The Human Target, Volume 2

Today's post is on The Human Target, Volume 2 by Tom King, Greg Smallwood (Illustrator). It is 232 pages long and is published by DC Comics. As it is the second collection so you need to have read the first collection to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes classic style noir mysteries with superheroes. There is mild foul language, implied sex, and action violence. The story closely follows Chance until the end. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the dust jacket- Christopher Chance has 12 days to solve his own murder! Superstar writer Tom King and acclaimed artist Greg Smallwood continue the noir examination of a classic DC character!
Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target—a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He’s had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways.
An assassination attempt Chance didn’t see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who poisoned him. After discovering clues, the death of a Green Lantern and a torrid romance with Tora Olafsdottir, a.k.a. Ice, DC’s top bodyguard may meet his match when Beatriz da Costa, otherwise known as Fire, steps into his life. Only time will tell what secrets this flaming femme fatale might hold, and just how badly The Human Target might get burned.
Human Target is a hard-boiled, gritty story in the vein of classic detective noirs, told by bestselling and critically acclaimed creators Tom King and Greg Smallwood!

Review- An excellent end to an excellent run. Chance is running out of time to find his killer. He knows all about the how and the why behind his poisoning but the who is still eluding him. The ending is very satisfying with all questions being answered, the real bad guy is punished, just not camera, and Chance must face the end his own way. The art continued to be standout and really make this series. King does a wonderful job with the story and I would like to read more from him and see him return to the character of Christopher Chance, in another storyline. I would strongly recommend this collection. 

I give this collection a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this collection from my local library. 

Wonder Woman, Vol. 3: The Circle

Today's post is on Wonder Woman, Vol. 3: The Circle by Gail Simone, Terry Dodson (Illustrator), Rachel Dodson (Illustrator). It is 160 pages long and is published by DC Comics. The cover has Wonder Woman on it. The intended reader is someone who likes superheroes, Wonder Woman in particular. There is mild foul language, no sex, and action violence in this comic. The story closely follows Wonder Woman but moves around as needed. 

From the dust jacket- Gail Simone, acclaimed writer of BIRD OF PREY, SECRET SIX and more, unveils her own unique vision for Wonder Woman in this hard-hitting graphic novel. This title includes Simone's first tales of the Amazon Princess. Along the way, readers will learn what deadly secret the mysterious Circle holds about Diana's birth. Plus, the reformed Secret Society of Super Villains invades Paradise Island, led by the dread Captain Nazi. Collecting issues #14-19 of her hit series!

Review- A interesting four issue run about some history of Wonder Woman around her birth and a two more issues about an alien invasion on another planet and Diana being their champion. Each issue starts in the past around Diana's birth and how it changed her home. The rest of the issue is about Diana trying to get to her home to protect her mother and the other Amazons. The art is fantastic, I love how Dodson draw Diana with a strong jaw, muscles, and beautiful blue eyes. She looks every bit a goddess and warrior. Last two issues the story was interesting but the art was not as good. Gail Simone is a wonderful writer and she knows her Wonder Woman. Simone understands that Diana is a complex character with deep passions and a drive to live up to her name. I look forward to reading more of Simone's work. 

I give this comic collection a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this collection from my local library. 

The Human Target, Volume 1

Today's post is on The Human Target, Volume 1 by Tom King and Greg Smallwood (Artist). It is 192 pages long and is published by DC Comics. The cover is a target with the main character in the center. The intended reader is someone who likes mysteries with superheroes. There is mild foul language, mild sexuality, and violence in this comic. The story closely follows the main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target--a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He's had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways.
An assassination attempt Chance didn't see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DC Universe hated Luthor enough to want him dead by slow-acting poison. And the prime suspects happen to be...the Justice League International?

Review- A wonderful noir mystery set in the DC universe. Christopher Chance is a man of many faces and voices. He puts his life on the line so his clients can be safe. But when he poisoned and has only twelve days to solve his own murder, Chance is in over his head. Especially when the prime suspects are superheroes. There is so much to like about this story from the plot to the characters and most especially the art style. It looks very traditional  like it was made using colored pencils, making the drawing look so good. I'm looking forward to the next volume and seeing how chance is going to solve his murder and who did it. 

