Kenton read and liked James's review of Gotham Central, Volume 1 Hardcover: In The Line of Duty:

"This has probably already been said dozens of times, and yet, I will repeat it: if you like Batman, and you loved The Wire, then why the hell haven't you picked this up? It's a freakin' masterpiece.

I missed the comics, which started appe...more This has probably already been said dozens of times, and yet, I will repeat it: if you like Batman, and you loved The Wire, then why the hell haven't you picked this up? It's a freakin' masterpiece.

I missed the comics, which started appearing shortly after the end of my comic store employment, and I missed the original trades, what with one fiscal crisis and another. Not to say I'm not still in a fiscal crisis, but some things are worth going into hock for, and the hardcover editions of these babies definitely qualify.

And everything good I could say for this first volume can essentially be doubled for the second, and I breathlessly await the third.(less) "

Kenton read and liked Stig's review of The Loved One:

"There is not a single likable character in this short novel centered around the South California funeral industry, but it is viciously funny. Master embalmer Mr Joyboy and exiled English poet Dennis Barlow compete for the affections, such as they are...more There is not a single likable character in this short novel centered around the South California funeral industry, but it is viciously funny. Master embalmer Mr Joyboy and exiled English poet Dennis Barlow compete for the affections, such as they are, of the aptly named Miss Thanatogenos, beautician to the dead. Of course it can only go wrong.(less) "