A quiet girl finds out that there is more to her than even she knew. Unfortunately, it also means she has a new set of enemies after her.
This was an iA quiet girl finds out that there is more to her than even she knew. Unfortunately, it also means she has a new set of enemies after her.
This was an interesting start to the series. It will have an exotic flair for most comic book readers that are used to the typical American comic. It takes from the mythology of India.
The artwork is kind of edgy, but goes well with the story.
This has a lot of promise of being a very good comic series.
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A quiet girl finds out that there is more to her than even she knew. Unfortunately, it also means she has a new set of enemies after her.
This was an interesting start to the series. It will have an exotic flair for most comic book readers that are used to the typical American comic. It takes from the mythology of India.
The artwork is kind of edgy, but goes well with the story.
This has a lot of promise of being a very good comic series....more
I like the Grimm Fairy Tales series. I enjoy the re-imagining of the fairy tale stories. (This time it was the Boy Who Knew No Fear.)I am also a fan oI like the Grimm Fairy Tales series. I enjoy the re-imagining of the fairy tale stories. (This time it was the Boy Who Knew No Fear.)I am also a fan of the art which I describe as comic book pin-up....more
A new take on the Beauty and the Beast tale. This graphic novel collects the first 6 issues of the comic book series of the same name.
A beautiful younA new take on the Beauty and the Beast tale. This graphic novel collects the first 6 issues of the comic book series of the same name.
A beautiful young woman is the last in a long line of beast hunters. Her latest series of adventures makes her question her own past.
Nice comic book art and a fast paced story makes this a fun read. I would like to see more that makes it stand out for so many other "Buffy" style stories though.
Another graphic novel set in the world of the Boston Metaphysical Society. This one features Caitlin and what happens to her after the first 6 issue sAnother graphic novel set in the world of the Boston Metaphysical Society. This one features Caitlin and what happens to her after the first 6 issue series.
This is fairly short and the art is lacking in detail in places but still adds nicely to what was presented in the original series....more
This is a graphic novel collection of the six issue series of the Boston Metaphysical Society.
It is the late 1800s in Boston, The Great Houses rule thThis is a graphic novel collection of the six issue series of the Boston Metaphysical Society.
It is the late 1800s in Boston, The Great Houses rule the Great States of America, The Great Houses war is still fresh in everyone's minds. Airships ply the sky. Ghosts and demons are real. The upper class rules all while the middle and lower classes solely exist to serve the Great Houses. Some famous faces will be seen including Nikolai Tesla, Thomas Edison, Harry Houdini, and Granville Woods (I know that last name wasn't one that I recognized either). There is also an ex-Pinkerton Detective and a young woman that can photograph spirits. They will all come together for a wild steampunk adventure.
The artwork is rough in spots which can make it hard to figure which character is which at first. The story is good and flowed nicely. A nice introduction to this world....more
Collection of Jupiter's Circle 1-6. Prequel to Jupiter's Legacy.
The world's greatest heroes. They have saved the world several times. But they are stiCollection of Jupiter's Circle 1-6. Prequel to Jupiter's Legacy.
The world's greatest heroes. They have saved the world several times. But they are still human. This series shows the flaws of these heroes.
It is always interesting to see the human side of heroes. But the problem is that this collection only seems to focus on those flaws. I did not feel like I had a good connection to the characters as heroes before I started seeing these flaws so it made me care a little less for them. So I enjoyed the story but did not feel that invested in it.
The artwork was decent and seemed to fit the story but it wasn't my favorite style....more
This is the second collection about Eggsy, the spy. He no longer has his uncle to guide him. He now has to try and prove himself. An evil mastermind iThis is the second collection about Eggsy, the spy. He no longer has his uncle to guide him. He now has to try and prove himself. An evil mastermind is trying to destroy the world's economy. Riots are breaking out worldwide and a beautiful South African agent can't decide if she wants to kill Eggsy or help him.
