I really think I would have liked this volume of historical Godzilla stories a lot more if I hadn't read the much more enjoyable Godzilla: Here Be DraI really think I would have liked this volume of historical Godzilla stories a lot more if I hadn't read the much more enjoyable Godzilla: Here Be Dragons mini-series before it....more
It's a great idea for a series: vampires decide to become superheroes. It just might have packed too much story into five short issues at the start. IIt's a great idea for a series: vampires decide to become superheroes. It just might have packed too much story into five short issues at the start. I am very excited to return to the world for Volume Two....more
In my review of the original crossover, I'd written that it starts on page one and you're already out of breath and that in a sequel, I might of likedIn my review of the original crossover, I'd written that it starts on page one and you're already out of breath and that in a sequel, I might of liked to see a little bit of a slower pace. That didn't happen. It was once again a huge amount of story tightly jammed into a smaller package. Oh, it was super fun and the ideas and depth of the worlds we played in were excellent but it felt a little too much like a race sometimes. I really enjoyed the sprint to the end though.
Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review. ...more
This volume follows up on the events of Star Trek: Into Darkness and is a soft reset, as some of the details from the comic series and the movies don'This volume follows up on the events of Star Trek: Into Darkness and is a soft reset, as some of the details from the comic series and the movies don't synch up 100%. We did get some interesting takes on classic episodes with the Kelvin spin. It wasn't quite as strong as the earliest volumes, but it's heading in a good direction....more
While Book Two isn't quite as strong as Book One, it's far and away better than almost anything else that came out of this era of comics.While Book Two isn't quite as strong as Book One, it's far and away better than almost anything else that came out of this era of comics....more
A very well-written and emotional mini-series that follows up on plot points from the ending of both the recent Day of Blood comics crossover, but alsA very well-written and emotional mini-series that follows up on plot points from the ending of both the recent Day of Blood comics crossover, but also the final season of Deep Space Nine. It was a fun to revisit Alexander, Nog and Jake, as well as seeing some favorites from across different shows in a completely different setting. I hope the creative team gets another chance to tell Trek stories again, I will be there reading.
Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review. ...more
This one was super fun and like any Greg Cox Star Trek novel, filled to the brim with Easter eggs. I also really enjoyed him getting to include SaavikThis one was super fun and like any Greg Cox Star Trek novel, filled to the brim with Easter eggs. I also really enjoyed him getting to include Saavik in another Trek story and I am incredibly hopeful that he'll get to use her again soon. Like many of his other entries, it does leave open some interesting possible story seeds for the future that I also hope Cox will have the chance to explore....more
This just okay volume goes into detail about the history of Khan (which we've seen in various different versions now) and his rise to power during theThis just okay volume goes into detail about the history of Khan (which we've seen in various different versions now) and his rise to power during the Eugenics Wars and then how he was discovered in the Kelvin timeline and subsequently how he became Cumberbatch instead of Montalban....more
Such a fun, entertaining and informational book about the making of 1985's Clue: The Movie and I could feel the love dripping from every page.Such a fun, entertaining and informational book about the making of 1985's Clue: The Movie and I could feel the love dripping from every page....more
This one wasn't quite as good as the original Countdown mini-series but it was cool to see them tease a few things from Star Trek: Into Darkness.This one wasn't quite as good as the original Countdown mini-series but it was cool to see them tease a few things from Star Trek: Into Darkness....more
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White and Green follows the trend that several companies have done lately where they tell short stories by variouTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White and Green follows the trend that several companies have done lately where they tell short stories by various writers and artists that are told in Black and White and in the case of this story, a third color; green. Like any collection of stories, some are better than others. They were all very entertaining but none of them were incredibly mind blowing. It was very cool to see IDW doing this series and I'm hoping we'll get another collection that lets a new batch of writers and artists tackle the TMNT.
Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review....more
Into the Dark Dimension completes the trilogy of Marvel: Crisis Protocol novels from Aconyte Books. I wanted to like this one more than I actually didInto the Dark Dimension completes the trilogy of Marvel: Crisis Protocol novels from Aconyte Books. I wanted to like this one more than I actually did. I was a huge fan of the previous volume which focused on my new favorite team, the Shadow Avengers. However, this one shift the focus back to Tony Stark as the others weave in and out of the narrative. There were bits and pieces where I was really interested in the story, particularly the interactions between Ms. Marvel and Spider-Man. I really have enjoyed reading these novels featuring the Marvel characters and while this one wasn't my favorite, it's great to see a big broad story like this confined in one (or maybe three) novels as opposed to a plethora of comic issues, or multiple movies. I will keep reading as long as they keep making them.
Special thanks to NetGalley, Aconyte Books and Marvel Entertainment for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
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Into the Dark Dimension completes the trilogy of Marvel: Crisis Protocol novels from Aconyte Books. I wanted to like this one more than I actually did. I was a huge fan of the previous volume which focused on my new favorite team, the Shadow Avengers. However, this one shift the focus back to Tony Stark as the others weave in and out of the narrative. There were bits and pieces where I was really interested in the story, particularly the interactions between Ms. Marvel and Spider-Man. I really have enjoyed reading these novels featuring the Marvel characters and while this one wasn't my favorite, it's great to see a big broad story like this confined in one (or maybe three) novels as opposed to a plethora of comic issues, or multiple movies. I will keep reading as long as they keep making them.
Special thanks to NetGalley, Aconyte Books and Marvel Entertainment for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
Thomas J. Whalen's Dynasty Restored: How Larry Bird and the 1984 Boston Celtics Conquered the NBA and Changed Basketball is a fascinating look at the Thomas J. Whalen's Dynasty Restored: How Larry Bird and the 1984 Boston Celtics Conquered the NBA and Changed Basketball is a fascinating look at the 1984 team, their opponents and 1984 culture that they existed in. Whalen did an amazing job of delving deep into all of our "characters" and their biographies. At the height of my basketball fandom, most of the players found here were in the twilights of their careers and it was incredibly cool to read about them in their prime. I will definitely be checking out more of the author's sports books in the future.
Special Thanks to Rowman & Littlefield and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review....more
A really great, breezy coffee table look at the history of Rush. The photographs are the star here and but I enjoyed the writing and opinion of the auA really great, breezy coffee table look at the history of Rush. The photographs are the star here and but I enjoyed the writing and opinion of the author and the ultimate compliment I can pay Daniel Bukszpan is that he made me interested to relisten to every single Rush album to see what he saw. Highly recommended.
Special Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group/Motorbooks and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review....more
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