Tag: graphic novels
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Mother Panic: A Work In Progress by Jody Houser, Tommy Lee Edwards, and Shawn Crystal – A Book Review
The Young Animal imprint intrigued me, so when each of the various first issues debuted, I had to check them out. If we’re being honest with each other, Mother Panic #1 did not resonate. I did not much care for Violet Paige, the woman behind Mother Panic’s mask. I did not understand her motivation, her means,…
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Doctor Aphra: Volume 1 by Kieron Gillen and Kev Walker – A Book Review
First appearing in Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra quickly became a personal favorite of mine. In fact, along with Rey and Ahsoka Tano, I’d say she’s one of the most significant Star Wars characters to appear within the last ten years. Consequently, because she regularly stole the spotlight in Darth Vader and even Star Wars, Marvel…
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Briggs Land by Brian Wood & Mack Chater – A Book Review
I’ve never been disappointed in a Brian Wood book, so when I ran across Briggs Land: State of Grace (Volume 1), I knew I had to check it out. I’m so glad I did. The premise is perhaps as relevant as ever in that Briggs Land is a self-proclaimed sovereign nation within the United States.…
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Manifest Destiny: Sasquatch by Dingess and Roberts
This is one of my favorite ongoing series, and Volume 4 entitled Sasquatch is no exception to the previously established excellence! We finally discover exactly how President Jefferson procured the skull of the Sasquatch which served as the impetus for Lewis and Clark’s true mission westward. That epiphany alone makes this book completely worth the…
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Locke & Key: Small World by Hill and Rodriguez – A Book Review
Locke & Key proved itself a unique, must-read series years ago. Written by Joe Hill and primarily drawn by Gabriel Rodriguez, the series had a very clear beginning, middle, and end. It also concluded on a good note, which is not always an easy feat to accomplish. If you’re unfamiliar with the premise, it follows…
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Patience by Daniel Clowey
I have to admit that when NPR recommended this graphic novel, it did not seem to be something I’d enjoy. If I’m being completely honest, I judged it by the cover, and the cover did not speak to me. However, I found myself in a situation in which I had nothing else available to read,…
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Superman: Son Of Superman by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason – A Book Review
Oh, boy. To understand Superman’s first volume under the Rebirth movement, you need to understand that the Superman in this book is the Superman we knew in the 80s, 90s, and early-2000s. This is the Superman who married Lois Lane, the Superman who fought against Doomsday and died, the Superman who returned from the dead.…
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Han Solo by Majorie Liu and Mark Brooks – A Book Review
As you know, Disney bought Marvel some time ago, and then Disney bought the Star Wars franchise as well, so it only makes sense that Marvel would return to publishing Star Wars comics. I have to be honest, I’ve been pleased with virtually every title Marvel has released belonging to the Star Wars universe, and…
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Mooncop by Tom Gauld – A Book Review
I discovered Mooncop, published by Drawn & Quarterly, from NPR Book Concierge’s guide to great 2016 reads. Luckily enough, my local library had a copy available. Mooncop is a brief read, one that you could probably wrap up in a single sitting. The concept is that a single moon cop patrols a lone colony on…
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Black Magick (Volume One) by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott – A Book Review
Black Magick kept earning all sorts of praise so I finally got a copy of the first volume entitled Awakening. The premise is that Rowan Black is a tough-as-nails detective by day and a witch by night. Not the flying on the broom kind, but rather the sort who communes with nature and is able…
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