DzustComics 4 ай бұрын

FINALLY, someone else, who doesn't love that book. I also thought it was just okay. Strange Adventure was better, Kings old work was much better.

@jabezcreed 4 ай бұрын

I had to buy this series because of Bilquis Everly! I regretfully bought a book written by Tom King in the process. He had two good cynical books - Omega Men and Vision - and he's been locked in ever since.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

Oh damn, I haven't checked out Omega Men, is it worth it if I liked Vision? Thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@Kamcrosscomics 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I didn't care for this book and thought I was the only one who didn't love/like it

@MaddoggComics 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad I'm not alone, was a bit concerned this video may get backlash, but it seems to be the vocal minority that rave non stop about it (and never seem to explain what makes it great, but still) thanks for watching the video mate!

@Kamcrosscomics 2 ай бұрын

@MaddoggComics Couldn't agree more! And thank you for making a video I agree with and just an overall fantastic video.

@KingInBlue 4 ай бұрын

I fell asleep several times while reading this book 😅Ruth's narration voice was interesting at first, but quickly became tedious to read and even got annoying at times. Overall, I though this story was just ok - the main plot was "meh", but some of the adventures Kara & Ruth have on their journey were interesting to read, as well as how their friendship was developing. Beautiful art though.

@benjamin_parry 4 ай бұрын

I really liked this run. Ruth was definitely tiresome, though.

@bio1990 4 ай бұрын

Agreed, the story kept teasing you about cool adventures that they could've had but then just jerks us out at the last second back. They did that 2 or 3 times and I just noted out after that. Nice art and premise, it just needed more space to breath as a series not a one shot

@RedKingdom28 4 ай бұрын

You’re not alone I thought it was a drag of a story

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

Glad it's not just me! Thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@comicsvstheworld 4 ай бұрын

My personal opinion is that the art is outstanding, but I'm with you on the narration. I don't even think the voice of the narrator stayed the same throughout the book; at the beginning she sounded like she'd stumbled out of a golden age Thor book, but by a couple of issues in she sounded like an extra from Firefly 😂 I enjoyed the book on the whole, but it would have been much better paced if they halved the narration.

@Facu112. 4 ай бұрын

If I'm honest, it didn't fascinate me as much as most people. I agree that it can be heavy because of King's narration and, above all, I didn't like the ending, it was like those sudden changes that you mention. Otherwise I love the art and the color, I accept this version of Kara and I think it is an experience and journey that is quite emotional. Thank you for your honesty.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

I think that's the most disappointing thing, I loved the art too but just wish it had a story on the same level. Thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@yarc9 4 ай бұрын

@@MaddoggComicsI think supergirl lost her powers in the issue cause she was under a red sun

@garyfoster65 4 ай бұрын

I have read so many glowing reviews of this book and have had it in my cart 3 times. And removed it 3 times. And now I’m glad it did. Mind you when the Deluxe edition is announced I’ll probably get seduced again. But looking at your screen grabs, there’s an awful lot of speech bubbles and narrative going on - it looks a bit like a transcript of a poor football commentary telling me what I’m already looking at. Hopefully I will remember this and resist again when the time comes.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

It still may be a book you enjoy, I'm just one opinion, but in all honesty if you tend to not like excessive narration, this may be a miss 😂 thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@tz64nk41 4 ай бұрын

I gave up after issue 1 because I was bored with it. I don't really vibe with Evely's work here for one thing, but like you it's just the amount of verbiage that comes out of Ruthye's irritating gob that really made it feel tedious. I wasn't down for Kara's characterisation either. All the people I know who are big Supergirl fans absolutely despise this comic, without exception. Generally it's people who aren't fans of her who are the most receptive to it, I guess becuase they have no expectations? For that reason when Gunn announced the movie would be based on it they were pretty annoyed. I think it *could* make a decent movie but the screenplay writer would be wise to rethink how this story is told because having so much of the narrative rest on Ruthye and not Kara herself is an absolute non-starter - thank god you can't just put narration in movies (unless you've really gone wrong somewhere).

@Pensadordosceus 3 ай бұрын

This channel is a great finding. I'll be watching from now on.

@MaddoggComics 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, the support means a lot, KZfaq can be rough sometimes! Hope you enjoy some of my other videos too! 🐶

@ahmadrussell7844 4 ай бұрын

Madddogg back with the hot takes I'm here for it

@yarc9 4 ай бұрын

characters can have a different personality it was decent book I think his Wonder Woman is better at Least he added new characters for supergirl to interact with and fight it it would be a very good strategy for your new movie if the sun was red than kryptonian are gonna be humans

@psi-judgesanderson6983 4 ай бұрын

Im with you on this one. I got half way through and gave up. Not my cup of tea either. The art was phenomenal, but the story was just...... boring.

@JennySparkz 4 ай бұрын

No, No you are not. It was overlong, maudlin and tedious. It contioues to baffle me how so many people seem to think this is the best thing since sliced bread. Really cannot see it.

