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Low Vol. 1: The Delirium of Hope Kindle & comiXology

by Rick Remender (Author), Greg Tocchini (Artist) Format: Kindle Edition
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Millennia ago, mankind fled the earth's surface into the bottomless depths of the darkest oceans. Shielded from a merciless sun's scorching radiation, the human race tried to stave off certain extinction by sending robotic probes far into the galaxy, to search for a new home among the stars. Generations later, one family is about to be torn apart, in a conflict that will usher in the final race to save humanity from a world beyond hope. Dive into an aquatic fantasy like none you've ever seen before, as writer RICK REMENDER (BLACK SCIENCE, Captain America) and artist GREG TOCCHINI (Last Days of American Crime) bring you a tale of mankind's final hour in the cold, deathly dark of the sea. Collects LOW #1-6.
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About the Author

Rick Remender is the writer and co-creator of comics such as Fear Agent, Low, Deadly Class, Tokyo Ghost, Death or Glory, The Last Days of American Crime, Black Science, Crawl Space, A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance, Night Mary, The Sacrificers, The Scumbag, Seven to Eternity, Last Christmas, The Holy Roller, Napalm Lullaby, Grommets, and more. For Marvel he has written titles such as Uncanny Avengers, Captain America, Uncanny X-Force, and Venom. He's written video games such as Bulletstorm and Dead Space, and worked on films such as The Iron Giant, Anastasia, and Titan A.E. He and his wife reside in Los Angeles raising two beautiful human monkeys.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015XDWWF4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Image (March 25, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Rick Remender is the writer/co-creator of comics such as Deadly Class, Fear Agent, Black Science, Seven to Eternity, LOW, The Scumbag, Tokyo Ghost and Death or Glory. During his years at Marvel he wrote Captain America, Uncanny X-Force, Venom and created The Uncanny Avengers. His work at Marvel Comics is the basis for major elements of Avengers: Endgame, Falcon and Winter Soldier, and Deadpool 2.

He served as lead writer/co-showrunner on SyFy's adaption of his co-creation Deadly Class with the Russo Brothers, wrote/developed video games for Electronic Arts such as Bulletstorm and Dead Space, and served as an animator on films such as The Iron Giant and Anastasia.

He currently curates his own publishing imprint, Giant Generator, at Image Comics while writing the film adaptation of Cary Fukunaga’s Tokyo Ghost for Legendary and serving as executive producer on Fear Agent being developed by Matt Tolmach Productions and Point Grey through Sony for Amazon.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
676 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the artwork beautiful and a good fit for the story. They also describe the storyline as good, interesting, and action-packed. Readers say the book is well worth the read. Opinions are mixed on the writing style, characters, and tone, with some finding it great and easy to follow, while others say it's average and predictable.

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63 customers mention "Artwork"56 positive7 negative

Customers like the artwork. They say it's beautiful and a good fit for the book.

"This is a gorgeous and weird read that might not be for everyone...." Read more

"...The artwork is still gorgeous and to be honest I spent more time admiring it than I do most modern comics...." Read more

"...Also... just beautiful art. READ IT. it's great." Read more

"...The art is complex, varying in clarity according to the mood of the moment...." Read more

58 customers mention "Storyline"46 positive12 negative

Customers find the storyline good, interesting, and heartbreakingly beautiful. They also appreciate the good action and the ending that hits really hard. Customers also say the book is uplifting and motivating.

"...For me, this is one of the most uplifting and motivating reads I have ever come across, and I can't wait to see what happens next...." Read more

"...TL;DR- good action, not modern comic book style [but still great], interesting and enveloping world, if you liked Black Science, get this." Read more

"...Take this as you will.Story: A captivating tale that focuses on family and philosophical approaches to problem-solving...." Read more

"...This is just a really well created series, the story is titillating, you don't want to put it down, the characters are memorable and you really..." Read more

26 customers mention "Reading experience"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well worth the read, excellent, and well created. They also appreciate the interesting art and believable action. Readers also say the ending hits hard and primes them for the next volume.

