Today I wanted to share with you my thoughts on a few graphic novels I've read this month. As both are part of a series, it's hard to share a lot without giving a lot of way. However, I will say these series are some of my favorites and I will most definitely continue following them.
TITLE: Chew. Vol 5 - Major League
AUTHOR: John Layman & Rob Guillory
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
PUBLISHING DATE: April 18, 2012
FROM GOODREADS: Tony Chu - the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats - has been kidnapped! He was ambushed, knocked out, brought to a remote location, and bound securely. His captor intends to feed Tony from a menu of his choosing, to find out what Tony can see, in order to learn from him. His daughter, Olive, has been kidnapped for the exact same reason. Two kidnappers, two captives, and two very different outcomes.
MY THOUGHTS: So honestly this wasn't my favorite issue so far. Tony has gotten demoted, through no fault of his own, and is now on traffic duty. He then goes missing and while it amazes me that it takes so long for people to realize he is gone, we do get to see the badass side of his girlfriend. The reader also gets to learn more about Tony's daughter, Olive and I have to admit, she is a rather fascinating character.
As we are knee-deep in the plot by this volume, it's hard to say much and not give a lot away. I do love seeing where Tony's partner ends up after he too is demoted and I will admit, his new partner Buttercup is one of my faves. I will most definitely continue this series, especially since I think my local library basically ordered all of them in after seeing me request them one by one.
Here is Buttercup 💜💜💜
RATING: 3 PAWS
CHALLENGE: Library Love
TITLE: October Faction Vol. 4 - Deadly Season
AUTHOR: Steve Niles and Damien Worm
PUBLISHER: IDW Publishing
PUBLISHING DATE: July 11, 2017
FROM GOODREADS: Ghouls in the graveyard! Giant Monsters downtown! The Allan family comes face to face with a whole new threat. This one comes from the past and it won't stop until the Allan's are dead.
MY THOUGHTS: In looking back, my ratings for this series have steadily declined since picking up the first volume and as I have finally hit 3/5, I can say I hope the trend stops. I still think "The October Faction" is a strong addition to the graphic novel world and anyone who likes horror is missing something by not giving it a chance. The coloring and artwork remains awesome, but the story seems to be dragging a tad. I really don't want to give much away which is hard considering I read the whole thing in 3o minutes. There are still werewolves, vampires and other monsters - including the human kind. I will continue to look forward to additional installments and will give at least one more volume a chance before signing off permanently.
RATING: 3 PAWS
CHALLENGE: Library Love
I hate to admit it, but I didn't go to my local library for the last ohhh, two or so years! Maybe even longer. So, I finally went this year and got my card again and I was so impressed with their new stock! Soooo many great books! I'm going to have to look for these. Especially October Faction! I love that cover! Isn't it hard when a series you're hoping you will love starts to peter out? I hope they get better for you!
ReplyDeleteMy library is pretty great so I want to use it more. I'm bad about checking out way more than I can read, but it's so easy now to manage things on line. I find it the best way to grab graphic novels because they are so expensive to buy and let's be honest, most you can read in less than an hour or two.
DeleteGlad you're still enjoying these series, even though these volumes were not your favorites. I hate it when that happens, when a series you love starts steadily declining. You just have to hope that it will start climbing back up soon!
ReplyDeleteYea, they are both in the middle so I think a lot of graphic novels slide a bit around that area. Even Saga, one of my faves, did that around volume 3 and 4. Can't wait to get to the new one though.
DeleteThese both sound interesting! I like the sound of the monsters in October Faction. And Chew is totally new to me!
ReplyDeleteYes, the monsters are awesome!
DeleteI read the first Chew and I really liked it. I definitely need the rest of that series. I just realized it's been quite a while since I've read a graphic novel.
ReplyDeleteThere's quite a few although I think the series is finished. Need to figure out exactly how many.
DeleteI am curious about both of these series, I wish my library had them!
ReplyDeleteMaybe they will get more graphic novels once their renovations are done.
DeleteFor some reason, I have never gotten into graphic novels. I have thumbed through a few but it has been years. Sorry that these were a bit better for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they aren't for everyone. I don't have the best luck with the traditional ones (Spiderman, Superman,ect) although I do love Harley Quinn.
Deleteeven though they are not top favs you are still enjoy them I'd probably read October Faction of this list :)
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like it. It's very dark and full of monsters.
DeleteI'm just starting to give graphic novels a try and finding out what I like/ don't like - so I love reading posts like these.
ReplyDeleteCool. Hope you find some here you want to give a try!
DeleteI've heard great things about Chew... might need to check that one out. I just finished the second Bitch Planet today. That series is crazy.
ReplyDeleteGreat little reviews! :)
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