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 Dark Tower][1] VI
Susannah, now pregnant, has yet another taking control of her. The …
It feels more like an elaborate bridge than a novel in its own right, but this entry in The Dark Tower series still succeeds by giving us quality time with a quality character (or two or three).
Emotional and at times breathtaking, Superman: Up in the Sky's simple premise unravels in the most unexpected ways, revealing one of the best Superman stories of all time.
When Asami is kidnapped, Korra sets out to the Spirit Wilds to find her. Now …
It's a fine continuation of Korra's adventures, though it frustratingly seems to take a couple steps back as it takes a couple steps forward.
The epic, can’t-miss follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Avatar, The Last Airbender:The Rise …
Boasting itself as the "conclusion" to Kyoshi's story, fans of Avatar will hope that's a false prediction as they clamor for the remaining two centuries' worth of Kyoshi's markedly mature adventures under the reliable pen of F.C. Yee.
F. C. Yee’s The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth …
Fans will likely be pleased with this markedly dark and violent entry into the Avatar franchise, which fleshes out a fan-favorite character with plenty of fan-service while still telling an engaging story.
Without the burden of world-building, the second book in this fantastically macabre and surprisingly smart YA series dives into plot, character, and philosophical wonderings, leaving the reader dying to get to the bitter and shocking end.
When Ben, a suburban family man, takes a business trip to rural Pennsylvania, he decides …
In the vein of the greatest stumble-into-adventure stories like Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz but for adults, The Hike is full of fantastic imagery, humor, and heart from the very first step, never taking itself too seriously or demystifying its treacherous wonder.
The gory fun continues, and the additions of new characters adds a bit more chemistry to this reimagined Scooby story.
Pulp Western with an explicitly antifascist, near-future story of queer identity.
“That girl’s got more …
It could stand to be a bit longer and would benefit from more world-building, but this tale of lesbian, gun-toting Librarians in a dystopian western setting makes due with simplicity.
Possibly surpassing the regular series in excitement and likable doggos, this Beasts of Burden spin-off adventure is a gory treat for the goodest bois.
You’ll either appreciate the writing as raw or loathe it as amateurish, but Nico Walker’s semi-autobiographical debut is undeniably different than most books from any major publisher.
The year is 1946, and the Lee family has moved from Metropolis’ Chinatown to the …
With earnest writing and slick art, Superman Smashes the Klan exemplifies what we already know about the Man of Steel; Superman at his best represents America at its best.
Despite its attachment to the one of the darkest times in Spider-Man history and its outrageously dated dialogue (even for its time), Spider-Girl is still an enjoyable and wholesome superhero romp.
With the characterizations more interesting and the action more exciting, this second collected volume of this gory reimagining of Scooby-Doo is an improvement over the first.
Returning to this world of boop-able snoots and a surfeit of gore, Beasts of Burden manages a fine balance with humor, emotion, and beautifully rendered art.
