Category Archives: Comic book reviews

Off the Shelf — Secret Origins Vol. 1

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: A must for anyone who wants a quick-n-easy education on the DC universe.  Fan favorites and superheroes the norms probably never heard of are given their 15 minutes of fame.  Like any anthology, in order to truly enjoy it … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Trees, Volume 1: In Shadow

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell:  The creator of Transmetropolitan, Global Frequency, and so many other instant-classics has dropped another on our doorstep.  There’s love, human sexuality, nature, evolution, on a world stage.  And unseen aliens that don’t give a crap about us and our … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Rot & Ruin: Warrior Smart

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Maberry takes his Rot & Ruin novel series and spins ’em off into a highly entertaining graphic novel.  Gorgeous art by Tony Vargas and Alex Ronald, well developed characters and themes worth mulling over after the last page is … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf: DC Entertainment Essential Graphic Novels and Chronology 2015

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Denise

(I’m gonna skip the usual outline of OtS reviews, as this book isn’t a series, but a guide.  Bon Appetit!) “Where do I start reading?”  Heck honey, if I knew that, I’d be famous.  Because everyone has their own ideas … Continue reading →

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Off the shelf — Mind the Gap Vol. 1: Intimate Strangers

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell:  Mind the Gap is the kind of damn-near perfect comic series that makes you want to stop random people on the street and shout “read this!  READ THIS!” But orange jumpsuits and straight jackets aren’t my kind of fashion … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Battlestar Galactica Volume 2: The Adama Gambit

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: It’s great to see the classic gang together again! But I wish the way the characters think would also be brought to the 21st century. Athena is still “the little woman”, and that should be embarrassing to modern writers. … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf: Dark Engine Volume 1

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Dark Engine is a mind-trip.  You’re either down for not knowing what the frak is going on, or you’re not.  I’m not.  Get a coherent storyline together, and I’ll try again.  Grade: D Story: Who the hell knows?  A … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass and Sorcery

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Inappropriate, raunchy, with dialogue that’s borderline NSFW?  Yes please. Gorgeous art, an addictive story, great dialogue and lovely letters.  Leaves you wanting more, which is the highest compliment I can give a series.  If this is the new face of … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Frankenstein (Dover Graphic Novel Classics)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: A quick refresher for fans of the story, though grown-ups may wish for a tale they can really dig into.  A perfect intro to the story for kids ready to get their classic scare on. Grade: B Story: A … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — My Little Pony: Friends Forever Vol. 3

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell:  Is the wait for Season 5 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic killing you?  This group of four stories should  help ease the pain.  There’s some so-so art in spots, but overall the Mane Six trot out some … Continue reading →

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