Even though it's a comic book, oh, pardon me, a "graphic novel", it's a fun read.
925082
It's worth your time and your monetary investment. A very fun read, and great artwork. Even though I'm an older guy, it was a lot of fun.
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I have not yet read the book, but saw a copy in a city library and liked the graphic novel for it's illustrations and strong hardcover binding. I admire the publisher and creative personnel for taking on a real historical subject instead of the usual graphic novel fantasy/superhero themes.
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I received this from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This volume is only about 90 pages, that being said I really liked it. The artwork is beautiful and I enjoyed every page. I enjoyed this graphic novel quite a bit more than I thought I would. While it's only a intro to the characters, I really am looking forward to seeing what happens next.  I find myself laughing through most of it.
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I really enjoyed reading this graphic novel.  It was an interesting read to give a different insight on comic book charactors.  I am not an expert on these particular characters so I wasn't bothered by differences in their "true" natures.
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I don't read graphic novels on a regular basis, but I really should.  I was that kid who held onto picture book reading far past the time my peers gave it up.  Im not saying I didn't like chunky novels  I was reading those too.  But I leafed through the latest picture books in the childrens section and then went and grabbed a stack of Nancy Drew or Hardy Boy novels in the same library visit. Now, when I pick up a graphic novel, Im always pleased  I read it quickly and then go back and pore over the illustrations and let it all sink in.  Danica Novgorodoffs The Undertaking of Lily Chen caught my attention with its delightfully dark cover art and unusual title.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.

In parts of rural China, an old tradition of ghost marriages still persists. There are those who say that a man who dies unmarried cannot be happy in the afterlife unless his body is married to a female corpse and buried with her.  When Deshis brother dies in an accident, his parents demand that he locate a ghost bride before the day of his brothers funeral.  Deshis journey into the countryside to find a body is filled with a little too much adventure, and when he encounters Lily, a girl whose only aim is to flee her dead-end life, he wonders if hes found a solution (for at least one of his problems).

Novgorodoffs graphic novel is a morbidly funny book with a unique setting, a feisty heroine, and a backstory that delves into unfamiliar folk beliefs and stretches the imagination.  Deshis task is by turns tragic and comic, and his general flailing (and failing) at life, though a well-trodden storyline in adult lit, is revived in the uncommon setting.  Nevertheless, Lily and her family are the highlight of the book. The Chens simple life and unsubtle reactions paired with the delicacy of watercolors make for a striking combination.

Speaking of the art the palette is neutral, movement mostly implied, and the best part (in my opinion) are the landscape panels.  In all, The Undertaking of Lily Chen is an easy read with an understated art style that compliments the dark, wry humor.

Recommended for: fans of Neil Gaiman and those who like dark fiction and adult-level graphic novels.
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I and You is the first graphic novel I read and I must say it was a nice change from the books I normally read.  I liked looking at the drawings and in a weird way it brought me back to my childhood days when the pictures were just as important as the words.

The story itself was interesting and thought-provoking (as you might expect from the summary).  I dove into it with an open mind and at times found myself immersed in the plot, but at other times I was a little lost.  I don't know if this was due to the fact that I'm not used to reading graphic novels or if it was the book itself.  Luckily, I was usually able to get back on track, it just didn't flow the way a written book does.  Perhaps people who read comic books on a regular basis don't have this type of problem.

Overall, it was an intriguing political satire with a little bit of everything, including some romance and the unexpected twist.  The illustrations were perfect and the characters were well developed.
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I found this whilst searching for another early computer-generated graphic novel.  This wasn't it, but it's still an amusing trip down memory lane.  Watch out for the car that vaguely reminds you of the car from Captain America and the character who looks like Samuel Jackson's Nick Fury.

This dates back from the first Macintosh and MacDraw.  And they were figuring things out, so the graphic style changes throughout.

I wouldn't necessarily put it next to the famous graphic novels of yore, but it's still a fun read.
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'Noir Volume 1: The Mohawk Templar' is not so much noir as old school serial adventure. That's not bad, but it does make the title perhaps a bit misleading.

The Black Sparrow is hired to steal the Moon Stone from a New York museum, but decides to sell it to a higher bidder. To get herself out of a problem, she enlists her rival, The Shadow, to help her figure things out. He only shows for the first bit of the adventure, but the Black Sparrow is then joined by the mysterious Miss Fury. Can these two solve the mystery and come out unscathed?

And it's a doozy of a mystery, involving Native Americans and Templars. There are bad guys with strange strength and a cave full of traps that would make Indiana Jones cringe. There are double crosses and derring do. Hence my contention that the title is wrong. This is good fun, but the setting seems to take it away from noir. At least for me.

The book concludes with a script of the first issue, some character sketches and a cover gallery. Story by Victor Gischler is good and so is art by Andrea Mutti. I liked these two characters and would like to see more of their adventures.

I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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This is the 13th installment of this series. I'm bumping it to 4 stars, just because it continues to be entertaining in a fun, time-killing sort of way and it is consistent through a lot of books. 4 stars is high, but it's a fun ride. It's like reading a graphic novel without pictures, which I mean in a good way. The characters are enjoyable and a little goofy in a Star Trek way, although I do have a little pang when one of them gets killed. (I'm not sure why I miss them.) If you like fun, this is a good series. I continue to enjoy it, and I recommend it in this light-hearted, comic book way. Do start at the beginning, though, because some background as you move through the series adds something.
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As a stand alone read, this is a fun ride.  The world building and all the little details are strung nicely together.  The art is top notch as well.

