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8.16.2011

Review: Storm Born Vol 1 & Vol 2 Graphic Novel

PJ's QUICKIE POV:
A huge fan of the series, I was excited to be able to review the Storm Born graphic novel, even if it was in PDF format. I really believe a graphic novel is best experienced in print, mainly because layout is usually a major part of the experience. Full page spreads, etc. Yet, even though not my first choice in how to read…the Storm Born Vol 1 & 2 that were sent to me for review were beyond belief, awesome. They stuck with the story line to the letter, the characters were like I would have imagined – well Kiyo was a little hotter than I would have thought. (I always imagined him to be dorky – even though he really wasn’t described that way – my way of emoting on him)

I was...Pleased, pleased, pleased as punch with the illustration of David Hamann and the scripting of Grant Alter and I can’t wait to read more of the Dark Swan graphic novel. I just need to get my grubby hands on a printed set --- not scheduled for release until October.


REVIEW:
The comics follow the story of Eugenie, Dark Swan – to the letter, just like the books. Volume one and two are an introduction to Eugenie and her unusual occupation of freelance Shaman. The story opens with her exorcising a nasty spirit from a tennis shoe that makes a few choice comments before Eugenie manages to get him to the other side. First he knows her name and second, he might have been hitting on her. It’s strange but she talks herself into thinking it’s nothing. Eugenie’s life is not what you would call normal – but things seem stranger than usual around her and she is contemplating taking on a case that the logical side of her says to stay FAR away from. A case where she would have to go body and soul into the Otherworld, something everyone around her says she would be insane to do. To distract herself, Eugenie finds herself in a bar, she needed crowds, people distraction. She finds it in the arms of a half-Japanese vet named Kiyo. It’s instant attraction…but Kiyo is not the innocent, normal vet that he seems and an overnight stay and an encounter with an elemental proves it to both of them. Distractions aren’t always a good thing. 

Hamann has some of the images from Vol. 2 up on his deviant art site, take a look at how fab they are...

Dark Swan Issue 2 Samples by
~Apathy-Inc on @deviantART


RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommended for fans of Urban Fantasy, the fae. This is also a good way to transition into to graphic novels. Like the book and then check out the comic.










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7 comments:

Jennifer @ The Book Nympho said...

I've totally forgot about the Anita Graphic Novels. Thanks for the "Like This Like That". I'm loving the Buffy GN so I might get into more. They are fast reads and reviews.

ParaJunkee said...

You are welcome, Jenn!

Mari - Escape In A Book said...

I haven't read all that many graphic novels. I've read Sandman vol 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman but that was a bit too graphic for me(HA HA). I do like the sound of these graphic novels and a spirit in a tennis shoe? Never heard of that occurring before.

Patti (@TheLoveJunkee) said...

I really enjoyed this too and think it will be amazing x100 in print! I'll be right there in the store with you getting my copy, lol!

Must Love Books said...

I've been kinda iffy about getting this because I'm not really a big fan of graphic novels. But this is Dark Swan! So I'm going to have to pick it up. Thanks for the review!

sinn said...

Never heard of this one, but it looks awesome! The art is amazing! I get tired of awesome stories, but crappy art styles to accompany it. Kind of ruins the story for me. Thanks for the review!

sinn @ sinnful books

Erin W. said...

I read these graphic novels! Fantastic stuff! Love anything Richelle Mead.

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