Tag: comics & graphic novels
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Lately in Books, Tea, & Geekery
I love the brevity of a month-in-review kind of post– the ones where bloggers share the podcasts/albums/books/events/video games they consumed recently but without an accompanying thousand-word analysis of the experience. I used to compose posts like this (read: Five March Favorites), but I am so, so terrible at sticking to structured content calendars. So, here…
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7 Graphic Novels I Can’t Stop Thinking About
A few years ago, I plucked an unsuspecting graphic novel from a shelf at the library–The Sacrifice of Darkness by Roxanne Gay, Tracy Lynne Oliver, Rebecca Kirby, and James Fenner. I remember this graphic novel being solidly okay, but it encouraged me to actively seek out graphic novels going forward. Now I bring one home…
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Visiting Maine with my Main Squeeze
I miss Portland, Maine. I miss flying in to the city and thinking, I don’t think I’ve seen this many pine trees in my life. I miss meandering the streets, exploring the shops, and being overwhelmed by all of restaurant choices. I miss hearing the sound of the ferry horns honking as they entered and…
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Five Reasons Why You Should Read Ms Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why
A few years ago, I was invited to volunteer at Trunk or Treat with an old high school buddy of mine. The theme was “Superheroes”, so the gymnasium of her church was crawling with DC and Marvel characters. She was Batgirl, I was Ms Marvel, and there was even a special appearance by Superbaby. But,…
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This graphic novel failed a saving throw | Welcome to Gotham Academy by Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher, and Karl Kerschl
I’m wouldn’t call myself a passionate fan of Batman, but ever since Jon introduced me to some of his favorite graphic novels of the Caped Crusader, I’ve been hooked. I’ve only read five Batman graphic novels so far, but that number is ever-growing, so when, I discovered my library had the first volume of Gotham…
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A Spooktacular Coffee Table Book | Dead Inside: Do Not Enter: Notes from the Zombie Apocalypse
Dead Inside: Do Not Enter: Notes from the Zombie Apocalypse from The Lost Zombies Community Released: September 2011 Publisher: Chronicle Books Add to Goodreads ★★★★ Synopsis: Post Secret meets World War Z in this chilling vision of the fallout following a global zombie pandemic. A gradual mutation of a virulent strain of super flu gives rise…
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Earl Grey Lavender Tea is a Fickle Fellow
During college, I had a waxing interest in the Steampunk subculture– not to the point where I wore Steampunk-inspired garb– but I did have a handful of Steampunk bands loaded onto my iPod. Abney Park was my favorite. I also frequented Steampunk blogs, and it was through them that I discovered a webcomic called Wondermark…
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Halt You Villains! Unhand That Review! Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Released: October 2014 Publisher: Marvel Age Group: Young Adult Add to Goodreads ★★★★ Synopsis: Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove…
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This is Another Five Star Review: Ms Marvel, Vol 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson & Adrian Alphona
Ms Marvel, Vol 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson & Adrian Alphona Released: October 2014 Publisher: Marvel Age Group: Young Adult Add to Goodreads ★★★★★ Synopsis: Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City — until she’s suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find…
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Fairy Tales and Girl Powa!
Fables Vol. 1 & 2 by Bill Willingham Released: October 2009 (Fables originally released 2002) Publisher: Vertigo | DC Comics Add to Goodreads ★★★★☆ Synopsis: When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among…
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By Golly, Ollie! 