"...Once we get a bearing of the story, it moves along rapidly and keeps the reader engaged...." Read more

"...The action is well-balanced and believable, and you keep turning the pages with anticipation...." Read more

"The story, the art, the universe. This is just a really well created series, the story is titillating, you don't want to put it down, the characters..." Read more

"...LOW is an amazing work of literary science fiction told with equally amazing and stylish art...." Read more

5 customers mention "Plot"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot interesting, enveloping, and phenomenal. They also appreciate the beautifully drawn and colored images.

"...TL;DR- good action, not modern comic book style [but still great], interesting and enveloping world, if you liked Black Science, get this." Read more

"Phenomenal tale, and jawdropping, beautifully drawn and colored images!!..." Read more

"Interesting and unique artistry, not a real fan of the story or caption placement...." Read more

"Beautiful, hope filled, and enthralling..." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find the writing great, easy to follow and understand, and entertaining. They also say the storytelling and artist style conveys attitudes and expressions well. However, other customers find the book average and predictable.

"...Quite easy to follow.World: Fascinating. A whole new angle to science fiction...." Read more

"...Secondly, we have issues with the writing. I often like Remender, but he is a downer...." Read more

"...the story perfectly, absolutely perfectly, and conveys attitudes and expressions so well, it's organic, like it grew out of the story...." Read more

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11 customers mention "Characters"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the characters in the book. Some find them wonderful, while others find them hard to like.

"...In my opinion, the characters in Low were so alive and didn't rest on tropes... I really appreciated that...." Read more

"...Characters are shallow and two dimensional, unlikable (and not in a good way), and suffer from stupidity by plot convenience...." Read more

"...the story is titillating, you don't want to put it down, the characters are memorable and you really invest in them, and the universe is completely..." Read more

"...This comic series was recommended to be because it has strong female characters...." Read more

6 customers mention "Tone"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the tone of the book. Some find it dark, depressing, and unlikable, while others say it's shallow and two-dimensional.

"...of pirates, drama, action, and far-flung future, with an awful lot of tragic storytelling...." Read more

"...Characters are shallow and two dimensional, unlikable (and not in a good way), and suffer from stupidity by plot convenience...." Read more

"Beautiful art, dark depressing story...." Read more

"I liked this book, but it's not as good as I was expecting after reading all the hype over this book...." Read more

4 customers mention "Misogynity"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the illustrations sexist and blatantly exploitative of women. They also say the book contains very little male nudity.

"...While graphic, the sex isn't explicit, there aren't a lot of genital shots for example, but the actions are evident; the violence is a bit more..." Read more

"...to get us tons of "cheese cake" art and nudity, which very little male nudity, and frankly which after the first few scenes of it don't add..." Read more

"...is gorgeous, fantastical and original...but it is also blatantly exploitative of women and occasionally lacks narrative clarity...." Read more

"...the atmospheric scenes are beautifully drawn, but the misogyny is impossible to ignore." Read more

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Bought at a comic book store. I like to support local business.. The illustrations in this comic are distracting.. Its like a jumble mess.. The artwork is nice but looks miss like concept drawings that make it difficult to focus on the plot.. It could be the colors chosen but the whole style is distracting unfortunately. I am unable to read one page without studying it to imagine the scene. The whole point of a graphic novel is the pictures so you don't have to imagine the scene. The artwork detracts from the plot.:(
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ThatTom2993
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, hope filled, and enthralling
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015
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This is a gorgeous and weird read that might not be for everyone. Hidden amongst the fiery colors and wild, sometimes surreal art, is a story that's centered around hope and perseverance. I don't think I've ever come across a comic that is as imaginative nor one whose narrative strives for optimism. Typically mature story telling leans on pessimism and doom-and-gloom to drive their characters forward, but here, it's the inner strength and belief in hope. I haven't read a story that has so explicitly or on-the-nose been about being optimistic despite seeming like the world is against you, and it's refreshing to be in the head space of a character that's so nurturing and self confident.

