For the anniversary of both Aquaman and Green Arrow, Brandon Thomas creates a team-up between the two golden boys as they race to fix a fracture in thFor the anniversary of both Aquaman and Green Arrow, Brandon Thomas creates a team-up between the two golden boys as they race to fix a fracture in the timeline that causes them to switch bodies and create a world that everything they once knew was erased. Arthur Curry and Oliver Queen both wake up one day and realized they are in the wrong identities: Arthur is a vigilante with an enormous amount of wealth & Oliver is the King of Atlantis. Although their memories are incomplete, they both realize something is wrong and seek what is responsible for this switch up. In the meantime, a mysterious organization known as Scorpio is implanting time portals to steal resources from the past to create a new future and their attempts may be linked to the swap between the two superheroes.
When I got word of a team-up between Aquaman and Green Arrow, I was kind of excited, as I was hot on the New 52 comics of their respective titles and thought of the potential this team up could be. Deep Target sounded promising, but the execution could have been better. Time travel aspect was only explained over certain moments in the plot, yet I don't think I fully grasp exactly how it relates to the switch of the two superheroes. Scorpio and its associates don't appear fully fleshed out and am I left questioning some points of their potential aftermath once the timeline was fixed by the ending. And the ending also did feel a little rushed, while not anti-climatic, I think it could have expanded a few pages more. Additionally, it feels like there were certain jump cuts made around, I don't know if it's for simplifying potential complications in the story or to speed up the main plot. The two leads also appear more angstier here than in the ones I read, where they were more collected, I guess in par with the plot, it makes sense.
On the plus side, the pencil art is pretty great. While it doesn't splash out like in some of the other comics I read, it's a nice balance that meshes well with the different sceneries present. Also, the tone is a little more lighthearted, which is a nice change since I do not think every superhero comic has to be dark and edgy. For these reasons, I give Deep Target a 3 star in that while it's a nice one-off miniseries, it could have been executed a lot better to make a far more intriguing story with its outlandish plot devices. ...more
Previously a battle between the Van Helsings and the vampires lead to an interruption with the Stormtroopers. In the process, Andrew becomes corruptedPreviously a battle between the Van Helsings and the vampires lead to an interruption with the Stormtroopers. In the process, Andrew becomes corrupted and prepares to destroy the world with his new vampire league. It's up to the Professor, Mary, and former acquaintance Debbie to save him.
The approach follows through a plot of intrigue and new revelations, including more background on Bennett's past. In which, there's more focus on the supporting cast here, but I only see Mary being fleshed out enough. While the ending is not rushed, I did find it weird how both wickedness was defeated and a rather open ended ending was created in the process. It was a good read, but it felt like it lacked a good punch to close it off properly....more
Stinetinglers 2 continues with a new set of short horror filled tales for youngsters from R. L. Stine. As per usual Stine formula, it's quick, on poinStinetinglers 2 continues with a new set of short horror filled tales for youngsters from R. L. Stine. As per usual Stine formula, it's quick, on point, has cliffhanger breaks, and often a twist ending. These stories still take the supernatural tone in a kid-friendly way, though there's a splash of sci-fi in a few this time. Here's my quick ratings on each story:
Lucky Me 4/5 Lost and Found 3/5 Mindblowers 4/5 The Stopwatch 4/5 Kids Rule 2/5 Spider Salad 3/5 The Thief 4/5 The Ghost in the Wall 3/5 A Bad Birthday 4/5 What's in the Claw Machine? 3.5/5
Unlike the first book, I found the second one to be a little lackluster in these scary tales. The last one felt would've been a 4 star story had how it closes not been done so flatly in my opinion. While the rest were good, some of the lesser ones were also not as interesting as they could be. I'll still read Stine's new stuff, but this collection felt like it lacked a few punches....more
Rotworld is the conclusion to the war of the Rot against the Green and Red. Cliff is currently injured and requires help, Animal Man seeks out Swamp TRotworld is the conclusion to the war of the Rot against the Green and Red. Cliff is currently injured and requires help, Animal Man seeks out Swamp Thing, believing he is the key in the war against the Rot. The duo team up to face Arcane, the avatar of the Rot, only to be led into a timeslip where they get separated and witness a world where the Rot takes over everything. As allies and enemies are transformed into a Rot Squad, Animal Man and Swamp race to undue Arcane's actions before he escapes again.
