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I was hooked from the beginning. It's a mash-up of 'Toy Story' meets 'Pan's Labyrinth', with elements of Winnie the Pooh', 'Chronicles of Narnia','Indian in the Cupboard' and even 'Saving Private Ryan' mixed together. The result is an endearing tale of courage, love, betrayal, sacrifice, hope, doubt, and friendship enjoyed by the whole family. One of my top ten favorites.

Saga is an epic space opera written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples. The ongoing series was first published by Image Comics in March of 2012.

The series follows the story of Alana and Marko, two lovers from opposite sides of a long-standing intergalactic war between the planet Landfall and its moon Wreath. Alana is a former soldier from Landfall, while Marko is a fo Saga is an epic space opera written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples. The ongoing series was first published by Image Comics in March of 2012.

The series follows the story of Alana and Marko, two lovers from opposite sides of a long-standing intergalactic war between the planet Landfall and its moon Wreath. Alana is a former soldier from Landfall, while Marko is a fo more

A fun fast read about learning to be grateful.
We heard about this book as part of the Comic Experience Graphic Novel Kids Club for the month of January 2023. The theme of the story was be grateful not just for what you have but the people in your life. At first, the main character (Dul) didn't realize how hard her mom works for them. Dul traded away a game her mom gave her and later realized A fun fast read about learning to be grateful.
We heard about this book as part of the Comic Experience Graphic Novel Kids Club for the month of January 2023. The theme of the story was be grateful not just for what you have but the people in your life. At first, the main character (Dul) didn't realize how hard her mom works for them. Dul traded away a game her mom gave her and later realized more

"It's gonna be a slobber knocker!"
Honestly, this book wasn't really on my radar until Chris at ComicTropes picked it as his #1 comic of 2022. If you are familiar with our site, most know I am a huge fan of ComicTropes. Chris's research, production quality, and knowledge are top notch. 
Death, loss, perseverance, necromancy, and wrestling?!? Loved everything about this book. A fun, quirk "It's gonna be a slobber knocker!"
Honestly, this book wasn't really on my radar until Chris at ComicTropes picked it as his #1 comic of 2022. If you are familiar with our site, most know I am a huge fan of ComicTropes. Chris's research, production quality, and knowledge are top notch. 
Death, loss, perseverance, necromancy, and wrestling?!? Loved everything about this book. A fun, quirk more

Overall, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands is an insightful, thought-provoking, and deeply personal story wonderfully rendered and intimately satisfying. 9.5/10


For the full review:
https://www.comicsappreciationproject.com/ducks-review/

Our Take: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow adds to the wealth of quality projects put out by Tom King that are worthy of a prominent place on your ever-limited shelf space. This story is an instant classic that helps Supergirl step out from the shadow of her famous cousin to reveal the depth and complexity of a truly 'bad ass' character capable of epitomizing truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. 9/1 Our Take: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow adds to the wealth of quality projects put out by Tom King that are worthy of a prominent place on your ever-limited shelf space. This story is an instant classic that helps Supergirl step out from the shadow of her famous cousin to reveal the depth and complexity of a truly 'bad ass' character capable of epitomizing truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. 9/1 more

Our Take: 5x Hugo Award-Winning writer, N.K. Jemisin's complex Sci-Fi epic "Far Sector" deserves praise for its world building and beautifully-rendered art by Jamal Campbell. The setting was fascinatingly layered but unfortunately the murder mystery and political intrigue failed to fully captivate. Interestingly, Jemisin also introduced a new green lantern ring that (while not quite as powerful) Our Take: 5x Hugo Award-Winning writer, N.K. Jemisin's complex Sci-Fi epic "Far Sector" deserves praise for its world building and beautifully-rendered art by Jamal Campbell. The setting was fascinatingly layered but unfortunately the murder mystery and political intrigue failed to fully captivate. Interestingly, Jemisin also introduced a new green lantern ring that (while not quite as powerful) more

"Twelve days. That's all I get to find who murdered me. And I just spent today fighting, drinking, screwing, and killing."

