Brian K. Vaughan disappointed me this time. The story was rushed, with a lot happening in the final issue. There was no explanation as to when the character Amber learned to fire guns amidst all the running from the invaders with her brother. Maybe if it had been a few issues longer then there would have been room for character development. The artwork was great though.

(C+) 67% | Almost SatisfactoryNotes: It feels fake: a cut-and-paste parable with cardboard heroes, devoid of feelings save for hate and one-note patriotism.

NOTE: Some spoilers, but the summary doesn't give away much skipping the dramatic twists and turns. Proceed with CAUTION.Yay! More Canlit (sort of) that doesn't double as a sleep-aid! After decades of government grants and dull essays and hand-wringing over the Canadian identity, a comic-book by the Cleveland-born-Canadian-by-marriage B.K. Vaughan and Genuine-Canadian Steve Skroce has finally given us a reason to be proud of our national heritage. Although... it's speculative fiction that takes

Read Eisnein's review for the most thorough treatment, as usual. I read it months ago, and immediately started reading the individual issues, but didn't get them all, so yesterday sat down and read this hardcover, which is six issues, complete. It's a great idea from Vaughn, the invasion of Canada by the U.S. for its water, in 2124. Born in Cleveland, now living in Canada, by choice, marriage, Vaughn uses this series to honor his new country, and educate us on Canadian-US history. As he points o...

This comic takes place in 2124 with flashbacks to up to 12 years ago and is about the US invading Canada after an attack on the White House. It becomes clear however that there is another reason: fresh water. Apparently, global warming has had an especially devastating effect on the US so they are going after Canada's reserves.It's not entirely clear if Canada or another country/group executed the attack on the White House and, in the end, it also doesn't matter. Bombs are dropped, civilians sla...

This was a huge letdown. I LOVE Brian K. Vaughan. I think he's top 5 writers of all time for comics. I actually think he's the best because of Y The last Man/Pride/Runaways/Saga. However this was not up to par. Not everything will be a hit. I didn't love Papergirls, just thought it good not great. So now we get We Stand on Guard. A story about America coming up and invading Canada for water supply (among other things) This is in the future and the idea of it is both interesting and realistic in

When I first heard about this my Canadian heart sang with joy - finally someone with a personal connection to Canada (his wife or girlfriend?) who will do justice to the Canuck spirit.Oh well. I enjoy BKV books almost to a fault, despite their flaws and questionable character motivations.This one seemed like BKV just shat it out by the numbers to get his partner off his back. You want good poltics or sci-fi? Go read Soule's Letter 44.

In the 22nd century clean water is the most precious resource. The United States, having ignored climate change until it was too late and because of the crime against humanity that is Celine Dion’s music, has invaded Canada and begun taking their water. But a small rebel force, the Canadian Resistance, have begun the fight back against the overwhelming might of the American military in a desperate attempt to reclaim their country. They are the Two-Four and this is We Stand On Guard, eh? Brian K

This is my first foray into the world of the graphic novel. I chose this one to start my introduction to the genre because the subject matter is actually giving voice to a deeply ingrained Canadian insecurity, the invasion of our sovereign space by our neighbour to the south. When you consider that Americans have actually crossed our borders with an armed force more times than I can count on the fingers of one hand, the fear of invasion is really not that far-fetched.The reason for the invasion

A short story about a war between the Usa and Canada that takes place in the year 2124We mostly see a group of Canadian soldiers and their fights against the Usa army. The environment its very well created and it seems like a very realistic future world.The bad thing is that you dont have the chance to see a lot faces and places.Ποια ητανε η τελευταια φορα που διαβασες ενα βιβλιο ή ειδες μια ταινια στην οποια οι Η.Π.Α ειναι οι κακοι της υποθεσης? Ε λοιπον να που εγινε και αυτο, ο Brian K. Vaugha...

While this book was a pleasure to look at, I found the content to be very thin. Unlike most of the BKV material I have read, this story, its characters, and the future that it is set in, didn't developed past its concept. There was very little universe-building present. Everything felt very "surface" to me.Plot-wise, the action clips along very quickly with no real discourse to slow it down or make the reader pause. A quick read with little to give a second thought about.It's illustrated very be...

This is not good. It pains me to give a Brian K. Vaughn book less than 4 stars. Pains me! Unfortunately I have to because the only good things about this book are the art and the letters. I actually got kind of excited when I saw Fonografiks on the cover bc I love his work on Casanova. I don't know how to explain what bugs me about this book except to kind of rag on Rogue One for a moment. I enjoyed the hell out of the side characters in that movie but overall, I was not impressed with the film

Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Y: The Last Man) tells the story of a future conflict between the United States of America and Canada. Following a terrorist raid on the White House in 2112, Canadians find themselves on the receiving end of the United States Military’s mighty muscle as Ottawa is torn to shreds by a menagerie of missiles. Following the attack, the story then shifts twelve years into the future as the new North American landscape is revealed.This was an interesting premise that grabbed my

Hmmmm... how to review a super controversial piece such as this...? Well, I guess I won't address the controversy at all. You can tell by reading the synopsis what makes it a highly-discussed graphic novel. Instead, I'll just list the reasons why I liked this:1. Cyber-punk battles.2. Characters you grow to like and then3. get killed off in a second.4. A pet wolf. Not an albino dire wolf but close enough.5. Giant robots.6. All the bloodz.7. An engaging story.8. Suspense.9. Amahzing artwork.10. Br...