THIS IS OUT TODAY!!! If you enjoy The Guild please pick it up! Contains all the core Guild one-shots, a bunch of extra art, and the cover matches the...moreTHIS IS OUT TODAY!!! If you enjoy The Guild please pick it up! Contains all the core Guild one-shots, a bunch of extra art, and the cover matches the first trade. WIN ALL AROUND :D(less)
I almost gave this 5 stars, I had a hard time deciding! REALLY REALLY well-drawn characters, interesting and startling plotting, enough Lost-ish myste...moreI almost gave this 5 stars, I had a hard time deciding! REALLY REALLY well-drawn characters, interesting and startling plotting, enough Lost-ish mysteries and twists to keep you going, a great guilty pleasure. Despite being fairly apathetic about teenagers, couldn't put it down, I'm excited to keep up with this comic!(less)
Really cool conceit, I was confused sometimes with the panelling, as to what was going on, but as the book went on it got more and more fully develope...moreReally cool conceit, I was confused sometimes with the panelling, as to what was going on, but as the book went on it got more and more fully developed, and the characters got more and more interesting. Definitely want to keep up and see where it goes!(less)
Not being that familiar with other Wonder Woman stories, i really enjoyed the depth of character put into this book. I felt like it was really clear h...moreNot being that familiar with other Wonder Woman stories, i really enjoyed the depth of character put into this book. I felt like it was really clear how heroic a character Wonder Woman is from the writing, i enjoyed the art as well. Just very honest and grounded, which is hard to do in the format.(less)
When Robin got to meet his mom THEN this series REALLY kicked in. I love this author. Some stuff was meh in the middle, but conclusion EARNED. Even di...moreWhen Robin got to meet his mom THEN this series REALLY kicked in. I love this author. Some stuff was meh in the middle, but conclusion EARNED. Even didn't hate Robin at the end. And Nightwing is yummy.(less)
Ok, superheroes are new to me, so I have a little less patience with them. Batman here, very interesting, bad guys in this series SUPER AWESOME. Robin...moreOk, superheroes are new to me, so I have a little less patience with them. Batman here, very interesting, bad guys in this series SUPER AWESOME. Robin: Kick this kid in the head. SHEESH.(less)
In general, the lady superheroes just arent as deep as the guys, right? I liked the art here, but this was more from Batman/Superman POV. I did enjoy...moreIn general, the lady superheroes just arent as deep as the guys, right? I liked the art here, but this was more from Batman/Superman POV. I did enjoy it, but at the end of the day they didn't fill out Supergirl as much as I wish they had.(less)
This was between 3-4 stars for me, really. I liked many things about it, but some of it was kinda emo for my tastes. I mean, I like depth in comics, i...moreThis was between 3-4 stars for me, really. I liked many things about it, but some of it was kinda emo for my tastes. I mean, I like depth in comics, it's so hard to accomplish, but I guess it's pretty hard to humanize a character that is, by definition, closed off from everyone. Superman is unto himself, and since he had no real deep relationships in this book besides his mother, it was hard to root for him. There were some cool parts, and the art was great though. Would recommend the read!(less)
I've been reading lots of superhero stuff lately, so this graphic novel was a nice, refreshing change of pace. Very indie style story about a girl in...moreI've been reading lots of superhero stuff lately, so this graphic novel was a nice, refreshing change of pace. Very indie style story about a girl in her twenties moving from SF to NYC. I haven't read Fart Party, her other work, but I really enjoyed the perspective, even though I wanted to throttle her at times for being so self-destructive. It definitely has that hipster "I'm messed up, watch me be unrepentantly messed up" vibe to it, but I enjoyed it and the simple but frequently LOL drawing style.
It's not best read in one sitting, it gets a bit repetitive and the story is more vignettes than overarching storylines. There's a humanity to it that's very refreshing though, and I'd like to have a drink with the author. Er, correction: maybe prevent her from having a drink with me, because drinking is so clearly bad for her, haha. Go out for malts? Aw, whatever.(less)
Um...wow. The art in this...Alex Ross, you are my hero. Spectacular, the style is like a painting, every frame a work of art. And the stories are so i...moreUm...wow. The art in this...Alex Ross, you are my hero. Spectacular, the style is like a painting, every frame a work of art. And the stories are so interesting, trying to ground the heroes we know in a real humanity, a reality. This is a breathtaking graphic novel, a great gift and just wonderfully done.(less)
I enjoyed this a lot, since I'm kinda a newbie with superhero characters. I missed some key backgrounds though, and some of them were kinda similar, I...moreI enjoyed this a lot, since I'm kinda a newbie with superhero characters. I missed some key backgrounds though, and some of them were kinda similar, I mean Elastic and Plastic Man, what's the difference. But 2 pages a character, it was a nice whirlwind education! Definitely let me to want to pick up stories of a few characters, like Hawkman...for some weird reason, lol.(less)
I'm a sucker for anything renaissance, so this was SO much fun for me. I loved the idea of integrating and re-inventing the Marvel characters in Eliza...moreI'm a sucker for anything renaissance, so this was SO much fun for me. I loved the idea of integrating and re-inventing the Marvel characters in Elizabethan Europe. The parallels were really clever between the mutants and the Inquisition etc. Despite some confusing panel art, I read this whole graphic novel in one sitting, and definitely want more in this universe!
