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A review by jdalton
House of El Book One: The Shadow Threat by Claudia Gray
5.0
Big thanks to DC and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this graphic novel!
I’m going to admit that I’m not as versed in the Superman lore as I am other superheroes. (I definitely wasn’t in the dark, having grown up with shows like Lois and Clark) That being said, I immediately knew I wanted to read this book because Claudia Gray wrote one of my favorite novels ever (Lost Stars).
Thankfully I knew enough about Supes and Krypton to not be lost and I was easily sucked into the story of Zhan and Sera, two young people from different walks of life who’s lives are entwined. As a fan of the aforementioned Lost stars, which dealt with a similar set up, it was right up my alley.
The art from Eric Zawadzki was appealing in a way that made this planet seem familiar but strange and alien at the same time. The colors worked perfectly to easily showcase what caste people were a part of.
My only qualm? That it wasn’t longer! I’m eager to read the next installment (well over a year away) especially since I plowed through this pretty quickly.
This graphic novel is great for the major Superman fan to the casual, and can be a gateway to wanting to learn more about the faster than a speeding bullet superhero.
I’m going to admit that I’m not as versed in the Superman lore as I am other superheroes. (I definitely wasn’t in the dark, having grown up with shows like Lois and Clark) That being said, I immediately knew I wanted to read this book because Claudia Gray wrote one of my favorite novels ever (Lost Stars).
Thankfully I knew enough about Supes and Krypton to not be lost and I was easily sucked into the story of Zhan and Sera, two young people from different walks of life who’s lives are entwined. As a fan of the aforementioned Lost stars, which dealt with a similar set up, it was right up my alley.
The art from Eric Zawadzki was appealing in a way that made this planet seem familiar but strange and alien at the same time. The colors worked perfectly to easily showcase what caste people were a part of.
My only qualm? That it wasn’t longer! I’m eager to read the next installment (well over a year away) especially since I plowed through this pretty quickly.
This graphic novel is great for the major Superman fan to the casual, and can be a gateway to wanting to learn more about the faster than a speeding bullet superhero.