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Welcome to the Jungle (The Dresden Files Graphic Novels)
by
Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author),
Ardian Syaf
When the supernatural world spins out of control, when the police can’t handle what goes bump in the night, when monsters come screaming out of nightmares and into the mean streets, there’s just one man to call: Harry Dresden, the only professional wizard in the Chicago phone book. A police consultant and private investigator, Dresden has to walk the dangerous line between...more
Graphic Novel, 168 pages
Published
October 21st 2008
by Del Rey/Dabel Brothers
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Eh, for 4 issues I figured that there would be more story. The art is great and the story is original, but I was expecting more...
Wizard Harry Dresden is hired as a police consultant in a bizarre murder at the Lincoln Zoo in Chicago. This is part of the ongoing Dresden Files series, taking place prior to the events of the first novel. I found Welcome to the Jungle to be a fast paced, exciting adventure. The format limits the amount of subplots and details that a novel contains, but nevertheless the characterizations seem to be a little more fleshed out than in other graphic novels of this length. The artwork is a good, sol...more
This could be either a teen or adult graphic novel, since the Dresden Files fiction titles are considered to be adult titles. But if you are a fan, you will want to read this first graphic novel of the Dresden Files, particularly since it's an original story that takes place before his first title Storm Front.
Although there is a lot of violence, it is not very explicit, which makes it more acceptable for teen readers. Since I am an avid fan of the series, I enjoyed it, and particularly liked Bu...more
Although there is a lot of violence, it is not very explicit, which makes it more acceptable for teen readers. Since I am an avid fan of the series, I enjoyed it, and particularly liked Bu...more
Though I am not a connoisseur of graphic novels (more commonly called comic books when I was a child) I picked this up on the strength of the author's reputation. I was not dissappointed. Once again Mr. Butcher provides a witty, fast-paced, spell-binding (no pun intended) story that grips the reader and won't let him go. Butcher collaborated with an up-and-coming artist on the actual flavor of the books, so we got a good look at what Dresden looks like in Butcher's mind. The only surprise there...more
Nov 29, 2008
Dianna
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
jody hampton; stephanie hatch; cris m.
Shelves:
series-reading
My first graphic novel to actually get through, let alone really enjoy. I'd attribute it to already really liking the characters, but that didn't get me through the Odd Thomas graphic novel. I think attribution really goes to good writing and graphics. In the introduction to the graphic novel, the author notes that he's always pictured the Dresden Files in his head as a comic book anyway, so he was pleased to get this going.
This graphic novel totally stands alone as enjoyable to people familiar...more
This graphic novel totally stands alone as enjoyable to people familiar...more
I recently decided to start reading through the "essential" graphic novels, mostly because I was getting a little bored with the novel I was reading and was looking for a break. While looking for a different title at the library, I came across Welcome to the Jungle. Being a big Dresden fan, I had heard of the novel before, but I had never read it. In fact, I think it's the only published Dresden literature that I had not read...so I had to pick it up.
The bottom line, Welcome to the Jungle plays...more
The bottom line, Welcome to the Jungle plays...more
Welcome to the Jungle
by Jim Butcher
A graphic novel from the Dresden Files series. I enjoyed this book it was a fast read but I found it lacking compared to the full novels. I suppose this shouldn't be surprising as there is only so much you can fit in a graphic novel compared to a full length novel but it was enjoyable all the same. There was a fair bit of back story packed in the middle of the book so someone just starting the series wouldn't be left out and I liked the way Butcher spaced the b...more
by Jim Butcher
A graphic novel from the Dresden Files series. I enjoyed this book it was a fast read but I found it lacking compared to the full novels. I suppose this shouldn't be surprising as there is only so much you can fit in a graphic novel compared to a full length novel but it was enjoyable all the same. There was a fair bit of back story packed in the middle of the book so someone just starting the series wouldn't be left out and I liked the way Butcher spaced the b...more
I actually read 2 of these graphic novels - Welcome to the Jungle and Storm Front Vol 1. I had read Storm Front in paperback a year or so ago and had not found myself really wanting to read more. It's funny how a graphic novel can change that. I now find myself wanting to read another Dresden File book. I can't remember what I didn't like about Storm Front but it could have been more about my mood than the book it's self.