The next installment of Unwritten deepens the mystery and becomes MORE intriguing as the motivation of the players in #1 get a bit clearer. The mechan...moreThe next installment of Unwritten deepens the mystery and becomes MORE intriguing as the motivation of the players in #1 get a bit clearer. The mechanics of reality inside this world get more interesting and I just can't wait for the next one! Definitely darker and more subversive than I expected, this series is just soo good!(less)
So I discovered Mike Carey as a NOVELIST before Graphic Novelist, that's totally weird as he's known MUCH MORE in the venue of "Unwritten". SO glad I...moreSo I discovered Mike Carey as a NOVELIST before Graphic Novelist, that's totally weird as he's known MUCH MORE in the venue of "Unwritten". SO glad I finally picked it up, Ooooh what I was missing! The Unwritten is an awesome, fun ride in surrealism and fandom and literature. I can't really explain it in detail, it's much better to just read it yourself, but if you're a comic lover RUN to get this. So fun!(less)
I enjoyed these stand-alones, but didn't LOVE them. I dunno, a few of them didn't feel tied into what we've been used to in the previous comics, and a...moreI enjoyed these stand-alones, but didn't LOVE them. I dunno, a few of them didn't feel tied into what we've been used to in the previous comics, and a few I felt could have gone further, actually I liked them but felt like I would have liked a more dramatic arc for the Amina one, since she is a really interesting character. Didn't feel like we learned MORE about her from the stand alone. Still really enjoyable, but felt overall skippable in context.(less)
Enjoyed this a lot, more than #3. I thought it dealt with really interesting issues from some objective viewpoints, raised more questions than answers...moreEnjoyed this a lot, more than #3. I thought it dealt with really interesting issues from some objective viewpoints, raised more questions than answers and I think that was the goal, and they did it really well. Provocative and artistic.(less)
The only reason I gave this 4 stars rather than 5 is that I didn't understand why the lead character NEEDED to investigate the mysterious fruit. Other...moreThe only reason I gave this 4 stars rather than 5 is that I didn't understand why the lead character NEEDED to investigate the mysterious fruit. Other than that, class act and awesome as usual, HUGE FAN!(less)
I've been reading a ton of comics lately, and Chew is the one that REALLY made me want to keep up with the series on an issue by issue basis. It's so...moreI've been reading a ton of comics lately, and Chew is the one that REALLY made me want to keep up with the series on an issue by issue basis. It's so clever and sublime and the sense of humor is right up my alley. I love the wacky cannibal world and the non-sterotypical lead. Definitely a Must Read for me!(less)
I'm reading these out of order. But the lessons imparted about rice, and what constitutes GOOD rice and HORRIBLE rice is so interesting (and funny). T...moreI'm reading these out of order. But the lessons imparted about rice, and what constitutes GOOD rice and HORRIBLE rice is so interesting (and funny). The main character can be a total douche though. I'm looking forward to the next installment!(less)
My first manga! I had to practice the whole backwards thing, I even walked backwards down the block while walking my dog. Didn't help things.
This book...moreMy first manga! I had to practice the whole backwards thing, I even walked backwards down the block while walking my dog. Didn't help things.
This book was given to me by USA Today's PopCandy blogger Whitney Matheson (the coolest chick I know in media, serious). I was like, wtf is this? Graphic novel about food? Oooh boy!
I love it! It's so weird and wonderful, the drama over food is so hysterical, and yet seems to give me a glimpse into Japanese culture that I'd never have any other way. I love love it! So strange and interesting at the same time. makes me want to go over there for an eating tour! Will read all of them :D(less)
First, this novel is a pleasure to look at and hold. So well packaged. I read this in one sitting, I enjoyed it like an indie movie, but it was really...moreFirst, this novel is a pleasure to look at and hold. So well packaged. I read this in one sitting, I enjoyed it like an indie movie, but it was really reading the artist/writer entries at the back that led me to re-read it and appreciate it on a whole different level. I am beginning to really love the innovation and freedom of narrative that is possible with the graphic novel genre. This is a great entry for my shelf of keepers!(less)
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