Jack Phoenix reviewed The Way of the Hive by Jay Hosler
Review of 'The Way of the Hive' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A sweet and educational tale with a surprisingly emotional end, made even better with vibrant colors.
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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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Jack Phoenix reviewed Stephen King's Creepshow by Stephen King
Review of "Stephen King's Creepshow" on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
It was retro three decades ago, and it’s barely aged a day; a ghoulishly good time when paired with its film counterpart.
Review of "Spider-Man. Kraven's last hunt" on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
One of the darkest Spider-Man stories ever told, this tale lives up to its reputation thanks to writing and artwork that is dismal, dirty, but discerning.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Confessions of a Puppetmaster by Charles Band
Review of 'Confessions of a Puppetmaster' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
With a life nearly as gonzo and bonkers as his movies, Charles Band manages to entertain, charm, and even manipulate the reader with insight into his weird world.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Scooby Apocalypse Vol. 6 by Keith Giffen
Review of 'Scooby Apocalypse Vol. 6' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
SCOOBY APOCALYPSE ends on a fizzle, but a comic doesn’t make it to this many volumes if it’s boring; this has been a fun, gory adventure.
Review of 'History of the Marvel Universe Treasury Edition' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Thanks to Mark Waid's writing and Javier Rodriguez's brilliant artwork, this very simple premise becomes a comic that is encyclopedic, entertaining, and beautiful.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Red Room by Ed Piskor
Review of 'Red Room' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
It won’t fail on all the malicious, gory, splatter-punk violence, or pitch black humor, but it might disappoint if you’re looking for a single, cohesive story.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Librarian Tales by William Ottens
Review of 'Librarian Tales' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Ottens's librarian experiences will be familiar to those in the profession and may be at least an interesting glimpse to those who are not; either way this is a quick read with warmth.
Jack Phoenix reviewed It Came From the Video Aisle! by William Wilson
Review of 'It Came From the Video Aisle!' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A blast of fun, nostalgia, and information, this book is a must-read for any Full Moon fan or all-around cinephile.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia Deluxe Edition by Greg Rucka (Wonder Woman)
The celebrated Wonder Woman/Batman tale returns in a new deluxe edition! An ancient, long-forgotten ritual …
Review of 'Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia Deluxe Edition' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Boosted by stunning artwork, this seemingly simple story gives us Wonder Woman at her finest; compassionate, earnest, and torn between two worlds.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Films into books by Randall D. Larson
Review of 'Films into books' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
An invaluable resource for anyone researching movie novelizations, Larson has written a bibliography with lots of utility despite its age.
Jack Phoenix reviewed War in Paradise by Greg Rucka
Review of 'War in Paradise' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
The final collection of Rucka’s original Wonder Woman run is sadly bogged down in chunks of event crossovers, but Rucka’s writing shines through as best it can.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
Review of 'Imaginary Friend' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Though it has moments of emotional beauty, ultimately Imaginary Friend reads as an envious and highly inferior clone of Stephen King’s It.
Jack Phoenix reviewed Batman : City of Bane by Tony Daniel
Review of 'Batman : City of Bane' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Tom King once again brings emotional weight equal to the brutality and giving the fans a glimpse of what a pleasure a happy Batman could be to read.
Jack Phoenix reviewed The gentleman by Forrest Leo
Distraught at the loss of his inspiration, Lionel Savage, a poet from Victorian London, accidentally …
Review of 'The gentleman' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Funny, charming, and an overall delight, this Victorian-set comedy of errors is a devilishly good time.