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STAR TREK: Volume 6 – AFTER DARKNESS
I have to admit that I’m a Star Trek nerd from waaaay back, and I actually liked those old Gold Key Star Trek comics. Not for the art (which perhaps goes without saying), but because it was a way for me to continue to get my Star Trek fix. I was only peripherally aware that… Continue reading
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ROCKET ROBINSON AND THE PHARAOH’S FORTUNE – Sean O’Neill
This is a delightful comic (graphic) novel for younger readers. What ten year old boy doesn’t like the idea of: 1) cracking a code that adults can’t crack; 2) discovering a heretofore forgotten Egyptian tomb, complete with treasure; 3) having a pet monkey; 4) hanging out with a girl who seems pretty ‘cool?’ I still… Continue reading
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CATWOMAN, VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY
Finally…the end of the “Death of the Family” crossover series (for me, at least — I don’t kow if there are more books in the series out there or not). And oddly enough, i actually read this book twice. When I was sorting through my reviews, I saw that this wasn’t posted, so I read… Continue reading
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BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL/DR. MANHATTAN
This is the last of the four Before Watchmen graphic novels that I have for review. It has been an interesting time, revisiting these characters that I read back in the 1980’s. While it was fun to see these unique characters again, despite being rather unlikeable in many cases, I still have a recurring… Continue reading
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BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN/RORSCHACH
It’s been awhile since I reviewed two other Before Watchmen books, but it’s time to return to them, first with this one, Before Watchmen: Comedian/Rorschach. The Comedian’s story is first. Comedian is an interesting character. Think Captain American with anger management issues and a lack of respect for authority and you get close to this… Continue reading
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THE FIFTH BEATLE: THE BRIAN EPSTEIN STORY – Vivek Tiwary
The Beatles in a graphic novel? Why not? If you’ve been reading any of my reviews lately, you’ll note that I’ve read a fair number of graphic novels. It makes sense, if you know me… I’m a closet artist, and love the idea of illustrated books. But most of my life, growing up, graphic novels… Continue reading
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GREEN LANTERN: RISE OF THE THIRD ARMY
I’m not sure what to make of this graphic novel. Let me start by saying that I’m generally a Green Lantern fan. I really enjoyed the Green Lantern (and “/Green Arrow”) books when I was a teenager. The only comic that I bought regularly in the past fifteen years was the Green Lantern “Blackest Night”… Continue reading
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RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS, VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY
Here we are with still another “Death of the Family” book in the DC comics “New 52” comic book/graphic novel series. If you are a little bit confused just as to who the Red Hood is, feel free to raise your hand, alongside mine. If you are pretty clear as to who this is, you… Continue reading
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BATMAN AND ROBIN VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY
Well now … I don’t have a clue what’s going on here! Is this part of the “Death of the Family” storyline, or not? Is this the same Batman who’s about to be a part of a devasting near-death moment with the Joker? This Bruce Wayne, who takes a ‘vacation’ and actually seems relaxed when… Continue reading
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NIGHTWING VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY
If you have followed any of my reviews prior to this, you won’t be surprised to see another “Death of the Family” story in graphic novel form (and there are more to come). I received a number of these books from DC Comics to review. This time it’s “Nightwing’s” turn at the story. Also, if… Continue reading
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TEEN TITANS VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY
So here I am, reading another graphic novel in this story arc called “Death of the Family” featuring the Joker, who is about as dark, devious and definitely dangerous as he’s ever been. The first two graphic novels I read in this series, Batman, and Batgirl, were pretty good, and each could stand alone as… Continue reading
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BATGIRL, VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY by Gail Simone and Daniel Sampere
Yesterday I reviewed the Batman graphic novel of the “Death of the Family” storyline, and rated it quite well. Today it’s Batgirl’s turn in the same storyline… From the start, I noticed the same heightened sense of impending doom that the Batman storyline had. Not a surprise since it’s a cross-over story. I was impressed… Continue reading

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