While Volume 2 felt a little slower paced, Rotworld tries to balance out the action and pacing of the finale. This is a full on crossover with Swamp Thing and a bit of Justice League Dark, featuring a lot of characters coming and going. However, because there is much going on, the similar slow pace from the previous work shows and it feels, at times, to drag on too long in my view. The ending implies that while the war is over, the casualties and scars are still remaining, keeping my interest. But the overly long finale really drags a bit much to go through. But it seems like a new saga for Animal Man is about to begin. ...more
Rise of the Vampires continues off the Vampire Wars that begun at the ending of Volume 1 & the death of Andrew Bennett. Sensing the dark disturbances Rise of the Vampires continues off the Vampire Wars that begun at the ending of Volume 1 & the death of Andrew Bennett. Sensing the dark disturbances in the power balance, the Justice League Dark comes to aid in resurrecting Bennett when they realize they are no match against the might of Cain, the original evil who now controls the league of Vampires. It becomes a showdown on how long the JLD can hold off Cain until Bennett comes back to his senses and return to stop the vampire plague that spreads beyond Gotham.
Unlike other New 52 comics where the first volume starts off strong and the second usually falls slightly short of keeping the same edge, Volume 2 manages to keep my interest throughout the story. The JLD crossover makes a little more sense now that I got to read the other side of the story, though it felt a little redundant since I already read their portions previously in their own collection. Bennett is a little more fleshed out, though he remains kind of stoic for the most part. I still don't fully understand the relationship dynamic between him and Mary, the Queen of Vampires; as it's never really explored here. The 2 human allies to Andrew are still active, but they also are not as fleshed out, and Tig was borderline annoying by the second arc. The last chapter included guest appearances from Stormwatchers, though it felt like they didn't serve much purpose. With the story still ending on a cliffhanger, I am eager to pick up part three to see how this new plague is going to be dealt with. Anyone wanting a less romantic vampire and something closer to the monstrous vampires of the heyday can enjoy I Vampire. ...more
Volume 2 picks off previously, with Buddy Baker and his family attempting to escape the Rot's army of undead. During a city attack, Animal Man tries tVolume 2 picks off previously, with Buddy Baker and his family attempting to escape the Rot's army of undead. During a city attack, Animal Man tries to fight off the invasion, but he loses his body and end up back in The Red. The Rot sees an opportunity to use the discarded body of Buddy to get to Maddy, now Animal Man must quickly find a way to get back to the land of the living before his family succumbs to The Rot. Meanwhile, Maddy learns the origins of The Rot, Red & Green and must prepare to search for the avatar of the Green in order to fight back against the Rot.
While not as horrifying as the first installment, the second one feels more a transition & yet keeps things evenly paced and interesting to continue despite the slower storyline here. I felt a little misled by the cover and the first few issues thinking that Swamp Thing would be found and the team up would occur by the end, alas it didn't. I did enjoy the Annual and origin story brought in for both Animal Man and the other realms, as it explains some holes that I had questions about that were left unanswered in the first volume. The art also changes to a more suitable style that I like, but it loses some of that psychedelic horror aspect in certain panels though. Still, despite the slightly slower tone here, I am enjoying Animal Man Volume 2 and am awaiting to see where things are going since it ends on a cliffhanger. ...more
Volume 3 closes the Earth One storyline of this Superman incarnation. During the events of the Parasite battle, the military has recruited the minds oVolume 3 closes the Earth One storyline of this Superman incarnation. During the events of the Parasite battle, the military has recruited the minds of Lex & Alexandra Luthor to seek out a solution to immobilize Superman. Meanwhile, Clark is trying to keep his identity a secret, but it is hard when he has these nightmares of a world he barely knew and learning that Lois was doing heavy background checks on him. Deep in space, another Kryptonian is seeking out Earth to see for himself the last son of Krypton. But is this other Kryptonian a friend or foe?
