Decent, but not satisfying. I say this because the ending is ANOTHER cliff hanger, so while there are certain relationship angles that get developed or questions answered, ultimately, you're left with another thread of the storyline that will never get finished.
(This is the spoiler line, where I talk about specific plot details.)
So we find out more about the vast government (or rather Jennings & Rawl)conspiracy that led to the whole mass nuking. "John Smith" explains himself, and continues to manipulate everyone. Basically, if this was the true plan for the TV show, it was about six or seven years ahead of its time, and should have been on AMC or FX or HBO.
I'm still upset they didn't wrap it up and left the graphic novel to sit on the edge of Civil War and just... ended.
Also, they basically abandon the whole apocalypse survival thing in favor of political intrigue and the book focuses on Jake and Robert getting in and out of trouble. So the ensemble cast has very little time for story/wrap up, other than 'we're all in the underground now' and supporting role for Jake and Robert's mission(s).
It's drawn consistently (if a bit cartoony for my tastes) but the whole G.I. Joe focus and lack of depth to the art and general situation made it seem... written for 12 year old boys. Admittedly, only fans of the show are going to read it, but it lacks the emotional depth or the satisfaction of a decent payoff to really be worthy of the series.
(This is the spoiler line, where I talk about specific plot details.)
So we find out more about the vast government (or rather Jennings & Rawl)conspiracy that led to the whole mass nuking. "John Smith" explains himself, and continues to manipulate everyone. Basically, if this was the true plan for the TV show, it was about six or seven years ahead of its time, and should have been on AMC or FX or HBO.
I'm still upset they didn't wrap it up and left the graphic novel to sit on the edge of Civil War and just... ended.
Also, they basically abandon the whole apocalypse survival thing in favor of political intrigue and the book focuses on Jake and Robert getting in and out of trouble. So the ensemble cast has very little time for story/wrap up, other than 'we're all in the underground now' and supporting role for Jake and Robert's mission(s).
It's drawn consistently (if a bit cartoony for my tastes) but the whole G.I. Joe focus and lack of depth to the art and general situation made it seem... written for 12 year old boys. Admittedly, only fans of the show are going to read it, but it lacks the emotional depth or the satisfaction of a decent payoff to really be worthy of the series.
