Is Y: The Last Man still as relevant today?

[@MaddoggComics]

🐶WOOF WOOF! Finally, it's time for the review of one of my favourite series of all time, in preparation for the upcoming TV series: Y: The Last Man!
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I hope you guys enjoy this, there was originally over 2 hours of raw footage because I had that much to talk about. If you like it, give it a thumbs up, subscribe if you're new, and share this video where you can because this is a series everyone could be talking about next month!
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Hoping to get the Where To Start: Thor video out next, which was voted for by you guys! But until then, stay Mad, Doggs! WOOF WOOF! 🐶

[@Gardi93]

This is one of my favorite series. I have the absolute editions, worth every penny.

[@MaddoggComics]

Glad you like the series too mate! Thanks for watching! WOOF WOOF!

[@nilakshandissanayake1379]

I just finished the series and WOW. The greatest graphic novel that I have read. Loved all the characters and some scenes that made me cry

[@laverdadescatolica5]

Greatest comic book of all time. Wow.

[@Science__Politics]

Thanks for making this video

[@Bruce_Shwayne]

This made BKV one of my favorite writers. Phenomenal the whole way through.

[@laverdadescatolica5]

Absolutely, Sir. Greatest comic book of all time. Certainly the greatest ENDING of any comic book I’ve read and has existed.

[@bharathsundararajan]

Finally a review video I can watch in full. Checking it out now. :)

[@MaddoggComics]

Hope you enjoy it mate, and that the spoiler section isn't a let down haha! Thanks for checking it out, Bharath! WOOF WOOF!

[@davidmunoz1809]

I just got done reading it and I gotta see I’m on the other side with the Yorick and 355 . I wanted them together so bad. 355 is to this day one of my favorite characters I’ve ever read. I think the tale of yorick looking for his true love and maybe actually finding it- just not who he thought. Great review though and I can totally see your points. For me it’s a 4.5 out of 5. But if You want 100%- Watch the sopranos. Greatest piece of media entertainment EVER.

[@MaddoggComics]

But I don't want to find 100% haha, and I wasn't a fan of the ending of the Sopranos, but it's been years since I watched the series :) I know I'm in the minority with 355 x Yorrick, but that's why I had to make a point in the video, and who knows it may leave room for the TV show to change my mind :) Thanks for watching the video, David! Hope you enjoy the show if you watch it! :) WOOF WOOF!

[@manewland1]

I have just finished binge-reading this entire series for the first time, while on vacation (and in the days after returning home); I finished it yesterday and wanted some thoughts/reflections on that epilogue. Thanks so much for this!

[@anthonyufert8477]

I ordered this recently from organic priced books with ur discount, thanks mate. I’ve heard great things about it so I’m excited to read it.

[@MaddoggComics]

Thank you Anthony! It really helps the channel and will contribute towards bigger and better videos :) Let me know what you think about the book! WOOF WOOF!

[@kalenberreman8252]

My issue with this book is how uneven it is. There are lovable characters, great dialogue and genuinely clever storytelling diversions. Yet, for all of that, there are glaring weaknesses. The characters often don't make sense. Example: Dr. Mann is introduced as a biologist/geneticist, but they also treat her like a medical doctor for no apparent reason. As if the prefix "Dr." means you're automatically a medical doctor? It makes no sense. We later find out she is somehow a board certified physician while also being an Ivy League Geneticist in her 20! This is never explained.
There are moments of genuinely cringe dialogue. There's a scene where a woman says to another woman, after an intimate encounter, that "anyone who finds her G-spot on the first try can call me by my first name" or something to that effect. Anyone even remotely familiar with female anatomy is very embarrassed for Vaughan (and maybe his wife, lol jk) when they read that. Silly nonsense like this sneaks into the book all over the place. There's also the storyline where Dr. Mann thinks her genetic experiments caused the disaster. This is... terrible. No scientist would ever make such a stupid assumption. Bad, bad, bad.
As for the actual story, there are numerous storylines that don't go anywhere. The "big bad" is a nonsense character and the ending of her storyline is awful. Like, genuinely embarrassingly bad. The conclusion and explanation for the pandemic that killed all of the men is extremely unsatisfying. There's a lot wrong with it.
All of that said, I cried like a little bitch at the end of the this book, and genuinely "missed my friends" when I stopped reading. And that is the hallmark of an effectively told story. Y: The Last Man is highly flawed, but at the end of the day I do love this story. I wouldn't put it on any short list of greatest comics, but it certainly occupies a space in my heart.

