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Alice in Sunderland

By Harper • Feb 16th, 2009 • Category: Comic Book Review

This unclassifable graphic novel explores notions of history, reality, Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll, a town in England called Sunderland, and all the wondrous connections that fall everywhere in between.



The Book of Illusions

By Harper • Jan 29th, 2009 • Category: Book Reviews

Paul Auster’s 2002 novel is whirlwind of storytelling, but may not be for every reader.



Grendel Archives

By Harper • Jan 28th, 2009 • Category: Comic Book Review

Matt Wagner has built an epic mythos around the characters in his series Grendel.  See where it all started.
I’ve been a fan of Wagner for a little while now, having read the superb Trinity just recently.  I had tried to get into Grendel many years ago, and although I tried valiantly, I couldn’t understand what [...]



All-Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder, Vol. 1

By Harper • Jan 28th, 2009 • Category: Comic Book Review

Frank Miller’s newest work at DC is causing quite a bit of controversy, but what I see is the beginning of a great story.
I bought this largely because I am a huge Frank Miller/Batman fan, and though I generally dislike Robin stories, I figured I’d give this one a try.
It is fantastic.
I think it portrays [...]