by envisionmg | Jun 14, 2018 | Children's Literature, Graphic Novels, Patrick Recommends
The Peabody Institute of Danvers not only has superhero graphic novels, but a growing collection of non-fiction titles. These books use sequential art to make complex topics more accessible. They work especially well with reluctant readers. Make no mistake; these...
by envisionmg | Oct 3, 2017 | Graphic Novels, Rachel Reviews
Three years ago an event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie, forever changing reality within its borders. Uncanny manifestations and lethal dangers now await anyone who enters the Spill Zone. The Spill claimed Addison’s parents and scarred her little...
by envisionmg | Sep 11, 2017 | Graphic Novels, Patrick Recommends
COMICS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND POPULAR CULTURE Most of us have heard of comics and graphic novels, but what are they really? Comics and graphic novels are a form of Sequential Art. They are a series of illustrations read in a specific order. Manga is a form of...
by envisionmg | May 23, 2017 | Graphic Novels, Pop Culture Spotlight
In 1961 the talents of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee brought forth an unusual group of superheroes. A quartet of adventurers mutated by cosmic radiation. This fantastic foursome would in turn help transform a struggling Marvel Comics into a multimedia powerhouse. The...
by envisionmg | May 1, 2017 | Graphic Novels, Staff Review
Written by: Greg Rucka Illustrated by: Liam Sharp & Laura Martin With the upcoming release of the superhero genre’s first female-led film, it is no surprise that many people are turning their attention to the Wonder Woman comic books. Wonder Woman’s rise to fame...
by envisionmg | Apr 18, 2017 | Graphic Novels, Staff Review
As an avid reader of DC Universe comic books and the wide array of heroes that they cover, I had high hopes for All Star Batman Volume 1: My Own Worst Enemy by Scott Snyder. Batman, being one of DC’s most popular heroes, has multiple storylines in the current...
