Graphic Novels and Manga – Page 10

Cover for Witchfinder Vol. 4-6 by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson

Review: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Vol. 4-6 by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson

November 5, 2021

Title: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Vol. 4-6 Author: Mike Mignola and Chris Robertson Artists: Ben Stenbeck, D’Israeli, Christopher Mitten, Michelle Madsen Series: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder #4-6 Pages: 432 This review is for volumes 4-6. In these volumes, Edward Grey continues to deal with the Helioptic Brotherhood of Ra. He also has to deal with … More Review: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Vol. 4-6 by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson

ARC Review: Hooky by Miriam Bonastre Tur

August 30, 2021

When twins Dani and Dorian miss the bus to magic school they never thought they would wind up being declared traitors to their own kind. After making friends with a local troublemaker, a princess, and a teacher who can see into the future, they think they might be able to clear their names. This was … More ARC Review: Hooky by Miriam Bonastre Tur

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Review: Heartstopper Vol. 4 by Alice Osman

August 2, 2021

Trigger Warnings: eating disorders, self harm, self admittance to psychiatric hospital In this fourth volume of the Heartstopper series, Nick and Charlie are spending the summer together. Charlie is struggling to tell Nick how he feels, deal with his mental health and eating disorder, and Nick is trying to come out to his father. This … More Review: Heartstopper Vol. 4 by Alice Osman

Cover for Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywoods Dracula by Koren Shadmi

ARC Review: Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood’s Dracula by Koren Shadmi

July 29, 2021

This is a comic biography detailing the rise and fall of the horror film icon Bela Lugosi. Lugosi is a household name because he brought to life Dracula and embodied the role multiple times during his career. Unfortunately his life was not all wonderful. This was a wonderful and heartbreaking comic that tells the story … More ARC Review: Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood’s Dracula by Koren Shadmi

Cover for Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Omnibus Volume 1 by Mike Mignola

Review: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Omnibus Vol. 1 by Mike Mignola

July 10, 2021

Sir Edward Grey is an agent for Queen Victoria. He faces the monsters that threaten the Queen and country and makes new enemies along the way. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this comic. Sir Edward Grey is a Victorian era occult detective who deals with occult activity, Lovecraftian monsters, and supernatural beings … More Review: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Omnibus Vol. 1 by Mike Mignola

Covers for Maus I A Survivors Tale My Father Bleeds History and Maus II A And Here My Troubles Begin by Art Spiegelman

Review: Maus: A Survivor’s Tale by Art Spiegelman

July 9, 2021

This review is for Maus book 1 and 2. Maus is a comic that tells the story of Vladek Spiegelman who survived the Holocaust. The story is drawn by his son, who is trying to come to terms with his father, his fathers history and actions, and the history of his people. Spiegelman tells his … More Review: Maus: A Survivor’s Tale by Art Spiegelman

Cover for Hellboy: Weird Tales by Mike Mignola and Various

Review: Hellboy: Weird Tales by Mike Mignola and various

June 14, 2021

This is a collection of short Hellboy comics from various artists and writers. These were created during the filming of the first Hellboy movie when Mignola didn’t have time to put out new comics, so they had other artists create stories in this world. I really enjoyed this weird and unique collection. It was fascinating … More Review: Hellboy: Weird Tales by Mike Mignola and various

Cover for Hellboy: The Midnight Circus by Mike Mignola

Review: Hellboy: The Midnight Circus by Mike Mignola

May 29, 2021

In this story, young Hellboy has run away from the B.R.P.D. and finds himself at the circus. But this is no ordinary circus and thighs are not all fun and games. This was a great story. I loved that this focuses on Hellboy as a kid because his childhood is still a bit of a … More Review: Hellboy: The Midnight Circus by Mike Mignola

Covers for B.P.R.D. The Devil You Know Volumes 1-3 by Mike Mignola

Review: B.P.R.D. The Devil You Know Vol. 1-3 by Mike Mignola

May 20, 2021

The B.R.P.D. has defeated the Ogdru Had but at the cost of Agents Johann Kraus, Pants, and Kate Corrigan. But now they are dealing with a new cult that is being led by a demon. This was a great start to a new series. I really love that Abe it’s back with the bureau. He … More Review: B.P.R.D. The Devil You Know Vol. 1-3 by Mike Mignola

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Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 5 by Mike Mignola

May 2, 2021

In this conclusion to the Hell on Earth series, the B.P.R.D. must defend the earth from the Ogdru Jahad. The agents take another shot at the Black Flame, Johann gets another body, and the Russian director follows a demon to hell. This was a good ending for this story arc. Sadly there was a great … More Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 5 by Mike Mignola

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Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 4 by Mike Mignola

April 30, 2021

In this volume, the main focus of this volume is on Agent Howards and Agent Ashley Stode. Agent Howards continues to be a deadly fighter against the Ogdru Hem monsters that show up. The glimpses of his time in the past are slowly unveiling what happened to him while he was sleeping. I really want … More Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 4 by Mike Mignola

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Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 3 by Mike Mignola

April 26, 2021

In this third volume, the B.R.P.D. continues to protect the world from the monsters ravaging it. Liz Sherman finds herself returning to the B.R.P.D. and the young psychic Fenix goes head to head with a monster-worshiping cult. I feel in this volume we are getting to see the return of a solid B.R.P.D. team. Liz … More Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 3 by Mike Mignola