Michael Turner Creations: Volume One Published by: Aspen ComicsWritten by: Michael TurnerIllustrated by: Michael TurnerISBN: 9781941511756Ages: 13+ Surf, sand, sun, and… sea people? Splash into summertime with Michael Turner Creations: Volume One! This graphic novel collects several story arcs from Michael Turner’s titles, which makes this anthology a great gift for long-time fans or…
Graphic Novel Reviews: The Collected Toppi Volume 5: The Eastern Path
The Collected Toppi Volume 5: The Eastern Path Published by: Magnetic PressWritten by: Sergio ToppiTranslated by: Jeremy MelloulIllustrated by: Sergio ToppiISBN: 9781951719043Ages: 13+ Be prepared to shudder as superstitions arise in The Collected Toppi Volume 5: The Eastern Path. This graphic novel series highlights Toppi’s skillful artwork and masterful storytelling by collecting previously published works…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Averee
Averee Published By: A Wave Blue WorldWritten By: Stephanie Phillips & Dave JohnsonIllustrated By: Marika CrestaISBN: 9781949518122Age: 13+ What do you do when your online rank drops? Your status on the social network Ranked is… everything. It allows you access to certain restaurants, faster lines at the coffee place, even Averee’s mom can no…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Write It In Blood
Write It In Blood Published By: Image ComicsWritten By: Rory McConvilleIllustrated By: Joe PalmerISBN: 9781534318359Ages: 16+ Cosmo and Arthur Pryce have worked together as hitmen for years. Now, they plan to pull one last job for their boss, The Baron, before they settle in for retirement – but this job is anything but easy. The…
Graphic Novel Reviews: John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids: Sacred Hearts
John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids: Sacred Hearts Published by: Storm King ProductionsWritten by: Steve NilesIllustrated by: Nat JonesISBN: 9781734389104Ages: Teen Storm Kids: Sacred Hearts is the story of three best friends who learn that monstrosity exists on a spectrum and that appearances can be, and often are, deceiving. Steve Niles and Nat Jones bring a…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Inkblot Volume 1
Inkblot Published by: Image ComicsWritten by: Emma Kubert and Rusty GladdIllustrated by: Emma Kubert and Rusty GladdISBN: 9781534318243Ages: Teen Inkblot, created and illustrated by Emma Kubert and Rusty Gladd, is a fantastic story of high fantasy adventure. The creators, graduates of The Kubert School, use a method of comic creation that younger readers may be…
Graphic Novel Review: Stargazer
Stargazer Published by: Mad Cave StudiosWritten by: Anthony ClevelandIllustrated by: Antonio FusoISBN: 9781952303043Ages: 13+ As children, Shae, her brother Kenny, and their two friends Adriana and Hailey, enjoy going out to the woods to do some stargazing. One night, while joking around, they are suddenly transported to the top of a water tower. In…
Graphic Novel Review: MANGA CLASSICS: Frankenstein
Frankenstein Published by: UDON EntertainmentWritten by: M. Chandler, Mary ShelleyIllustrated by: Linus LiuISBN: 9781947808164Ages: 15+ Frankenstein. Whether you are talking about the monster or the scientist, everyone seems to know some version of the tale. One may hold up arms and waddle towards you while groaning. Another may show you the suit coat and neck…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Lost Soldiers
Lost Soldiers Written by: Aleš KotIllustrated by: Heather Moore (Artist) Luca Casalanguida (Color Artist) Publisher: Image ComicsFormat: 6.4 x 0.5 x 10 inches, 168 pages, color ISBN: 9781534318205 In 1969 three men are stationed together in Vietnam. Two remain friends. The third evaporates into the special OPS of the CIA. In 2009 a leftover…
Graphic Novel Reviews: Hollywood Trash
Hollywood Trash Published by: Mad CaveWritten by: Stephen SonneveldIllustrated by: Pablo VerdugoISBN: 9781952303081Ages: Teen Stephen Sonneveld and Pablo Verdugo deliver a humorous, satirical tale of Hollywood excess in an incredibly accessible manner. Hollywood Trash collects issues 1-5 completing a story arc that follows James and Billy through probably the most exciting shift as a…