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Children of the Sea (vol.1) by Daisuke Igarashi and published by Viz Media, US $14.99, 320 pgs. Rated T for older teens.
“There are demons in the sea.”
What can I say, the cover was arresting and the story sounded promising but after reading this graphic novel I was left.. underwhelmed. I would add on bafflement and utter boredom, too.
The story alludes that […]
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Continue ReadingBritten and Brülightly is a graphic novel by Hannah Berry and published by Metropolitan books and priced at $20 U.S. edition. This is Ms. Berry’s first graphic novel about a private investigator who learns that a few secrets are sometimes best left buried.
Berry’s debut graphic novel has been generously praised by UK publications like The Guardian saying that “…Hannah […]
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Continue ReadingJoker (2008) story by Brian Azzarello and artwork by Lee Bermejo and published by DC Comics.
I really enjoyed Alan Moore’s classic origin story of the Joker in “The Killing Joke” and was more than happy to pick up and read Azzarello’s remake of “Joker.”
The Joker has been given new life thanks to the brilliant performance by […]
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Continue ReadingMonster (1994) with story and artwork by Naoki Urasawa, is a graphic novel that is best described as a mystery.
This series is published by Viz Media and is completed at 18 volumes and rated T for older teens.
Monster is one one of those stories that grips you from the start. The cover quotes that describe this series as […]
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Continue ReadingThe New York Four (2008) by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly is the third MINX title to be released this year featuring another story that is geared toward the young adult crowd, particularly young teen-age girls. The stories thus far have always featured a somewhat strong female character who is faced with social, cultural or […]
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Continue ReadingThe Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughn and Niko Henrichon, published 2006 by Vertigo (imprint of DC Comics), graphic novel, tells the story of a quartet of starving pride lions who escaped the Baghdad zoo during the US bombing of Iraq. This story is inspired by true events and packs an emotional punch to the […]
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Continue ReadingThe Prime Minister’s Secret Diplomacy by Youka Nitta (Yaoi), published Jan 2008 by 801media.com. The cover is quite arresting, featuring two gorgeous young men — I had to buy it. Within those pages you have political suspense, international intrigue and mxm love that equates to a memorable read. For those unfamiliar with Nitta’s work, she is the […]
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Continue ReadingShooting War by Anthony Lappé and illustrated by Dan Goldman, published Nov 2007 by Grand Central Publishing is a hardcover graphic novel that is best described as media and political satire that taps into the “what if” theory of the politics of the near future, ripped from the headlines of today.
“If citizens are journalists, who […]
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Continue ReadingSanctuary (Vol.1) , copyright 2004 by Sho Fuminmura and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami is about Japan having “no heroes”. It’s about two men who enter into the world of crime and politics, on different paths, who rise up within their organization’s ranks of power. They are ambitious and determined and will stop at nothing to […]
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Continue ReadingThe Devil’s Rose: An Illustrated Novel by Brom was my pick for my Halloween read. I wanted something dark and disturbing and I almost got it. The graphic novel is about former Texas Ranger slash soulhunter, Cole McGee, tracking down a group of souls that have escaped from Hell. Cole and his Hell Beast track the group of fugitive souls to a biker camp where they have […]
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Continue ReadingBlood Alone (vol.3) by Masayuki Takano, March 2007 first edition, $10.95. Rated +13 and up, published by Infinity Studios. Unfortunately, this graphic novel has been somewhat difficult to find. Amazon.com lists this manga as being currently unavailable while my local Waldenbooks had five copies sitting on the shelf. This is one of my favorite love stories. It’s about a young man […]
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Continue ReadingA 3,000 year-old romance. The Professor’s Daughter is written by Joann Sfar and illustrated by Emmanuel Guibert, copyright 2007, published by First Second, 80 pages. This cute fable features the love between a Egyptian Pharaoh and a high society lady in Victorian London. Imhotep IV, King of Egypt is taken out of his sarcophagus and taken for […]
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Continue ReadingPet Shop of Horrors by Matsuri is a Japanese horror manga story that features the eccentric Count D and the patrons who frequent his establishment. The Pet Shop is located in the heart of Chinatown and is run by Count D, an esoteric figure who seems to have the perfect “pet” for each patron. However, inside flap it states that he […]
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Continue ReadingBleach by Tite Kubo was a fun read. I look forward to reading more in the series which has 17/26 volumes currently available. Bleach Vol.1: Strawberry and the Soul Reapers introduces us to Ichigo Kurosaki. His family runs a clinic. Life is interesting for Ichigo. He’s a high school kid who has a special gift: he can see ghosts. This ability allows him to […]
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Continue ReadingNaruto Vol. 1 by Masashi Kishimoto is a fun and quick read. This one was another manga title recommended to me. The story follows Naruto and his antics. He’s always getting into trouble. Here a description:
Naruto must pass the difficult test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates, […]
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