Graphic Novels

Rat Queens Deluxe Edition Volume 1
Rat Queens Deluxe Edition Volume 1

Review:The art and creative concept are great, but I wasn't drawn in by the narrative the way I'd hoped. I got mostly the impression of a series of events and not a lot of overall intrigue. I'll probably read more in the series to see if that trend continues. Read more

Monstress Volume 1: Awakening
Monstress Volume 1: Awakening

Review:Written by Marjorie Liu (X-23, Black Widow) and illustrated by Sana Takeda (X-23, Ms. Marvel), Monstress stands distinctly apart from the usual sword & sorcery dark fantasy comic, starting with the fact that most of the main characters are female as are most of the powers that be. But this is no simplistic or heavy-handed feminist take on the genre - it's done very subtly and naturally so that we simply accept that this is the way this world is, nothing more, nothing less. The artwork is viv... Read more

Brandon Sanderson's White Sand Volume 1 (Softcover)
Brandon Sanderson's White Sand Volume 1 (Softcover)

Review:I enjoyed the story, though it had quite a different feel than Sanderson's usual works. This may be because it's a graphic novel, so only the dialog and narration are visible. You can read my full review over on MySF Reviews. Read more

Vol. 1 (Graphic Novel) (Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files
Vol. 1 (Graphic Novel) (Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files

Review:Purchased for my husband who has read both of Butcher's series and his short stories. He read this in one night because it is set up like a commic book which I did not know when I purchased and I don't think is clear in its description. He liked it but would rather have had a regular book with more content and longer reading time. Read more

Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life - Color Edition
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life - Color Edition

Review:All I kept on thinking while reading this graphic novel is I need to see the movie again, it's been to long. About everybody is familiar with Scott Pilgrim and the story line so I don't need to go into a major description. I really liked this graphic novel, how it's put together in a hardback book, great full color illustrations and a very entertaining dialogue. The Afterword was very informative to learn how Bryan Lee O'Malley started writing Scott Pilgrim and how it evolved. Read more

World War Hulk
World War Hulk

Review:Not a comic book reader, but I enjoyed this. As always, soap opera rules apply, so you're jumping into the middle of an extraordinarily convoluted storyline. Characters you may not know abound. References are made that are probably explained elsewhere. But it's a fun little story nonetheless. Read more

Spiritual Teachings from Our Dogs and Cats - Guardians of Being
Spiritual Teachings from Our Dogs and Cats - Guardians of Being

Review:Touching and thought-provoking work by talented artists! "Guardians of Being" is delightfully humorous approach, and a new way of looking at, the very special relationship between humans and other species. I was (and remain) so impressed that I've purchased copies for everyone in my family.
"Guardians of Being" is a wonderful addition to any home library! Buy it. Read it. Enjoy !! Read more

Batman: Arkham Asylum 25th Anniversary
Batman: Arkham Asylum 25th Anniversary

Review:I gave Grant Morrison another chance reading this graphic novel after looking for a good Joker story. And not much has changed since I read Batman RIP. Luckily, I checked it out of the library instead of buying it like I did with Batman RIP. The art was really cool. Like others have mentioned, Joker's dialogue was really hard to read at times (I get that it represents Joker's madness), but it made the story more challenging. I honestly don't remember much of the story as it never intrigued me e... Read more

Batman: The Long Halloween
Batman: The Long Halloween

Review:A fantastic read, I wasn't sure which batman book I would read first but I eventually came to the conclusion that The Long Halloween was the choice for me. A great murder mystery with the villains of Batman you've come to known well. Read more

Batman: Year One
Batman: Year One

Review:Batman fascinates me and Frank Miller's ability to capture the Caped Crusader is unsurpassed. This work features great storytelling and terrific illustration work. This is not to be missed by Batman fanatics. Read more

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