Cretaceous

author: Tadd Galusha
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2019
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/28
date added: 2020/11/28
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Cretaceous' with story and art by Tadd Galusha is a wordless graphic novel about survival in the Cretaceous era.

The story centers around a Tyrannosaurus Rex out hunting. When it gets separated from its parents, it is left in a dangerous world. The story features a chain reaction of dinosaurs eating and being eaten. All the great dinosaurs are featured in this story, but how will the story end for our T-Rex friend?

I had a great time reading this. The lack of text didn't hurt the story at all because the artist conveys so much with the art. And the art is really great.

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


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Asterix Omnibus #2: Collects Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Banquet, and Asterix and Cleopatra

author: René Goscinny
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.20
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/28
date added: 2020/11/28
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Asterix Omnibus #2: Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Banquet, and Asterix and Cleopatra' by Rene Goscinny with art by Albert Uderzo is another volume collecting three classic Asterix stories.

My review copy only included the middle story, Asterix and the Banquet. The Roman army decides the only way to contain Asterix and his village is to create a wall. Asterix and Obelix take a bet that they can't escape and bring food back from all the different towns around them. What follows are typical hijinks as they evade the silly Romans.

These stories are a lot of fun, and even though I only read the middle story, I'm certain the other two are just as fun. I read Asterix and Cleopatra some time back, so I know this. This would be a fun way to introduce young readers to this great series.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Papercutz and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Gillbert #3: The Flaming Carats Evolution

author: Art Baltazar
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.75
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/27
date added: 2020/11/27
shelves: graphic-novels, childrens
review:
'Gillbert #3: The Flaming Carats Evolution' with story and art by Art Baltazar continues the undersea journey of Gillbert and friends.

An undersea volcano releases The Pyrockians who settle on the bottom of the ocean and start heating things up. Gillbert can help, but he's off meeting his friend Anne Phibean's family. Once he finds out the threat, it will take all of his unusual friends to solve it, with the answer coming where Gillbert least expects it.

This third volume kind of ties the first two in nicely. There are lots of characters and for a short volume, they are handled fairly well. The art is fun, as it has been for the whole story.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Papercutz in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Prince of Blood (Rise of the Zelphire, #2)

author: Karim Friha
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2010
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/24
date added: 2020/11/24
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Rise of The Zelphire 2: Prince of Blood' with story and art by Karim Friha continues the story of fantasy mutant heroes and villains.

The story of Sylvan and friends continues but is centers around Victor and his thirst for blood and power. Professor Wernes gets a letter from an old friend and loads up the zeppelin for a reunion, but it turns out to be more than they bargained for. Can this group of misfits use their unusual powers to save the kingdom?

I like this series and these unusual characters. This volume didn't seem as rich in depth as the first one, but still had some interesting details. I like this art and the whole idea of this series.

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


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Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious

author: Art Baltazar
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.36
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2020/11/24
date added: 2020/11/24
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious' with story and art by Art Baltazar is the second installment of the young amphibious boy and his fishy friends.

Gillbert and his friends wake up and realize that it's wake up and do anything day, but first they have to wake up Pearl. Before they get too far along Gillbert's mom tells him he has to babysit his "little" sister Matilda. Anything includes a trip to a fortune teller, some mysterious messages in bottles and meeting new creatures.

I liked this graphic novel for young readers, but maybe not quite as much as the original. The art is still top form for Art Baltazar fans and there are lots of new creatures to see here.

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Our Super Adventure Vol. 1: Press Start to Begin

author: Sarah Graley
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/23
date added: 2020/11/23
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Our Super Adventure Vol. 1: Press Start to Begin' by Sarah Graley is a collection of webcomics about living with another person and lots of cats.

Relationships have all kinds of possible, like too much pizza or too many cats. There are also too many farts (lots and lots of fart jokes abound). There are game nights and things to do when the internet is out. Also included is lots of snuggling.

I've read a few similar collections, but I liked this collection just a bit more. I definitely liked the art quite a bit.

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


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Rise of the Zelphire: Of Bark and Sap

author: Karim Friha
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2009
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/23
date added: 2020/11/23
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Rise of the Zelphire #1: Of Bark and Sap' with story and art by Karim Friha is a fantasy graphic novel about people with mutant powers and the people who want to stop them.

Sylvan Khelmann became a sort of superpowered person with his proximity to trees. He lives in a city where there are others. One is an octopus, one secretes poison. When a young girl has powers that heal, she becomes a target and Sylvan finds himself with a new set of friends out to rescue her.

I liked this world and these characters. It's an interesting take on the superhero genre. I like the character design and just a whole lot about this idea.

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


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