Category Archives: Comics & Graphic Novels

Short Story/Short Review – Gwenda Bond, Lois Lane: A Real Work of Art

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Denise

Who wants a review longer than the story itself? Nobody! So here’s the bottom line for a brief tale… Nutshell:  A fine first taste of Bond’s upcoming novel that will introduce readers to a teenaged Lois Lane, Real Work of … Continue reading →

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YES! Conner and Palmiotti back for Baltimore Comic-Con 2015!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Denise

Y’all know that I love me some Harley Quinn.  So I’m psyched to hear that Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti are coming back to BCC!  Can’t wait to take an up-close peek at all that glorious art Conner creates!  Exclamation … Continue reading →

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Kickstarting: R.E.E.P.E.R. Men comic

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Denise

You know I love me some post-apocalyptic stuff.  Zombies, plague, YA love stories, whatever.  It’s what comes of reading The Stand when you’re 12.  So when I saw R.E.E.P.E.R. Men on Kickstarter, I decided to take the plunge.  And yes, … Continue reading →

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And the 2014 Ghastly Awards winners are…

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Denise

Great crop of nominees this year, so a great crop of winners. Congratulations to all! The 2014 Ghastly Award Winners The Ghastly Award Judges are proud to announce the Winners of the 2014 Ghastly Awards. The Ghastly Award Judges chose … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf: The Divine

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell:  Beautifully drawn, and a definite think-piece.  Doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but it doesn’t need to; it’s themes will haunt readers long after the small hiccups of characterization and pacing subside into distant memory.  Plus, dragon.  Big, … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Outcast Volume 1: A Darkness Surrounds Him

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: If you think Robert Kirkman does a great job with characters and storytelling in The Walking Dead, Outcast will top those expectations.  Perhaps a little bit too much string spooled out in the telling, but that could be because … Continue reading →

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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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