Reviews of Sabrina Jones and Marc Mauer’s Race To Incarcerate, Ellen Forney’s Marbles, and Etienne Davodeau’s The Initiates, plus a full list of graphic novel reviews in the Mar. 1 issue.
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, February 22, 2013
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Mallozzi & Mullie’s title is a great purchase for libraries expanding their collection beyond the capes and tights genre; gory, over-the-top action that fans of “Gantz” have come to expect; and an unusual book that will surely excite even the most jaded fans
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, February 15, 2013
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A purely enjoyable alliance between Jodorowsky and Moebius, Katchor’s thoughtful criticism of contemporary life, a bit of a cliché from Stan Lee, and a must-read for fans of Paul Pope
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, February 8, 2013
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A new starred “Wonder Woman,” an alt-history murder mystery, and simple and disarming cartooning
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, February 1, 2013
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Eisner Award nominee “Scene of the Crime” and more on Superman and Krypton from Johns, Donner, et al.
28 Graphic Novels to Celebrate African American History Month | Graphic Novels Short Takes
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Graphic novels celebrating multiple racial and ethnic perspectives, Eisner-nominated tween-friendly Princeless, Life with Archie series, the latest volume of Abouet’s Aya, a 1940s romance set in Cuba and New York City, and new About Comics collections.
Graphic Novels Reviews | January 2013
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Reviews of Aline Crumb and R. Crumb’s Drawn Together, C. Tyler’s Soldier’s Heart, and Alex Raymond and Don Moore’s Flash Gordon, plus a full list of graphic novel reviews in the Jan. issue.
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, January 4, 2013
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A water color treat, a fine political thriller, a new “CHERUB” from Muchamore, and a spooky tale of bloodthirsty seal maidens
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, December 21, 2012
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Lots for superhero fans and a taut tale of fame gone wrong
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, December 14, 2012
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A group of friends form a band, more “Morning Glories,” an idyllic story for younger readers
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