I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my local library. 

The Nice House on the Lake, Vol. 1

Today's fiction post is on The Nice House on the Lake, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno (Artist). It is 200 pages long and is published by DC Comics. The cover has a a woman in a lake with bones floating around her and a lit house behind her. The intended reader is someone who likes horror and mystery graphic novels. There is some foul language, no sex, and some violence in this graphic novel. The story is told from third person close of the main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walter’s always been a little…off.
But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walter’s invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. It’s beautiful, it’s opulent, it’s private—so a week of putting up with Walter’s weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not?
All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldn’t a chance to reconnect be…nice? In The Nice House on the Lake, the overriding anxieties of the 21st century get a terrifying new face—and it might just be the face of the person you once trusted most.
Collects The Nice House on the Lake #1-6.

Review- An interesting alien invasion and end of the world story. A group of friends are invited to a lake house for a week and over the week the world is destroyed by an alien invasion. Now they have to survive and rebuild humanity. The mystery of who  Walter really is and what his goals are is the main thread of the story. The group has to think and decide what to do next, now that they are alone. The characters are interesting ad their interactions with Walter are the most interesting because it gives insight into Walter and what his goals are. I'm very curious about what is going to happen and how the story is going to be wrapped up. 

I give this graphic novel a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this graphic novel from my local library. 

Harrow County: Omnibus Volume 2

Today's post is on Harrow County: Omnibus Volume 2 by Cullen Bunn et all. It is 408 pages long and published by Dark Horse Books. The cover has Hester Beck with a bloody cow skull in her hands. As it is the second omnibus, you need to have read the first volume to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical urban fantasy and horror. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and action violence in this graphic novel. The story follows Emmy. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- While Emmy has been focused on dealing with supernatural threats from the outside world; a much bigger problem has been brewing at home, leading to an epic confrontation that will alter the fate of the entirety of Harrow County!

Review- A great conclusion to a great story. Emmy has so much to do with keeping Harrow County safe from all the spirits in it and she has to learn about who she is really is. Emmy learns more about her family, her real powers, and what powers Kammi had. Bernice is also learning how to protect Harrow County in her own way. But none of that matters when Hester is returned to the world and she is gunning for Emmy. This was an great journey with Emmy and the others in Harrow County. I would read the next thing by Bunn and the artists who work with him. 

I give this omnibus a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this graphic novel from my local library. 

The Lonesome Hunters

Today's fiction post is on The Lonesome Hunters by Tyler Crook. It is 104 pages long and is published by Dark Horse Comics. The cover has the two main characters with the magic sword. The intended reader is someone who likes urban fantasy and supernatural settings. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild action violence in this graphic novel. The story is told from third person god perspective following the characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- An old and out-of-practice monster hunter in hiding crosses paths with a young girl that forces him to confront these chaotic creatures. As the beasts invade their tenement they set off on a supernatural road trip to stop these ancient evils in a story that explores the ways that youth informs adulthood and how early traumas can haunt us in old age.

Review- The story starts with the hunter, Howard, as a young man and what happened to him. Then we jump into the future with Lupe as she is trying to just make it living with her uncle, who stole something that he shouldn't have. She runs to Howard and then they are fighting and running from things either truly understand. This volume is a lot of set-up from the world to the characters. So a lot of questions but no answer about what is really going on and who the bad guys really are. But I'm hopeful, as I did enjoy this graphic novel. I look forward to reading the volume whenever it comes out. 

I give this graphic novel a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this graphic novel from my local library. 

Eat the Rich

Today's  post is on Eat the Rich by Sarah Gailey and Pius Bak (Illustrator). It is 128 pages long and is published by BOOM! Studios. The cover is green with the title in meat with an eye on top and a finger in the middle. The intended reader is someone who likes horror comics. There is foul language, no sex, and violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close of the main character, Joey. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- WELCOME TO CRESTFALL BLUFFS!
With law school and her whole life ahead of her, Joey plans to spend the summer with her boyfriend Astor at his seemingly perfect family home. But beneath all the affluent perfection lies a dark, deadly rot… something all the locals live in quiet fear of.
As summer lingers, Joey uncovers the macabre history of Crestfall Bluffs, and the ruthlessness and secrecy lying in wait behind the idyllic lives of the one percent. Who can Joey save? Who wants to be saved? And can she even survive to tell the tale?

