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prettyprettyunicorn101's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kaykay13's review against another edition
4.0
I decided to read through the Graphic Novels mostly to see how they compare to the first few books since 2 of the main volumes are based on the first 2 books in the series. I have to say it was nice to actually see the stories play out visually but I do maintain that the earlier novels have got nothing on the later ones. Also because the novels are 1s person there was a lot of exposure and writing which I don't tend to love in graphic novels, let the art speak for itself. Nonetheless super fun to read. I enjoyed the original one Welcome to the Jungle in the omnibus more than the Stormfront and Fool Moon volumes.
teachinsci's review against another edition
5.0
As a big fan of the Dresden Files, I was worried that the graphic novelization would be ok but nothing grand. Boy was I happily mistaken.
The stories are completely intact. The artwork is compelling (mostly... not a huge fan of the climax of Fool Moon artwork).
Some have complained that there was some artistic license taken with heights of characters and such, but in these first comics, they seem very in tune with what the books say. Harry is tall, but not freakishly so... characters look roughly like they are described... Susan looks exactly like I had pictured. A great adaptation over all.
If you like the Dresden novels, you will like these. If you have never read them, do yourself a favor and check them out. If it happens that you le graphic novels, this is a wonderful easy to be introduced to the characters (although they should have put restoration of faith first).
The stories are completely intact. The artwork is compelling (mostly... not a huge fan of the climax of Fool Moon artwork).
Some have complained that there was some artistic license taken with heights of characters and such, but in these first comics, they seem very in tune with what the books say. Harry is tall, but not freakishly so... characters look roughly like they are described... Susan looks exactly like I had pictured. A great adaptation over all.
If you like the Dresden novels, you will like these. If you have never read them, do yourself a favor and check them out. If it happens that you le graphic novels, this is a wonderful easy to be introduced to the characters (although they should have put restoration of faith first).
chappellmw90's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
shadowofadoubt89's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laumee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ktothelau's review against another edition
4.0
This omnibus collects 4 stories.
Welcome to the Jungle: An comic book original prequel story that has great art and writing. 4/5
Storm Front: An adaption of the first novel and easily one of the best adaptions I have read from book to comic! 5/5
Fool Moon: An adaption of the second novel. Unfortunately, the art is pretty bad and makes it a little hard to follow the story in some places, but good overall. 3.5/5
Restoration of Faith: An adaption of a short story (of which I have not read). The art is okay at best and the writing is only so-so. 2.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5 stars. Still worth the price if you're a Dresden fan like me!
Welcome to the Jungle: An comic book original prequel story that has great art and writing. 4/5
Storm Front: An adaption of the first novel and easily one of the best adaptions I have read from book to comic! 5/5
Fool Moon: An adaption of the second novel. Unfortunately, the art is pretty bad and makes it a little hard to follow the story in some places, but good overall. 3.5/5
Restoration of Faith: An adaption of a short story (of which I have not read). The art is okay at best and the writing is only so-so. 2.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5 stars. Still worth the price if you're a Dresden fan like me!
beersbooksandbooos's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0