Warren Ellis’ FreakAngels Vol. 3 In Volume 3, The FreakAngels have brought in and put to work several refugees. Staying the course and rebuilding Whitechapel, the FreakAngels are trying to undo the pain and suffering they initially caused. However, along with the exiled Mark, Luke is beginning to realize the sheer scope of their powers.…
Warren Ellis’ FreakAngels Vol. 2 So, now that we’ve established all that origin stuff in the first volume (aside from what the FreakAngels actually did to destroy the world), we get a volume packed with all kinds of action and developments. As the FreakAngels identify their potential through teleportation powers, they begin to focus on…
Warren Ellis’ Freak Angels. Warren Ellis has been actually on my to-read list for the last year or so with his novel Crooked Little Vein. I’ve been given books and purchasing books at a rapid rate so his novel has been pushed to the back burner constantly. However, when Alaina recommended this graphic novel to me and…
Duane Swierczynski’s Severance Package Getting called in to work on a saturday? That is the worst. Getting called in to work on a Saturday and being told that you’re a front for a secret government counter-terrorism unit? That’s.. interesting. Getting called in to work on a Saturday and being told that your office is being shut…
Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips’ Criminal There is a villan in this graphic novel named Roy L. T.. I mean seriously, that’s awesome. Leo is a career criminal – Hell, it runs in his family! The son of one of the best pick-pockets in Philly, Leo has evolved the family business into a much larger, more ambitious…
Duane Swierczynski’s The Blonde While sitting in an airport lounge, Jack Eisley is told by an attractive blonde that she had poisoned his drink. Assuming she is merely flirting and not believing any part of her threats, Jack leaves but eventually suffers unimaginable pain and sickness. Upon meeting back up with her, Jack slowly realizes…
Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake This is my first attempt with Atwood. Being Canadian, I’m surprised it took me this long to pick up a novel by one of our most celebrated authors. Also, she’s written what many consider one of the greatest post-apocolyptic novels out there with The Handmaid’s Tale. Being that it’s one of…
Brubaker and Phillips’ Incognito This has been an exceptional year for me in terms of the quality of material I’ve been reading. I think I’ve given out more 5 star reviews that anyone I know. Well, it’s either this or I’m easily impressed. WOW! A BLUE CAR. Not only have I been recommended Ed Brubraker…
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