The one thing I didn't really like was the climax of the final confrontation, which just seemed a bit too much even for a comic book, but it doesn't diminish the narrative at all.
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I didn't read this expecting Watchmen, but merely a fun and entertaining read.  There is some fun to be found in this comic whose core premise is a "superhero team" comprised of surviving characters from various Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th movies (including fan favorites like Alice and Tommy Jarvis), led by Ash from Evil Dead taking on both Freddy Kreuger and Jason Voorhees.  The characterization of Ash is spot-on, and a reader can almost hear Bruce Campbell saying each line.  There's plenty of Easter eggs for horror fans (note the town names at the bus station, the motel where the characters stay, and the song playing in Ash's car).  However, there are plenty of weak moments too, such as an out-of-left-field plot twist that occurs halfway through the story, and a groan-inducing attempt at political satire towards the end.  Then there's the "ch-ch-ch-ah-ah-ah" sound effect; the familiar theme song heralds Jason's first appearance in the first comic, which at worst is just mildly amusing - but is then reused EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. the character appears.  What really sinks the comic is the artwork.  It looks rushed and shoddy.  The characters rarely resemble the actors who play them; while that's not a problem for a character like Ash or Freddy, it is a problem when it's impossible to distinguish between, say, the heroines of Friday Parts 7, 8 and Nightmare 4-5, who are all drawn in a human genetics-defying way. For evidence, check out a scene in which four characters are talking in a bedroom.  It's nearly impossible to tell who's who, or even exactly what's happening by the end of the scene (although the renderings of the characters do add an unintentional subtext to the bizarrely rendered scene). Recommended for hardcore fans, but don't expect much.
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I read this book because it was for an essay in another book titled "Comics as Philosophy", and I'm so glad I did! This graphic novel is certainly one of a kind, and while many other recent comics and even the Ultimate Spiderman have tried to emulate Alan Moore's work here, it doesn't have that bash and impact like Watchmen had.

It would have been five stars had it not been for the "Tales of The Black Freighter" and the stuff in between the chapters. I know that it's supposed to add a little bit more to the story (which it did, especially at the end of chapter 11 and in the final chapter), but some aspects were simply not needed. But hey, I'm a guy writing this review in 2017, maybe back in the 80's people ate that up.

All in all, Watchmen, regardless of it's unnecessary parts, was still an engaging story with very interesting character that will leave you wondering if you rooted for the right person.
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This comic book (or graphic novel - whichever you prefer to call it) starts with an introduction but it is not a typical one. It consists of a series of messages between Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, and Joss Whedon in which they are arguing about who will write the introduction as none of them want to do it. It only consists of one page and is a little entertaining to read.

The actual comic is a prequel to Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and has five separate stories in it. The stories center around Captain Hammer, Moist, Penny, The Evil League of Evil, and Dr. Horrible much like the web series did. We do see some other characters in the stories though. Johnny Snow, James Flames, Mister Maniacal, and Justice Joe are some of the other characters that are seen in this.

Overall, this is a good comic to read for anyone who wants more Dr. Horrible outside of the original web series.
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Not a bad read, and the artwork of Brent Anderson is great.  The story to me just seemed to far off of the Green Lantern that I knew.  Yet some of it is still very real!  The action and creative script from writer Joe Kelly is fairly enjoyable.  I suppose at this point I have to accept the fact that these graphic novels are sort of side stories that help give the character new ground to cover.  I enjoyed the family insight with this particular story.  The artwork again is great; Brent is able to capture so many things here, whether it is human facial features or the gritty nighttime street scenes.  The whole idea of Hal having a son was a nice touch.  This is the first graphic novel I have read of the Green Lantern, and the product was delivered on time by Amazon and in mint condition.
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It's a fantasy that of course has no chance of becoming a reality and is comic book-like. But that's what makes it a fun read with just enough suspense to make you want to buy the next book in the series.
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If you enjoy Television and Superheroes, and can overlook a few minor bumps in the writing - this book is for you.
It reads like a Graphic novel, TV Script... and has some of those flaws (World development is hazy, ETC)
I found it an enjoyable read and it's flaws weren't sufficient to ruin the story for me.
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'Super Secret Crisis War! Volume 1' takes a bunch of Cartoon Network heroes and villains and pits them into a mega-war reminiscent of the ones done by Marvel and DC.  Kind of.

When evil Abu creates a League of Extraordinary Villains, they formulate a plan to capture all the good guys, emulate their powers in robot form and take over the world (insert maniacal laugh).  And just in case that doesn't work, they have an overly complicated machine to destroy each world the heroes come from, because in this comic each set of heroes and villains comes from a different planet (hence the Crisis on Infinite Earths nod).  So, we have The Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Dexter's Laboratory, Ben 10 and, strangely, Ed, Edd and Eddy all thrown together to save the world.

It's as crazy as it sounds.  It's harmless enough, but over 140 pages, it's hard to see any distinct things happening except with the Ed group.  Also, there are a lot of sprawling double panels, which would work great in print, but kind of stink in digital form because you have to keep scrolling back and forth on a page to read the panels sequentially.  It's a minor gripe and I had a lot of fun reading it.  Derek Charm's art is chaotic and epic and fits the story.  Script by Louise Simonson has a throw it all at the wall and see what sticks feel, and I was hoping for a little more humor instead of all those fight scenes, but it's still great for kids and fans of these shows.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you for allowing me to review this fun graphic novel.