All three volumes show high stakes for Superman, whether it be how much damage he caused in his battles against abominations of Metropolis or how his actions in making right with the humans causes greater conflicts. There truly is a nice balance between the conflict of being a hero and the impact of his heroism, as well as the internal battle between being either Superman or being Clark Kent. For the most part of Volume 3, the identity of Clark Kent is relatively only at the beginning and ending scenes here. The battle here is also much more ramped up in due to how Superman is still relatively new to controlling his powers, but also because he may have met his match. The characters become much more intriguing here with Lisa, Clark, Lois, and especially the characterization of how the Luthor couple are portrayed, a nice little touch up. There is a stronger presence of being & acceptance theme in this final volume, and I think it helps makes it a satisfying closer to the Earth One Saga. That's one thing I enjoy of the Superman comics I have read so far, a conflict of having of self-acceptance and how to be an ideal hero. Of course, the way it ends does leave a few strings to see how things could potentially go had it gone further. For what it's worth, Earth One Superman was much more enjoyable than what I initially perceived it to be, and I am glad I gave it a try. Another super comic for the Man of Steel!...more
Galatea is a retelling of the myth of the same name, but with a much more different twist. Like the original tale, Galatea was brought from stone to hGalatea is a retelling of the myth of the same name, but with a much more different twist. Like the original tale, Galatea was brought from stone to human due to Venus granting Pygmalion's his vision of an ideal woman. While Galatea tries to love, she realizes the man is very much possessive and controlling. He very much abuses her both emotionally and physically and is incredibly jealous when other folks look upon her supposed beauty. She is kept locked up with doctors and nurses occupying her time with isolation. But upon knowing that the children she has with Pygmalion will never see her again, Galatea plots her escape.
I am familiar with the original tale, though I don't recall if there were greater details in the story as the author points out in her afterword. But Miller transform this myth into a modern feminist story of a woman who has been wronged and finds courage to finally make an escape. Galatea is portrayed as gentle, broken, and desperate. Her attempts of taking action doesn't become apparent until near the story's end, and yet, it is done so subtly. While this is a darker take on a classical myth, it rewrites the woman who was brought to life from stone an identity, who is more than just an object of sexual desire. For what this short story is worth, it is an intriguing take. ...more
Volume 2 follows Superman/Clark Kent as he starts to get comfortable in his new stage in life. Working for the Daily Planet is growing on him, as wellVolume 2 follows Superman/Clark Kent as he starts to get comfortable in his new stage in life. Working for the Daily Planet is growing on him, as well as the closeness to a next door neighbor. Lois is not liking the newcomer Clark Kent in the workspace and delves into confidential files to get the scoops on who this recent stranger is. As for Superman, becomes more entangled in the philosophical question of what it means to be human. He knows choosing to use his powers for the good of humanity is something to be proud, but both him & the world are at odds on how he can ever be truly one to his fellow man. That questions gets explored more as Superman is to face off against a classic enemy that has always been a difficult thorn on the side, Parasite.
If Volume 1 dealt with Superman making the choice of using his superpowers, then the sequel explores more of how he can truly find himself among other humans when he never was one to begin with. There is much more exploration of his depth through flashbacks and from his humble civilian form. The first battle with Parasite also surprisingly, adds a little to that plot as well. Parasite's origins are also changed here, though it was never truly explored in the New 52 Superman, this one makes him a psychopath from the start. There is also a good prominence of Jimmy, Perry & Lois here, just like in the first book, though the characterization between them don't go too far from their original forms. Even with the battles against Parasite, the plot & tone of Earth One Superman is still relatively slow, but to its advantage, builds a relatable superhero and tackles the discussion of what makes humans special. It's not sappy, but inspirational, much like how many of Superman's stories tend to be. I find Volume 2 to be still relatively strong as the first, its satisfying to see how Clark grows more as with his alter ego. ...more
Cress Watercress is a story that is almost like a modern fairytale. A young bunny, Cress, learns that her Mama is moving her and her baby brother, KipCress Watercress is a story that is almost like a modern fairytale. A young bunny, Cress, learns that her Mama is moving her and her baby brother, Kip, away from the warren. They are to move to the Broken Arms, a literal tree that is split in the middle, and serves as an apartment for other woodland creatures under the landlord, Mr. Owl. It is during this bittersweet move that Cress learns that her Papa has disappeared, and likely never coming back. Cramped in their new, tiny lodging, Cress misses her old life and desperately wishes for Papa to return. With time, she befriends the other tenants and makes new friends, even if they are not rabbits, and goes on adventures that opens her eyes on what it means when you have to start growing up.
