superheroes

REVIEW:  The Superheroes Union: Dynama by Ruth Diaz

REVIEW: The Superheroes Union: Dynama by Ruth Diaz

Dear Ms. Diaz, The blurb for this one just sounded like so much fun that I hurried to snatch it up from Netgalley. A superheroine with family issues – namely an ex who had turned evil – and who has to worry about childcare. These are certainly not our grandparents’ comic book heroes anymore! But(…)

Thursday Afternoon Haiku “The Watchmen” Graphic Novel by Alan Moore (writer) & Dave Gibbons

This? Legendary. At least to comic book fans I am piqued by hype First impression: LOOOOOOOONG. Story is intricate and Convoluted too. Quick recap for newbs: Watchmen used to be heroes Govt made them retire One ends up murdered The others reunite to Try and save the world. The heroes are a Bit hard to(…)

REVIEW:  Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep

REVIEW: Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep

Dear Ms Estep, I was never a comic book fan and it’s been a long time since I read one but I recognized a few givens of the standard American superhero comic book. We’ve got your big city, alter egos, intrepid newspaper reporter, heroes, villains and brightly colored spandex for everybody. Carmen Cole steps into(…)