DNF this one as well. The art was good but honestly, there's only so much interest I seem to have when it comes to Western style comics. Anything that feels like DC just doesn't hit right for me. I can't put my finger on why, but that's where its at.

This will probably do well in the library though, even if it isn't for me. There are plenty of people who will want to enjoy these visuals.

This was a beautiful graphoc novel. The art is amazing. It is such a sad, gut wrenching story. My only negative is it was so short. Btu so well done.

Beautifully drawn, intriguing plot line… but feels like half executed. You can’t help but come out of reading We Called Them Giants without asking “is that it?” Shame, as the world building was interesting and the art quite eye catching… oh well.

4.5*

"Anything smells good when you're starving."

I wasn't sure what exactly to expect from this, but I trusted Kieron enough not to write a bad story and of course, it didn't disappoint.

In a world where a large portion of the population has disappeared and a fierce gang - 'The Dogs' - run rampant, hoarding and killing, Lori and Annette are simply trying to survive.

Thats when they arrive.

Two giants, red and emerald, unable to communicate with humans. No one knows why they're here or where they came from or what they want, but the unknown is dangerous and Lori doesn't know who to trust.

This was a beautiful story about grief and communication, love and loss, and how our experiences shape our outlook. The artistry was as gorgeous as the writing and brought the coldness of winter and (view spoiler).

The ending was short and succinct without being rushed or feeling out of place. Very much enjoyed every inch of this story and honestly it's just made me want to get a physical copy to admire it even further.

Thank you Image Comics & NetGalley for providing me with an arc of this comic - all opinions are my own.

We need more sci-fi comics one-shots / short graphic novels. This was superb.

Post (rapture-esque)-apocalyptic survival with weird sci-fi elements thrown in. Amazing art, wonderful characters,

Pick this one up!

Lori wakes to find the streets empty. Everyone has gone. Or at least, nearly everyone. She’s thrown into a world where she has to scrape by in the ruins of civilization, nearly starving, ways hiding until she sees them.

What a beautiful story of loss and redemption. Lori is distrustful of the giant,as she should be. The world is ugly as it is,but a world with only scavengers left can be even more so.
Watching her work her way through all that happens gives you hope for some of us.
Beautifully drawn. This is what I have always expected from Speculative Fiction.
Giants was released 11/12/2024
Thanks to @netgalley and Image Comics for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion.

Lori has realized in her short life that the only person she can rely on is herself. She wakes one day to find that everyone has disappeared. As she walks the empty streets, she finds a friend in a girl named Annette. She is the opposite of Lori, i.e., trusting, outgoing, and optimistic. As they struggle to survive together, avoid the gang called the Dogs, avoid wolves tearing people apart, and not dying from hunger or cold, something falls from the sky. A giant alien being. Is it friend or foe?
The artwork was beautiful, the story was captivating, but there were a few questions left unanswered. However, it is worth the read.

#ThxNetGalley

I was skeptical of this title's premise initially, but this was executed brilliantly. With themes of trust and understanding, this dystopic title has gorgeous artwork that fits perfectly with the story.

I have to start by saying how much I absolutely loved the front cover of We Called Them Giants. It’s stunning, and the art style immediately drew me in—it’s the kind of cover that practically whispers, “Pick me up!” even if you don’t know anything about the story inside. That’s exactly what happened to me. I went in completely blind, just trusting the beauty of the illustrations.

And I’m so glad I did. The art throughout the graphic novel is just as mesmerizing as the cover, perfectly capturing the story's mood. It has this mix of grandeur and melancholy that lingers with you long after you’ve finished reading. Using colour and detail made every page feel alive, and I found myself pausing just to take it all in.

The story itself feels like a modern myth, blending themes of loss in a post-apocalyptic world. The titular giants are both interesting and well-designed but I also like the other groups that have formed as part of this world. It's a multilayer story where everything isn't fully explained which kept the story engaging.

The story is poignant, emotional, and thought-provoking. But honestly, it was the art that hooked me and kept me turning the pages.
If you’re someone who appreciates graphic novels with breathtaking visuals and a story that feels timeless, I can’t recommend this enough. Even if you go in, like me, knowing nothing about the plot, the journey will surprise and move you. We Called Them Giants is a treasure of a book, and I’m so glad the cover convinced me to give it a chance.

Got an ARC through Netgalley, thank you to the publishers!

This reminded me of another graphic novel I read recently — Soma — except this seemed a little more crisp and advanced artistically and plot-wise.

