This Jem And The Holograms Book Collection Is Worthy Of Its Slogan

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Ten years ago, Boom Studios started printing a comic revival of Jem and the Holograms. For those unaware, Jem was pretty much the KPop Demon Hnnters of the 1980s: the musical adventures of a glamorous girl band, though in Jem’s case she never went monster hunting. Jem’s real identity was Jerrica Benton, teen heiress of a technology company who possessed a set of technologically advanced earrings that would holographically project her band’s stage outfits onto them, hence their name. And instead of the Saja Boys she had to deal with the Misfits, whose music was much better and were going to get her. The comic revival of Jem did not use the same continuity as the original, but told a brand new story with rebooted, redesigned versions of the characters: they called it “The Encore Era.” Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Sophie Campbell, it hung around quite a while and attracted people who didn’t necessarily grow up with Jem as kids. Now on the comic’s tenth anniversary, Boom is presenting a complete hardcover collection of the series through Kickstarter. Volumes 1-3 contain the 26-issue ongoing series, while the second half of 3 and all of 4 reprint all […]
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[RedStateGal76]

Grew up watching Gem and the Holograms, but I didn't really enjoy these comics because they kick my nostalgia by doing a lot of sexuality and race swapping. And they turned Stormer into a fatty.

 

[Skipper]

These comics have changes that might alienate some old-school fans, but it's actually well-written if you can, you know, pass the changes, if you can endure the changes and embrace it and absorb it as a new content. If you will see it as an alternate continuity, it's not going to ruin your nostalgia. It's much more better than the live-action movie we had a few years ago, which is really terrible, that probably killed the franchise. But this comic is actually good for what it is, but may ruin your nostalgia if you have nostalgia glasses.

 

[OkiDoki]

After reading these comics, it makes me realize how much I want a reboot of Gem and the Holograms so bad. This is a series that needs to be revived and revisited. It's really a fun series, and it's really, truly, truly, truly, truly, truly, truly outrageous. And also, the comics had fixed some problematic things, like, you know, Rio Pacheco cheating on Jerica with Jem.

 

[ansa]

What the hell are the writers of this comics thinking when they decided to make Stormer lesbian and fat? They also turned Brita into black. And they turned Riot into Korean.

 

[Bridgerton fan girl]

I grew up watching Jem, and seeing her in this new comic collection feels like discovering her all over again. I don’t mind paying a bit more for the hardcover because I like having the full collection in my hands, flipping through pages, and seeing the artwork. The digital version seems close in price, so it doesn’t really offer savings. I like the reboot too; Kelly Thompson did a good job keeping the spirit of Jem while updating the story. It’s fun to see the new designs and read a story that doesn’t require me to know every detail from the original show. Even if the price is high, I think it’s worth it for someone who wants to really enjoy this world.

 

[Riot]

I actually pledged for the digital copy, even if it’s expensive. I don’t need heavy books, and I like reading on my tablet. The story keeps me engaged, and I enjoy seeing how the characters were redesigned. Jem has always been about music and style, and this version keeps that alive. I wouldn’t buy POGs or anything extra, but I do like that they included all the miniseries. For me, the price is high but acceptable because I’m getting something I can actually read every day without worrying about shelf space.

 

[Ube Donut]

I don’t understand why anyone would buy digital for $200. That’s nearly the same as the physical set, and you don’t get that nice feeling of holding the book. I know collectors care about keeping things pristine, but for someone who just wants to read, it makes no sense. The comics themselves are fine. I like the new story, and the art is well-done, but the campaign pricing feels like a bad joke. It’s great that they reached their goal, but the digital tier seems like a mistake. I hope they adjust it for anyone else considering it.

 

[Stormer]

I find it funny that they mentioned the Misfits having better music. That’s true to the show, and I like that they kept that rivalry. The reboot gives it a modern edge, but still keeps the original tension. I do agree that $220 for a hardcover set is high, but it’s what collectors expect sometimes. The campaign seems successful because people love Jem enough to accept the price. I just hope Boom Studios does something for casual fans who don’t want to spend that much. Some paperback or single-volume options would be nice.