Ghosted, Vol. 1

author: Joshua Williamson

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.53

book published: 2013

rating: 4

read at: 2014/03/20

date added: 2014/03/20

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

Ghosted is billed as a supernatural mashup with Ocean's 11, and it works very well. For anyone who likes crime capers with wicked twists, it gets even better when you add in ghosts. Revenge takes on a new, harsher tone.



Jackson T. Winters is stuck in jail for, what seems like, the rest of his life, when he is broken out by a very wealthy man in search of his particular talents. It seems that the rich man needs to have a ghost delivered and Winters can put together a team to do it. First though, Jackson requests a snappy suit "like something Sinatra would wear." This is a direct nod to Danny Ocean, but this Danny Ocean is more the George Clooney variety.



The team is assembled. A couple brothers who film supernatural events, An aging con man who doubles as a stage magician, a psychic who seems to have real powers, a skeptic who is there to balance things out, the rich man's muscle, and of course Winters. They are sent into a haunted house to find a ghost to capture and return. There are surprises and double crosses. To discuss them further would spoil it for you. Are you intrigued by the concept? If so, check it out.



Joshua Williamson's story is snappy and even though he's borrowing from another source, it feels fairly fresh. He's built an interesting main character in Winters, who has a few ghosts of his own that he needs to exorcise. Art by Goran Sudzuka and Miroslav Mrva is pitch perfect. Ghosts swoop overhead, the house is creepy, and the art tone is perfect. I really enjoyed this one.



I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to read this fine graphic novel.





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