Review- This is very interesting and fun horror comic series. This is the full run and a complete story, so that makes me like it more. Joey has been dating a guy from a very wealthy family and she is going to spend the summer with him and meet them. Of course there are some things that her boyfriend didn't warn her about, like eating the staff. And when you start eating people, you can never go back. It a very intense story that moves at a good pace without lingering too much on the eating part. The art is good, using a lot of bright colors at intense moments, then becoming more muted when the action is down. It helps the reader get the correct feeling for the scenes. The characters are interesting and Joey reacts in a believable way to what she sees and is asked to do. I would recommend this graphic novel with the knowledge that it is a horror story with cannibalism in it. I would like to read more from the author and artist. 

I give this graphic novel a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this graphic novel from my local library.

Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer

Today's fiction post is on Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer by Casey Gilly and Joe Jaro (Illustrator). It is 112 pages long and is published by BOOM! Studios. The cover has Buffy with her back to the reader in a ravaged landscape. The intended reader is someone who likes Buffy the Vampire Slayer and dystopian settings. There is mild foul language, no sex, and action violence in this graphic novel. The story is told from third person close, following Buffy mostly. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- It’s the final Slayer tale in this apocalyptic Buffy The Vampire Slayer adventure like you’ve never seen before!
On an alternate earth ravaged by climate change, vampires daywalk unimpeded under a polluted sky. But even amidst the dystopian harmony between the vampire regime and their human cattle, a hardened, 50-year-old Buffy Summers stumbles across hope in the form of a little girl that believes she is the last Slayer. A rebellion is brewing—a new Scooby gang for Buffy, led by a secret leader. Can this familiar face, along with Buffy and the rebellion, turn the tide by bringing back the sun through science… and possibly even magic?
The Multiverse explodes as writer Casey Gilly (Star Wars, My Little Pony) and artist Joe Jaro (Firefly) along with colorist Joana LaFuente (Fence) and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) bring you a dystopian tale of Buffy Summers as you’ve never seen her before! Collects Buffy The Last Vampire Slayer #1-4.

Review- This is a great, fast-paced story starring Buffy in a new dystopian way. Vampires and other creatures of the night can now walk in the daytime because something made the sun less powerful. In addition in an act of terrorism, all other Slayers were killed, leaving Buffy the last one. She is in hiding because she is a danger the 'peace' with the creatures of the night. But fate loves Buffy and is not going to let her die quietly. I had a really good time with this graphic novel, it had everything I wanted. From good action scenes to Buffy and Spike together again and unique world to explore. The ending is good and quite final but I would like to see more and see what trouble Buffy, Spike, and the new Scoobies can get into. I would recommend this graphic novel. 

I give this graphic novel a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this graphic novel from my local library.

Lois Lane: Enemy of the People

Today's post is on Lois Lane: Enemy of the People by Greg Rucka. It is 304 pages long and is published by DC Comics. The cover has Lois Lane on it doing a Superman pose. The intended reader is someone who likes comics, Lois Lane, and mysteries. There is some mild foul language, no sexuality, and mild violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close moving as needed for the story. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Lois Lane has uncovered the story of the century... if she can prove it!
Out of Metropolis and on the road- and carrying a secret that could change the DC Universe forever- journalist Lois Lane embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover a global conspiracy. She's chasing a plot that reaches the highest levels of international power brokers and world leaders. And she's doing it without the Man of Steel's aid.
With their relationship currently dominating the tabloids, Superman isn't the best backup for her while she's trying to lie low. Instead, she's joined by Renee Montoya, a.k.a. the Questions. As the duo digs deeper, the threats around them grow. Someone obviously wants Lois Lane dead, but is she a target because of what she already knows or because of what she's close to finding out?

