Start of this ‘Monster’ (1995) epic hints at a masterpiece
Book club book report: I wade into the world of manga with the beginning of a mood-drenched, character-heavy saga from Naoki Urasawa.
Comic Books
Start of this ‘Monster’ (1995) epic hints at a masterpiece
‘TMNT Adventures’ Issues 23-31 (1991-92) explore Turtles’ Japanese roots
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Though not deeply profound tales, it’s clear Archie is trying; and here we get cool newcomers like Slash and Ninjara.
‘TMNT Adventures’ spins off into ‘Mighty Mutanimals’ (1991)
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): One title is not enough to contain Clarrain’s action and environmental themes, but the plots remain quite basic.
Green gladiator grabs glory in ‘Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk’ (2007)
Superhero Saturday (Comic book review): This Marvel Comics arc has been adapted several times, including — loosely — in “Thor: Ragnarok.”
Clowes’ ‘Ghost World’ (1997) a Nineties ‘Catcher in the Rye’
Throwback Thursday (Comic book review): Before it was streamlined into a gem of a film, the graphic novel captured the confusion of teenage life.
‘Kolchak’ mixes with zombies, Frankenstein in ‘Monsters Among Us!’ (2009)
‘Kolchak’ flashback (Comic book review): The monsters are classic and Kolchak is also in vintage form in this solid Moonstone collection of two tales.
‘All-New Firefly’ (2022) delivers excellent, comprehensive Jayne story
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book review): Fans of the Hero of Canton will want to check out David M. Booher’s yarn, subtitled “The Gospel According to Jayne.”
‘Brand New ’Verse’ (2021) introduces ‘Firefly’s’ next gen; ‘River Run’ (2021), ‘Keep Flying’ (2022) highlight River
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Josh Lee Gordon’s six-issue series is strong; the two River one-shots not so much.
Pak wraps strong ‘Firefly’ run with ‘Return to the Earth That Was’ (2021)
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Greg Pak moves the Boom! Studios series beyond the Dark Horse timeline for his epic final run on the title.
‘Blue Sun Rising’ (2020) won’t leave ‘Firefly’ fans feeling blue
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Greg Pak and Boom! Studios step up their “Firefly” game big time in their third arc.