dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0 Stars

Frighteningly prescient given the cascade of AI usage we've seen in the last 6 months alone, and all of the ethical, moral, and logistical considerations that have come along with it. While the idea of a super intelligent/awake AI feels terrifying to think of, the reality of how quickly people have and will adapt as more and more of their day to day is palpable.
Our main characters feel fully fleshed out, real people flaws and real stake in the game. I was glad to see that this was only volume one in the series and genuinely hope we get to see more of Frank's back story, how he reached the point he is at in his career and how things evolved and ended(?) with Pandora. Roehm is a complete mystery to me and its a delight to have such a complex character at play, we see only hints at his motivations and what he is ultimately driving at. He will be an incredible character to see unfold.

I appreciated the inclusion of the interview at the end of the volume, but the stand out for me was the excerpt from the creator's original short story that inspired the graphic novel. Seeing the event take place from Jessica's point of view, and the in-story uncertainty of why the AI is acting out the way it is was fascinating. Would love to get my hands on the story in its entirety.

I'd have loved to read this but was unable to read it before July 7th.
This publisher has a really good rate of fantastic graphic novels and I am sad.

Thank you to NetGalley for my Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes scifi and dystopian genres. The characters were captivating and the artwork was clear and beautiful. One of these days I'd like to read something where A.I. is not the bad guy, but this was an enjoyable and quick read that I will absolutely recommend.

Boxed is about a government task force that teams up with a seductive sentient A.I. to take down a rogue sentient A.I. that has taken control of the Center for Disease Control.

The story was great and reminded me a little of the movie I, Robot. Not because of robots, but the main character has a mistrust of A.I. after being wronged by one. With the current rise of A.I. and all the discourse surrounding it, it was interesting to read about the darker side of A.I. and how things can go very wrong. Artwork was very nice, loved the character designs. Quick, fun read!

4.5/5

Surprisingly good. Boxed is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller that feels timely. It follows a government agent tasked with “boxing” dangerous AIs before they can threaten humanity. He needs to stop Hippocrates, an AI running the CDC, after it locks down lots of people in the name of public health.

Frank’s only hope is Pandora - an AI designed to seduce and manipulate him. And also his ex (kinda) which makes things awkward.

I liked how the story mixed pandemic fears, AI ethics, and cool Greek mythology references. It raises questions about how much power we give AI, and how easily good intentions can turn into control, or worse.

The art’s clean and engaging, with tech and character designs that are clean and easy to follow. It’s grounded sci-fi - think Blade Runner meets Silence of the Lambs-and it leaves you wondering not just if AI can help us, but if we’ll survive when it tries.

If you like smart, action-packed sci-fi with moral gray areas, Boxed is worth picking up.