Tag Archives: Comic Books

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: 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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Off the Shelf — Harley Quinn Volume 1: Hot in the City

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: Hot in the City is a must for Quinn fans, even though this TPB it isn’t a completist’s dream. Gorgeous drink-it-all-in art, 4th-wall busting at it’s most wack-a-doo, and Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner’s tongue-in-cheek storytelling gets you one … Continue reading →

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‘Afterlife with Archie’ hits the newsstand/supermarket market in October!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Denise

I’m a big fan of Afterlife with Archie.  It’s a great spin on an old, beloved franchise, the artwork is spooky and brilliant, not to mention that it all starts (by accident) thanks to one of my favorite characters; Sabrina … Continue reading →

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2014 Harvey Award winners announced

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Denise

This year’s Harvey Awards presentation was last night, and the big winners were led by Saga, with 3 wins. Sex Criminals, Adventure Time, The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story, and Best Of Comix Book: When Marvel Comics Went Underground … Continue reading →

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Frank Cho’s “World of Payne” announced at Baltimore Comic-Con!

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Denise

Will post Saturday stuff later, but first? A press release of coolness. Cue announcement! Cho/Sniegoski Project Announced at Exclusively at Baltimore Comic-Con! BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – September 6, 2014 – Frank Cho and Thomas Sniegoski are happy to announce their next creator owned project, … Continue reading →

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SPX announces this year’s Ignatz Award nominees!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Denise

Summer’s wrapping up; Back-To-School stuff is on store shelves, and did I see pumpkins and bats at the craft store? (Hint: yes.)  So that means it’s time for the Small Press Expo to release it’s yearly crop of top-notch small … Continue reading →

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