Tommy
I'm devouring these books! This is my third volume in three days. I'm really beginning to love the characters and the lore. Even the art style, which I initially found a little off putting, has grown on me. Looking forward to knocking out the rest of the books in this series sooner rather than later.
The best parts of this book are genuinely unnerving. At a certain point, something with so many sightings - and so much strangeness surrounding said sightings - feels hard to dismiss outright, no matter how skeptical you are. And the deeper you dig into the Mothman case, the weirder it becomes. As a story, whether you buy it or not, it's pretty fascinating stuff.
That said, there are better ways to experience this story than with this book. The book feels dated and is honestly a bit of a mess, meandering from incident to incident in a way that lacks any real cohesion. It's not awful, but it's one of those books that's better off summarized than actually read. If you're interested in the subject matter, I'd recommend the Astonishing Legends podcast's fascinating, multi-part series on the Mothman instead - because it covers everything in this book and then some, and in a more organized, engaging fashion.
Solid. I liked this book; I just wish I loved it. The premise is fantastic - I do adore a nice, creepy ritual, and there's one here that's to die for. This story has a great set up, but one that never quite delivers what you want it to. There's so much potential here but, sadly, some of that potential goes unrealized. It's not a failure - it just isn't a complete success.
Its really the tale of two books. The chapters set in the past are eerie and captivating horror. I loved them! The ones set in the present, however, are a mixed bag. At times they're tight, tense mystery; others they just feel a bit tedious, and leave you dying to get back to the more interesting past.
Overall I had a decent experience with this one, and I look forward to seeing what else this author has to offer. I just feel like this book was a little to the left of what I wanted it to be.
WAY too many characters for a book with no plot. I don't ask for much from these schlocky old Point Horror titles, but this one was a bit of a travesty. There are a few good moments near the end and I enjoyed the Freddy Krueger homage; mostly, though, this book is a poorly written mess. And not even a fun one!
This was so cute! I really enjoyed the novelty of a superhero comic that operates on a smaller scale. I love me a good epic, don't get me wrong, but sometimes it's nice to see Spidey just living his life in New York. Not every superhero story needs to be a grand, world altering affair; it's really refreshing to see a solid, character-driven slice of life title like this.
Definitely gonna get current on this series. I've been needing a nice gateway back into Marvel proper and I think this might be it!
The only thing - and I mean the only thing - keeping this from being a five star read was the length. It was too short! This is an epic story and it was begging to be an epic tome. Everything happens so fast that it's hard to absorb it all; I had to force myself to put the book down after each issue just so I could take some time to enjoy the brilliant, meticulous detail that went into planning out each phase of Spidey's life. If Marvel had gone all in and made this a year long series that truly capitalized on all that planning, I think this may've been the best Spider-Man story ever told.
That being said, the book we wound up with is still pretty flippin' fantastic! A lightning quick, bittersweet journey wholly unlike any other comic book I've ever read. Even with the one glaring fault, it's still one of those upper echelon stories that every superhero fan should experience. I'll be carrying this story around in my heart and my mind for a long time to come.
This was such a gripping read! It took everything I could muster not to devour this book in a single sitting. The narrative keeps you guessing in a way that's absolutely engrossing and the characters feel hauntingly real, making for a story whose stakes are of paramount importance. And one that, more than once, I found to be truly terrifying.
The whole experience is a bit of a gut punch and I can totally see why this one might not be to every reader's taste, but this horror fan was floored. I've gotta check out more of this guy's work - and soon!
Loving this series so far even though it's a bit of a slow starter. It kind of plays like a mixture of the Addams Family and Supernatural - but with a darker tone than either - and it's right up my alley as a horror fan. The artwork is amazing, too; it's delightfully macabre and really enhances the tone of the story. Can't wait to keep reading.
I'm of two minds about this book. Walt Flanagan's toootally twisted artwork is epic, but the overall story is too confusing and abstract to really live up to it. It's an interesting idea but it just isn't executed as well as it could've been. If you're a fan of the creators' fantastic podcast Tell ‘Em-Steve Dave or their TV show Comic Book Men you'll find things to enjoy here, for sure, but I can't recommend it to the casual reader.
This comic book miniseries was conceived as an “expansion” of sorts to the original Evil Dead. The most interesting parts of this adaptation are the bits we DIDN'T see in the movie; the directly translated parts are too rushed to capture the tension the film version nailed so perfectly and the book suffers for it. That said, the artwork is on point and the narration text really nails Ash's character so there's certainly still a lot here for Evil Deadheads like myself to enjoy.
An original Friday the 13th comic book tale - well, as original as “Jason Voorhees stalks and slashes people at Camp Crystal Lake” can be, I suppose. It's a surprisingly fun read if you're a fan of the series like myself because the six issue length gives the story just enough time to breathe and develop without overstaying its welcome. The book also introduces a new wrinkle to Camp Crystal Lake's mythology that's actually pretty interesting! And the depiction of Jason is perfect; you see just enough of him to keep the story suspenseful and to make sure that each of his appearances deliver. The book has some problems - it's aged pretty badly with regards to political correctness, for sure, and the artwork is middling whenever Jason isn't on screen - but as a story alone it really surpassed my (admittedly low) expectations. High art this ain't, but Jason fans will dig it.
It's been a few months since I read Revival and I still find myself thinking about it. This is the kind of book that crawls into your mind and finds a home there, rearing its wonderfully ugly head on occasion to remind you of the horrors contained within its pages. Most of my favorite King books are from his “heyday” in the '70s and '80s, but I think this one might just be lying in wait, ready to dethrone It as my all time favorite. Absolutely required reading for any horror fan.
I'm happy to report that I've finished my second reading of IT! This is still my favorite King thing (of the 20 odd King things I've read so far) and likely my favorite novel period, but this reread took me ages. I started on Stephen King's birthday in late September, devoured the first half in a week or so, and then life decided to drag my mental health deep into the gutters to visit Pennywise for a good, long stay. Not quite 27 years, but there were days when it felt like it would be! Through it all, I chipped away at this very slow and painfully unsteady reread for months; it's now early April and I've been feeling much better lately, allowing me to finally lurch across the finish line. I'm glad I got there.
I honestly think that I fell back into this story at a time when my brain somehow knew I would need it the most? The first time around I found the Losers Club and their brutal, seemingly endless heroes' journey to be super inspirational. I felt that it really changed me for the better as a reader and even just as a person on some levels? I needed to feel those feelings again and I was immensely grateful that when I slipped so far down into the depths of my mind I already had the Losers waiting around in there to help me keep on keeping on when I really, truly needed it.
Beep beep, Richie.
If you're gonna read a book about writing, who better to study than The King? On Writing is as much a book about the philosophy of writing as it is about the nuts and bolts of the process, and King is his usual charming, no-nonsense self within its pages. If you're a wannabe writer who needs that little kick in the rear to get back to the keyboard and get going, read this book. Trust me.
The mesmerizing story of the meteoric rise and mind-boggling fall of World Championship Wrestling, a pro wrestling promotion that took the genre to new heights and then ultimately to new lows before dying a fascinating death in early 2001. It's a hilarious, gripping read and it's required material for any wrasslin' fan.
This is my second trip through this book and I loved it even more this time around - especially the revised edition's new additions, detailing lessons other wrestling promotions have learned (and, more often, not learned) from this, the cautionary tale of WCW's demise.