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Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
my brother read this one before me, and we were going to talk about it together, but i was kinda tired n i wanted to read a different book
Sin City, Vol. 2: A Dame to Kill For by Frank Miller
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
the first book is AMAZING, this one is just alright. i liked how it tied into the first one and i like a lot of the worldbuilding and characters, this story just wasn’t for me.
Hellboy Omnibus Volume 3: The Wild Hunt by Mike Mignola
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sadness, betrayal, and repentance
it’s been weeks since i read this book. i read it in like two sittings. it was fantastic, but i’ve had a lot of complex feelings about it… especially now that i’ve read the short stories. i was told to start on omnibus vol. 1, but i really wish i started with the short stories because they are the true essence of Hellboy. The stupid little folklore stuff is the absolute best stuff in the series.
This was a very emotional and very interesting collection. I flew through all 500 pages of insanity and it was everything. i relate a lot to a character denying their destiny in hopes of leading a better life. I also really appreciate that he’s like a monster visibly, but people seem to treat him with respect and humanity, even children. It’s really reassuring to see
the three stories contained here are three of my least favorite in the overall scope of the hellboy run, they are still fantastic. This book was a lot like A Day In The Life by the Beatles. Darkness Falls is John’s Lennon’s bit and The Wild Hunt is Pail McCartney’s section. The awesome crescendo or whatever at the end is The Storm and the Fury which is satisfying, but leaves you feeling hollow in a melancholic way like only real art can make you feel
maybe i’m just stupid idk
it’s been weeks since i read this book. i read it in like two sittings. it was fantastic, but i’ve had a lot of complex feelings about it… especially now that i’ve read the short stories. i was told to start on omnibus vol. 1, but i really wish i started with the short stories because they are the true essence of Hellboy. The stupid little folklore stuff is the absolute best stuff in the series.
This was a very emotional and very interesting collection. I flew through all 500 pages of insanity and it was everything. i relate a lot to a character denying their destiny in hopes of leading a better life. I also really appreciate that he’s like a monster visibly, but people seem to treat him with respect and humanity, even children. It’s really reassuring to see
the three stories contained here are three of my least favorite in the overall scope of the hellboy run, they are still fantastic. This book was a lot like A Day In The Life by the Beatles. Darkness Falls is John’s Lennon’s bit and The Wild Hunt is Pail McCartney’s section. The awesome crescendo or whatever at the end is The Storm and the Fury which is satisfying, but leaves you feeling hollow in a melancholic way like only real art can make you feel
maybe i’m just stupid idk
Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Volume 1 by Mike Mignola
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
super fun adventure serials
adding a review later
adding a review later
Sin City, Vol. 1: The Hard Goodbye by Frank Miller
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
purpose gives meaning to life
it’s such a surprise reading this story after having grown up with the film adaptation of Sin City. This is definitely my favorite segment in the film, and it works so well as a comic, possibly even better than as a film. It’s crazy how much of this is adapted into the film. It’s almost like a 1:1 recreation of this story lol
i really enjoyed the scene where Marv is assessing everything he’s brought along on his lil’ mission. i also thoroughly enjoyed confession scene too and i think it worked better in the comic than it did in the film as well. the shot where Marv is standing in front of a statue of Roarke looked so cool in both iterations, that may be my favorite panel in this comic.
the material shown here is graphic and edgy. the violence is beyond over the top and the way they talk about it is insane. the protagonist doesn’t seem like a sex pest or anything, which is awesome. i love how respectful he is towards women, this whole comic is about avenging a girl he barely knew at all lol
yeah, this was a kick-a** comic and i’m really excited to read the other Sin City comic books!!
Frank Miller is a genius. I’ve only read Old Man Logan, but i’m familiar with the film adaptations of the Dark Knight Returns pt. i and ii. His art is stellar, and i love how beefy and blocky he draws men. i think the monochromatic color scheme and overall minimalistic style adds a lot to the overall aesthetic of the book. Many of the iconic shots wouldn’t carry the same weight if it wasn’t in this minimalist style, especially the shot of Marv leaving Basin City or like when he stares at that Roarke statue, like i mentioned before
this was just a cool comic idk
go read it
it’s such a surprise reading this story after having grown up with the film adaptation of Sin City. This is definitely my favorite segment in the film, and it works so well as a comic, possibly even better than as a film. It’s crazy how much of this is adapted into the film. It’s almost like a 1:1 recreation of this story lol
i really enjoyed the scene where Marv is assessing everything he’s brought along on his lil’ mission. i also thoroughly enjoyed confession scene too and i think it worked better in the comic than it did in the film as well. the shot where Marv is standing in front of a statue of Roarke looked so cool in both iterations, that may be my favorite panel in this comic.