Review- A very fun and interesting comic that knows how to use Lois. Lois is a reporter and she is best when she is on the trail of a big story that no one wants her to discover. Lois is trying to uncover what is behind a string of people who cannot remember who they are. Add in some political drama of the government behaving badly and Lois has a hit out on her. Of course, she doesn't let that stop her, no instead Lois uses that to find the answers to her story. It is not all Lois all the time, her relationship with Renee Montoya adds depth to the story with them working to together and fighting for answers. Lois and Clark have some moments too but they are just to help the reader understand and place their relationship. A great run and I would love more comics following Lois doing her thing. 

I give this comic a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my local library.

Harley Quinn: The Animated Series, Vol. 1: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tou

Today's post is on Harley Quinn: The Animated Series, Vol. 1: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour by Tee Franklin and Max Sarin (Illustrator). It is 144 pages long and is published by DC Comics. The cover has Harley and Ivy in the center with side characters around them. The intended reader is someone who has watched the tv series. There is foul language, sexuality, and humorous violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close of Harley and Ivy. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Hey, do you wanna see Harley and Ivy go on a road trip and make out??? Picking up directly from the cliffhanger ending of Harley Quinn: The Animated Series, Harley and Ivy are on the run in a Thelma-and-Louise journey, it's all here!
Harley and Ivy on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as all that sounds, Ivy still worries over leaving Kite Man at the altar... Luckily, Harley's got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day blues!
This incredible volume is packed to the brim containing Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1-6!

Review- As a huge fan of both Harley and Ivy, this is a great season 2.5 of the series. The comic picks up where season 2 ended and Harley and Ivy are going on epic road trip. They have a lot of talk about because of the ending of season 2 and there is some talking, some fighting, and lots of other fun in this comic. This show and comic has one of favorite representations of Commissioner Gordon, he is so unhinged and it is hilarious. The art is very fun with little silly touches, like heart eyes and the like. I like the more humorous take on the DC characters from Batfam to other heroes from the Justice League. If you are a fan of the TV series, you need to read this comic. 

I give this comic collections a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my local library.

Stillwater, Vol. 1: Rage, Rage (Stillwater #1-6) by Chip Zdarsky, Ramon K. Perez (Illustrator), Mike Spicer (Colorist)

 

Today's post is on Stillwater, Vol. 1: Rage, Rage by Chip Zdarsky, Ramon K. Perez (Illustrator), Mike Spicer (Colorist). It is 136 pages and is published by Image Comics. The cover is red with a woman's skeleton holding a baby on it. There is foul language, no sex, and violence in this comic volume. The intended reader is someone who likes comics, horror stories, and over arching mysteries. The story is told from third person close of the main character, Daniel. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Nobody dies. In the town of Stillwater, that's not just a promise. It's a threat.
Seemingly frozen in time and unable to age, its citizens have learned to exist with the knowledge that they'll live forever. With no one allowed in or out of the town under the threat of severe violence, things seem normal from the outside. But when Daniel shows up in town after receiving a mysterious letter, he'll find out if immortality is a gift or a curse...

Review- An interesting start to a big plot. Daniel gets a letter about an inheritance from an aunt he did not know he had. So with a friend, he heads to a town that is not any map to see what needs to be done. In Stillwater, they find more than just an inheritance. So this comic series starts and it gets to work world building. Each of the chapters end with a flash back to what happened when Daniel was taken from Stillwater. The art is good, the storytelling is solid, and I liked the characters and world. There is a lot going on and the mystery of what is really going on in the background is very compelling. I am looking forward to the next collection coming out and seeing what is going to happen. 

I give this comic volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic volume from my local library.

Wytches, Volume 1

Today's post is on Wytches, volume 1 by Scott Snyder (Goodreads Author), Jock (Illustrator), Matt Hollingsworth (colorist), Clem Robins (letterer). It is 192 pages long and is published by Image Comics. The cover is dark with a lone figure standing in a forest and blood coming from a tree. The intended reader is someone who likes dark storylines and monsters. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and some violence in this comic. The story is told from the perspectives of Sailor and her father Charles Rook. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- When the Rooks family moves to the remote town of Litchfield, New Hampshire to escape a haunting trauma, they're hopeful about starting over. But something evil is waiting for them in the woods just beyond town. Watching from the trees Ancient... and hungry.

