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Nitro těžkne glycerínem
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Here is my short, spoiler-free review. For my longer review with spoilers, read: https://alkony.enerla.net/english/the-nexus/arts/graphic-novel-review/nitro-tezkne-glycerinem-nitro-graphic-novel-crew-2006-graphic-novel-review-kadmon
Although it's been out there for a while (it was published in 2006), I never heard of this book, until I've found a copy. The cover looked good, so I started to read it, and I got hooked.
I've read the English translation of Nitro. Comparing it to the Czech original, I've noticed that some Czech text from the artwork was also updated for the English edition. For example, the text of the contract was slightly readable on Czech, but in the English version, it's some unreadable text.
The Nitro graphic novel is about a team of misfits trying to negotiate a ransom transfer with space pirates.
The story is good, it has interesting twists. The pacing is consistent. There are no character arcs. I didn't find any logical problems. There's plenty of humorous part, if you don't mind comedy based on violence.
The graphics are great. The pages are interesting visually. The violence is really graphic, so it's not for the squeamish. The characters are distinct and recognisable. The art is similar to Simon Bisley, Colin MacNeil, or Ajibayo Akinsiku "Siku".
We don't really get to know of the characters. We only get some glimpses into the past of the main character. However, I've found this acceptable in a violent action story.
Nitro is an interesting futuristic action graphic novel, I think fans of the genre will enjoy it.
My experience
I was satisfied with Nitro (2006). I happen to like stories with well-thought, interesting stories with good art, and Nitro delivered just that.
