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Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse AndersonMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse Anderson is a great coming of age graphic novel that explores who Diana is before she is truly Wonder Woman. The character and story bring a lot of humanity to a superhero that, while beloved, might… Continue reading Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed – Laurie Halse Anderson
Superman Smashes The Klan by Gene Luen YangMy rating: 4 of 5 starsOne reason that I like Gene Luen Yang so much as a writer is that he is both entertaining and informative. It is clear in his writing that he loves history and he can bring it to life in his graphic novels. Another… Continue reading Superman Smashes the Klan – Gene Luen Yang
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko TamakiMy rating: 3.5 of 5 starsWhen thinking about reluctant readers, I always gravitate towards recommending graphic novels. It is something that I do on a daily basis in the library and I feel that it is usually the most successful way to get a reluctant reader to engage with… Continue reading Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass – Mariko Tamaki
Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom by Kelly ThompsonMy rating: 4 of 5 starsNancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom is the first Nancy Drew graphic novel (to my knowledge) and I loved the art in it. Nancy’s style was what I love black, plaid skirts, chokers, her hair, the boots, etc. so I think I… Continue reading Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom – Kelly Thompson
Disney Aladdin: Four Tales of Agrabah by Corinna Bechko My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars When reading comic books and graphic novels, the illustrations are just as important to me as the storyline. If I don't find the illustrations to be appealing then it makes it challenging to read to the story and enjoy it.… Continue reading Disney Aladdin: Four Tales of Agrabah – Corinna Bechko
Shades of Magic Vol. 1: The Steel Prince by V.E. Schwab My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Steel Prince takes readers back into the world that author V.E. Schwab built full of magic and different Londons. It lets readers learn more about Maxim, the future King of Red London, during his years as a… Continue reading The Steel Prince – V.E. Schwab
Batgirl, Volume 4: Strange Loop by Hope Larson My rating: 3 of 5 stars As much as I love Batgirl, I have not been a fan of this run. The stories seem jumbled and not remotely connected. You have to go into this as if you are reading a number of completely standalone tales (or… Continue reading Batgirl: Strange Loop – Hope Larson
Spider-Gwen, Vol. 0: Most Wanted? by Jason Latour My rating: 3 of 5 stars I feel like I am in the minority about this graphic novel (and character) as she is called the 'breakout character hit of the year' and I'm just not on board. I love Gwen Stacy, but this series just did not… Continue reading Spider-Gwen – Jason Latour (Graphic Novel)
DC Comics: Bombshells, Vol. 1: Enlisted by Marguerite Bennett My rating: 4 of 5 stars The DC: Comics Bombshells series was created based upon an artist's reimagining of classic DC superheroines as pin-up girls. That artwork spawned a collection of variant covers, which led to a comic book series and a rabid feminist fandom -… Continue reading DC Comics: Bombshells – Marguerite Bennett (Graphic Novel)
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise by Gene Luen Yang My rating: 5 of 5 stars I recently picked up the new Legend of Korra comic, Turf Wars and was drawn back into the world wholeheartedly. I love the Avatar: The Last Airbender tv show and realized that I hadn't read all of the comics… Continue reading Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise – Gene Luen Yang (Graphic Novel)
