so-soI didn‘t really like this as much as the first volume in this series, but it had a lot to offer in terms of suspense and a cliffhanger ending. My library has book three but not four, so a lot is riding on volume three in terms of whether I keep going with this series.
pickThis was stellar. A post-pandemic/post-apocalyptic story which reminded me of a lot of similar things, but managed to put a fresh spin on the genre. Gus and Jeppard are the classic innocent and dark characters. I am excited to read the next book. Another excellent choice from this NPR list: https://www.npr.org/2017/07/12/533862948/lets-get-graphic-100-favorite-comics-an...
pickOof. I mean this series is accomplished in telling more complex stories than these fairy tale characters are usually provided with, but the tradeoff is that things can get dark, violent and sad. There were two funerals, and I cried at one. Tragically true to human history, the cost of war, the likelihood that the end of one conflict does not guarantee lasting peace. 1/2
pickWhat starts out as a western vampire comic ends as a meditation on America, and it's a wild ride! It is rare that as story goes for 10 years and hits every beat; there were definitely some aspects that worked better than others. The ending wasn't a perfect 10, but it did the job. Stellar art, wonderful and consistent storytelling and world building.
pick49/150 I haven't seen the TV series yet, so I thought I'd read the graphic novel first. Charles and Edwin are detectives, but also ghosts, which helps in their work as most people don't notice them. They get a case involving missing children, zombie corpses and an immortal madman. It's pretty obvious who the bad guy is, but it's still a fun story. 3 ⭐⭐⭐💫
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pickOkay, I LOVED that. While the Fables series continues to pull characters from fairy tales, this arc felt very much like a truly original story, and a wonderful journey for the previously overlooked protagonist. It wove seamlessly into the continuing story of the series but really took the time to tell its particular entry in a style that felt like vintage tales of knights and adventure. A new favourite in the series' collected editions.
so-soOkay, from a 'congratulations, you produced an emotional impact!' perspective, I understand the choices made. Even from a statement about long-running toxic cycles of violence, which could be heavily attached to the patriarchy, I get the choices made. But between this and Saga, I am so very, VERY over Vaughan fridging the love interest to further the plot. Having consumed much of it, I'm now going on an extended break from his work.
#ItTakesAllKinds Day 23: There are indeed #Superhero(es) in this Tommy Taylor series - very clever and well put together.
pickAs with other volumes, I could sum this up by saying it was a LOT. But whether it's exposure to the previous books in the series, or a recent read of a Sandman book, it didn't seem as violent or depressing as previous entries, but was absolutely stuffed with plot and action. Considering the next book of the deluxe collected editions is the last one, I guess that makes sense. 1/2