Done as a coming of age novel for children, Cress undergoes a gradual change of her own as she learns to navigate her new life as a growing child. She learns that growing up is difficult, but necessary. Cress also learns that while she would likely never find any rabbit friends, the friends she made on the way are enough to help cope with her loneliness. She changes from a feisty, quick-tempered little rabbit into an innovative, empathetic, older rabbit who learns the sacrifices it takes to make the most of a bad situation. Yes, the dialogue and writing is not like most other modern storytelling for children, but I found it charming in its own unique way. Additionally, there are nicely done illustrations throughout the book, and in beautiful neon color schemes no doubt! It is a great addition to stories that speak about changes and how to navigate around new changes that appear in life. ...more
Independently published by Vincent Montez & Craig Hamann, Son of Achilles tells of the aftermath of the epic battle of Troy on the voyage of vengeanceIndependently published by Vincent Montez & Craig Hamann, Son of Achilles tells of the aftermath of the epic battle of Troy on the voyage of vengeance that Pyrrhus, the acknowledged son of the legendary Achilles. While father and son helped in defeating and destroying the kingdom of Troy, Achilles is killed in the process. However, it is not who Pyrrhus believes to be, but rather the god, Apollo. In his quest to avenge his father, Pyrrhus becomes entangled with the Amazons, who got themselves a new Queen, Cassandra, daughter of the fallen King of Troy. Through their partnership, they vow to defeat the wicked god Apollo and claim the treasure that Pyrrhus desperately desires.
I do enjoy mythological adventures, although I admittedly, do not know much about the legendary battle at Troy. So this is all rather new to me. There is plenty of epic battles, damsels, betrayal, mystery, romance, and homages to the original myth here to enjoy for fans who are new and knowledgeable in the tale. Despite the short pages, the main cast gradually do become fleshed out and shown to have different sides to them that makes them much more human than myth. For a self-published work, the authors know how to twist and expand on myths of such legendary proportions. Even though it took a while for me to finish this short book, I did enjoy the saga thoroughly. It's not perfect, but definitely not a bad read at all. I had won an autographed copy of this book from the GoodReads giveaway and very much grateful to have received this book in the selection and would like to say Son of Achilles is worth a shot at reading. ...more
Leo is being looked after by his Uncle Mo for the day. But Mo is not the best if Uncles: attending a rubber band convention, eating broccoli, and be iLeo is being looked after by his Uncle Mo for the day. But Mo is not the best if Uncles: attending a rubber band convention, eating broccoli, and be in bed by 8. It looks like it'll be one dull night for Leo. Until they both stumbled onto the Society of Aunts & Uncles. Now both of them will learn the secrets and skills it would take for them to become the best of Uncles and nephews.
An ode to all Aunts and Uncles, this book explains what it takes to be the best adults around for kids. All time fun and none if the stuffy grown ups is what this is! I found it relatively enjoyable, though I thought there would be more to it. The illustrations are good, reminiscent of Pixar style. If you are am aunt or uncle, do yourself a favor and read this to be the best kind....more
One of the last miniseries to be released before the end of the New 52 era of DC Comics. Power & Glory has the Justice League face off against the eneOne of the last miniseries to be released before the end of the New 52 era of DC Comics. Power & Glory has the Justice League face off against the enemy, Parasite, a being who can suck the life & powers out through physical contact. This initial battle is a mystery to them, as a few of the members realized they were invited to the location, with their aliases known, by the mysterious Infinity Corporation. Before their fight with Parasite is finished, the team are interrupted by the arrival of the mysterious being, Rao. In the process, Green Lantern, Flash, and Wonder Woman are separated from the rest to unknown locations. Rao was known as a God in Kryptonian legend and he aims to spread peace to Earth, extinguishing all the internal conflict and chaos that has plagued society. He starts winning people's faith all over, with the exception of a few, one of which is Batman. Batman believes their must be some ulterior motive for world peace, as Rao claims, and it requires getting the team back together and seek out this connection with the Infinity Corporation.
This is one of the longest miniseries within the New 52 Justice League main series, with a grand premise. I found the story to be rather slow-building, as the pacing takes about three episodes in to truly build up what was going on for the main plot. Unlike other JL comics, this one included every member a spotlight of equal timing, thus, allowing each a role in their impact on the plot. There is a lot of intrigue going on as well, as it deal with an alien cult and time travel apparently. Now with time travel, it can make the story go a little confusing, as I noticed some areas of how things go felt a little off. Additionally, I did not like that there wasn't a whole lot of background on the crew of the Infinity Corp by the ending, though it hints that they may have a future role in the crisis events that will be played into introducing the Rebirth era. The same goes for the ending, as I expected something much grander, but was letdown as another foreshadowing of future events.
