Graphic Novel Review: Gargoyles: Here in Manhattan

Published by: Dynamite Entertainment

Written by: Greg Weisman

Illustrated by: George Kambadais

ISBN: 9781524123550

In the mid 1990’s, Disney took a chance on a darker themed show called Gargoyles. Operating under the premise of stone gargoyles coming to life and working together to teach lessons about family as well as use their powers to protect the city of New York, it was a massive hit. I watched it almost daily when I was a teen, and I remember playing with the toys with my younger brother. Combined with the other after school shows Disney was putting out (Darkwing Duck, Ducktales, Tailspin, etc), they had a huge following and many adults my age still hold onto the nostalgia of it.

Creator Greg Weisman never let go of wanting Gargoyles to continue, and though there were other adaptations in comic, video game, and even a third season (that he wasn’t involved with), none of those followed the canon he had established in his mind.

THIS graphic novel picks up right after the show ends and brings new canon to the property, which should absolutely delight those of us with nostalgia.

Goliath, Brooklyn, Lexington, Hudson, Broadway all return, along with Katana, Angela, Coldstone and Coldfire. After reestablishing where they left off, we get new villains, and new trials for our heroes to go through. If you were ever a fan of the show, you will love this new graphic novel! I know I did. 5 Stars all the way.

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Ages 14+

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Adam Fisher has worked for more than a decade at Lane Libraries in Fairfield, Ohio, where he is a Reference Associate. He creates and leads programming for all ages, manages the graphic novel, sci-fi/fantasy, and magazine collections at his branch, and has recently seen great success with his self-created Escape Room programs. He writes reviews for everything he reads and can be found on Goodreads @FisherAd80 and on Twitter @adamreadscomics.

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