Reviews of Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Manga; History, Theme & Technique; and Independents & Underground Classics.
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, 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, October 12, 2012
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Sturges concludes closes the door on “The House of Mystery,” Vance and Burr are “On the Ropes,” Geary recalls “XXth-Century Murders,” a new Superman that fans will love, and an impressive film-to-manga adaptation
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, August 31, 2012
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A biography of a free spirit, CLAMP’s Magic Knight, a young woman’s sketch diary, and a psychological cat-and-mouse game
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, August 10, 2012
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Superheroes, the World War II experience, Western horror, adolescent dystopia, slice-of-life manga, and Flashpoint
Graphic Novels Prepub Alert: Food Manga from Bourdain, Pekar on Israel, and new series from Dark Horse and Fantagraphics
By on April 16, 2012
Graphic Novels Prepub Alert: Food Manga from Bourdain, Pekar on Israel, and new series from Dark Horse and Fantagraphics
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, March 2, 2012
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Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, March 2, 2012
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, December 16, 2011
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Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, December 16, 2011
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