I'll make sure to avoid any real spoilers but man.

I had been waiting to read this run as a collection but had to gobble them up digitally after it received a 2022 Eisner nomination for "Best New Series". Greg Smallwood's artwork is absolutely beautifu "Twelve days. That's all I get to find who murdered me. And I just spent today fighting, drinking, screwing, and killing."

I'll make sure to avoid any real spoilers but man.

I had been waiting to read this run as a collection but had to gobble them up digitally after it received a 2022 Eisner nomination for "Best New Series". Greg Smallwood's artwork is absolutely beautifu more

Obviously Iron Man on the Guardians of the Galaxy got my attention (Bendis too). This series came out in February 2012. They paired Bendis with big name artists like McNiven and Pichelli. Pichelli was super popular at the time based on her other collaboration with Bendis on Ultimate Comics Spider-Man with Miles Morales. There is also an interesting 7-page short story included that pairs Bendis wit Obviously Iron Man on the Guardians of the Galaxy got my attention (Bendis too). This series came out in February 2012. They paired Bendis with big name artists like McNiven and Pichelli. Pichelli was super popular at the time based on her other collaboration with Bendis on Ultimate Comics Spider-Man with Miles Morales. There is also an interesting 7-page short story included that pairs Bendis wit more

Afterlife with Archie took the comic community by storm in 2013/2014 and was the top selling graphic novel of 2014. According to Comichron, the last time Archie hit #1 on a comic sales chart was in 1969. The ten-issue series ran from 2013-2016 and was nominated for four Harvey Awards (Best New Series, Best Continuing Series, Best Cover Artist, and Best Letterer) and two Eisner Awards (Best Cover A Afterlife with Archie took the comic community by storm in 2013/2014 and was the top selling graphic novel of 2014. According to Comichron, the last time Archie hit #1 on a comic sales chart was in 1969. The ten-issue series ran from 2013-2016 and was nominated for four Harvey Awards (Best New Series, Best Continuing Series, Best Cover Artist, and Best Letterer) and two Eisner Awards (Best Cover A more

This was actually not a hard sell. Its somewhat of an American version of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen set in 1898 with all larger than life historical folk heroes. I could see this being a role-playing game. I wasn't that familiar with writer Adam Glass or artist Pat Oliffe but they both had a large body of work and collaborated on this series for 17 issues between 2016-2018. It was a smart This was actually not a hard sell. Its somewhat of an American version of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen set in 1898 with all larger than life historical folk heroes. I could see this being a role-playing game. I wasn't that familiar with writer Adam Glass or artist Pat Oliffe but they both had a large body of work and collaborated on this series for 17 issues between 2016-2018. It was a smart more

For comic fans that haven't tried Archie, I highly recommend taking a stroll with the kids of Riverdale. While humorous, I think the comics are better defined as being light-hearted and surprisingly entertaining. At the time of this release, the CW Riverdale series wouldn't come out for another year. The premise of Betty & Veronica #1 is the kids of Riverdale have to save Pop's store from being bo For comic fans that haven't tried Archie, I highly recommend taking a stroll with the kids of Riverdale. While humorous, I think the comics are better defined as being light-hearted and surprisingly entertaining. At the time of this release, the CW Riverdale series wouldn't come out for another year. The premise of Betty & Veronica #1 is the kids of Riverdale have to save Pop's store from being bo more

I first became aware of this series when Brian Hibbs did an interview with Mark Waid for the Comix Experience "Masterpiece Selection" of Kingdom Come. I thought Waid gave a really good interview. I was familiar with most of Waid's commercially successful runs at the time but asked what was a lesser known body of work he had done that he felt particularly proud of and enjoyed:

"Archie... I first became aware of this series when Brian Hibbs did an interview with Mark Waid for the Comix Experience "Masterpiece Selection" of Kingdom Come. I thought Waid gave a really good interview. I was familiar with most of Waid's commercially successful runs at the time but asked what was a lesser known body of work he had done that he felt particularly proud of and enjoyed:

"Archie... more

I first became aware of this book when Brian Hibbs did an interview with Mark Waid for the Comix Experience "Masterpiece Selection" of Kingdom Come. I thought Waid gave a really good interview. I was familiar with most of Waid's commercially successful runs at the time but asked what was a body of work that he had done that he felt particular proud of and enjoyed that may have been a lesser known I first became aware of this book when Brian Hibbs did an interview with Mark Waid for the Comix Experience "Masterpiece Selection" of Kingdom Come. I thought Waid gave a really good interview. I was familiar with most of Waid's commercially successful runs at the time but asked what was a body of work that he had done that he felt particular proud of and enjoyed that may have been a lesser known more

So I enjoy most of Tom King's Black Label stuff (Mister Miracle, Strange Adventures, Human Target, Super Girl) and I'm reading Rorscharch now...however, I kinda' had to struggle through this one. Even though I am also a fan of Kyle, I just had a hard time getting into the characters and really behind their struggle. In regards to giant space epics, I prefer King's deconstructing character works. T So I enjoy most of Tom King's Black Label stuff (Mister Miracle, Strange Adventures, Human Target, Super Girl) and I'm reading Rorscharch now...however, I kinda' had to struggle through this one. Even though I am also a fan of Kyle, I just had a hard time getting into the characters and really behind their struggle. In regards to giant space epics, I prefer King's deconstructing character works. T more

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For starters, I'm a big fan of Remender's sci-fi stuff. I heard the buzz on this book and always enjo "Best Comics & Graphic Novels for Adults: 2022" Selection by Bookshop.org
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For starters, I'm a big fan of Remender's sci-fi stuff. I heard the buzz on this book and always enjo more

Ethan at Heroes & Villains (Warner Robins, GA) referred this book to me. The book had a good creative team but had both a bizarre and intriguing premise. The comic was well received on Amazon with a 4.8 but only garnered a 3.94 on Goodreads and an 8.5 Critic Rating on Comic Book Round Up.

Batman: The Three Jokers is another DC Black Label imprint project. At one time, the DC Black Label Ethan at Heroes & Villains (Warner Robins, GA) referred this book to me. The book had a good creative team but had both a bizarre and intriguing premise. The comic was well received on Amazon with a 4.8 but only garnered a 3.94 on Goodreads and an 8.5 Critic Rating on Comic Book Round Up.

Batman: The Three Jokers is another DC Black Label imprint project. At one time, the DC Black Label more

I first took notice of this book after it was nominated for two Eisners back in 2021 ("Best New Series" and "Best Cover Artist"). I was somewhat cautious with this series because I seem to be one of the few people that didn't particularly care for Ewing's "Immortal Hulk" run. The art was very appealing. I read the First two volumes through Comixology Unlimited. It was a fast, enjoyable, and engagi I first took notice of this book after it was nominated for two Eisners back in 2021 ("Best New Series" and "Best Cover Artist"). I was somewhat cautious with this series because I seem to be one of the few people that didn't particularly care for Ewing's "Immortal Hulk" run. The art was very appealing. I read the First two volumes through Comixology Unlimited. It was a fast, enjoyable, and engagi more

One of the best runs in the past decade


Rightfully, the most critically acclaimed Marvel run in the past decade. This series was nominated for a Marvel record twenty-two (22) combined Eisner and Harvey awards. It also received the Goodreads Choice Award for "Best Graphic Novel" in 2013.

This book will remind you why you love comics and raise your expectations for what One of the best runs in the past decade


Rightfully, the most critically acclaimed Marvel run in the past decade. This series was nominated for a Marvel record twenty-two (22) combined Eisner and Harvey awards. It also received the Goodreads Choice Award for "Best Graphic Novel" in 2013.

This book will remind you why you love comics and raise your expectations for what more