the material shown here is graphic and edgy. the violence is beyond over the top and the way they talk about it is insane. the protagonist doesn’t seem like a sex pest or anything, which is awesome. i love how respectful he is towards women, this whole comic is about avenging a girl he barely knew at all lol
yeah, this was a kick-a
Frank Miller is a genius. I’ve only read Old Man Logan, but i’m familiar with the film adaptations of the Dark Knight Returns pt. i and ii. His art is stellar, and i love how beefy and blocky he draws men. i think the monochromatic color scheme and overall minimalistic style adds a lot to the overall aesthetic of the book. Many of the iconic shots wouldn’t carry the same weight if it wasn’t in this minimalist style, especially the shot of Marv leaving Basin City or like when he stares at that Roarke statue, like i mentioned before
this was just a cool comic idk
go read it
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
i read this to my brother tonight as he went to sleep. he’s too old for it, it we both love the art so much and it’s such a cute lil’ read. i love the die-cut pages showing the caterpillar’s trail, it’s adorable 🥺🥺🥺
Garfield Gains Weight by Jim Davis
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
there are some fantastic running jokes. i loved the week where he wouldn’t get out of bed. idk what to say, these are just so funny. This is the second book i’ve read in preparation for The Garfield Movie (2024) so far and it’s been a lot of fun! I can’t wait for the next book!!
the arc where garfy got so darn fat he couldn’t walk had me rolling lol
Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham by Troy Nixey, Dennis Janke, Mike Mignola, Richard Pace, Bill Oakley, Dave Stewart
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
it’s a really fun story. i like how all the different DC characters are morphed into these Mignola-esque Lovecraftian nightmares. It’s basically just that though. This reads a lot like my review of the film, but this is just a kinda lame and half-baked comic. It’s short snd sweet and i love it for that, and i would definitely mark it down to like 3 stars if not for how short it is, but that also makes some ideas feel kinda underdeveloped.
Another negative mark on this book is that like one needs a lot of DC knowledge to read this comic. You need to know who the robins are, Green Arrow, Oracle, The Penguin, Two Face, and Talia Al Ghul all have minor appearances that, without prior knowledge, feel super underdeveloped. Characters like Alfred, Poison Ivy, Jim Gordon, and a couple others show up for a couple panels but too are barely in this.
It’s cool to watch Batman’s rogues gallery turn from humans to these nightmares, but there is really nothing more than that. There’s no introspection or message here, it’s just plain fun. I especially loved how they integrated Two Face and Oracle into this. I also loved that all three robins were in this, that was really cool to see.
i can’t believe they turned batman into like a batman
Another negative mark on this book is that like one needs a lot of DC knowledge to read this comic. You need to know who the robins are, Green Arrow, Oracle, The Penguin, Two Face, and Talia Al Ghul all have minor appearances that, without prior knowledge, feel super underdeveloped. Characters like Alfred, Poison Ivy, Jim Gordon, and a couple others show up for a couple panels but too are barely in this.
It’s cool to watch Batman’s rogues gallery turn from humans to these nightmares, but there is really nothing more than that. There’s no introspection or message here, it’s just plain fun. I especially loved how they integrated Two Face and Oracle into this. I also loved that all three robins were in this, that was really cool to see.
Hellboy Omnibus Volume 2: Strange Places by Mike Mignola
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
how can i even talk about this book without spoilers?
i love all the little emotional stuff. i especially liked The Island. That was one of the most interesting and awe-inspiring stories that I’ve come across in recent memory.I LOVED Hellboy’s departure from the BPRD. I especially loved how he was able to work through his whole mission with Roger before resigning, and staying chill with Roger in the meantime. The characters in Hellboy really make these stories stand out, and I really want to read more of the spinoff stuff after what I’ve seen here!
i love all the little emotional stuff. i especially liked The Island. That was one of the most interesting and awe-inspiring stories that I’ve come across in recent memory.
Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola, John Byrne, Dave Stewart, Mark Chiarello
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
this is a fantastic omnibus!
the collection of stories build off of each other in such a satisfying way. i want to read this again, already!
the sketches at the end were a welcome addition as well! they added a level of humility i didn’t expect coming from— SLEEP LOL sleep now, fix review later lol
1. Seed of Destruction
i love the art. i love the world. i love the whole b.p.r.d. idea and like this was a super fun comic.
full disclosure, i have seen all three of the feature film adaptations of Hellboy, but i have not seen any of the animated adaptations (except the Amazing Screw-On Head). i don’t like the underdevelopment and pitiful appearance of Hellboy’s adaptive father. it all felt very cold and emotionless in a comic full of emotion.
is this supposed to be Hellboy’s most harrowing adventure yet? otherwise, it just kinda proves how much everyone sucks. the girl gets turned evil literally instantly. Hellboy gets his a** kicked over and over and barely survives. Abe Sapian does almost nothing the ONE TIME there’s actually water for him to swim in. i stg i always seem him walking on land, he’s like Aquaman.
i can’t wait to read more tjis was a whole lot of fun. i love alternate history paranormal sci-fi action with dark imagery
2. Wolves of St. August
i like Hellboy’s “been there, done that” attitude paired with this determined professor’s ambition to get on the field. there’s not a whole lot else for me to say…?
the art is fantastic as always, and the “mystery” felt cut short so there could be as much action as possible. regardless, this was a fun lil’ read
4. Wake The Devil
this was so much fun
i love the whole rebirth thing at the end, that was my favorite part
the whole comic was a lot of fun. i love how technology continues to fail Hellboy over and over, it’s such a fun gag. his gun exploding confused me because i didn’t initially understand what happened lol, but he probably didn’t either so i digress.
this was such a good follow up to Seed of Destruction. I’m reading an omnibus that connected vol 1 to this with “The Wolves of Saint August” and “The Chained Coffin”, which felt like necessary reading to understand the characters seen in this. i can’t overstate how much i enjoyed this volume.
even though Grisceu was dead, he got so much development, he became an interesting character. that’s really saying something too because the whole cast of surrounding characters is super interesting. i love how many little things happen off screen, and how the characters seem to really care about one another. granted, they have to move on when allies fall, but the ones that are alive live life to the fullest :)
the art style is still fantastic and i missed the black pages from seed of destruction.
the collection of stories build off of each other in such a satisfying way. i want to read this again, already!
the sketches at the end were a welcome addition as well! they added a level of humility i didn’t expect coming from— SLEEP LOL sleep now, fix review later lol
1. Seed of Destruction
i love the art. i love the world. i love the whole b.p.r.d. idea and like this was a super fun comic.
full disclosure, i have seen all three of the feature film adaptations of Hellboy, but i have not seen any of the animated adaptations (except the Amazing Screw-On Head). i don’t like the underdevelopment and pitiful appearance of Hellboy’s adaptive father. it all felt very cold and emotionless in a comic full of emotion.
is this supposed to be Hellboy’s most harrowing adventure yet? otherwise, it just kinda proves how much everyone sucks. the girl gets turned evil literally instantly. Hellboy gets his a** kicked over and over and barely survives. Abe Sapian does almost nothing the ONE TIME there’s actually water for him to swim in. i stg i always seem him walking on land, he’s like Aquaman.
i can’t wait to read more tjis was a whole lot of fun. i love alternate history paranormal sci-fi action with dark imagery
2. Wolves of St. August
i like Hellboy’s “been there, done that” attitude paired with this determined professor’s ambition to get on the field. there’s not a whole lot else for me to say…?
the art is fantastic as always, and the “mystery” felt cut short so there could be as much action as possible. regardless, this was a fun lil’ read
4. Wake The Devil
this was so much fun
the whole comic was a lot of fun. i love how technology continues to fail Hellboy over and over, it’s such a fun gag. his gun exploding confused me because i didn’t initially understand what happened lol, but he probably didn’t either so i digress.
this was such a good follow up to Seed of Destruction. I’m reading an omnibus that connected vol 1 to this with “The Wolves of Saint August” and “The Chained Coffin”, which felt like necessary reading to understand the characters seen in this. i can’t overstate how much i enjoyed this volume.
even though Grisceu was dead, he got so much development, he became an interesting character. that’s really saying something too because the whole cast of surrounding characters is super interesting. i love how many little things happen off screen, and how the characters seem to really care about one another. granted, they have to move on when allies fall, but the ones that are alive live life to the fullest :)
the art style is still fantastic and i missed the black pages from seed of destruction.