When two women wake up in a cabin, they have to figure out why they've been brought there, and if there's anyway out. The dialogue is sparse, but incredibly clean in how it tells a story with less dialogue than most graphic novels. The art is absolutely spectacular and atmospheric. Lovely, l...
I've done my fair share of ripping apart film adaptations over the years, even in cases of films I enjoyed, when the changes pushed on irreconcilable. Most recent examples of this can be seen in my recaps of The Hobbit as I do a chapter by chapter read-through, paired with the movies. Combine that...
Once again, we have the noble story of the 47 Ronin. This version is from Dark Horse Comics, and it features Kazuo Koike as consultant to the work. I have posted my review of the work on my blog, The Itinerant Librarian. Click the link to check it out.
What, is this some sort of repeat? Nope! I got a copy of a totally different adaptation of the 47 Ronin story via NetGalley, this time drawn by Stan Sakai (of Usagi Yojimbo fame). I won't rehash the gist of the story but I will say I enjoyed this version quite a bit more. It's written by Mike Ri...
The conclusion of Crimson Empire brings Kir Kanos' journey full circle, and back to face the last of the traitorous red guards. Mirith Sinn's role as personal bodyguard to the Head of State, Leia Organa, places her central to the story. When an assassination attempt forces Sinn to team up with Kanos...
The second Crimson Empire volume explores the darker reaches of espionage and treachery, focusing heavily on Imperial sympathizers and the reluctant alliance of Kanos and Sinn. As the two soldiers learn to trust one another, they face the harsh realities that neither can trust their allies, and may,...
Espionage, new lore, and a classic antihero set this post-original trilogy story into high gear, showcasing the duty-bound red guard, Kir Kanos. Expanding upon the mysterious and intimidating guards glimpsed briefly in 'Return of the Jedi', the Crimson Empire saga explores the power vacuum left in t...
2.5 starsI'm giving this novel 2.5 stars because I liked the artwork very much. The work was dynamic and dark. The scene lighting was appropriately varied, creating great atmosphere. The various creatures were beautifully rendered, and some of them were quite complex. I wish I had liked the story be...
Dark Horse really knows how to pick great artists!
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