First off, this is not connected with the second movie in any way. It is a sequel of the first Eggsy collection which is similar but different to the first movie. I really enjoyed the movies, so decided to try the base materials. The main difference between the movies and the comics is that the comics are rougher or edgier.
if you keep that in mind and you enjoyed the movies, then you should like the comics as well. ...more
A super spy takes his wayward nephew under his wing. But can he take the street punk and turn him into a gentleman spy?
I decided to read this collectiA super spy takes his wayward nephew under his wing. But can he take the street punk and turn him into a gentleman spy?
I decided to read this collection after having seen and enjoyed the movies about these characters. The movie is based on the comic book so it is the original material. there are differences between the two. First, Eggsy mentor is his uncle and not the friend of his father.The book is edgier, or more raw, than the movie. The training makes the Kingsman organization less of a Knights of the Round Table Group and an actual branch of the government.
So it is different but if you like the movie , you should like the comic as well....more
What happens when a normal teenager decided to become a real life superhero? Will he be able to help anyone? Or will he just get his ass kicked?
This iWhat happens when a normal teenager decided to become a real life superhero? Will he be able to help anyone? Or will he just get his ass kicked?
This is one of those series that I learned about after having seen the movie. They are similar in lots of ways but there are some big differences as well. Motivations change, reaction change, and the overall feel of the story is grimmer and darker. The thing is some of the differences make the comic better and more believable while some make the movie better. Overall I liked them both....more
Two adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little twTwo adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little two real. Just another day in Waterdeep.
This is part 1 of 5 of a limited comic book series. This story does read more like a really crazed D&D game session than a story. In other words. a little weak on plot but high on adventure. The artwork was fairly bland and could have been greatly improved with more detail. It came across as static and not showing much more action itself....more
Two adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little twTwo adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little two real. Just another day in Waterdeep.
This is part 4 of 5 of a limited comic book series. This story does read more like a really crazed D&D game session than a story. In other words. a little weak on plot but high on adventure. The artwork was fairly bland and could have been greatly improved with more detail. It came across as static and not showing much more action itself....more
Gwen Stacy is the Spider-Woman of Earth-65. Peter Parker was the Lizard and he died fighting Gwen.Gwen is now wanted by the police for Peter's death. Gwen Stacy is the Spider-Woman of Earth-65. Peter Parker was the Lizard and he died fighting Gwen.Gwen is now wanted by the police for Peter's death. A new batch of Lizards are threatening the city. Gwen's father is struggling with her double life. S.H.I.E.L.D. is hunting Gwen. The Goblins are fighting Gwen. Spider-Woman of Earth-616 is trying to help Gwen. Plus the Captain America of Earth-65 might be a new ally or another threat.
There is a lot going on in this collection. It is a continuation of earlier stories but it is explained well enough that new readers will be able to jump in and enjoy the story. The artwork wasn't my favorite but wasn't bad. Overall a good read....more
Two adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little twTwo adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little two real. Just another day in Waterdeep.
This is part 3 of 5 of a limited comic book series. This story does read more like a really crazed D&D game session than a story. In other words. a little weak on plot but high on adventure. The artwork was fairly bland and could have been greatly improved with more detail. It came across as static and not showing much more action itself....more
Two adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little twTwo adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little two real. Just another day in Waterdeep.
This is part 2 of 5 of a limited comic book series. This story does read more like a really crazed D&D game session than a story. In other words. a little weak on plot but high on adventure. The artwork was fairly bland and could have been greatly improved with more detail. It came across as static and not showing much more action itself....more
Two adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little twTwo adventurers (scoundrels) get trapped into helping a young woman that gets more than she bargained for when her fake kidnapping becomes a little two real. Just another day in Waterdeep.
This is part 1 of 5 of a limited comic book series. This story does read more like a really crazed D&D game session than a story. In other words. a little weak on plot but high on adventure. The artwork was fairly bland and could have been greatly improved with more detail. It came across as static and not showing much more action itself....more
A collection of 3 tales. "Elminster at the Magefair", "Head Cheeeese", and "Everybody Wants to Run the Realms".
"Elminster at the Magefair" has the arcA collection of 3 tales. "Elminster at the Magefair", "Head Cheeeese", and "Everybody Wants to Run the Realms".