Review- This is a good story about a girl and her father just trying to survive. Sailor saw something horrible happen to her bully and was thought to have something to do with the bully's disappearance. The Rooks family moved to try and make a new start. But the past, more than one past, is haunting and hunting them. There are many things to like about this comic but I think the best part is the relationship between Sailor and her father, Charlie. The pure love between them, the kind of love that makes hard choices. The story is interesting with just the right cliffhangers, the characters are interesting, and the art is good. I would have liked to see more of the Wytches in better light but that is the only complaint and the good parts out weight my one mild complaint. I would recommend this comic and I look forward to reading the next collection. 

I give this comic a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my local library.

Lady Baltimore, Vol. 1: The Witch Queens

 

Today's post is on Lady Baltimore, vol 1: The Witch Queens by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Bridgit Connell, and Michelle Madsen. It is 144 pages long and is published by Dark Horse. The cover is Lady Baltimore with her sword. The intended reader is someone who likes reimagining of history. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and lots of violence in this comic book. The story is told from third person close of following the characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the dust jacket- Once she was Sofia Valk, living in a village overrun by evil. In time she became Lord Baltimore's most trusted ally. Now, more than a decade after his death, Europe has erupted with the early battles of world War II and dark forces are rising again. With witches, vampires, and Nazis on the march, Sofia must embrace the title of Lady Baltimore! But can she fight monsters without becoming a monster herself?

Review- A fast and fun comic about hunting witches and Nazis. Lady Baltimore has hunted evil wherever it was and protected the innocent. When an old friend comes with a story about her husband's ghost being seen in battles across Europe, she goes to investigate and the plot goes from there. This is a very fast read with lots of action and some world building. The world on the brink of World War II with witches leading the way. I would have liked to learn more about the different witch types and other magic in this world but that did not stop me from having a good time with this story. The art is good, very western, so no big eyes here, with a muted color plate but that helps the action stand out more. I hope that this series will be continued has it was very fun and interesting. 

I give this comic book a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic book from my local library.

The Low, Low Woods

 

Today's post is on The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado, DANI, and Tamra Bonvillain. It is 168 pages long and is published by DC Black Label. The cover has two girls underside down looking down forest in red. The intended reader is someone who is interested in horror, female lead comics. There is foul language, sex and sexuality. and violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close of the two main characters, El and Vee. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- There's Something in the Woods...
Shudder-to-Think, Pennsylvania, has been on fire for years. THe woods are full of rabbits with human eyes, a deer woman who stalks hungry girls, and swaths of skinless men. And the people of Shudder-to-Think? Well, they're not doing do well either.
When El and Octavia wake up in a movie theater with no memory of the last few hours of their lives, the two teenagers dirtbags embark on a horrifying journey to uncover the truth about the strange town they call home.

Review- An interesting mini horror comic series, that talks about some very hard subjects without giving any pat answers. El and Octavia, Vee, go to see a movie and then they wake up with no memory and a feeling that something is very wrong. They have always known that their town was strange with weird animals and women just going missing then returning with no memories about where they were or what they did. But this time El and Vee are determined to discover what was going on and maybe try to stop it. An interesting story about growing up, learning hard truths and trying to change things that are wrong around you. The Low, Low Woods is about so much and the team that made it did a wonderful job telling this story. There is discussion of rape, child sexual abuse, and murder but nothing too graphic happens on the page, the horror doesn't have to be shown to be felt by the reader. If you have a stomach for tough stories about tough subjects, then you should read this comic. 

I give this comic a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my local library. 

Batwoman, Vol. 1: The Many Arms of Death

Today's post is on Batwoman, Vol. 1: The Many Arms of Death by Marguerite Bennett, James Tynion IV, Steve Epting, Stephanie Hans, Renato Arlem. It is 168 pages long and is published by DC Comics. The cover is a close-up of Batwoman's face looking intense. There is foul language, sex and sexuality, and violence in this collection. The story is told from third person of Cassandra. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the blurb on Amazon- Batwoman returns with her own series in BATWOMAN VOL. 1, as a part of DC Rebirth!
The newest chapter of Batwoman’s life begins here! Monster Venom is the hottest new bioweapon on the market…and to break up the syndicate spreading it around the world, Batwoman’s going to have to return to the place where she spent some of her darkest hours!
With writing from Marguerite Bennett (DC BOMBSHELLS) and James Tynion IV (DETECTIVE COMICS), as well as spectacular art from Steve Epting (CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER) and Ben Oliver (THE MULTIVERSITY), this new series spins directly out of the smash hit DETECTIVE COMICS series!
BATWOMAN VOL. 1 collects issues #1-6 and the one-shot special BATWOMAN: REBIRTH #1.

