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renpuspita's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first time I read Jim Butcher's book, and his famous series Dresden Files. Welcome to the Jungle is a good introduction for those who not familiar with Mr Butcher's work and being a manga/comic fans myself I really enjoy this. The story is about a killer is loose in a zoo, and Lt Murphy from Chicago Police Department believe there's something unnatural behind this. So she hired Harry Dresden, a real wizard extraordinnaire to handle the problem. Harry begin his investigation and found an old cult that collect animal's blood and plan to collect the last animal, a gorilla named Moe.
The artwork is good and eye catching. Its a compliment since mostly I don't like American style that seems too harsh and always prefer manga. Love how the artist picture Harry. He look... not handsome but he sure look more than that. With those scruff, hmmm ;). This graphic novel conviced me to read more about Harry Dresden's story. Can't wait :)
The artwork is good and eye catching. Its a compliment since mostly I don't like American style that seems too harsh and always prefer manga. Love how the artist picture Harry. He look... not handsome but he sure look more than that. With those scruff, hmmm ;). This graphic novel conviced me to read more about Harry Dresden's story. Can't wait :)
camilindsey07's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lezlie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
All of the best bits of a Dresden story, except with pictures!
There were a couple times the storyline had a bump in it, a slight jump without good explanation where something was skipped, but a constant reader of Dresden will know exactly what goes in that gap! A new reader might experience a bit of confusion, but only mildly.
There were a couple times the storyline had a bump in it, a slight jump without good explanation where something was skipped, but a constant reader of Dresden will know exactly what goes in that gap! A new reader might experience a bit of confusion, but only mildly.
kxu65's review against another edition
5.0
great, many fans of the book should really read this book
tmdavis's review against another edition
5.0
This is a graphic novel that takes place before the first book in the Dresden Files. I enjoyed both the story and the illustrations.
Something is loose at the Lincoln Park Zoo that has mauled and killed a security guard. Everyone wants to blame the ape but when Harry is called in by Murphy (head of Special Investigations) he discovers that something much more sinister is afoot. What with more killings and now being hunted himself, Harry must find out what supernatural presence is loose at the zoo (and quick).
Very well drawn (Harry is just like I thought he would be). I especially liked seeing the Blue Beetle and the fight scenes (as they play much better in the graphic novel form than they do in written form). Loved it.
Something is loose at the Lincoln Park Zoo that has mauled and killed a security guard. Everyone wants to blame the ape but when Harry is called in by Murphy (head of Special Investigations) he discovers that something much more sinister is afoot. What with more killings and now being hunted himself, Harry must find out what supernatural presence is loose at the zoo (and quick).
Very well drawn (Harry is just like I thought he would be). I especially liked seeing the Blue Beetle and the fight scenes (as they play much better in the graphic novel form than they do in written form). Loved it.
zombeesknees's review against another edition
5.0
This COMIC BOOK was soooo fantastic. Dresden was perfectly captured, the art was slick and beautiful, and I think this was some of Butcher's finest writing. Every line was powerful, or witty, and the jokes were complete zingers. I didn't want it to ever end! Please please please say that Butcher will be writing gads more comics in the future...
diannamorganti's review against another edition
5.0
My first graphic novel to actually get through, let alone really enjoy. I'd attribute it to already really liking the characters, but that didn't get me through the Odd Thomas graphic novel. I think attribution really goes to good writing and graphics. In the introduction to the graphic novel, the author notes that he's always pictured the Dresden Files in his head as a comic book anyway, so he was pleased to get this going.
This graphic novel totally stands alone as enjoyable to people familiar and non-familiar with the Dresden Files books and TV shows. It looks a bit like the TV series while remaining true to the books (unlike the TV series), so it appeals to both groups of fans.
At the end of the novel in the author's notes I learned that this was intended to come before the first book. Really, it just stands alone from all the continuing plot lines in the books. Murphy is there, but the plot is completely about the case. None of the other characters (other than Bob and Mister) show up.
It's totally a great intro and teaser. I can't wait for Storm Front, the next one, which carries the title of the first book.
This graphic novel totally stands alone as enjoyable to people familiar and non-familiar with the Dresden Files books and TV shows. It looks a bit like the TV series while remaining true to the books (unlike the TV series), so it appeals to both groups of fans.
At the end of the novel in the author's notes I learned that this was intended to come before the first book. Really, it just stands alone from all the continuing plot lines in the books. Murphy is there, but the plot is completely about the case. None of the other characters (other than Bob and Mister) show up.
It's totally a great intro and teaser. I can't wait for Storm Front, the next one, which carries the title of the first book.
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
4.0
Another great Dresden Files story--and it's cool seeing him in the graphic novel format for a change.
rouver's review against another edition
3.0
This was published in 2008, but the story occurs before Butcher's first book in the series, [b:Storm Front|47212|Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1)|Jim Butcher|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1419456275s/47212.jpg|1137060], which was written in 2000. I liked the detail of Butcher staying true to his timeline by having Dresden use a pay phone to call his answering machine to check for voice messages. Plus, cell phones sorta go screwy around Dresden, if I remember correctly.
If you're not familiar w/ the Dresden Files, it's about a wizard (Harry Dresden) in Chicago that consults w/ the Chicago PD on cases that have a supernatural aspect to them. I'm a fan of the goofy humor, bad puns, and action. While Butcher has written Murphy, the female detective that hires Dresden, as a power in her own right, he unfortunately still relies on the standard 'helpless damsel in distress' to fill out his cast of characters. It was rather heavy-handed in this issue...the curvaceous assistant who clings to Harry through deepening danger...and I think that if I didn't already love the series, it would be pretty off-putting. It's been a while since his last novel came out (coming up on 4 yrs), so I thought these would be a fun way to review Harry's story arc.
If you're not familiar w/ the Dresden Files, it's about a wizard (Harry Dresden) in Chicago that consults w/ the Chicago PD on cases that have a supernatural aspect to them. I'm a fan of the goofy humor, bad puns, and action. While Butcher has written Murphy, the female detective that hires Dresden, as a power in her own right, he unfortunately still relies on the standard 'helpless damsel in distress' to fill out his cast of characters. It was rather heavy-handed in this issue...the curvaceous assistant who clings to Harry through deepening danger...and I think that if I didn't already love the series, it would be pretty off-putting. It's been a while since his last novel came out (coming up on 4 yrs), so I thought these would be a fun way to review Harry's story arc.
lyneljuice's review against another edition
4.0
This was an incredible entry in the series. Butcher is a brilliant writer, and the medium of comics really lets him shine. I’m currently reading death masks (2003) and the 5 years between that and this story have done him a lot of good as a writer. And having limited space makes him focus on the most important bits. Easily my favourite Dresden book yet.