It still wasn’t for me. I am getting a bit tired of dystopian post apocalyptic story-telling with seemingly cynical main/side characters.

I really liked this. The art was really beautiful and atmospheric. I have seen criticism over the vagueness of the setting and character backgrounds, but I don't mind a good bit of vagueness in my apocalyptic/dystopians. I liked the idea behind the 'giant' and humans relationship and enjoyed the narration style. I do think it could have been done with being a little bit longer, to have a bit more connection with the characters. I did read it twice, back to back and think I will buy my own copy, 4.5 stars.

**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**

We Called Them Giants by Kieron Gillen was I guess what you would call a post-apocalyptic sci-fi adult graphic novel. It had very immersive, somber art and tells the story of a couple of teen girls who woke up to find everyone gone except a few and how they learn to survive in the impossible and diverse new landscape, oh and there are aliens. Not my usual genre, but not bad, and had a heartfelt ending

We Call them Giants is an Achingly Beautiful work of visual Art.

Stephanie Hans is an Artist of whom this is my first viewing & is what ultimately drew me to want to check this story out. From a purely visual perspective this gets a full five stars, however, unfortunately the story lacks any real point of interest beyond a rather basic premise.

Where did everyone go?? Why did only the young & apparently only one adult remain?? Why or where dis the Giants come from? & why were they so diametrically opposite to each-other? Sadly none of these question get any semblance of an answer here & ultimately leaves the reader wanting.

Thank you to #NetGalley & #ImageComics for providing a review copy of ‘We Call them Giants’ for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free arc in exchange for an honest review.

We Called Them Giants is a phenomenal dystopian graphic novel! A part of me wishes it was a bit longer, since there are a lot of mysteries that are kind of set up, and very few of them get conclusive answers. However, I think it is the brevity that makes this book so impactful. We Called Them Giants is a story of survival and learning to roll with the punches and find love and compassion along the way.

This didn't take long to read, but definitely packed a punch. I felt surprisingly close to the characters after just a few pages and the concept was interesting, too. At first, I wasn't sure if I liked the art style, but I loved it by the end. It was a fantastic way to depict the otherworldly giants.

I understand that the authors wanted to keep some things a mystery, but I would have liked to have learned a little more about the reasons for the presence of the giants. It would have made the story a bit more rounded. Nevertheless, I was engaged throughout and enjoyed witnessing the growth of the main character!

Thank you NetGalley and Image Comics for providing this e-ARC for an honest review.

This was an exciting graphic novel to read. One day a girl wakes up to a world that seems entirely empty. This is clearly not the case when she has a run in with a dangerous gang. Luckily they make a friend or two, and this helps them get by in more ways than one. When they see some strange looking giant creatures, naturally they run away. But over time they make the acquaintance of one who seems alright with taking them in. The winter is harsh and it is doubtful they would survive outside. Just when things seem to be going great, the girl decides to break out, and finds out who is making some deadly big wolves. What happens next is a huge fight, one that ends badly for both giants involved. As this story comes to a close, it appears this tale might not be finished yet.

It ended abruptly, it's bleak, pretty hopeless and makes NO sense. Do not go into this expecting ANY answers.

Also, the MC is the reason the ending goes south, so there is that. Maybe the moral is "be more trusting"? IDK, whatever it was, it was too much of a downer for me.

If you like twisted, less than happy endings, but not bad endings, then this will work for you. It was too dark for me, but it wasn't bad. The artwork wasn't bad and the characters didn't deviate much from who they were, but they didn't grow enough in time either...

I'm waffling on the rounding, up or down from 2.5, but I liked it more than I disliked it, so I'll round up.

3, interesting but frustratingly few answers to a LOT of questions, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for an eARC of this book to read and review.

We Called Them Giants by Kieron Gillen is a fantastic novel. Very imaginative and brilliant in its scope

Fun of beautiful colors and vivid imagery. The story could’ve gone further in this, but I liked the overall message. This team is nothing if not consistent in telling a compelling strange tale about humanity. I would love to read more about this world, but understand if it’s a standalone because the story wraps well.

Firstly I think the author did a brilliant job with this comic. I also really loved the art style, it was beautiful and almost earie and really conveyed the emotion and actions within scenes.
I thought the story was clever in its simplicity. I thought the settings and themes were very prominent and merged well to create a captivating story.
I think the brilliance in the story really is in the relationships and found family elements.

Overal I really enjoyed this and plan on pursuing a physical copy for my shelves this will also be something I will recommend to others and my audience.