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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Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, starting with this special edition hardcover …
With the compelling "City Fall" story arc and the wildly entertaining introduction of two fan-favorite characters, this series shows potential to get even better.
It’s surprisingly judgmental for a true crime book, but this anthology of mostly interesting cases throughout Greater Cleveland’s history is still worth a glance.
It’s a bit murky at times, but ultimately this an exciting and emotional conclusion to King’s magnum opus.
"This graphic novel has everything—delicious foods, even more delicious gay romance, and an actual food …
The art is crisp, the conflict is corny, and it has all the ingredients those with a taste for sweet romance could want.
A New York Times Bestseller!
Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New …
This modern retelling continues to add rich, new elements to the TMNT mythos while not skimping on the action.
Unlike any survival horror you'll ever read, but worthy of inclusion as the best of the sub-genre, this merciless tale of bodies, burdens, and belonging is a must-read.
Two teens must master the “art of killing” in this New York Times bestselling, Printz …
By shifting the focus to multiple lead characters, this series finale takes the story a welcomely unexpected conclusion, while keeping the death count just as high.
It doesn't condescend by spoon-feeding Japanese folklore, and it waltzes between whimsy and tension; overall, this is a simple and eerie ghost story.
One of Charles Dickens' Christmas Books
John Peerybingle, a carrier, lives with his young wife …
It’s not one of Dickens’s best, but this is a simple and saccharine tale for the holidays.
A sweet and educational tale with a surprisingly emotional end, made even better with vibrant colors.
It was retro three decades ago, and it’s barely aged a day; a ghoulishly good time when paired with its film counterpart.
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.
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.
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.
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.
