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schnoebs13's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t even know how to fully process this volume. It was absolutely wild and I was so surprised by the amount of characters that were brought into this story. It shows just how much tensions have been rising in chicago and I’m curious to see how that factor will play out in future books. The ending honestly surprised the hell out of me to the point of being like “did that really just happen?” The level of “out of left field” this ending took is similar to the dinasour moment. Absolutely loved this one.
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Jim Butcher's Dresden Files: Wild Card' by Jim Butcher with art by Mark Powers is the 6th Dresden Files graphic novel, and it might be my favorite in the series so far. This story takes place after the White Night novel.
A double murder has happened, and Harry Dresden gets drawn into a case that may cause a civil war between the White Court of vampires and the city's main crime boss,Johnny Marcone. Fortunately, Harry has a sharp young apprentice in Molly Carpenter, a good frind on the police force in Karrin Murphy, and a half-brother named Thomas who is a vampire. He will need all these resources as well as a visit to his scary fairy Godmother to sort things out.
I'm a fan of the books and the graphic novels. It's great to see the characters in art, and the art here is rather good. The story holds up well, too. I've felt like sometimes the graphic novels have been a bit weak, but I liked this one a lot.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
A double murder has happened, and Harry Dresden gets drawn into a case that may cause a civil war between the White Court of vampires and the city's main crime boss,Johnny Marcone. Fortunately, Harry has a sharp young apprentice in Molly Carpenter, a good frind on the police force in Karrin Murphy, and a half-brother named Thomas who is a vampire. He will need all these resources as well as a visit to his scary fairy Godmother to sort things out.
I'm a fan of the books and the graphic novels. It's great to see the characters in art, and the art here is rather good. The story holds up well, too. I've felt like sometimes the graphic novels have been a bit weak, but I liked this one a lot.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
prettyprettyunicorn101's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ogreart's review
4.0
I received an electronic ARC from Netgalley.com in return for an honest review.
Someone is trying to start a war. The White Court of Vampires, the police, and the gang of Baron "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone are each being framed for attacking each other. And they are all out for blood. Soon the city of Chicago will be a bloody battle zone. Unless, of course, Harry Dresden, Chicago's resident wizard, can figure out what's going on and stop it.
The puzzle was interesting and when the mystery player was finally identified, it was well thought out and fit quite well.
I love the Dresden Files. The humor and action that Butcher mixes together so well were again in evidence in this graphic novel. I am glad that the characters and action of the books translates so well into the medium of graphic novels.
Someone is trying to start a war. The White Court of Vampires, the police, and the gang of Baron "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone are each being framed for attacking each other. And they are all out for blood. Soon the city of Chicago will be a bloody battle zone. Unless, of course, Harry Dresden, Chicago's resident wizard, can figure out what's going on and stop it.
The puzzle was interesting and when the mystery player was finally identified, it was well thought out and fit quite well.
I love the Dresden Files. The humor and action that Butcher mixes together so well were again in evidence in this graphic novel. I am glad that the characters and action of the books translates so well into the medium of graphic novels.
jenniepicky's review against another edition
4.0
I was thrilled to find that I had a chance to review this through NetGalley as I am familiar with Jim Butcher's Dresden Files novels (though very, very far behind in my reading of this series). I was excited to see what this new format for a beloved character and world would bring. And I feel like it is a perfect venue for Harry Dresden. The amazing art throughout the novel really added to the enjoyment of the world that Jim Butcher has built so very well in his novel series.
teachinsci's review against another edition
4.0
A very enjoyable Dresden story. Fewer subplots than a standard novel. The illustrations do a great job of bringing the characters to life.
nglofile's review against another edition
3.0
The story boasts many of the the best hallmarks of the prose series: it's entertaining, action-packed, clever, and populated with characters for whom we care and cheer. Fits well within the Dresden world, with only a few minor missteps, and it was fabulous to see both Murphy and Molly be integral to the action rather than relegated to female commentary on what the men were doing.
What works against real success is the distractingly adolescent artwork. Hyper-sexualized characters are depicted in awkward proportions and poses, and everyone seems stamped out of a narrowly envisioned paper doll template that makes it difficult to distinguish from each other.
What works against real success is the distractingly adolescent artwork. Hyper-sexualized characters are depicted in awkward proportions and poses, and everyone seems stamped out of a narrowly envisioned paper doll template that makes it difficult to distinguish from each other.
stormlightreader's review against another edition
4.0
It's been ages since I've read a Dresden Files book. It was great to be back in the world. The artwork is great. I've read 17 novels and a load of short stories set in this world with these characters and the artwork really brought them to life. The plot was good and had a logical conclusion. I've missed Thomas, Murphy and Harry. Molly was fab too.
tyrelljh's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really cool installment in the series up until the last few pages. Who the heck ends a story with such badassery like that. After reading the ending, I legit did a google search to figure out wtf just happened.
Prior to the ending, the story was absolutely brilliant. I hope to see Puck in a future story by Jim Butcher.
julesanderson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.0