31
Aug
2010
Fables vol 7: Arabian Nights (and Days) by Bill Williamson
The Arabian Fables have sent a delegation to Fabletown, led by Sinbad. Cultural differences abound but guess who steps in to save everyone’s face? King Cole, the former Mayor.
13
Aug
2010
The Sandman: Fables and Reflections by Neil Gaiman
Here we have Fables & Reflections the 6th volume of the Sandman series. This is one of those volumes that doesn’t have an over-arcing storyline, so Imma break it down for you.
16
Jul
2010
Buffy: No Future for You by Joss Whedon and Brian K. Vaughan
Enter Faith. Picking up work here and there, cleaning up messes the slayerettes aren’t prepared to handle, Faith is currently hanging out in Cleveland (a nice reference, as we all know there is a Hellmouth there). Giles comes to her to ask a favor, and in return, he’ll give her a new name and passport, a ticket to anywhere in the world, and an early retirement.
29
Jun
2010
The Sandman: A Game of You by Neil Gaiman
Barbie and Ken, from The Doll’s House, have split up, and now Barbie is living in another house full of weird folks.
13
Jun
2010
Ghost World by Daniel Clowes
This is…an unhappy book with an unhappy ending, full of laugh out loud moments. Oh how fun it is to see ourselves in others’ ennui, however over-the-top it may be.
9
Jun
2010
Fables vol 6: Homelands by Bill Williamson
This blog is in danger of going from Bibliofreak to Fablesfreak. I’ve been posting a lot about this series lately. In my defense, because I get them from the library, I have to post them before they’re due back.
3
Jun
2010
Epileptic by David B.
I don’t often talk explicitly about the art when reviewing graphic novels. To me, the art is usually secondary to the story (and the writing thereof). But the art in David B.’s Epileptic blew my mind.
2
Jun
2010
Adventures in Cartooning by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-Frost
Dewey Decimal System! You have failed! This book is in the wrong section. Sure, it’s with the other books about cartoons and comics in the 740’s, but it should be with the YA section. The reading ages is 4-8 for crying out loud!
27
May
2010
Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall by Bill Willingham
This is a self-contained prequel to the Fables graphic novel series. It can be read at any time during the series, as it gives a lot of background to the characters without giving away any plot points. Therefore, it can also be a good introduction to the series if you’re just curious about it.
27
May
2010
The Adventuress by Audrey Niffenegger
Though it’s found in the graphic novel section of the library, this is really more of a picture book for adults.