Review- We get lots of different adventures in this collection. We see Cassandra from before she was Batwoman, when she was looking for herself and what to do with her life. The art is beautiful, the stories are interesting, and the pacing is excellent. This is suppose to be a reboot but I am sure that it really is in parts because it references things that have happened before the comic so I cannot follow everything in the plot as well as someone who has. I did enjoy this collection but I am not sure that I will read anymore.

I give this comic collection a Three out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I get this collection as a gift.

Bloodborne issue #15: The Veil, Torn Asunder

Today’s post is on Bloodborne issue #15: The Veil, Torn Asunder by Aleš Kot, illustrated by Piotr Kowalski and Brad Simpson. It is the 31 pages long and published by Titan Comics. The cover has a hunter walking through Yarnham with crows following them. The intended reader is someone who has read the first two issues of the series. There is mild foul language, no sex, nudity, and mild violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close of the nameless man. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the eblurb on Hoopla- The city of Yharnam: an ancient, gothic metropolis and home to the Healing Church.
The Healing Church is known for its miraculous blood-based curatives, of which many – citizens and travelers alike – seek to exploit.
Recent days have seen the city fall foul to a nightmarish plague known as the Ashen Blood disease, the source of which remains a mystery.
Trapped in a threatening world of gods and monsters, where reality is never what it seems, one man resolves to welcome the madness, and the truth it may reveal…

Review- The plot for this arc is finally coming into focus. The nameless man is some kind of traveler moving from place to place seeing what is happening in Yarnham and those who are doing things like the hunter with the pale blood child or Elieen the crow as she goes through her madness. I think that I know who the man is but I am not sure. This was the best volume of the series so far with more answers than we had been given in the previous issues.

I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my library’s Hoopla account.

Bloodborne: The Veil, Torn Asunder volume 14

Today’s post is on Bloodborne: The Veil, Torn Asunder volume 14 by by Aleš Kot and illustrated by Piotr Kowalski and Brad Simpson. It is 29 pages long and is published by Titan Comics. The cover has a hunter fighting some monster on it. The intended reader is someone who has rea the previous issues and likes the world of Bloodborne. There is some mild foul language, implied sex, and mild violence in this comic. The story is told from first person close of the main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the blurb on Hoopla- The city of Yharnam: an ancient gothic metropolis and home to the Healing Church.
The Healing Church is known for its miraculous blood-based curatives, of which many – citizens and travelers alike – seek to exploit.
Recent days have seen the city fall foul to a nightmarish plague known as the Ashen Blood disease, the source of which remains a mystery.
Trapped in a threatening world of gods and monsters, where reality is never what it seems, one man resolves to welcome the madness, and the truth it may reveal…

Review- We are still with our madman, still nameless as far as I can tell, and he is going even deeper into the madness that is around Yharnam. He has no idea about what is going on and he is really starting to lose touch with reality. Something is speaking to him but it is not clear what or what intention it has. I am still not sure what is going on or what the nameless man is doing in Yharnam but it is still interesting to see and I am curious about what is going to happen in the last issue.

I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my library’s Hoopla account. 

Bloodborne: The Veil Torn Asunder Part 1

Today's post is on Bloodborne: The Veil Torn Asunder Part 1 by by Aleš Kot and illustrated by Piotr Kowalski. It is 32 pages long and is published by Titan Comics. The cover has a hunter jumping on some prey. The intended reader is someone who is interested in the world of Bloodborne and seeing more of it. There is no foul language, no sex, and some violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close of the unnamed main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From Hoopla's page- The city of Yharnam: an ancient, gothic metropolis and home to the Healing Church.
The Healing Church is known for its miraculous blood-based curatives, of which many – citizens and travelers alike – seek to exploit.
Recent days have seen the city fall foul to a nightmarish plague known as the Ashen Blood disease, the source of which remains a mystery.
Trapped in a threatening world of gods and monsters, where reality is never what it seems, one man resolves to welcome the madness, and the truth it may reveal…

