by Mark Millar, Geoff JohnsPublisher: MarvelFormat: PaperbackGenre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/SuperheroesRelease Date: July 26th 2006Goodreads Rating: 3/5 Stars I was trying to put my finger on why I didn’t click with this as much as, say, The Ultimates, and a large part of it boils down to my feelings about the characters. I don’t have a huge attachmentContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: Ultimate X-Men Collection, Book 1”
Tag Archives: Graphic Novels
Graphic Novel Review: Spider-Man: Reign
by Kaare AndrewsPublisher: Marvel Comics GroupFormat: HardbackGenre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/SuperheroesRelease Date: April 25 2007Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Stars Related Reviews Spider-Man: Coming Home / Spider-Man/Deadpool Volume 1 / Volume 2 Ah, another 00s Marvel graphic novel that imagines the characters as darker and grittier. This one takes place in the future, where the fear of super terrorists hasContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: Spider-Man: Reign”
Graphic Novel Review: World War Hulk
by Greg Pak, John Romita Jr.Publisher: MarvelFormat: PaperbackGenre: Sci-Fi/FantasyRelease Date: May 21st 2008Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Stars Related Reviews The Ultimates Volume 1 / Volume 2 – The Ultimates 2 Volume 1 / Volume 2 Review Ah, World War Hulk. Like other Marvel comics/graphic novels/events from this time, this one feels very much rooted in thatContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: World War Hulk”
Graphic Novel Review: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 2009
by Alan Moore, Kevin O’Neill (Illustrator)Publisher: Knockabout ComicsFormat: PaperbackGenre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Alternate HistoryRelease Date: July 10th, 2012Goodreads Rating: 3/5 Stars Related Reviews League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 2 / Century 1910 / Century 1969 Review This was closer to a 4 star, then I hit the story at the end. I’ll start with the story, because it’sContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 2009”
Graphic Novel Review: Doctor Who, The Twelfth Doctor, Vol. 4 – The School of Death
By Robbie Morrison, Rachael Stott and Simon Fraser (Artists), Ivan Nunes and Marcio Menys (Colorists)Publisher: Titan ComicsRelease Date: August 16th, 2016Genre: Sci-Fi/Media Tie-InGoodreads Rating: 3/5 Stars Related Reviews Doctor Who Comic Collection Reviews: The Iron Legion / The Tides of Time / Voyager / The Flood / The Widow’s Curse / The Cruel SeaOther Doctor Who GraphicContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: Doctor Who, The Twelfth Doctor, Vol. 4 – The School of Death”
Graphic Novel Review: The Ultimates 2, Volume 2: Grand Theft America
by Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch (Artist)Publisher: MarvelFormat: PaperbackGenre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/SuperheroesRelease Date: July 11th 2007Goodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars This is one of those times where I kind of almost found myself siding a little bit with the bad guys… The Ultimates is extremely of its time – it’s rooted deeply in the post-9/11 USA, and works onContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: The Ultimates 2, Volume 2: Grand Theft America”
Graphic Novel Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: Coming Home
By J. Michael Straczynski (Writer)Publisher: Hachette Partworks LtdRelease Date: 2012Genre: Sci-Fi – SuperheroesGoodreads Rating: 4/5 Stars Review Something I really like about many of this Marvel graphic novels is you only really need a basic understanding of the character to pick up what’s happening. There might be stuff more long-term readers will appreciate, but asContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: Coming Home”
Blogtober Day 29: Halloween Graphic Novels
I love graphic novels, and there are some great ones that fit in nicely around this time of year, as the nights get longer and colder, the wind picks up, and we enter that most spookiest time of the year. Here are my top three choices for graphic novels to read for Halloween. Deadpool: Dracula’sContinue reading “Blogtober Day 29: Halloween Graphic Novels”
Blogtober Day 24, Graphic Novel Review: Fables, Vol. 3: Storybook Love
By Bill Willingham (Writer), Mark Buckingham (Artist), Steve Leialoha (Artist), Lan Medina (Artist), Bryan Talbot (Artist), Linda Medley (Artist), James Jean (Cover Artist)Publisher: VertigoRelease Date: May 1st, 2004Genre: Urban FantasyGoodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars First things first: I love when any type of series starts with a summary of previous events. Very useful, very much appreciated.Continue reading “Blogtober Day 24, Graphic Novel Review: Fables, Vol. 3: Storybook Love”
Blogtober Day 10, Graphic Novel Review: The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 2: Fandemonium
By Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie (Illustrator), Matt Wilson (Colorist), Clayton CowlesPublisher: Image ComicsRelease Date: July 1st, 2015Genre: Urban FantasyGoodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars This has very quickly become a must-read series for me, and with Volume 2 I am completely and utterly hooked. Drawn back into the worlds of gods, Laura searches for the truth behindContinue reading “Blogtober Day 10, Graphic Novel Review: The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 2: Fandemonium”
Unwrapping Words 