Crimson: Earth Angel - Tome 3 [Paperback]

Brian Augustyn (Author), Humberto Ramos (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Wildstorm (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563897687
• ISBN-13: 978-1563897689
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Riding the wave, July 28, 2001

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Ron Tothleben ([e-mail]) (Tilburg, Netherlands, Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crimson: Earth Angel - Tome 3 (Paperback)

After the great first volume ("Loyalty & Loss") and a little less good second volume ("Heaven & Earth") this volume (which collects #13-18) rides the upwards tide of the wave again, it being the best volume of the series so far. It starts of with an Angel who falls from Grace and now has to learn to adjust on earth. A character that proves to be a key character along the way. Lighthearted but of importance to the story still. Alex still doesn't know exactly what all this 'Chosen One' stuff is supposed to be about but he draws his own conclussions and tries to be the boundary between humanity and Hell by keeping the killing level as low as possible. Something that not all his friends can appreciate (Joe). Alex' puberty kicks in too. Scarlet X starts her own quest to learn what she really is after hearing an unsettling revelation about her kin in the previous volume. Something which tells her she and Alex haven't met for the last time yet. On Christmas Eve Alex meets Satan for the second time who gives him something of which he thought he always wanted it (really by far the best issue of the volume, although it doesn't add much to the main story). After that Alex and Ekimus each go on their way to prepare themselves for what's thoughtto be the final confrontation with uber-vampire Lisseth.

I'm glad to see the serie get back to his starting quality again and people who stuck along so far will enjoy this volume very much. It's a must to read the other volumes prior to this one though, so don't use this as a starting point. If you've been here all along you'll enjoy it a lot. Take into consideration btw that the funny-level of volume I still isn't reached here. It's a good read but the story remains quite serious and the oneliners of volume 1 belong to the past.

Note: People who enjoy the Crimson series would do well to pick up the first "Wetworks" TPB. The genres and main storyline are alike and Portacio's artwork is also very much worth it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Prelude to Armageddon, August 1, 2008

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Justin Gaines (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crimson: Earth Angel - Tome 3 (Paperback)

After the chaotic events of Crimson: Heaven & Earth - Tome 2 (Crimson), Earth Angel, book 3 in Humberto Ramos's dark fantasy series Crimson, lets readers take a brief breath before rushing headfirst into Crimson: Redemption - Tome 4 (Crimson)'s apocalyptic finale.

Earth Angel is where events start to line up for the final conflict. Alex is reluctantly settling in to life not only as a vampire, but as the prophesied chosen one, Scarlet X heads off to the great white north to confront her darker side, Ekimus travels strange waterways (literally) to try and head off Lisseth's dark plans, and the arrival of exiled Angel Zophiel brings a certain measure of chaos to Alex and Joe's lives. Could she bring a measure of redemption as well?

Earth Angel is all about preparing everyone for the events ahead, so it doesn't compare action-wise to the two previous volumes in the series. It does go a long way towards developing the core characters and building a high level of anticipation for things to come.

The artwork was amazing as usual. Between Ramos's unique (and constantly evolving) style, his memorable character designs, and the best coloring I've ever seen in a comic series, Crimson is absolute eye candy.

Crimson is pure gold for dark fantasy fans. Anyone who enjoys Harry Potter, the Dresden Files, Buffy, and/or Anita Blake should definitely check out Crimson.

3.0 out of 5 stars Graphic SF Reader, September 3, 2007

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Blue Tyson "- Research Finished" (Legion clubhouse) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crimson: Earth Angel - Tome 3 (Paperback)

Scarlet, the femme fatale of the text, learns a few not so pleasant things about her own family and order. Alex and his mentor and vampire teacher go their own separate ways. There is also an evil vampire queen hanging around. Really, how many good vampire queens are there? Not too many, really. If you set out to create a race of bloodsuckers you aren't likely to be a happy community volunteer.