Back in print, Joseph Michael Linsner is proud to present Lucifer's Halo - the first Dawn graphic novel Featuring 208 pages of glorious full-color...
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Aug 23, 2011
Stephanie
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I remember first reading this book when I was 16, pulled from my father's bookshelf. My mother hated it for the art, my father loved it for the story (legitimately for the story, not just that reading playboy for the articles bullshit, though I'm sure that could be applicable to this book as well).
Though Linsner's art is gorgeous, it does fit into the "big tits, big pecs, big guns (er...swords)" genre of graphic novels. Full of women with giant breasts, pointing nipples, lite More...
Though Linsner's art is gorgeous, it does fit into the "big tits, big pecs, big guns (er...swords)" genre of graphic novels. Full of women with giant breasts, pointing nipples, lite More...
Dec 04, 2010
Beaky
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Aug 23, 2009
Steve
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I found this and its companion at in a used book shop in Raleigh, while applying for a job. It was in good condition, being a fourth printing I would hope so. No I didn't get the job. This is a little late in writing, sorry.
First off Mr. Linsner's art is Incredible. It is real, dark, and emotive. This would have been worth full price just to look at. I am not a critic, when it comes to art, but I know when I see a Good bit of it. This is not for children in my opinion. The authors web More...
First off Mr. Linsner's art is Incredible. It is real, dark, and emotive. This would have been worth full price just to look at. I am not a critic, when it comes to art, but I know when I see a Good bit of it. This is not for children in my opinion. The authors web More...
Jul 11, 2009
Benji
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Saccharine American gothic fantasy. Sexy goddess of rebirth (who usually has three mascara tinted tears down her left cheek) encourages a lost souled hero in a post apocalyptic N.Y. to find himself as the horned god by running about with the halo which Satan neglected to give back to god when he went to hell. Satan and God are ex-lovers. Reminds me of when my queer friend Sean wouldn't give me back my Iron Maiden T-Shirt and Raw Power body building book after we fell out over my understanding th
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May 31, 2010
Alkyoni ~ Kingfisher of books
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Ok, I'll be frank. Read it about two years ago, so whatever I write is whatever I remember.
Yhe art is great. The scenario is interesting too, though at points I was unable to follow. Dawn, the heroine, doesn't really unravel her true self to us, though it appears she is deep (just chooses not to act accordingly - which is just fine if you ask me). I enjoyed her actually. She's manipulative and cunning and not at all whiny. Basically whatever happens is her doing. You'll see what I mean.
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Yhe art is great. The scenario is interesting too, though at points I was unable to follow. Dawn, the heroine, doesn't really unravel her true self to us, though it appears she is deep (just chooses not to act accordingly - which is just fine if you ask me). I enjoyed her actually. She's manipulative and cunning and not at all whiny. Basically whatever happens is her doing. You'll see what I mean.
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Oct 17, 2011
May
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Well I certainly didn't hate this book since I did finish reading it but I honestly couldn't tell you what happened in it. The storyline was intriguing but was just messy in its overall execution. Hard to follow what exactly what was going on and why anyone would even care. None of the characters were well developed and you get the distinct impression that the illustrator was more concerned about how "sexy" Dawn should look. That might be great for some, but not for me.
Dec 30, 2009
The Man In The Hat
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A tedious read with no real characters other than a "Mary Sue" and a fantasy.
May 20, 2009
Summer
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I'm not entirely sure I can follow the story but Linsner is an amazing artist.
Jan 15, 2008
Alannah
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I am a sucker for Linsner's art, despite the fact that he draws all his women with pointy nipples and huge breasts that point in opposite directions. His storytelling reminds me a bit of something a goth kid would come up with in high school, but for some reason the art makes up for that. I had a lot more respect for Joe before he came to my comic store and made some derogatory comments. I really shouldn't give him any more of my money but his art gets me every time!
Jan 14, 2012
Keith
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Linsner was the best of the Nineties cheesecake comic artists. His pages are not just fantastic pinup style paintings, they are also anatomically realistic which is a quality rarely found in "good girl" art. The plot of Lucifer's halo is some sort of mash-up of Christian and Celtic mythology with some feminist elements, but the real point is just to enjoy the art.
Nov 19, 2010
A Book Addict (pirogoeth)
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This book is amazing! I can't wait to read the rest. I love the story, how there are the different higher powers all present and how Dawn can go wherever. I have to admit I was also looking at what she was wearing to try to get an idea for a costume for the Dawn contest at Dragon*Con. I think I know what I'm going to try. :)
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