Writer J. Michael Straczynski's classic tale of loss and redemption is collected in its entirety with all 12 issues, Midnight Nation #1/2, and a co...
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Jan 10, 2009
Jeremy
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J. Michael Straczynski (the writer on a bunch of television shows movies, as well as Spider-Man) writes this graphic novel about a man trying to reclaim his soul.
A policeman is attacked by creatures, and he son discovers his soul has been taken, and he will slowly change into one of the being that attacked him. A woman shows up to lead him on a journey to get his soul back, and he’s told he will need to travel to New York where the man holding his soul lives along with his followers. More...
A policeman is attacked by creatures, and he son discovers his soul has been taken, and he will slowly change into one of the being that attacked him. A woman shows up to lead him on a journey to get his soul back, and he’s told he will need to travel to New York where the man holding his soul lives along with his followers. More...
May 17, 2010
Dora
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So it shouldn't be any surprise to you that writing behemoth J. Michael Straczynski is pretty darn good, but, just in case, let me tell you; J. Michael Straczynski is pretty DARN good. Case in point; Midnight Nation, a classic that, if not already on your bookshelf, should soon be on its way. Something strange is happening in Los Angeles, and when determined police officer David Grey pushes too far he suddenly finds himself soulless and stranded in limbo. Literally. Here is the place where all t
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Nov 11, 2011
Jerry
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May 03, 2009
Kathryn
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I enjoyed the art more than the writing. A great idea but I seriously wonder about the tone and the author's message. The author manages a strange mix of constant annoying cryptic messages that transforms into a truly preachy tone. I dislike preachiness and it instantly soured me on the rest of the book. None of the characters were very likable and nothing made me smile, laugh, open my mouth in awe, reread a passage, or pause and simply stare at a page in true appreciation. Generally I love stor
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Nov 16, 2009
Brendan
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Wikipedia has a pretty good summary of the story, so I won’t bother here. Straczynski crafts a religious tale about a man who battles demons over his soul. Some thoughts:
* The story is okay, but the art got in the way for me — I don’t understand why a good story needs to have scantily clad ladies with prominent breasts to be a good “comic.” Admittedly, it’s not as bad as it could have been, but really, did the angel character need to have busty cleavage, a bare midriff, and hi More...
* The story is okay, but the art got in the way for me — I don’t understand why a good story needs to have scantily clad ladies with prominent breasts to be a good “comic.” Admittedly, it’s not as bad as it could have been, but really, did the angel character need to have busty cleavage, a bare midriff, and hi More...
Dec 22, 2009
Audeline
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Je suis déçue de ne pas pouvoir lui donner quatre étoiles parce que ce comic promettait beaucoup, mais je n'ai pas autant apprécié que j'aurais espéré. Les dessins sont vraiment super, les dialogues aussi, les trois premiers volumes parus en librairie et la toute fin de l'histoire m'ont bien plu. Seulement les explications données, le dénouement pour arriver à cette fin m'a beaucoup moins réjoui. Je n'ai pas du tout aimé: c'était trop "gros", comme sorti de nulle part et le lien avec l
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Aug 20, 2010
Ryan
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Whew. This is a trick one. First off I loves me some Gary Frank art. Can't get quite enough of that. What I have had enough of is J. Michael Straczynski's constant moralizing. I have no problem with books that make a point but I feel like JMS prefers to beat one over the head with it. What's really intriguing is this is a book about a guy walking across the USA. Not unlike another more recent offering where another more Super man opts to do the same. Hmmmmm.
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Sep 14, 2011
A little bit of mystery, darkness, romance and psychology.... all packed up with a wonderful art. The whole idea of the world somewhere in between seemed to me as not very appealing, but as I've opened the book and dove in the story, I loved the world. The book pictures a spiritual journey through this world (well through the shadowy US)... the loneliness, questions of priorities and surprisingly deep thoughts... everything is in here. It is more of a life metaphor than anything else. A wonderfu
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Jul 01, 2010
Sridatta
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An awesome story which serves as a wonderful metaphor for life. sorta spiritual journey. JMS is always a good writer but this blew me with the first few issues which are very different from each other as if they cater to different genres despite treading through a single story. and Gary frank proves why he is one of the best. although his superman work is phenomenal, this one doesn't fall far from his best. i have no idea why i didn't hear much about this one along with the best of the lot in th
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Sep 14, 2010
Nancy
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A couple weeks ago my fiancé told me that I should read Midnight Nation. He compared it to Neverwhere, a book I’ve read recently and really enjoyed. I was skeptical at first. Neverwhere is a very British book. How could this very American story be similar? Once I started, I realized quickly that I had underestimated it. Midnight Nation tells the story what happen to people who have been forgotten by society. They fade from our world, exiting in a bleak shadow of our own universe that is patrolle
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Jul 23, 2008
Monk
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This was a favorite from when I was working my way through College. It follows the journey of David Grey, Los Angeles Cop. David stumbles into a spiritual journey after a murder in a back alley puts him on the scent of a gang of villains known only as 'The Men'. The Men however aren't human as he soon finds out, and in interacting with them he loses his own soul.
