Graphic Novels are collections of a comic book series or miniseries. I review them here as they are under represented.
In Detective Comics volume five, a fan-favorite character returns from his long absence. Written by James Tynion IV and Christopher Sebala with art from Eddy Barrows, Alvaro Martinez, and Carmen Carnero. Tim Drake has been trapped in a bizarre interdimensional prison since the events Rise of The Batmen. However, after he encounters a brutal version…
Batman: The Dark Prince Charming is a standalone, non-canon story from DC Comics. It is written and drawn by European author Enrico Marini, who says in the introduction he took inspiration from Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, two epic comic book writers. He crafts a unique, but compelling story of the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne…
James Tynion IV continues the DC Rebirth version of Detective Comics with volume four “Deus Ex Machina” which explores the new version of a Jean Paul Valley also known as Azrael, another member of the Batman Family. Former high ranking member of the Order of Saint Dumas Nomoz arrives in Gotham City injured with a…
Seasons Volume 1: Spring is the first of four-part series of graphic novels. It is written by Nandor Fox Shaffer and illustrated by Anthony Gonzales-Clark. Fletcher Hart Ilams is a young man working at a real estate office. He is in love with his co-worker Cathlyn and planning on telling her about his feelings. Things…
There is no question that Paul Dini is a genius writer. He has brought us some incredible stories and characters, including Harley Quinn, the on-again/off-again lover of Batman nemesis The Joker. Partnering with artist Kenneth Rocafort and Top Cow Production, he hits another home-run with neo-noir superhero Madame Mirage Volume 1, originally released in 2010. In…
Originally published in DC Comics’ Post-Crisis story-arc, Batman: Broken City is written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso. Told across six issues, it uses the classic hard-boiled detective stories to set the tone and style. After a young girl is found dead in a Gotham City landfill, Batman takes it upon himself to…
For Molly Chapter One is a new indie graphic novel written and created by Gabe Cheng featuring art by Benjamin Sawyer. It started out as a webcomic before evolving into a print comic book. A recently divorced New Yorker named Greg is going through grief at the failure of his marriage. His only support is…
