Librarian and writer in the Greater Cleveland area with a passion for comics, horror, and other nerdy things. Nothing makes me happier than quiet afternoons reading with a dog or cat in my lap.
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The Wasp Factory is the first novel by Scottish writer Iain Banks, published in 1984. …
Graphic and disturbing with some outdated ideas, Iain Banks’s first novel is nevertheless compelling.
Focused on the archeological aspects of swords rather than the macabre, A PERFECT SWORD details the history of European swords with precision.
In his Alpine base, Blofeld is developing biological weapons that will devastate Britain. Unaware of …
Certainly one of the best entries in the Bond series, this book is full of surprising turns against the typical formula and some interesting developments for the Bond character.
Before there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of Hark A Vagrant fame, …
Beaton’s gritty graphic memoir about her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry and the crushing effects capitalism has on vulnerable people is effective and Eisner-worthy.
Novel, beautiful-illustrated, and full of trivia to season fan favorite characters, this is a treasure trove of creativity.
The art and the plot are equally unsettling, making this an admirable horror or thriller story without graphic violence.
A New York Times Bestseller!
Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New …
With some great mutant mayhem and beautifully-illustrated brawls, this is a bodacious entry in the series.
The superhero comic books that Marvel Comics has published since 1961are the longest continuous, self-contained …
Unique, accessible, and downright remarkable, this clever project with surprising utility is every word worthy of its Eisner.
Tom King's run ends on a strong and emotional note in this much awaited hardcover.
Earnest and illuminating, this is Hanley’s most book yet.
A New York Times Bestseller!
Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New …
A collection of three story arcs varying between fun, exciting, and even heartbreaking, this series continues to be the best TMNT iteration yet.
During the final years of the Weimar Republic, Sam meets Philip in Berlin and they …
A cautionary tale for current events, LIEBESTRASSE is a quick read that is perfect for those who enjoy LGBT works or historical fiction and highlights an oft overlooked element of Nazi persecution.
With body and folk horror abound, akin to HORNS, the visuals may compel readers more than the plot itself.
In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics …
The illustrations and the content are illuminating; this is one vulnerable memoir that is worthy of the hype.
My review for this book is now live in LIBRARY JOURNAL