When he comes to, he finds that he is still alive, but that he'll need to journey across the country, from LA to NY, in ord More...
When he comes to, he finds that he is still alive, but that he'll need to journey across the country, from LA to NY, in ord More...
Feb 07, 2009
Felicia
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First foray into the Graphic Novel world (well, serious study, I've read many before). I thought this one started out very strongly, lots of mystery. The art is beautiful but for some reason the payoff didn't hit me. It was very intellectual and I kinda wanted a more impactful revelation to the "meaning" behind it all at the end. Maybe another read would enlighten me, but again, I like a lot of action, not philosophy :)
Jan 04, 2011
Roman
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A bit confused review, but I don't really know what to think about this one.
Mixed feelings here - strong story with deep meaning doesn't go well with "X-Men" like art, it just looks weird. Plus I never really felt connected with the heroes of this novel. It's not a bad book, not at all I just didn't really enjoy it - and I don't see myself coming back to this one any time soon.
While reading I had this feeling that the book is trying to say something really hard, so hard it ev More...
Mixed feelings here - strong story with deep meaning doesn't go well with "X-Men" like art, it just looks weird. Plus I never really felt connected with the heroes of this novel. It's not a bad book, not at all I just didn't really enjoy it - and I don't see myself coming back to this one any time soon.
While reading I had this feeling that the book is trying to say something really hard, so hard it ev More...
Jun 12, 2011
Pete
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as cheesy as Babylon 5 is, Midnight Nation is extraordinary. My favorite one-shot single-volume graphic novel. This is a deeply moving romantic story that happens to include demons, the afterlife, and metaphysical questions. this is the work i recommend to friends who think graphic novels are just childish comics. they have yet to read Midnight Nation.
Oct 17, 2010
Rory
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Quite enjoyed this title. Check out my full review, plus a preview of the first issue, on Guerrilla Geek: http://www.guerrillageek.com/2010/09/midnight-nation-straczynskis-road-to-redemption/.
May 02, 2011
Jenny
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This book was definitely not what I was expecting, but I ended up loving it! It was a bit confusing in the beginning, as there was so much happening and not much of it seemed to make sense. As David walked with Laurel across the US, more of the puzzle began to take shape and it was clear what this story was about. I'll admit I cried at several points during the book. There are some really poignant passages throughout that sort of take your breath away. The overall message came through loud
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Apr 25, 2011
Robotmatt
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This is the book I always think of when I buy anything by J. Micheal Straczynski. "Of course it'll be good." I think, forgetting everything else I have ever read. "He wrote Midnight Nation." Turns out it is actually just one of the three good things he wrote...
May 24, 2010
jeremiah
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Graphic novel. I wasn't sure about the plot initially: man loses soul, journies across the country to get it back. It just seemed kind of blah. Ended up really liking the story and the message it gives. The kind of book you could think about for awhile. Highly recommend.
Also, the epilogue was a good read, explaining a bit more about the title.
Also, the epilogue was a good read, explaining a bit more about the title.
Feb 28, 2011
Craig
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I decided to reread this book because I can't really remember the end. This is a great graphic novel. Definitely a good "get your feet wet" book in transition from super hero comics into the realm of more cerebral, heavier stuff.
Nov 23, 2011
Nick
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Good story, great art. The author's reason for writing it is the best of all though. I've also been lost in the separate day/night worlds and long pondered the employed denizens of midnight.
Apr 17, 2009
I liked this book. It has interesting things to say. I was a little disappointed by the end, but I won't spoil it. I'll tell you why after you read it.
Jan 15, 2011
Keith
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Okay, sure it started to run out of steam and the ending was a little obvious, but whoa. The early going and campfire tales are really good.
Jan 06, 2010
William Thomas
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stale paneling, more dialogue than was necessary, and stiff artwork made for a troublesome read. liked the premise, hated the execution.
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Jul 14, 2011
Ed
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One of the best damn stories ever written with great very fitting artwork. I really cannot praise this book enough.
Jun 15, 2010
Astripp
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Read this book. It is a great story about the internal struggle of a soul.
