Peach Momoko, for her art itself, makes this a brilliant read. But then seeing all the Marvel heroes through the lens of Japanese mythology was simplyPeach Momoko, for her art itself, makes this a brilliant read. But then seeing all the Marvel heroes through the lens of Japanese mythology was simply fantastic. ...more
I can not get enough of the witches. I could read a book about Esme Weatherwax having a staring contest with a mirror and winning. I loved the PhantomI can not get enough of the witches. I could read a book about Esme Weatherwax having a staring contest with a mirror and winning. I loved the Phantom of the Opera setting and all the fun the book was having at the expense of theater (theatre) tropes. ...more
This far into Discworld, and I have no intention of stopping. However. And this is a big however. I'm noticing more and more the thinning of the line This far into Discworld, and I have no intention of stopping. However. And this is a big however. I'm noticing more and more the thinning of the line between satire and parodying stereotypes to just using lazy stereotypes. Funny, still, but it must be remembered that this was written in another time when being funny wasn't so risky. ...more
Standard fantasy fare, but no dragons? Just politics and magic. Because just politics and magic is what made Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones), rStandard fantasy fare, but no dragons? Just politics and magic. Because just politics and magic is what made Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones), right? ...more
Engaging, and read based on my enjoyment of the show. I'll have to get the other volumes and see. Engaging, and read based on my enjoyment of the show. I'll have to get the other volumes and see. ...more
Standard fantasy fare. I see that this is just the first of a series. The book was solid and if given the chance, and #2 put in my hand, I'd even contStandard fantasy fare. I see that this is just the first of a series. The book was solid and if given the chance, and #2 put in my hand, I'd even continue reading it. But I wouldn't rush out to find the next books. ...more
Wonderful! And I'm so regretful that I've been so focused on Wolverine and the X-Men universe, I had no idea what other great stories are out there, tWonderful! And I'm so regretful that I've been so focused on Wolverine and the X-Men universe, I had no idea what other great stories are out there, thus, so many questions!! But all the questions did not stop my enjoyment of the book and this series (will have to get them all!). For me, this was a return to the feel of the Bill Bixby series I grew up with. I could even hear the sad walking away music in my head. I will definitely have to branch out, at least to the Hulk. ...more
Great stories and I loved the commentaries "written" by Dumbledore. The stories were brilliant; however, there were titles mentioned in Deathly HallowGreat stories and I loved the commentaries "written" by Dumbledore. The stories were brilliant; however, there were titles mentioned in Deathly Hallows that didn't make it to Tales of Beedle the Bard. Maybe one day, there will be a comprehensive edition. ...more
Good, but mostly because the original story is so solid. The artwork is great; however, I love how the novel never shows anything concrete. Making if Good, but mostly because the original story is so solid. The artwork is great; however, I love how the novel never shows anything concrete. Making if graphic takes a bit away. But, still, good. ...more
I was completely blown away by how funny and most importantly, how new this story was. Too often, when I read, I recognize and can predict basic plot I was completely blown away by how funny and most importantly, how new this story was. Too often, when I read, I recognize and can predict basic plot points. This had me in stitches with all the funnies, the sex, and newness! ...more