[@cabbagepotato2421]

If you try to sing Alice Merton - No Roots, you'd sound like "I got no woots, but me home was never on the ground"...

[@Chester781]

Think this will be a treat for myself around the holidays

[@ComicBound]

Great review mate! It's been such a long time since I read this, so many bits you mention are very fuzzy in my memory so I think I'm gonna have to re-read it very soon. I'm glad you enjoyed it more with your re-read, I'm hoping for the same!

[@MaddoggComics]

I'm sure we can sort a Buddy Read our when you've read it again :) Thanks for watching mate! WOOF WOOF!

[@RedRightStrawHat]

I didn’t love this one like most but I did enjoy the read and overall journey and concept but my big problem was I never cared for the characters so the stakes and gut punch moments didn’t land and those two play issue were pointless. The ending was also interesting my take with the last panel is just simply that Yorick is finally free from all this drama
Great review and I’m interested in how they handle the show especially in this day and age

[@MaddoggComics]

It's always interesting to speak to someone who had a different experience, and I can get why a lot of characters are a bit marmite in the book, but I'm glad you still enjoyed the journey :P Thanks for checking out the video mate! Hope you're doing well :) WOOF WOOF!

[@gregrome6842]

The absolutes are my favorite books. Love this series

[@MaddoggComics]

Glad you enjoy the series too Greg, I had to remove the follow up comment, just because of spoilers, but there's no disrespect :P Thanks for watching mate! WOOF WOOF!

[@gregrome6842]

@@MaddoggComics didn’t even think about that. My bad

[@MaddoggComics]

@@gregrome6842 It's no worries mate, you're a good dude so it's all good :)

[@dmcl7717]

Are you gonna do a video of your top 5 or top 10 series or have you already told your favorites in another video?

[@MaddoggComics]

I will for sure :) At the minute it's a bit of a loose list, and I wonder if the next book I read might end up on it, so been a bit hesitant :P Thanks for watching mate! WOOF WOOF!

[@NerdettesNewsStand]

I love this book, great review

[@MaddoggComics]

Thank you mate! I loved your video on the TV show the other day as well, hope you're good mate :) WOOF WOOF!

[@TheComicBookReport]

Great video man, thinking about really diving into this series. I’ve only read the first few issues.

[@andyclarke3627]

I've only read this once and loved it. Interested to see that you liked it even more a second time round. I might need to get back to it again.

[@bharathsundararajan]

I liked the review. We have both approached it differently and that's absolutely fine, as every reader's perspective is unique. In my eyes, the series' focus was the world itself, showing how women are as equally capable as the men of the world. Yorrick's journey was one of the main threads of narration.
Some of the feminist ideas used here are well crafted and I think a lot of credit should also go to Pia. While her art is simple at the beginning, I felt it was more and more nuanced by the end of every 10th issue. The natural women character designs are body positive and reflective of the real world. I also liked how the environment plays a role in an individual's ideology, irrespective of their race or gender. I haven't seen many talk about the colours, but they are the standout aspect of this series in my opinion. Absolutely phenomenal and one of the reasons why I'm tempted to upgrade to the Absolutes.
Of Yorrick, I loved how BKV produces pop culture quips at unexpected times. I thought the way he was made to deal with the world around him and the unconventional treatment he received was great. I also felt his bonding and journey with Agent 355 was quite natural and I wouldn't change any of that.
It's not without its faults and I agree with most of the gaps/frustrations you have identified, especially around antagonists and their motivations. They weren't fully fleshed out, but I was fine with it as I felt the focus was more on the world than an individual character. I could go on and on, but the positives outweighed the negatives for me as well. It's one of the best stories I have read recently and I will definitely revisit it in the future. I will definitely be recommending this series to my circle of friends at every given opportunity.