Welcome to the Jungle is a pre-quel that Jim Butcher wrote exclusively for...more
Welcome to the Jungle is a pre-quel that Jim Butcher wrote exclusively for...more
Not bad, but not really as engaging to me as the rest of the series. The story is good, the portrayal of the characters is acceptable- i.e. nothing wrong but tough to compare with the images in my head- and the art decent. I like my version of Murphy a litle better- a little rounder in the face, smaller, more compact, with shorter hair- which makes the contrast with some of her attitudes greater and thus more fun. But in all cases, none of the characters are blatantly wrong, such as sticking a h...more
I'm familiar with Butcher's Dresden Files, but I've never read any of the books. Reading the graphic novel, thus, became my first Dresden experience, and it's a bit of a mixed bag.
Welcome to the Jungle follows none other than the infamous Harry Dresden, sorcerer extraordinaire turned mystical detective, as he takes on yet another case: a brutal murder at the Chicago zoo with too many unanswered questions for the poor Chicago PD to handle; that's why they've called Dresden, because his specialty...more
Welcome to the Jungle follows none other than the infamous Harry Dresden, sorcerer extraordinaire turned mystical detective, as he takes on yet another case: a brutal murder at the Chicago zoo with too many unanswered questions for the poor Chicago PD to handle; that's why they've called Dresden, because his specialty...more
Jim Butcher admits in the introduction that in his head, Harry Dresden plays out in comic book / graphic novel form, and so he's really excited about the opportunity to "translate" his books into this medium. "Welcome to the Jungle" is a made-for-graphic-novel prequel to Storm Front, in celebration -- and anticipation of -- the books ebing converted into graphic novel form.
I don't appreciate this medium as much as I do a regular, good old book, I admit. However, it doesn't detract from an all-t...more
I don't appreciate this medium as much as I do a regular, good old book, I admit. However, it doesn't detract from an all-t...more
Welcome to the Jungle takes place before Jim Butcher’s first book, Storm Front. Here our favorite paranormal detective and wizard, Harry Dresden, is called upon by the Chicago police to help investigate a brutal animal attack at the zoo that has left a security guard dead. But as you can probably guess, there appears to be something more of a supernatural nature behind this mauling. Once again, Harry finds himself the target of some pretty wicked dark forces as he tries to figure out who or what...more
I am quickly becoming a big fan of the Dresden Files and when I found this graphic novel I had to pick it up and give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this. The story of course was wonderfully entertaining. Jim Butcher does an amazing job writing an entertaining story in such a short venue. I also enjoyed reading his introduction he says he is a fan of comics and Graphic novels and jumped at the chance to work on this project. He just hadn't any idea how hard it would be....more
I was really weary of this graphic novel. I know the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” but Harry Dresden looks nothing like I pictured him. Still, I was intrigued by Welcome to the Jungle since it is a prequel written 2008 after the series finished its growing pains. I hoped it would be a good introduction to the series without the clunky writing in Storm Front and for the most part it is. I was also really pleased that Harry Dresden looks nothing like he does on the cover inside the book...more
Sep 04, 2011
Slayermel
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who enjoy's The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Shelves:
2011,
21st-century,
american,
fantasy,
favorites,
graphic-novels,
library,
male-authors,
mystery,
paranormal,
series,
witches-wizards
This is the prequel to the “Dresden File” book series, which seem to be getting all sorts of fantastic reviews.
We meet Harry Dresden a local Chicago wizard and Private Investigator that the Chicago police call in for the cases that they are not fully equipped to handle.
Harry is called in to help handle a murder of a guard at the local zoo. The body appears to be mauled and the locals want to blame it on Moe the Male Gorilla as there is a trail of blood that leads to the cage. However the lack...more
We meet Harry Dresden a local Chicago wizard and Private Investigator that the Chicago police call in for the cases that they are not fully equipped to handle.
Harry is called in to help handle a murder of a guard at the local zoo. The body appears to be mauled and the locals want to blame it on Moe the Male Gorilla as there is a trail of blood that leads to the cage. However the lack...more
Welcome to the Jungle is a prequel story to the Dresden Files, showing one of Harry’s earlier cases for Murph. The story is a little thin, but interesting nonetheless. The illustrations of Harry and the other characters are in line with my own imaginings, although the wizard is a little sterner-looking than he might be. There were also a few continuity issues (a missing staff here, missing glasses there).
