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A review by diannamorganti
Welcome to the Jungle by Jim Butcher
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.