[@MaddoggComics]

Yeah, like there is an improvement with the art, but I just think it's one of those styles that doesn't get a wow from me, but that's the joy of art :P
I liked how Yorick's references didn't feel outdated like I thought they might :P You'll have to let me know if you upgrade to the Absolutes mate! Thanks for watching mate, WOOF WOOF!

[@bharathsundararajan]

@@MaddoggComics - I'm building my Absolutes collection and I think I might just do it, much to the missus dismay... haha. Will keep you posted. Keep churning these reviews!

[@MostafaAhmed-rs8th]

Can you make a video about the reading order for the injustice comics?

[@MaddoggComics]

That's a great idea! I'll add it to my list! Thanks for watching! WOOF WOOF!

[@CaptainMaakasu]

Fantastic review sir! Personally I think the ending was satisfying, however it felt rushed, or as you mention a change in direction.
Really looking forward to the tv show, hoping it'll be good and not getting cancelled after the first season.

[@MaddoggComics]

I didn't even consider it might get cancelled haha, I hope it doesnt! But thanks for watching mate! WOOF WOOF!

[@johannes2650]

welp, this aged like fine milk. it's not like it was a great season either.

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

Ive been looking forward to this review with all the hype you have given Maddogg. I'll confess right here I read the description of the series and wasn't 100% sold. It reminded me of I am legend which is a film I enjoy watching but I guess i wanted something different/more for it to stand out from the crowd.
BUT... I trust your view Maddogg, if its good then it will be good and hoping this review changes my mind. After all I shouldn't judge a book by its description.😜

[@MaddoggComics]

I hope it was worth the wait, Stephen! I get the comparisons with I Am Legend to an extent, but this is much more expansive because it's not limited to two hours :)
It's one of those books I think everyone should check out, but then again I was sold on the description, so maybe it's an omen haha! Thanks for watching mate! WOOF WOOF!

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

@@MaddoggComics just you watch Maddogg, by the end of the year this series will end up in my haul😄
I do this a lot with books I need to be less judgemental and take more chances and read them before judging.

[@marcspectororamijakelockle7232]

It's been about ten years since I read it, can't remember all the details, but I did upgrade my deluxes to the omni. Kinda regret it a little bit, since I don't like to thick omnis though :D I really hope the tv show don't s.u.c.k. like the locke & key compared to the original content, because this is one of my favorite comics also. I want to read it again before the show drops, but don't think I will have the time for it, so your review is enough for now :)

[@MaddoggComics]

Glad it managed to scratch the itch until you get chance to read it again! I always prefered the deluxes over the omni too, but maybe you can treat yourself to the Absolutes in the future! Thanks for watching mate! WOOF WOOF!

[@_The_Worst_]

Hummm...🤔...interesting...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@ashleysmith640]

Got vol 1 need to get the other 2 😊

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

I feel like I shouldn't watch this video seeing as I just started reading the book. Gonna stop watching but if someone let's me know if there's spoiler they'd be great

[@MaddoggComics]

There should be spoiler timestamps so you'll be safe before then :) I normally give a warning too! Hope you enjoy! WOOF WOOF!

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

@@MaddoggComics awesome thanks. I'm half through then I'll watch it haha

[@warrenweaver2484]

Still haven't read this series.

[@MaddoggComics]

Hope the video helps you decide if it's for you! Thanks for watching! WOOF WOOF!

[@kalenberreman8252]

The Amazons are the most realistic part of this book? *Facepalm* Oh, Marcus, you're young yet.