Category Archives: Graphic Novels

WONDER WOMAN: BLOOD, VOL. 1

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Wonder Woman: Blood, Vol. 1 by Brian Azzarello Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Wonder Woman Vol. IV Publisher: DC (May 30, 2012) Length:160 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Recently, I read J. Michael Straczynski’s 2011 WW reboot Odyssey. … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, The New 52, Wonder Woman | Tagged Blood, Brian Azzerollo, Cliff Chiang, The New 52, Volume 1, Wonder Woman | 4 Comments

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 1 by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Superman: Earth One, Vol. 1 by J. Michael Straczynski Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Superman: Earth One Publisher: DC (January 1, 2010) Length:136 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars I’d heard that this story was the basis for the … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, Superman | Tagged Clark Kent, DC Comics, J. Michael Straczynski, Man of Steel, Superman, superman: earth one, vol 1 | 1 Comment

WONDER WOMAN: ODYSSEY VOL. 1 by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Wonder Woman: Odyssey Vol. 1 by J. Michael Straczynski Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Wonder Woman Publisher: DC (May 1, 2011) My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Okay, I have to be honest here: I don’t consider myself a diehard Wonder … Continue reading →

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FUN DAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (JUNE 1, 2015)

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The work week begins. I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the grind, deep down, I’m not, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Funday Monday, Graphic Novels | Tagged Black Manta, DC Comics, Deathstroke, Greatcoats, Harley Quinn, Knight's Shadow, new fantasy releases June 2015, New Suicide Squad, Sean Ryan, Sebastien de Castell, swashbuckling fantasy, The New 52, Traitor's Blade | 4 Comments

JUSTICE, INC.

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Justice, Inc. by Michael Ulsan Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Justice, Inc. Publisher: Dynamite (June 16, 2015) My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. This one is a pulp fiction lovers fantasy, starring Doc Savage, The Shadow, and The Avenger. All … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Graphic Novels, Pulp Fiction | Tagged comic collection, Doc Savage, Dynamite Entertainment, Inc., Justice, pulp fiction, The Avenger, The Shadow | 3 Comments

THE NEW 52 SUPERMAN VOLUME 1

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The New 52 Superman Volume 1: What Price Tomorrow? by George Perez Genre: Superhero Comics Series: The New 52 Superman Vol. III Publisher: DC Comics (November 20, 2012) My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. I know the Man of … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, Superman, The New 52 | Tagged Clark Kent, George PErez, graphic novels, Superman, The New 52, The New 52 Superman, What Price Tomorrow | 3 Comments

THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR (MARVEL COMICS)

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The Road to Civil War by Brian Michael Bendis and J. Michael Straczynski Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Marvel Civil War Publisher: Marvel (February 21, 2007) Author(s) Information:Website | Twitter My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Marvel Civil War! When … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Graphic Novels, Marvel | Tagged Fantastic Four, Marvel Civil War, Marvel Comics, New Avengers: Illuminati, Road to Civil War, The Amazing Spider-man | 2 Comments

FLASH GORDON OMNIBUS by JEFF PARKER, EVAN SHANER and JORDIE BELLAIRE

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Anyone else remember the campy-yet-cool Flash Gordon movie from 1980? You know, the one with the really cool Queen music. I do, anyway. And it has always had a special place in my childhood memories, because it was the first … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Graphic Novels, Pulp Fiction | Tagged Dynamite Entertainment, Evan Shaner, Flash Gordon, Flash Gordon comics, Flash Gordon Omnibus, Jeff Parker, King's Watch, Ming the MErciless, old school scifi | 6 Comments

DC ENTERTAINMENT ESSENTIAL GRAPHIC NOVELS AND CHRONOLOGY 2015

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Growing up I was a huge comic fan, reading everything I could get my hands on, but something horrible happened: I got a job. Bills started mounting. Bills people expected me to pay! (Yeah, college was over.) My reading slowed … Continue reading →

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TOUGH TRAVELING — THE ACE

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Every Thursday, Nathan over at Fantasy Review Barn hosts a weekly party where blogs set out with Diana Wynne Jones’ hilarious book The Tough Guide to Fantasyland: The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel in hand to explore all the tropes … Continue reading →