"Elminster at the Magefair" has the arch mage going to a magical bazaar to pick up an artifact to dea with a problem from his past. "Head Cheeeese" in which we learn about the Halfling, Foxy, and a problem from his past. "Everybody Wants to Run the Realms" is a 'behind-the-scenes' look at how the Forgotten Realms comics are 'made'.
One thing that really amused this collection is that while the title calls it a 100-page spectacular, its description says it is only 89 pages. The stories were decent but nothing spectacular. The artwork was good. Not bad but I wouldn't spend too much on it....more
I got this as a free download. This did not influence my review in any way.
I can't say that I am a big fan of the Black Panther. When he first came ouI got this as a free download. This did not influence my review in any way.
I can't say that I am a big fan of the Black Panther. When he first came out in comics, he was basically a highly athletic man with access to bizarre high tech gadgets in a black catsuit. He actually "hunted" the Fantastic Four in his first appearance (which is the back-up story of this collection and was the most interesting story).
As the years have progressed, the focus has shifted more to the Black Panther being the leader of an African country. His country has gotten even more advanced it seems. But it still has a lot of problems found in other African countries. There seems to be local warlords that hold people as second class citizens (especially women) or even as slaves and other areas of rampant poverty. The Black Panther is now considered one of the more honorable of heroes (along the lines of Captain America).
This is the first book of this round of Black Panther books but there is a lot of backhistory to the story. Attacks on Wakanda and family history all go to shape this story. The author assumes the readers are knowledgable about these events. Unfortunately, I wasn't. This just made the story even harder to follow. To be honest, I just did not find the story interesting and could not get into it.
Finally, the artwork did not appeal to me. Details are hard to make out or just not there. ...more
Logan decides he needs to return to the alternate future he left behind to save the baby Hulk. When all of his superhero allies refuse to help him, heLogan decides he needs to return to the alternate future he left behind to save the baby Hulk. When all of his superhero allies refuse to help him, he decides he will go a villain (nothing ever goes wrong with a plan like that). Instead of going back to the future he came from, he is stuck going from point to point in his own past. Will he ever be able to fulfill his mission or even get back home?
This story arc was to drive home the fact that not only can Logan not change the future because he is in a different timeline, he can't change his own past (at least this way). I am not sure that they needed a whole story arc (and collection) to get this point across but it does serve fairly well aas an end to the comic.
There is a huge problem with the first time jump. He is sent back to the War of 1812. It is only supposed to be his consciousness and not his body that traveled thorugh time. But when he pops his claws, they are not the bone claws of that time but his modern day claws (and he starts slicing through metal bars to prove it).
Like I said, not a great story but a decent way to end the comic book series. I am giving it 3.5 stars....more
There are actually two stories in this collection, Logan goes looking for Jubilee (vampire) and ends up fighting Dracula and a bunch of vampires with There are actually two stories in this collection, Logan goes looking for Jubilee (vampire) and ends up fighting Dracula and a bunch of vampires with the supernatural Howling Commandos. The second story has Logan flying into space to help Puck and other Alpha Flight memebres fight the Brood.
I really enjoy comic book collections. It makes it so much easier to catch up on stories that you missed out on reading. But it does have one downside. How to break up the issues so they all present a nice arc. That is why we have two stories in this collection as opposed to other collections in this series. The worst part is that both stories feel like fillers.
The first story was pretty bad. Dracula sends out a calling all vampires signal which has them all going to his castle. They will attack from there instead of just attacking from everywhere in the world where they were and having the element of surprise on their side. Dracula really doesn't want to win, it seems. Maybe because he saw the horrendous artwork for this story. Characters looked blobby, especially Man-Thing. (Again, my having dropped out of comics and trying to get back in brings new surprises like a supernatural Howling Commando squad with Man-Thing on it and Jubilee is a mother and a vampire).
The second story wasn't as bad as the first but it felt rushed and was confusing as all get out. (There is a good reason why but it is bascially dropped on the readers with no real buildup).
I have give this collection only 2 stars. Overall it wasn't as good as the others....more
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