For me, this is one of the most uplifting and motivating reads I have ever come across, and I can't wait to see what happens next. Highly, highly recommend for anyone who wants to read something different or needs an pick-me-up
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sex, Drugs, Violence, Science (Spoiler Free Review)
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015
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PLOT- In short this is a science fiction piece about the fate of mankind that has built an underwater city to escape the sun's expanding supernova.

ACTION/PACING- Lots of action, fighting and it kept the pace going strong. You will want to read this in one sitting. I tried to, but was pulled away by other engagements. LOW earns it's M rating for tons of fighting, gore, sex, and drug use that you will want more and more of. Orgies, psychedelics, and dismemberment? (not all in one scene, that'd be gross) What else do you need?

STORY- This is a volume 1 and much of the beginning is getting the reader introduced to the word and to the characters. Once we get a bearing of the story, it moves along rapidly and keeps the reader engaged. The word that is created surrounds everything and is something I love about Remender. If you love interesting worlds and creatures, you will like this. In fact, if you liked Black Science, just stop reading now and go get this. I liked Black Science more, but they had a more fun concept to play with.

ART- I loved the art of this book and I know some people haven't so here we go. A common complaint I've seen is that the art work is "blurred" or "sketchy" (as in art, not dubious) and at times, it is. The artwork is still gorgeous and to be honest I spent more time admiring it than I do most modern comics. For a comic about the dark depths of the ocean/sea this works very well in my opinion. As the depths of the sea still remain a mystery it feels right to have it drawn as such. Does every image need to be drawn with clean crisp outlines to get the message across? For scenes like explosions, orgies, and the ocean floor, I don't think so. It works to get the point in the eyes/mind of the reader and sets the mood in doing so.

Don't judge this based upon its art style, it works for the genre and setting of this story. Sin City is heavily stylized in black/white because it is noir. Eddie Campbell's sketch-y rendition of From Hell adds to the bleak and dreariness of London during the Jack the Ripper killings. Charles Schulz's simplicity and expression add to the charm of Peanuts. The art of Greg Tocchini is not strictly modern comic book style art, at least not in LOW. /rant [sorry]

RECOMMEND IF YOU LIKE- Black Science and Deadly Class- Hey, it's Rick Remender. Also Pacific since its all... water-y.

TL;DR- good action, not modern comic book style [but still great], interesting and enveloping world, if you liked Black Science, get this.
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ummmyea
5.0 out of 5 stars Low: hits hard and fast but with real depth
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2015
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I am writing this review for volume 1 as it stands. Some will not give a full (or empty) star review as they feel they can't write for a continuing series... However, with all we have, I can only judge LOW by its current merits, which is volume 1. This will be spoiler free. Also, for context, I am not a "comic" guy; I'm not involved in the comic sub-culture or a heavy consumer. I read a few stories and that is it... With that I may have less refined taste but I'm also less entitled than the hardcore community. Take this as you will.

Story: A captivating tale that focuses on family and philosophical approaches to problem-solving. There is a serious pacing to the work which keeps you reading. I took it in one sitting even with work early the next morning so that is a good sign. The action is well-balanced and believable, and you keep turning the pages with anticipation. Uplifting even if sometimes quite mature and unforgiving; therefore much like the world as we adults experience it.

Writing: Rick Remender is the reason I read comics right now. Reviews seem to be critical of his newer work, but I think he is incredible. He hasn't lost any of his touch in Low, in my opinion, and his work is as fresh and envisioned as ever.

Characters: From the above great writing, you get wonderful characters. In my opinion, the characters in Low were so alive and didn't rest on tropes... I really appreciated that. Additionally, I never really knew who would make it and who wouldn't and I appreciated that too. Some less-traditional character types carry this story and they do so in such a convincing way you wonder why anyone clings to the standardized characterizations to make stories (usually because brave diversions fall flat... not here)!

