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Judge Dredd: Complete Case Files v. 1 (Judge Dredd)

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by: John Wagner, etc.

December 10, 2005
BEWARE WHEN OPENING THIS BOOK THE THRILL POWER WILL TAKE YOUR HEAD OFF, IT DOES NOT FADE WITH AGE IN FACT IT GETS STRONGER, THERE ARE NOT THE WORDS THAT I KNOW TO DESCRIBE THE EXCELLENCE OF THESE COLLECTED WORKS, JUDGE DREDD IS AWESOME ITS AS SIMPLE AS THAT, BUY THEM AND RELIVE YOUR CHILDHOOD I DID

ALL HAIL THE DREDD MAN

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Sin City: Dame to Kill for Bk. 2 (Sin City (Dark Horse)): Dame to Kill for Bk. 2 (Sin City (Dark Horse))

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by: Frank Miller
by: Frank Miller

March 02, 2005
The first Sin City book was incredible, I've never read anything like it. So, how come the next book is such a flop? Firstly, all the characters are a bit dull, none of them have the charm that Marv did in the first book. This being set before and during the events of the first book, Marv makes a cameo appearance, but you never get to hear his thoughts during the book, which is what made him such an interesting character.

The plot is as flat as the characters. The first book has you constantly wondering what's going to happen, and could easily be read in one sitting, you just don't get bored enough to put it down. This time, however, you think nothing of putting it on the shelf and returning to it later, when you have the free time. ... Read More:

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Hellboy: Troll Witch and Other Stories v. 7 (Hellboy (Graphic Novels)): Troll Witch and Other Stories v. 7 (Hellboy (Dark Horse))

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by: Mike Mignola, P.Craig Russell

October 15, 2007
The first Sin City book was incredible, I've never read anything like it. So, how come the next book is such a flop? Firstly, all the characters are a bit dull, none of them have the charm that Marv did in the first book. This being set before and during the events of the first book, Marv makes a cameo appearance, but you never get to hear his thoughts during the book, which is what made him such an interesting character.

The plot is as flat as the characters. The first book has you constantly wondering what's going to happen, and could easily be read in one sitting, you just don't get bored enough to put it down. This time, however, you think nothing of putting it on the shelf and returning to it later, when you have the free time. ... Read More:

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Watchmen

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by: Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons

November 01, 2004
This is a great book.

Forget the comic book format; this is very good, imaginative, intelligent story telling with real depth and complexity.

The movie will no doubt be stunning, but read this before you see it.

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Preacher: Gone to Texas

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by: Garth Ennis

April 26, 1996
No spoilers.

I finished reading this series a short time ago, and after the initial excitement of the early volumes, I was so disappointed at the rest that I've finally decided to get it off my chest in a review.

The story gets off to a cracking start - I'd never seen a graphic novel like this before. The themes are awesome and cosmic. The violence is... violent and quite funny at times. It's shocking. If your jaw doesn't drop open a few times as you read it, you probably have tetanus. It has a few wonderful, memorable moments that you'll never forget.

But for me the whole thing has two major problems.

First - the pervy sex and cuss words,blasphemy, etc... I have no problem with these as such, but it's as ... Read More:

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Supernatural: The Official Companion: Season 1

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by: Nicholas Knight

October 26, 2007
i bought this book a couple of weeks ago. since it's arrival to my house, i have read and read it over and over.

i am a huge fan of the show. i watch it every week and have drove my family insane watching the show as i "never shut up talking about it".

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Tintin in the Congo (Tintin)

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by: Herge

September 05, 2005
Reading these reviews of Tintin au Congo reminds me of the words of social analyst Jason Edward Black, "the scariest of racial stereotypes and prejudices arise when the public cannot recognize such ills." Frankly I'm concerned by some of the responses: "there is nothing here that I would personally regard as outrageous" and "It preaches the true story of colonialism and Africa. However there is absolutely nothing racist about it..."
As a child I read both Tintin and Asterix comic books, adored them and was delighted to study them in a course on la bande dessinée at uni. This is when I read Tintin au Congo which provoked pretty strong feelings of repulsion.
This is emphatically not an ideal read for young Tintin fans. It is however a thought provoking ... Read More:

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Fruits Basket: v. 18 (Fruits Basket): v. 18 (Fruits Basket (Paperback))

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by: Natsuki Takaya

September 15, 2008
Having revealed some shocking facts about the Sohma dictator, Akito, Natsumi Takaya turns her attention to the supporting players.

And the eighteenth volume of "Fruits Basket" turns us back to several favorites -- Hiro, Kisa, Haru and Rin, with a little sprinkling of Yuki and his budding love life. What's more, Takaya throws a wild little twist in near the end, which hints at what will eventually happen to the zodiac.

Rumors are flying that Machi tried to murder her baby brother, surprising Yuki. As he searches for clues to this quiet, strange girl's personality, he also has to deal with one of his fangirls, who is about to graduate and has a parting message for him. The truth of Maki's family life only draws Yuki closer to her.

But things ... Read More:

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300

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by: Frank Miller
by: Frank Miller, Lynn Varley

January 05, 2000
I, like many people I would guess, bought this novel after seeing the film. The first thing that struck me is how closely the film-makers stuck to the source material. There are several lines and scenes that have been duplicated to the letter in the film and the visual imagery is just as stunning in both adaptations.
There are some small changes between the book and the film e.g. everyone is totally naked apart from the cloak in the book but differences such as these are easily explained I would think i.e. the film-makers may have had a problem with 300 sets of male genitals being on screen for 90 minutes!
As has already been stated, this is not true to the history of the real event and never once has it claimed to be. Consequently, all you pendants out there who are moaning ... Read More:

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The Perry Bible Fellowship: Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories

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by: Nicholas Gurewitch

October 15, 2007
This is brilliant collection. Gurewitch is a fantastic artist and obviously skilled in a number of different styles. Some of the strips are simplistic and childlike to the point where a ten-thumbed idiot like me could draw them. Others are as meticulously detailed and vidid as the work of the great Robert Crumb. All are brilliant in their own way. Whatever style Gurewitch adopts, it seems the perfect choice for the material - he obviously has a keen sense for the marriage of content and form.

But what of the content? In short, it's hilarious. The humour is misanthropic, dark and twisted but it is never cheap. With some controversial comic artists, like Dagsson and Max Canning, the controversial nature of their work can seem a bit limited and superficial; often there seems to be ... Read More: