Review: The Old Guard #1: Opening Fire by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez

By the time I could read this graphic novel, which collects the first five issues of The Old Guard, I’d already seen the movie on Netflix twice. If you followed me on social media last August, you know I was pretty obsessed. So, it’s difficult for me to talk about the graphic novel in isolation, … Continue reading Review: The Old Guard #1: Opening Fire by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez

Review: Zatanna and the House of Secrets by Matthew Cody & Yoshi Yoshitani

My knowledge of Zatanna the DC superhero extends to a vague recollection of her being some sort of magician. So this was a fun middle-grade graphic novel to read as a cute stand-alone, which it totally works as. Zatanna is the quintessential young teenager, discovering herself as she hurtles toward adulthood. Cody takes one of … Continue reading Review: Zatanna and the House of Secrets by Matthew Cody & Yoshi Yoshitani

Review: The Expanse: Origins edited by James S.A. Corey

Favorite Story “Naomi Nagata” by Georgia Lee (illustrated by Huang Danlan): This isn’t Naomi’s “origin story,” which is covered very well in the books themselves. Instead, it shows us the first introduction between Naomi and Amos prior to the events of the books/television show. I loved the growth shown by both characters even in such … Continue reading Review: The Expanse: Origins edited by James S.A. Corey

Review: Invincible Volumes 24-25

And we've reached the end! Overall, this was a fantastic, highly enjoyable series. Invincible Vol. 24: The End of All Things Part OneRobert Kirkman (writer)Ryan Ottley (penciler, inker)Dexter Vinces (inker)Mark Morales (inker)Nathan Fairbairn (colorist)Rus Wooton (letterer) We've reached the end, kids. Along with an immediate reminder that Mark has no class. To be fair, it's … Continue reading Review: Invincible Volumes 24-25

Review: Invincible Volumes 22-23

Looking for my Starbase Indy convention report? I'm still traveling (in Houston now, where at least it's not freezing), so that post is getting delayed to Friday. In the meantime, after a long (too long) hiatus, I'm ready to finish this epic series! Invincible Vol. 22: Reboot?Robert Kirkman (writer)Ryan Ottley (penciler, inker)Cliff Rathburn (inker)Jean-Francois Beauliue … Continue reading Review: Invincible Volumes 22-23

Review: Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves and Other Female Villains by Jane Yolen & Heidi E. Y. Stemple

I snagged this from the graphic novel section in a used book store in New York City without realizing three things. It's written for the middle-grade audience. It's a collection of short essays, not a graphic novel. The few illustrated elements are about the authors doing research, not the subjects of the text. That being … Continue reading Review: Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves and Other Female Villains by Jane Yolen & Heidi E. Y. Stemple

Review: Invincible Volumes 13-15

The adventure continues! I'm at the mid-way point of the series now, and I'm certainly not bored yet.  Invincible Vol. 13: Growing Pains Robert Kirkman (writer) Cory Walker (penciler, inker) Ryan Ottley (penciler) Cliff Rathburn (inker) Dave McCaig (colorist) FCO Plascencia (colorist) Rus Wooton (letterer) Forget this Mark guy. Can I just keep reading about … Continue reading Review: Invincible Volumes 13-15

Review: ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times by Andrew MacLean

A post-apocalyptic story starring a strong female character and her adorable pet cat? This should have been right up my alley. But despite the art being streamlined and stunning, the story never quite grabbed me. Though the internal narration conceit was very cool, it seems the author erred on the side of "less is more" … Continue reading Review: ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times by Andrew MacLean

Review: Shattered Empire (Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens) by Greg Rucka

One of my biggest pet peeves about most war movies is how the characters celebrate at the end of a big battle as if everything is going to be easy from there on out. This graphic novel shows how the opposite is the case and does an excellent job of leading into how the remnants … Continue reading Review: Shattered Empire (Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens) by Greg Rucka

Review: NO NORMAL (Ms. Marvel Vol. 1) by G. Wilson & Adrian Alphona

My husband has been on a kick for graphic novels written by women, and I've been on a kick for diversity representation in speculative fiction, so this was a delightful find for both of us. I'm not familiar with any incarnation of this Marvel hero, but I was easily absorbed into the story line. I am … Continue reading Review: NO NORMAL (Ms. Marvel Vol. 1) by G. Wilson & Adrian Alphona