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565 reviews
Blood Hunt by Marte Gracia, Jed Mackay, Pepe Larraz
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This fiendishly simple premise is unfortunately spread too thin through various other books, leaving this main event series feeling undercooked, as so many crossover events do.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Volume 10 by Kevin Eastman, Cory Smith, Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, Tom Waltz
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A cosmic courtroom drama and another crossover show that with the right writing and characterization, the TMNT can go be at street level or any level.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
One of the most memorable stories of THE JUNGLE BOOK, this is a surprisingly energetic, classic, children’s story.
Black Hole by Charles Burns
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Defying any genre, this strange story of mutant teen angst will leave readers bewildered and bothered, thanks to Burns’ underground style.
Punisher, Vol. 2: The King of Killers, Book Two by Jason Aaron
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Balancing between gore and emotion, simplicity and complexity, this is surely one of the best Punisher iterations.
Avengers: Twilight by Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuña
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read my full review of this book in BOOKLIST.
Masterpiece by Brian Michael Bendis
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Read my full review of this book in an upcoming, major library publication.
Ultimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
High concept, but intriguing, this sci-fi fueled story opens a whole new world for the Marvel Universe.
Juggernaut by Fabian Nicieza
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An eager exploration of a super powered reformed bully, this book does well aiming Juggernaut on a path to redemption.
Halloween: Illustrated - Halloween H45 Edition by Curtis Richards, Richard Curtis
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Despite offering what would otherwise be a perfectly unique reading experience from a labor of love, the editing errors in this reprint are so atrocious they are a true distraction.