@warrenweaver6664 4 ай бұрын

I think I’ve enjoyed only one title from King which was Vision but honestly everything else from Mr Miracle or Strange Adventures which I hated to the core has been let down after let down so I just basically stay away from his stuff from now on.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed Vision too, so maybe we're similar! I'm quite 50/50 on his Batman run though 😂 thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@GLnathanscott 3 ай бұрын

I’ve got to say, I really enjoyed this book for the art and the story but I’m 100% with you on the narration it felt so jarring to especially with how Ruth was narrating, sure at first I thought it was funny she was using such over the top big words for a simple scenario but by the end of the story I felt jaded, still enjoyed it and think the DCU project will elevate this story so much because there is no way they can keep all that narration in a film..(they wouldn’t would they?!)

@carltonpowell5313 4 ай бұрын

I wasn’t a fan of the book It’s good, but gains nothing from being a Supergirl story And I’m not a fan of the origin retcon considering n52, rebirth and post rebirth were near perfect Not sure why it’s the film basis, it gains nothing being in a universe And the art was meh Didn’t do it for me I’ve found most readers of Woman of Tomorrow They don’t normally read Supergirl

@unsteadyeddy3107 4 ай бұрын

Buwk

@jakub_hricov 4 ай бұрын

I personally loved it, but I see your point.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you had an enjoyable reading experience, I wished mine was different. Thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@HighlandG 4 ай бұрын

Writing this before watching the video through. I personally cant stand the art or completely unnecessary overuse or narration (what is this prose with art at the side) so never got past issue 1. I have heard story points from other who read it through, that I also think are completely out of character, which makes me feel this is another indie story written in advance and then simply skinned with the SuperGirl brand. I still advocate to Red Daughter as a much better idea to use to make a Supergirl Movie.

@SheltoniaNation 3 ай бұрын

It’s always interesting to see how different people can have different takes on the exact same piece. I liked the story and polished it off in one day. You’re right in that I’m not as versed in Supergirl lore like I am with Superman. I *really* liked that King wrote a story that can be uniquely Kara’s and not a retread of Superman’s villains like Arrowverse Supergirl writers did. I liked that King created villains unique to Kara. I don’t know if King created the Brigands or not, but there are lots of uses for them in the future. Perhaps Terra Man can find a new purpose and origin there? I loved the fresh take on Argo City. I loved the direction of the story and the relationship of the setup to the ending. I didn’t mind the narration. It felt like a fantasy prose story and stretched the form a touch. In fact, I’m reminded of Gaiman’s writing of the Sandman. This may have a very Vertigo feel to it. Certainly, Morpheus was written as the driving force of the story if not always the main character much as we see Kara portrayed. Although I wonder if King wrote Ruthye’s story first and then inserted Kara later changing parts of the story to fit the new edition..? I appreciate your review. It was honest and relevant to what you wanted from the story. I picked it up because of the hype and Gunn’s admission of its relevance to the Supergirl he wanted to portray. I’d read more Supergirl stories like this.

@MaddoggComics 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and I'm glad you had a good time when you read this book. That's an interesting aspect I didn't consider about Krem being a villain specific to Kara, and does add to it being her story. But I think you might have a point too about King writing it as Ruthye's story first and retroactively adding Kara, but sometimes things happen that work out better and I can't imagine how this story would have been if it was just Ruthye's journey. I'm reviewing King's Batman run at the moment, that was another one I was confused on, hopefully you check out that video too! Have a good weekend!

@TevyaSmolka 4 ай бұрын

You’re not the only one I honestly wasn’t a fan of the story either because it felt boring and not interesting in my opinion.

@MaddoggComics 4 ай бұрын

Glad I'm not alone, almost scrapped doing a review for this video because I just thought no one would agree haha! Thanks for watching the video mate! 🐶

@TevyaSmolka 4 ай бұрын

@@MaddoggComics your welcome man :)

@mladenkulic446 2 ай бұрын

I liked the book, didn't love it, due to it's a slog to read and kid's narration is freaking annoying. Great video.

@idioz75 Ай бұрын

The narration..😔 It was a good story badly executed.

@jamesedwardclard 4 ай бұрын

People like this story? I heard it’s just a rip off of True Grit in space. I’ve avoided Tom King since the end of Mister Miracle. Ending was so bad it ruined everything that came before and I have no interest in reading anything by King ever again the ending was so terrible

@yarc9 4 ай бұрын

Tom king gets hate for no reason

@jabezcreed 4 ай бұрын

Tom King ripping off a popular existing story...?!

@yarc9 4 ай бұрын

@@jabezcreedevery writer does that

@jamesedwardclard 4 ай бұрын

@@yarc9 he gets hate for his writing I would argue (in my opinion)

@yarc9 4 ай бұрын

@@jamesedwardclard he did write good books like superman up in the sky

@MegaGene1965 4 ай бұрын

I did not like it either scratchy art and choppy story

@pjlights164 4 ай бұрын

I hated this book. The narration was awful. It was barely about Supergirl. The art was great though.

@kintsuki99 4 ай бұрын

To be fair Supergirl is such a bad character that it looks impossible to make a good story with her, ever. That they managed to make one that is as passable as this one is already an amazing achievement.

@yarc9 4 ай бұрын

Supergirl not a bad character she had a different personality than superman

@tz64nk41 4 ай бұрын

This is not true at all!