Graphic Novels
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EAST OF WEST, THE APOCALYPSE: YEAR TWO – graphic novel
Just … wow. If there is such a thing as the perfect graphic novel, this would be it for me. Set in a present-day dystopian alternate United States, this ambitious epic presumes that the U.S. Civil War never really ended and there was constant contention between various factions – until a comet hit the center… Continue reading
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ARCHIE ARCHIVES: THE DOUBLE DATE – graphic novel
THROWBACK THURSDAY: REVIEWING A REISSUE My earliest memory of reading Archie comics was in the 1960’s when I would go to visit my grandparents. They didn’t have much to entertain a child except for five old comic books, three of them Archie‘s (the other two were Disney characters). It was those same comics every time… Continue reading
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NOBLE VOL. 1 – graphic novel
It is difficult to stand out in a market that has seen an explosion of titles. The graphic novel market has really grown in the past few years and I’ve seen a lot of titles, authors, and publishers trying to male their way here. I’ve also discovered that I tend to enjoy some of the… Continue reading
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ZVR: DIPLOMACY – Jeff Conner, editor
This book, ZVR (which stands for Zombies VS. Robots): Diplomacy is a collection of zombie/robot stories based on a comic book/graphic novel series under the ZVR title. I’ll be honest … when I requested this, seeing the publisher/distributor of IDW, I thought that this would be a graphic novel rather than a collection of short… Continue reading
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FLASH GORDON: KING’S CROSS – graphic novel
I have been a fan of the Flash Gordon character since … well, I don’t know when. Probably when I read The Lion Men of Mongo (by Alex Raymond) back in 1974. Since then I’ve eagerly read almost anything with the Flash Gordon name on it. This graphic novel, by Jeff Parker and with art… Continue reading
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THE COMPLETE PHONOGRAM – graphic novel
I read a fair number of graphic novels but I don’t subscribe to any online sites or magazines that keep me informed of comic book and graphic novel trends or releases. The ARCs I receive tend to be my only source of information on what is out there. I’ve become pretty surprised at the quality… Continue reading
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GRAND PASSION – graphic novel
WARNING — POTENTIAL SPOILERS Mabel and Steve are a Bonnie and Clyde type pair of thieves, robbing banks all across small towns, somewhere in rural America. After a robbery they make love, covered in their stolen money and plan their next adventure. Mac is a quiet but sturdy cop who’s moved to a small town… Continue reading
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SHAKESPEARE ON PAGE AND STAGE – Stanley Wells
There is no end to the number of books one can find on the works or study of William Shakespeare. The name ‘Stanley Wells’ is certainly familiar to anyone who’s read critical essays on Shakespeare. This book, Shakespeare On Page and Stage, is a collection of some of Wells’ essays on the Bard, his work,… Continue reading
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JOHN CARTER: THE END – graphic novel
As a long-time fan of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ ‘John Carter of Mars’ series and someone who enjoys a good graphic novel, I figured this graphic novel, John Carter: The End, was right up my alley. Mmmmm. Not so much. John Carter and Dejah Thoris have secluded themselves from all civilization and wish to be left… Continue reading
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STAN LEE: THE MAN BEHIND MARVEL – Bob Batchelor
Like many baby-boomers, I grew up reading comics and thinking of Stan Lee as that crazy but lovable uncle who knows how to talk to kids. Plus, he worked in comics – how cool is that?! While I was big into comics for much of the 1970’s I didn’t really stay with it, but I… Continue reading
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BOOKHUNTER – graphic novel
THROWBACK THURSDAY: REVIEWING A REISSUE From the whacked-out mind that brought us the Demon graphic novel series, comes a rip-roaring mystery-thriller graphic novel set in … a library? Yup, a library! It is 1973 and the Oakland Public Library has its own police force known as Bookhunters. They’e tough, seasoned, and a bit grizzled but… Continue reading
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