Monday, July 11, 2016

The Adventures of Basil and Moebius, Volume 3: Secret of the Ancients

The Adventures of Basil and Moebius, Volume 3: Secret of the Ancients
author: Magnetic Press Inc
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.33
book published: 2015
rating: 3
read at: 2016/07/11
date added: 2016/07/11
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
In 'The Adventures of Basil and Moebius, Volume 3: Secret of the Ancients' our two adventurers are still scoundrels. They are also still politically correct like 1970s men's adventure novels.

This time around, they've managed to find a stone disc that may help them decipher the strange tattoos that their demonic master, the Collector, has given them. The problem is that groups of hooded people with poison knives and sharp swords are also interested in retrieving these items as well. While Basil and Moebius find themselves on the run, the Collector finds himself under attack, but it's nothing his tentacles and sharp teeth can't dispatch with. They guys end up finding out more of the mystery behind the Collector and where he came from. With some crazy inventions, including the Spring Heel Jack suit from a previous issue, they avoid death on more than one occasion.

I read the first volume when it came out and I really didn't like it. When this volume came up for review, I decided to give it another try. It's still overly Brit-slangy. It's also sexist, but many comic books are. I did like that this issue was more one cohesive story instead of a few of them. The whole thing still feels a bit dated in ways, but it's growing on me. The action is ludicrous like James Bond movies are, and our protagonists are luckier than they should be.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Magnetic Press, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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