Previews, Reviews, and Collection Development
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
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
A new starred “Wonder Woman,” an alt-history murder mystery, and simple and disarming cartooning
Eisner Award nominee “Scene of the Crime” and more on Superman and Krypton from Johns, Donner, et al.
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.
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.
A water color treat, a fine political thriller, a new “CHERUB” from Muchamore, and a spooky tale of bloodthirsty seal maidens
Lots for superhero fans and a taut tale of fame gone wrong
A group of friends form a band, more “Morning Glories,” an idyllic story for younger readers
A new Batman series, a multisuperhero resurrection, and Rob Bailey is “The Occultist”
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