pretty cool. very british, which strangely elevated it. great early art by Jamie mckelvie and Matt wilson. more than anything, I was reminded of the changeling role playing game by white wolf. I definitely enjoyed it, but am sad there isn't any more. it works as a self contained story, but I really would like to see more of what the main character grew up to be. Oh well. and one more thing: why doesn't it include the issue's original covers? there are mostly-black pages dividing the issues, so I...

Interesting read. Characters I want to care about, decent story premise, pacing is good. Dialogue seemed a bit clipped in parts - wasn't quite following how these people were relating to each other.When it ended I wasn't sure if I wanted to read more of it or let it stay wrapped up. It was good, and there's potential for building a whole universe - but the story felt just slightly light and superficial enough that I don't know if there would be a lot more to it.I wouldn't mind seeing a whole lot...

An interesting storyline that's totally unique. I wasn't sure how it would play out but I liked it and I'll continue reading. Of course the art and color blocking are amazing!!

Got this in a Humble Bundle with the glorious Wicked + The Divine, which McKelvie worked on. Didn't notice it til today! It was a pleasant and short surprise.It's a one-shot/one-off, and as such, a lot is hand-waved or just not explained about the magic. But it doesn't, in my opinion, detract from the story.The story is your average coming of age, misfit teen tale, with magic mixed in. The time it was written in, 2008, which feels like forever ago but was when * I * was in high school, is pretty...

Story was okay. Plot was a bit rushed for me, but the art just gets me every time. Not sure you'll like it (Brian) but it sure is pretty to look at.

I don't really know why I got this. McKelvie is the artist on the completely baffling Phonogram, and his art wasn't too impressive there, so I'm not sure what compelled me to pick up a book where he's writing and drawing.I will say that the art here is some of the most lifeless I've seen in a comic, ever. There's absolutely no sense of movement or energy on the page anywhere. It all looks like a series of isolated animation cels from a really boring cartoon. To make up for it, though, the story

I really enjoyed this book when I read it. I am sad that it is a one shot (made of four comics). Thinking about what review I would write, I started to see the holes in it. It has a light touch on the characters and events move very quickly but don't seem to have weight when it comes to repercussions or effects. People sort of blow in the wind in whichever direction suits whatever is happening. It could have been a lot tighter.But it was an enjoyable read, I would like to read more. It has poten...

Plot was weak, art was expressionless, and the writing was way too wordy in an attempt to be conversational. I only give single star ratings to books I bail/those that are outwardly offensive, but this two star is a HEAVY do not recommend.

Tonight I am reading some comics I borrowed from Comixology Unlimited. I read Suburban Glamour a couple of years ago and rated it three stars. On second reading, I stand by that three stars. Suburban Glamour is a perfectly fine comic. The story moves along well, the art is great, and it's a quick read. Suburban Glamour doesn't break any new ground story-wise, but it's a fun read. For something with a little more punch I would suggest Singles Club, the second volume of the Phonomancer comics by M...

this is so 2007 that it made me realize that eventually kids are going to be doing retro throwback scene hair, plugs and fluorescent stripes

It’s ok, the art is nice. I personally wasn’t hooked by the story but it’s not bad. 🤷🏽‍♀️

This is neither a terribly interesting nor a terribly exciting fairy story. The main character is a changeling, and her fairy parents are coming to fetch her. And that's basically it. The fairy politics are somewhat convoluted, and aren't explained very effectively in the short space this miniseries allows. I really don't think that was at all the point, though. Still, I liked the main character and her friends. Having likeable characters to hang on to made it a much easier read. And I do so lov...

Beautiful art, design work, and coloring. Unremarkable story.

I'll give Jamie McKelvie credit for a unique take on the changeling tale with Suburban Glamour, which is a quick hit of faerie warfare with a lot of fun twists. If I have a complaint at all, it's about how short this was and how it felt like a lot of threads could have been looked at differently. On the other hand, brevity is often a rarity in these cases, so I'm ultimately just happy this one-off series was as good as it ended up being. Definitely recommended.

Eeehhhh, nothing super exciting, but nothing horrible, either.A so-so story about a frustrated teenager who suddenly has fantastical things start to happen to her. I actually liked the first two issues that focus on the boring teenage stuff; it was realistic without going overboard as other writers tend to do with teens (especially in TV).It could have used a few more issues instead of just four, as well. There wasn't enough time for any reveals or the ending to have any true impact.

Eh. The pacing of the story moved a bit too quickly for my liking. In fact, some parts moved so quickly they seemed a bit unbelievable and I’m not referring to the scenes pertaining to magic and faeries. The plot could have been more interesting if the story had been developed a bit further. Again, just felt rushed in some areas. The art was decent but nothing to rave about. The only aspect of this story I found truly satisfying was the main characters’ dress reminded me of my high school days.

It isn't clear from the cover what this story is supposed to be about, which is why the fantasy element took me by surprise. Nothing that happens really makes much sense and is glossed over -- a lot of telling instead of showing. The epic battle that threatens to break out in the end dissolves seconds after it was introduced. There's little tension.

I like the evocation of a suburban music fan's world, and the characters look and act like me and my friends. But I didn't need the typical urban fantasy fairie stuff.

3.4 starsPretty decent debut from McKelvie but i felt like it could have been streamlined more and it didn't feel like there was much of a story in this, now i get that it is a debut and not all debuts are instant hits but i felt like a little more work could have been put into it. McKelvie's art was fantastic as always but i prefer when he works with Matt Wilson (the colorist of WicDiv) although it wasn't a bad book so I'd recommend for a quick and fun read

I think this had some interesting ideas, but something about it fell really flat for me. The general illustration was nice enough, but compared to McKelvie's other art was somehow lacking, either like an early draft or a carbon copy of something.I hope that Wic/Div does more with the otherworldliness that is hinted at in here, but if not I am more than happy for Saga to fill that spot on my reading list.