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toastx2's review
4.0
Tadd Galusha’s Cretaceous: Unexpectedly heart wrenching
When I picked up an advance copy of this (March 2019 release), I grabbed it purely because my elder spawn would love it. I figured it would be good because Tadd Galusha was the driving artistic force, but I had no expectation it would be something I would be more excited about than my dino obsessed kiddo.
Cretaceous is the tale of a Tyrannosaurus Rex family. Mother and Father, hunting, get separated- causing one to be slaughtered. Infant T-Rex stays alive after the annihilation of it’s nest. The remaining T-Rex parent hunts a pack of Albertosaurus Sarcophagus who are stalking the last child
The art on this is phenomenal. Wide sweeping two page spreads, unusual (but not overtly artsy) camera angles keep the images interesting. The only text in this book is the occaisional onomatopoeia smacking and crunching through the book.
When I picked up an advance copy of this (March 2019 release), I grabbed it purely because my elder spawn would love it. I figured it would be good because Tadd Galusha was the driving artistic force, but I had no expectation it would be something I would be more excited about than my dino obsessed kiddo.
Cretaceous is the tale of a Tyrannosaurus Rex family. Mother and Father, hunting, get separated- causing one to be slaughtered. Infant T-Rex stays alive after the annihilation of it’s nest. The remaining T-Rex parent hunts a pack of Albertosaurus Sarcophagus who are stalking the last child
The art on this is phenomenal. Wide sweeping two page spreads, unusual (but not overtly artsy) camera angles keep the images interesting. The only text in this book is the occaisional onomatopoeia smacking and crunching through the book.
the_book_badger's review
Originally posted at ragdollreads.co.uk
For the dinosaur lover in your life.
TL;DR – A superb book about living life, the dinosaur way.
Ragdoll Rating: 5/5 Buttons
Recommended For: Dinosaur fans, folks who appreciate the comics as a medium
About the Book…
Cretaceous is my best guess at the perfect use of the comics medium. The story follows a t-rex as he goes about his daily life, doing t-rex things in a t-rex way. It’s full of dinosaurs and drama and it’s super freakin’ sweet.
What I thought…
The first thing that needs to be said about this book is it includes no dialogue. Not. One. Word. No speech, no narration, NOTHING. And yet this book is absolutely soaked in drama and emotion.
We follow a T-rex, a loving, family-oriented T-rex, who goes out hunting to support its family. But disaster strikes! His partner and babies are slaughtered by opportunistic dinosaurs! Tragedy! What follows is an exploration of life in the past, mixed with a tale of revenge. We also follow a triceratops in its battle for survival.
The art in this book is beautiful and so expressive – it moves me better than words ever could. I felt like I had a deep understanding of the characters by the end of this book, and they don’t even have names. Galusha expertly uses his art to tell stories of love, revenge, survival and family, all without saying a word.
To top it off, at the back there is a little section telling you what all the creatures were and compares their height to an average human, which was a great touch.
Final Thoughts…
I loved this book, and if you appreciate the comics medium, you should definitely give it a go.
For the dinosaur lover in your life.
TL;DR – A superb book about living life, the dinosaur way.
Ragdoll Rating: 5/5 Buttons
Recommended For: Dinosaur fans, folks who appreciate the comics as a medium
About the Book…
Cretaceous is my best guess at the perfect use of the comics medium. The story follows a t-rex as he goes about his daily life, doing t-rex things in a t-rex way. It’s full of dinosaurs and drama and it’s super freakin’ sweet.
What I thought…
The first thing that needs to be said about this book is it includes no dialogue. Not. One. Word. No speech, no narration, NOTHING. And yet this book is absolutely soaked in drama and emotion.
We follow a T-rex, a loving, family-oriented T-rex, who goes out hunting to support its family. But disaster strikes! His partner and babies are slaughtered by opportunistic dinosaurs! Tragedy! What follows is an exploration of life in the past, mixed with a tale of revenge. We also follow a triceratops in its battle for survival.
The art in this book is beautiful and so expressive – it moves me better than words ever could. I felt like I had a deep understanding of the characters by the end of this book, and they don’t even have names. Galusha expertly uses his art to tell stories of love, revenge, survival and family, all without saying a word.
To top it off, at the back there is a little section telling you what all the creatures were and compares their height to an average human, which was a great touch.
Final Thoughts…
I loved this book, and if you appreciate the comics medium, you should definitely give it a go.
rstankievech's review
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Gore
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Cretaceous' with story and art by Tadd Galusha is a wordless graphic novel about survival in the Cretaceous era.
The story centers around a Tyrannosaurus Rex out hunting. When it gets separated from its parents, it is left in a dangerous world. The story features a chain reaction of dinosaurs eating and being eaten. All the great dinosaurs are featured in this story, but how will the story end for our T-Rex friend?
I had a great time reading this. The lack of text didn't hurt the story at all because the artist conveys so much with the art. And the art is really great.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The story centers around a Tyrannosaurus Rex out hunting. When it gets separated from its parents, it is left in a dangerous world. The story features a chain reaction of dinosaurs eating and being eaten. All the great dinosaurs are featured in this story, but how will the story end for our T-Rex friend?
I had a great time reading this. The lack of text didn't hurt the story at all because the artist conveys so much with the art. And the art is really great.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
beingshort's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
zeezeemama11's review
5.0
No words, middle grade GRAPHIC graphic novel about Dinosaurs. Artwork is fabulously done. Take your time and enjoy the bloody bloody blood bath of dinosaurs of the cretaceous doing battle.
zomvi's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is essential reading for anyone who reads comics and loves dinosaurs. The illustrations are absolutely top-notch, and the dinos are drawn with lots of expression, without being too stylized/cartoonish. There is no dialogue, and feels somewhat akin to a wildlife documentary. I loved the ARC so much, I bought a copy of the full-color release as well! Keep in mind, though, it is quite frank about the brutality of survival in the animal kingdom, so there is quite a bit of blood and gore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
eclecticemily's review
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
doowopapocalypse's review
4.0
Who doesn’t love a dinosaur comic? I think Delgado’s Age of Reptiles is still a bit better, as I like the art a touch more and AoR isn’t a stand alone, but this is very good.
barb4ry1's review
4.0
4.5/5
Awesome.
Cretaceous impressed me with a research-based, action-packed and heart-wrenching account of a young T-Rex separated from its family. We follow it as it tries to make its way back to its family.
Galusha showed dinosaurs’ lives and the story through illustrations only. His story needs no words to shine, thrill or terrify. He shows a savage life of the Cretaceous era and pulls no punches.
Hunters become hunted, predators become prey. Despite lack of dialogue, the story delivers a genuine and deep experience.
I loved the art that beautifully depicts the harsh, brutal life of when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Galusha brings their world to life and fills it with a sympathetic cast of savage reptilian heroes.
A must read.
ARC through NetGalley
Awesome.
Cretaceous impressed me with a research-based, action-packed and heart-wrenching account of a young T-Rex separated from its family. We follow it as it tries to make its way back to its family.
Galusha showed dinosaurs’ lives and the story through illustrations only. His story needs no words to shine, thrill or terrify. He shows a savage life of the Cretaceous era and pulls no punches.
Hunters become hunted, predators become prey. Despite lack of dialogue, the story delivers a genuine and deep experience.
I loved the art that beautifully depicts the harsh, brutal life of when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Galusha brings their world to life and fills it with a sympathetic cast of savage reptilian heroes.
A must read.
ARC through NetGalley