Nickelodeon Pandemonium #1

author: Eric Esquivel
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.67
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2016/10/07
date added: 2016/10/07
shelves: children-s, graphic-novels
review:
'Nickelodeon Pandemonium #1' by Eric Esquivel and Stefan Petrucha tells me I haven't watched Nickelodeon in a long time, and their cartoons seems just as weird as ever.

This collection, for young readers, features stories with characters from Pig, Goat, Banana, Cricket, and Breadwinners, Summer Fun, and others. In between some of the stories are interviews with the people who create the cartoons, so we find out how and why they got into animation and created these characters. The stories are linked by the theme of television, although some links are stronger than others.

I used to watch Nickelodeon when my kids were little and they always had strange characters. It looks like that may even be moreso based on this collection. I liked the gags, and the interviews are definitely done for the reading level of the rest of the book. If you've got a young reader who watches Nickelodeon, they should get a kick out of this collection.

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Superman (2016-) #7

author: Peter Tomasi
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.46
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2016/10/07
date added: 2016/10/07
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Superman #7' shows another side of Superman. We know he is a superhero and a husband and father, but in this issue, he gets to take a day off from being a superhero and spend it with those he loves.

After the battles of the past few issues with Eradicator and Doomsday, Superman gets to catch his breath. And what better way to do that than a day at the fair? While the tug of being a hero can be strong, this is a day that his family needs. It's a story of family and getting the priorities right, at least for now. Can Superman have a day at peace or will duty call?

I really liked this story. The look in Jon's eyes as he looks at his dad are really great. It could have been a fluff story, but instead, at least for me, it comes across as a strong family story. It's a good way to finish the first story arc of this series and set things up going forward.

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Green Arrow (2016-) #7

author: Benjamin Percy
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.47
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2016/10/07
date added: 2016/10/07
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Green Arrow #7' by Benjamin Percy with art by Stephen Byrne is a pretty good story with art that I really liked.

The story goes back and forth between now and a year ago. In the past, Green Arrow has been captured by The Clock King and he has to outsmart him. In the present, Emiko finds herself captured by the Dragon who is none too happy about her part in the sinking of The Inferno. For payback, he wants her to fight in the arena.

It's an okay story, but the art by Stephen Byrne is why I stuck around. It was a style that reminded me a bit of Ken Steacy. I liked the art a lot. I also liked how they kept Green Arrow in the issue even though previous events have him offstage for now.

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Bread and Butter #1

author: Liz Mayorga
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.63
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2016/10/06
date added: 2016/10/06
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Bread and Butter' by Liz Mayorga is a slice of life comic book (no pun intended). I liked it's subtler story and the lovely art.

Liana Caudillo has moved to San Francisco to meet other "weirdos" like herself. She finds that, but for her day job, she works in a cafe. The customers can sometimes make her lose faith in the city she has moved to. Can she rediscover what she loves about her new city?

I loved how the story got introduced by showing different views of the city and the different things that draw people. The monochrome art fits the story perfectly. Perspective is a bit strange at times, and the panels can feel a bit flat, but overall I liked the style. A lot is packed into the 24 pages here, and I'd be interested to see where the story goes from her.

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The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale

author: Aaron Shepard
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.05
book published: 1994
rating: 4
read at: 2016/10/05
date added: 2016/10/05
shelves: children-s
review:
'The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale' by Aaron Shepard with illustrations by Wendy Edelson is a Christmas tale that tells a lesson in being generous.

This story takes place in colonial Albany, New York. There is a baker in the town who is amazingly honest. He gives his customers exactly what they have ordered. One day, an old woman comes in to by some Saint Nicolas cookies and tries to convince him that a dozen is 13. When he refuses to give her more than 12, she puts a curse on his business. Can he overcome the curse and save his business?

It's a story about how the baker's dozen came to be. I loved the way it was told and the illustrations are lovely and detailed. It's the perfect read aloud book for cold Winter nights, but you better have some cookies handy. Maybe a baker's dozen?

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Detective Comics #941 (Detective Comics 2016, #8)

author: James Tynion IV
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.29
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2016/10/04
date added: 2016/10/04
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Detective Comics #941' by James Tynion IV and Steve Orlando continues the "Night of the Monster Men" story with part 3. Things are even more out of control for Gotham and the Batman family.

The refugees have reached the cave, but they've brought something with them. A strange substance is on them which is making them act violent and Orphan and Spoiler have their hands full. It doesn't help that they have no radio contact with Batman and Batwoman. Meanwhile, Nightwing is trying to keep Gotham Girl under control.

I don't know how long this storyline is going, but it's getting more and more chaotic. I'm having a fun time reading it. It's a pretty big story with a good cast of characters. Now on to Batman #8 for part four of the story!

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Warp Zone #2

author: Ted Lange IV
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2016/10/04
date added: 2016/10/04
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Warp Zone #2' by Ted Lange IV doesn't seem as out there as the first issue. Which makes me worry that maybe I'm the one that's more out there.

The main character is Mungo, and he hangs out with Jack Elsewhere. He also has a crush on Penelope Rockmore. He outruns dragon squirrels using nimbus juice to create a portable cloud he can ride. He likes drinking coffee so strong that it makes people breathe fire.

Even though this time around there is an intro, I was still mostly lost, but the book is just so strangely infectious that I had a good time reading and scratching my head. There are odd little drawings in the panels, and at the end of the book, they are listed for the reader to try and find. The illustration style is bizarre, but colorful. It's all so odd, I can't help but like it.

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