Superman: True Brit / Kim "Howard" Johnson et al

Superman: True Brit

(category: fantasy)
by

Kim "Howard" Johnson et al

published by DC Comics in 2004
Nick read a library book, in March 2010

Nick's rating: 5 out of 10

Nick's opinion:

This is a comic. An "illustrated novel" would be being polite. I suspect that it intends to be "humour" as much as fantasy, but it fails. It could be "social satire" -- with the message shovelled on like manure. Perhaps its message is aimed at avid readers of the tabloid press, which is a prime target of the "social satire". Overall, this comic is just a little bit ugly.

..o0o..

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The Green-Eyed Monster / Peter O'Donnell

The Green-Eyed Monster

(category: action)
book 7? of Modesty Blaise by

Peter O'Donnell
(illustrated by Enric Badia Romero)

published in newspapers in 1970
published in book form by Titan Books in 2005
Nick read a library book, in March 2010
(and previously in The West, certainly two of the three stories)

Nick's rating: 7 out of 10

Nick's opinion:

You're either a Modesty Blaise fan... or you're not. I am -- and I enjoyed each of the three stories in this book. It seems that the artist -- Romero -- was new to Modesty Blaise, so they started him with a simple plot: based around a troupe of dancing girls trapped in an Arab harem... Riiight... I wonder if the harem theme is why I can't remember reading that story before... Too many harem outfits to be published in The West!?

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Watchmen / Alan Moore

Watchmen

by

Alan Moore / illustrated by Gibbons & Higgins

published by DC Comics in 1986
read by Agamedes in June 2009 (and previously in June 2007)
science fiction / illustrated novel

Apparently, I read this first in June 07 (it seems to be more recent). Then it became a movie, then I borrowed Tim’s copy and re-read it, in June 09. First time I thought, Wow! This is more than a comic! Hea-vy... This time -- with no “comic” expectations -- I managed to follow the plot. It’s complex but clear, a parallel but close-by universe with a “villain” who kills millions in order to gain world peace. The book is also an exploration -- or expose -- of the reality and psychology behind people who dress up as costumed crime fighters. The illustrations are an essential part of the story-telling. They also add depth, impact and occasional humour. Worth the read, especially to see what is possible with an "illustrated novel".

Agamedes' rating: 8 out of 10