What I found most distracting were the boxes detailing Harry’s inner monologue. Since the b...more
What I found most distracting were the boxes detailing Harry’s inner monologue. Since the b...more
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Jan 13, 2013
Ren
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
graphic-novel,
3-stars,
witch-wizard,
urban-fantasy,
animal-character,
there-are-hot-men,
magic
This is the first time I read Jim Butcher's book, and his famous series Dresden Files. Welcome to the Jungle is a good introduction for those who not familiar with Mr Butcher's work and being a manga/comic fans myself I really enjoy this. The story is about a killer is loose in a zoo, and Lt Murphy from Chicago Police Department believe there's something unnatural behind this. So she hired Harry Dresden, a real wizard extraordinnaire to handle the problem. Harry begin his investigation and found...more
Don’t know why I haven’t come around to read any of Butchers books, it strange for they should be right up my alley. So when I found the graphic adaptation, Welcome to the jungle in the bookshop the other day, well I’m hooked now.
There is a pace and urgency in the way Butcher is telling his story, the reader gets drawn into this world filled with magic, demons and things that seems ordinary on the surface but is far, far from it. The illustration is stunning; colors are deep and rich, a bit more...more
There is a pace and urgency in the way Butcher is telling his story, the reader gets drawn into this world filled with magic, demons and things that seems ordinary on the surface but is far, far from it. The illustration is stunning; colors are deep and rich, a bit more...more
Dec 23, 2009
Nicholas Whyte
added it
"http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/1254921.html[return][return]This is a graphic novel based on a series of books by Jim Butcher which had a TV show as well; but it was all new to me, and I only got it because it is on the Hugo shortlist.[return][return]It's actually very good. Our hero, Harry Dresden, is a hardboiled private investigator who also happens to be a wizard, and is routinely called in to help solve mysterious cases in Chicago. The plot here, involving odd goings-on and strange deaths in...more
A trademark blend of magic, noir and sarcasm Welcome to the Jungle is a full color example of why Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden is so popular.
A special consultant to the Chicago police, Harry is called in when a man is found dead at the zoo under mysterious circumstances. The brass wants to blame Moe the gorilla, put him down and be done with it. Special Investigations lead Karrin Murphy knows the evidence isn't adding up so she leaves the legwork that she can't explain to her bosses to Harry. Aft...more
A special consultant to the Chicago police, Harry is called in when a man is found dead at the zoo under mysterious circumstances. The brass wants to blame Moe the gorilla, put him down and be done with it. Special Investigations lead Karrin Murphy knows the evidence isn't adding up so she leaves the legwork that she can't explain to her bosses to Harry. Aft...more
Right off the bat I want to say how much I enjoyed this graphic novel. It opened a door for me that I didn’t expect to go through. I have heard of Jim Butcher and seen his novels on the NYT Bestseller Lists but had not given any of them a chance. What a big mistake. The graphic novel straightened all misconceptions of his characters and his writing style out for me. I am now a huge fan. Ardian Syaf did the artwork and is an awesome collaboration.
The main character, for the uninitiated like mysel...more
The main character, for the uninitiated like mysel...more
Prequel to Storm Front, this is an original Harry Dresden story done in a graphic novel containing four chapters. The graphic stories from Storm Front are to be released soon.
This story centers around the killing of a guard at the zoo and the attempt to lead police to believe that a gorilla escaped from it's cage, killed the guard, and locked itself back in. Harry is given twenty-four hours to find out what really happened.
The graphics are well done, very close to what I imagined them to look li...more
This story centers around the killing of a guard at the zoo and the attempt to lead police to believe that a gorilla escaped from it's cage, killed the guard, and locked itself back in. Harry is given twenty-four hours to find out what really happened.
The graphics are well done, very close to what I imagined them to look li...more
A short story, a prequel in the Dresden Files.
My Take
Do keep in mind that I don't like graphic novels. I much prefer using my own imagination. That disclaimer aside, I did enjoy Adrian Syaf's graphics---Harry is much more good looking than I had imagined! Although the Harry pictured on the inside doesn't appear to be the one on the cover…
It's a fun, flash-bang-smash'em-up in true Dresden fashion as Harry fozares his way from one clue to the next.
The Story
The police want to pin Maurice Sandbourne...more
My Take
Do keep in mind that I don't like graphic novels. I much prefer using my own imagination. That disclaimer aside, I did enjoy Adrian Syaf's graphics---Harry is much more good looking than I had imagined! Although the Harry pictured on the inside doesn't appear to be the one on the cover…
It's a fun, flash-bang-smash'em-up in true Dresden fashion as Harry fozares his way from one clue to the next.
The Story
The police want to pin Maurice Sandbourne...more
BOTTOM LINE: Graphic novel, aka "Harry Lite"... After a couple of weird deaths at the Chicago zoo, Murphy calls Harry in to consult, whereupon he finds himself being stalked not only by some really spaced-out wild animals but also by some even more bizarre humans (aided and abetted by several tricky non-humans).
This first Harry Dresden graphic novel is filled with sharp, plushly glorious artwork (by Ardian Syaf), snappy dialogue, a fast pace, and a light, but entertaining - if overly simplistic...more
This first Harry Dresden graphic novel is filled with sharp, plushly glorious artwork (by Ardian Syaf), snappy dialogue, a fast pace, and a light, but entertaining - if overly simplistic...more
This pretty much a Butcher short-story in graphic novel form. The setting is before the first novel Storm Front. The story itself is a bit on the weak side - it doesn't seem to cover the humor that is in so important to the Dresden books. I guess Harry feels a little more ragged-edged and younger than the more competant Harry of say Turn Coat.
There are a few character sketch/concept art in the back of this volume that I think provides some extra insight into how the author sees the characters. I...more
There are a few character sketch/concept art in the back of this volume that I think provides some extra insight into how the author sees the characters. I...more
Timeline wise, this would fit in to the earlier part of the Dresden Files series. Dresden is called in to investigate an odd murder at a zoo, and of course, things go downhill as only they can when he is involved. More murder, mayhem and magic ensue.
Well illustrated - I thought the graphics were spot on for the characters - and a good story. Well worth the read.
Well illustrated - I thought the graphics were spot on for the characters - and a good story. Well worth the read.
May 06, 2013
Julie (Mom2lnb)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of Urban Fantasy or Mystery Graphic Novels; The Dresden Files
Reviewed for THC Reviews
Welcome to the Jungle was another enjoyable short story in the Dresden Files series, this time in graphic novel format. I rarely read graphic novels, but have to say that this one was quite fun. It was kind of like reading a movie or watching a book.:-) The illustrations were very appealing and complimented the text perfectly. They also expressed the emotion and action of the scenes quite well. The illustrator, Ardian Syaf is billed as a rising star in the comic book worl...more
Welcome to the Jungle was another enjoyable short story in the Dresden Files series, this time in graphic novel format. I rarely read graphic novels, but have to say that this one was quite fun. It was kind of like reading a movie or watching a book.:-) The illustrations were very appealing and complimented the text perfectly. They also expressed the emotion and action of the scenes quite well. The illustrator, Ardian Syaf is billed as a rising star in the comic book worl...more
I will open by saying that I have not read any of the Dresden Files novels, but I have heard of them enough. I do enjoy graphic novels, so this seemed like a good chance to read a tale of Harry Dresden in a format I enjoy. I was not disappointed. It was a good whodunit with plenty of action and the feel of a private detective story. If nothing else, Dresden stories seem a lot better than some of the crap that is passing for urban fantasy these days. The art was pretty good. It is a very fast pac...more
Being a great fan of the 'Dresden Files' series, I thought it was about time to read this story, which is set just before Storm Front, the first book in the series.
I do love a good graphic novel, but so far I've stayed away from comic adaptations of books that I've read. I just don't like them messing up the images I've build up in my mind. This one wasn't too bad though, and stuck pretty close to the descriptions in the books. Well, apart from Murphy, she didn't work for me and I prefer the one...more
I do love a good graphic novel, but so far I've stayed away from comic adaptations of books that I've read. I just don't like them messing up the images I've build up in my mind. This one wasn't too bad though, and stuck pretty close to the descriptions in the books. Well, apart from Murphy, she didn't work for me and I prefer the one...more
Aside from inconsistencies with Storm Front (and the series in general), it was a good read. I'm not sure I like the images, though. Syaf doesn't really seem to know how to draw women, and Harry's dealing with Murphy, a female zookeeper, and a bunch of hags. It was a recipe for disaster graphically.
Having read most, if not all, of the Dresden Files novels, I found that my mental image of most things didn't really match up. I'd complain, but Butcher says up front that he has always seen the seri...more
Having read most, if not all, of the Dresden Files novels, I found that my mental image of most things didn't really match up. I'd complain, but Butcher says up front that he has always seen the seri...more
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A martial arts enthusiast whose resume includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago, Jim Butcher turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He lives in Independence, Missouri, with his wife, his son, and a ferocious guard dog.
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