On the better side, the art is relatively good. The character designs in the first two issues were okay, but greatly improved as the story progressed. Another plus was that while most of the main series had the team members having a lot of disagreements within, this time, they are all much more cooperative and trusting of each other. I guess you could say it's development on their characters that they were finally efficient in being a team. So despite a few flaws in the general story, it is still satisfying enough for me to say this is a good piece in the New 52 before the prelude to Rebirth. ...more
Dear Justice League is a graphic novel of the Justice League answering questions from some of their little fans. Each member gets a segment where theyDear Justice League is a graphic novel of the Justice League answering questions from some of their little fans. Each member gets a segment where they get to answer an email from a kid who looks up to them while going about their usual routine. The stars of this novel are: Superman, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Flash, Green Lantern & Batman. Each of them varies in how they respond to their questions, but I will say most of them are very humorous and outrageous to a point. Although it appears each of them get relatively equal page count, somehow I feel like a few them had longer moments.
Although it initially appears these stories are not connected, they all eventually lead to a climax of an insectoid invasion. To be honest, for once, I enjoyed the Q&A segments more than the actual fight scene. The segments are all appropriate for children, and the illustrations are a unique cartoon quality and adds to the humorous moments. All in all, Dear Justice League is a fun light read for children to see how well their superheroes can fair against kids....more
Sea of Storms follows up on the reign of Aquaman and Mera, as their leadership is still questioned and left the kingdom of Atlantis divided. Tensions Sea of Storms follows up on the reign of Aquaman and Mera, as their leadership is still questioned and left the kingdom of Atlantis divided. Tensions between Atlantis and the surface world are also fueling the fire when an ancient guardian is unleashed and Aquaman is forced to kill the creature. Then his trident is stolen and used to unlock a portal where demonic beings from the old era are unleashed, including an insane Hercules! Faced with an out-of-control demigod, it appears Aquaman is about to meet his match as nothing seems to stop Hercules from taking out the descendent of the old king that betrayed him. Meanwhile, Mera takes over in Arthur's absence in the kingdom, only to find out there are assassinations attempts awaiting her from Atlanteans who are still loyal to Orm.
I found Sea of Storms to be enjoyable and a good read, but it doesn't hold up to Volume 4's Death of a King. Obviously, that volume had a lot going on in its plot and character exploration, and this one is where Geoff Johns is no longer the writer here. But not all the magic is lost here. Aquaman is still shown to be the likeable hero and still attempts to right the wrongs of his predecessors here: from attempting to reason with a mad Hercules to rescuing civilians when the ocean threatens them. Another little moment I liked was when Arthur goes to his high school reunion, despite his uneasiness, it shows he's still just as much a person of the land as he is the King of the Seas. Additionally, in regards to the old gods arc, there is a nice team-up with Wonder Woman here, which I should've expected given it's more mythological backstory. Also, there's more presence of Mera easing into her role as Queen consort as well, which is good development in her character when compared to how her presence was previously.
While I did like this volume, a few flaws still prevented me from giving a five stars. One was the second crossover involving Swamp Thing. I only know this character from Constantine's comics and Justice League Dark's, and their crossover is very uneased between the two leads, which is fine. However, I wished the reason for their team-up, a rogue algal bloom that's killing other creatures, was explained and brought up more. It felt like it was only briefly mentioned at the beginning before refocusing on the Hercules plot. Then how it gets resolved felt a little rushed without much explanation either. Although given that it's not Jeff Parker who's writing the Swamp Thing's episode that's added here, it might help to read his own run to understand, maybe. Also, the art is still good but not on par with how the first four volumes were. I felt there was less details here, with the style being slightly simpler, which also gives the impression that Aquaman is squinting for about a third of the comic. Thankfully, neither of these issues were not too problematic to ruin my reading of Sea of Storms. I hope Jeff Parker's next venture with Aquaman will improve on some of the storytelling. ...more
The Firebird by Robert San Souci is a retelling of a Russian folklore of the same name. A prince named Ivan stumbles upon a golden gate deep in the woThe Firebird by Robert San Souci is a retelling of a Russian folklore of the same name. A prince named Ivan stumbles upon a golden gate deep in the woods. Inside, he sees a firebird, a beautiful winged creature who's feathers are as blazing as the sun, Upon capturing it, the firebird begs for freedom in return in giving a feather as a promise to help Prince Ivan in his time of need. He takes the feather and discovers a princess and her ladies are held captive by a wizard, Kastchei the Deathless. He promises to free them by finding the source of the wizard's death, but the journey will not be easy.
