It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews the excellent first volume of The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. Go HERE to read more about it.…
Comics
Reading Comics: Thor: Goddess of Thunder Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman
Ana’s adventures in Reading Comics continue with Thor: Goddess of Thunder. Title: Thor: Goddess of Thunder Author: Jason Aaron (Text), Russell Dauterman (Illustrator) Genre: Fantasy, Comics Publisher: Marvel Publication Date: May 26 2015 Hardcover: 136 pages Mjolnir lies on…
Reading Comics: Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Ana’s adventures in Reading Comics continue with Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Title: Nimona Author: Noelle Stevenson Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics Publisher: Harper Collins Publication Date: May 2015 Hardcover: 275 pages The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle…
Reading Comics: A Look At Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro.
Only four issues into this new comics and my love for it knows no bounds. Bitch Planet is a pulpy dystopian series written by Kelly Sue DeConnick (Of the excellent Pretty Deadly and Captain Marvel) and artist Valentine De…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! Today it’s Thea’s turn to review, and she takes a look at a new graphic novel from Image Comics. Wayward: String Theory (Vol 1) by…
Reading Comics: Lazarus, Vol. 1: Family by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark
Ana’s adventures in Reading Comics continue with Lazarus, Vol. 1. Title: Lazarus, Vol. 1: Family Author: Greg Rucka / Art by Michael Lark Genre: Dystopian Science Fiction,, Comics Publisher: Image Comics Publication Date: October 2013 Hardcover: 106 pages Eisner-winning…
Reading Comics: Ms Marvel, Vol 1 – No Normal + Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why
Beginning in February 2014, the Ms Marvel series written by G. Willow Wilson, launched a storyline that sees the first Muslim superhero to headline a comic series. Beginning in February 2014, the Ms Marvel series written by G. Willow…
Reading Comics: Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More by Kelly Sue DeConnick and David López
Marvel’s recently announced plans to release a Captain Marvel movie, sparked a new interest in a character I knew nothing about beyond the fact that I always associated Captain Marvel with its male incarnations. Cue me being super excited…
“Everywhere you go, pain and misery seem to follow. Well, I’m done following along with it. I won’t be a part of your violence anymore. And I won’t let the children be infected by it either.” Title: Sweet Tooth:…
Sweet Tooth Friday: “Endangered Species” (Vol. 4) by Jeff Lemire
“Everywhere you go, pain and misery seem to follow. Well, I’m done following along with it. I won’t be a part of your violence anymore. And I won’t let the children be infected by it either.” Title: Sweet Tooth:…
“What if they aren’t the solution at all, but the problem? What if they caused it? What if he caused it?” Title: Sweet Tooth: Animal Armies Written by Jeff Lemire Genre: Apocalypse, Dystopia, Comics, Graphic Novel, Science Fiction, Speculative…
“When they come and get you… you don’t never come back.” Title: Sweet Tooth: In Captivity Written by Jeff Lemire Genre: Apocalypse, Dystopia, Comics, Graphic Novel, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction Publisher: Vertigo Publication Date: December 2010 Paperback: 144 pages…
Today, we are delighted to take part on this EXCEEDINGLY fun Blog Tour for Princess Decomposia and Count Spatula by Andi Watson, with an exclusive comic strip – “Better Bakes With Count Spatula” – from the author! ABOUT THE…
Over at Kirkus, Thea talks about what to read when you’re tired of The Walking Dead. It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! Today it’s Thea’s turn, and she takes a dark, post-apocalyptic turn with a graphic…
Book Review: The Zodiac Legacy: Convergence by Stan Lee, Stuart Moore & Andie Tong
An action-packed, wonderfully diverse take on superheroes in the 21st century – and in the Chinese Zodiac pantheon. Title: The Zodiac Legacy: Convergence Written by Stan Lee and Stuart Moore, Art by Andie Tong Genre: Speculative Fiction, Superheroes, Young…
Presenting an interview with Stuart Moore & Andie Tong, and a giveaway from Disney Enterprises, Inc. Today we are delighted to present an interview and giveaway opportunity for the newest book from writers Stan Lee and Stuart Moore, with…
Hello everyone and Happy Sunday! Thea here, reporting from a cold Washington D.C. Let’s get down to business, shall we? The Week of Trailers: I don’t know what was in the water but this past week, some really awesome…
Marvel comics presents the exciting trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex This Friday we present you with a sweet crossover event trailer! Marvel Comics has released the following trailer for The Black Vortex –…
It’s Friday which means we are over at Kirkus! Today Thea reviews the fourth issue of Vertigo Quarterly CMYK, the Black issue. If you haven’t heard, Vertigo Comics came up with a brilliant anthology concept last year, to release…
Title: Through the Woods Author: Emily Carroll Genre: Horror, Graphic Novel, Young Adult Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Publication Date: July 2014 Hardcover: 208 Pages A fantastically dark and timeless graphic debut, for fans of Grimm Tales, The Melancholy…
SFF in Conversation is a new monthly feature on The Book Smugglers in which we invite guests to talk about a variety of topics important to speculative fiction fans, authors, and readers. Our vision is to create a safe…
Thea’s Smugglivus 2013 Feats of Strength
The Feats of Strength are an integral part of our annual Smugglivus Tradition. In previous years, the Feats of Strength were a challenge in which we dared each other to read a book that we knew was so far…
Smugglivus 2013 Guest Author: Sally Jane Thompson (& Giveaway of original sketch)
Welcome to Smugglivus 2013! Throughout this month, we will have daily guests – authors and bloggers alike – looking back at their favorite reads of 2013, and looking forward to events and upcoming books in 2014. Who: Sally Jane…
Hello everyone, and Happy Sunday! Is anyone else enjoying a Game of Thrones finale party? Big props to HBO for doing such a great job with the first season adaptation of the novel. The question now becomes, what on…
Graphic Novel Review Double Feature: Irredeemable Vol.3 & Incorruptible Vol. 1 by Mark Waid
Today we give you a double shot of Graphic Novel goodness with two reviews of Mark Waid’s 2 great ongoing series. Irredeemable Vol.3 Publisher: Boom Studios Publication Date: July 2010 Paperback:112 pages Stand alone or series: Volume 3 of…