Art: I loved it. I am very, very picky about my art and have a specific style I like. I prefer more "art" heavy looks that are smoother and "wetter". This series definitely has that. Greg did a fantastic job making his art fit the world of the characters--sometimes to the point of me feeling like I had their perspective of the world around them through his art. This of course though is just aesthetic preference, some may be turned off by his style. It wasn't distracting though in my opinion as another reviewer suggested. Quite easy to follow.

World: Fascinating. A whole new angle to science fiction. The premise is hard sci-fi but the creation and feeling of the world is slightly more fantastical. It was a great balance and truly a refreshing change from another outer space adventure.

Conclusion--If you are on the edge, dive in. Low will not disappoint.
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Valeria Cogliani
5.0 out of 5 stars it was so nice to have a new series to read
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015
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The story, the art, the universe. This is just a really well created series, the story is titillating, you don't want to put it down, the characters are memorable and you really invest in them, and the universe is completely absurd yet believable. The world created makes sense, and I can NOT wait for the next story. As someone who eats comic books alive (I've done DMZ, Y the last man, Saga, Deadly Class just to name a FEW), it was so nice to have a new series to read. Also... just beautiful art. READ IT. it's great.
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Virgilio Francsico Sotillos Conesa
5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno TPB
Reviewed in Spain on January 20, 2022
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Buen TPB, tanto que me hizo conseguir la edición en formato gigante deluxe de Image, porque el dibujo es ES-PEC-TA-CU-LAR.
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Frank Joseph
5.0 out of 5 stars suberbo
Reviewed in Brazil on November 9, 2019
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Um trabalho excepcional que a muito esperava ler. e rapidamente chegou a minha casa. Grato.
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Janine Reguenga
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy grata sorpresa
Reviewed in Mexico on September 22, 2018
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Lo amé! Inicialmente lo compré sin saber de qué iba, solo me gustó la portada y no era caro, me lleve la mejor sorpresa! Soy fanatica del Scifi con temática acuática, muy poca gente lo maneja así de bien! Los dibujos de Tocchini son increíbles y la historia de remender se desarrolla con un buen ritmo, ni lento ni rápido, todo encaja perfectamente y te mantiene al filo del asiento.
La temática es que la humanidad tuvo que mudarse al fondo del mar por la radiación solar y el oxígeno es difícil de lograr, se dividen en pequeñas ciudades submarinas cada una con características muy específicas y leyes muy estrictas, la esperanza y literacion son ilegales y la protagonista busca aferrarse a su propia esperanza como sea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy grata sorpresa
Reviewed in Mexico on September 22, 2018
Lo amé! Inicialmente lo compré sin saber de qué iba, solo me gustó la portada y no era caro, me lleve la mejor sorpresa! Soy fanatica del Scifi con temática acuática, muy poca gente lo maneja así de bien! Los dibujos de Tocchini son increíbles y la historia de remender se desarrolla con un buen ritmo, ni lento ni rápido, todo encaja perfectamente y te mantiene al filo del asiento.
La temática es que la humanidad tuvo que mudarse al fondo del mar por la radiación solar y el oxígeno es difícil de lograr, se dividen en pequeñas ciudades submarinas cada una con características muy específicas y leyes muy estrictas, la esperanza y literacion son ilegales y la protagonista busca aferrarse a su propia esperanza como sea.
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Coop
5.0 out of 5 stars based pretty much on the cover and a mention of "Bioshock"
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2018
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Picked this up on the side of a comic order.. based pretty much on the cover and a mention of "Bioshock". Really enjoyed it, so much so I think I'll bring it to the top of my list of series to read. I'm really liking the themes of the story. The characters are great and their stories kept me interested until the end. Book has a great sense of world building and lore in a unique undersea world. I found the book very colourful, and it's one of the biggest & cheapest graphic novels I own.

Only issue I found was that the art style was unique and simple at parts in a way it was a little hard to tell what's was going on, especially with detailed backgrounds.
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Anna P!
5.0 out of 5 stars The comic you need to have in your life
Reviewed in Italy on July 4, 2019
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Every single page is a masterpiece !!! Colorful and balanced , my eyes are full of joy reading it
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