Review- Another new story in the world of Bloodbrone. We follow a unnamed character this time and he is going mad. He was researching something about the Old Ones but in the process he is losing his minds as happens. Again like in the Song of Crows we do not have a lot of written story telling but mostly in the art. I would like to know what he was looking for and why was he researching the Old Ones. Is he trying to deal with the Ashen Plague or something else? I still like the series but I am wanting more from it. I want more answers about the characters, who they are, and what drives them. Kot has been given more to create and I feel that he is just poking the lore and the setting instead of really engaging with it. I am going to see this arc to the end but right now I am not expecting too much.

I give this volume a Three out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic using my local library's Hoopla account.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, vol 8: My Best Friend’s Squirrel

Today’s post is on The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, vol 8: My Best Friend’s Squirrel by Ryan North (Author) and Erica Henderson (Artist). It is 316 pages long and is published by Marvel Comics. The cover has Squirrel Girl riding Silver Surfer’s board with friends.  The intended reader is someone who has read the previous volumes. There is no foul language, no sex, and comic violence in this volume. The story is told from third person close of the characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Journey to the Forbidden Pla-nut!
When Nancy and Tippy find themselves on an alien world where all is not what it seems, Squirrel Girl must find a way to get to the other side of the universe to save them. And fast! Intergalactic transport through the cosmic realm? This sounds like a job for the Sorcerer Supreme! Doctor Strange will be only too happy to...wait, what's that? Doctor Strange is gone and now Loki is Earth's Sorcerer Supreme? Oh. Well, I'm sure he'll do his best. After all, what could possibly go wrong? Be here as everything possible goes wrong!

Review- Another wonderful volume of Squirrel Girl’s adventures. Lots of characters, misunderstandings, and time hijinks. The first half of the volume is going to save Nancy and Tippy from getting eaten, at least that is the way it looks. Squirrel Girl gets Loki to help as he loves Nancy and the Silver Surfer makes an appearance as a maybe bad guy but not really. The last half is Doreen and Nancy trying to escape from hyper-speed and having to live their lives in that. The stories are fun but with this comic it really is the characters that you are reading for. They are so fun, creative, and just great to spend time with. I recommend this comic series and this volume.

I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this volume from my local library.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 7: I've Been Waiting for a Squirrel Like You

Today's post is on The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 7: I've Been Waiting for a Squirrel Like You by by Ryan North (Text),  Erica Henderson (Illustrations). The cover is Coreen, Nancy, and Kraven the Hunter in the Savage Lands. The intended reader is someone who has read some Squirrel Girl comics so you have some idea about characters and how Squirrel Girl comics work. There is no foul language, no sex or sexuality, and mild violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close of the main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Squirrel Girl goes savage! When Doreen Green and Nancy Whitehead enter a mysterious programming competition, they don't suspect that the prize for winners will be an all-expenses-paid trip to...the Savage Land! Will Squirrel Girl fight a dinosaur? Will Squirrel Girl fight two dinosaurs?! Will we come up with really excellent reasons why these fights would take place, reasons that both justify the fights while also telling the story of what lead to this dinosaur-punching smashup: a story which, even though it stars dinosaurs and Squirrel Girls, contains within it the chance for us to recognize, perhaps for the first time, our most personal and secret selves? Of course! Plus, jokes and a super villain who's causing major problems - it's the complete package!

Review- Another great story from Squirrel Girl and Co. Doreen and Nancy get to travel to the Savage Lands and play with the dinosaurs and Dino-Ultron. Doreen has to save them because they are the last dinos on the planet and dinosaurs are the coolest! The main plot is dealing with Dino-Ultron who's memory was wiped from the last battle with Thor. There is some humor with Kraven the Hunter and he is fighting a different guy in some side comics called the the Poachmaster General. Of course Doreen saves the day and she does not kill Dino-Ultron but gives him a chance to be reborn in maybe a better version of himself. This comic continues to be a joy to read and I recommend it highly.

I give this volume a a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this comic from my local library.