San Souci has explored many tales throughout his writing career, both the popular and the obscure kind. Here he managed to bring to life the story of the Firebird in an appropriate tone for children. It is very detailed, giving both the prince and princess roles to play in seeking freedom, and with beautiful illustrations that reminisce of medieval paintings. ...more
Universe's Finest serves as the concluding saga in the team-ups between New 52 Batman and Superman. Although, in this case, it's more of a tributary tUniverse's Finest serves as the concluding saga in the team-ups between New 52 Batman and Superman. Although, in this case, it's more of a tributary than an actual end to the story. The first arc is a 3-parter about investigating the death of an alien astronaut with Lobo coming for a bounty on Batman's head. The next issues are crossovers that lead in the final Superman comic. And the last arc features rogues from both heroes teaming up to capture the leads, in an attempt to determine who's truly the greater superhero.
Both main stories take place at an unspecified time before the final Superman story, serving as a tributary to the legacy of these team-ups. The first one has a nice air of mystery and drama that plays into their roles. And the second main story is more of a gift to hard-core fans of both heroes in the Neverending argument of who's the best. The crossover comics are little forgettable due to the lack of proper placement, but still worth reading on their own. Truly, Universe's Finest shows how far their dynamics in partnership played out since the beginning. What started as an uneasy partnership, with inner conflicts and clashing personas, now leads to a system if trust and complimentary foil in how they work. This volume ends on a bright note, which, after all the duo have been through, it's worth it....more
Released near the end of the New 52 run of Superman, this little miniseries brings back the pre-Crisis Superman and Lois Lane and have them enter the Released near the end of the New 52 run of Superman, this little miniseries brings back the pre-Crisis Superman and Lois Lane and have them enter the new universe. Seeing how they have alternate forms on here, the couple decide to leave in under the radar, keeping their personas away from the public. In that space of time, they have a son, Jonathan, and he's all about this universe's Superman. While in the background, Jon notices some weird stuff going around his parents, and he's about to learn the truth of who his parents truly are, and what it means to have someone be a superhero. There's also two alien presences who are threatening the safety of the secretive couple, and their identities may be revealed!
Running at eight issues, Lois and Clark excellently introduces the Pre-Crisis couple to the New 52 world. While there is a subplot on the search of a mystery stone, the main focus is on the Superfamily living as regular civilians. The exception that Lois writes under a pen name on stories exposing dirty deeds and Clatk occasionally flying off to fight crimes. The calmer tone of just family life really fleshes out the characters as well as the emotional bond they hold for one another.
The few irks I find was the lack of background development on the villain from the first half, the unresolved subplot of the Oblivion Stone, and how this story will be integrated into the New 52. Despite those issues, Lois and Clark does wonder in bringing this classic couple into the new era they are set in....more
Charlie was not your ordinary boy, he has nightmares. Nightmares that causes monsters to come to life, even when his parents don't believe it. BecominCharlie was not your ordinary boy, he has nightmares. Nightmares that causes monsters to come to life, even when his parents don't believe it. Becoming the neighborhood weirdo, Charlie yearns to live a normal life and go to public school, like a normal kid. But when one nightmare leads to a giant scorpion to invade the house, Charlie is introduced to the Nightmare Academy. Charlie has a gift, he has the powers to both open portals and banish creatures from the Nether. What he lacks in confidence and control, the faculty at Nightmare Academy set to teach him. But there's a powerful entity in the other world, and they have their eyes set on Charlie being the key to their freedom.
The first book in the series, Monster Hunters holds a promising premise for preteens. Delving heavily into the fantasy genre, we are introduced to this other world where people with these magical abilities are taught to use their powers to protect the human world from supernatural threats. As someone who has already read Harry Potter, the premise does sound a little cliche. However, lead character Charlie makes an interesting protagonist, as he's starts as a very wimpy but gradually becomes a leader as the story progresses to a darker tone. Additionally, the world-building comes off easier to grasp while holding a level of complexity. While slow at times, Monster Hunters holds a satisfying ending that leads gracefully for more....more
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