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Ande Thomas (69 KP) rated Economix: How Our Economy Works (and Doesn't Work), in Words and Pictures in Books
May 30, 2019
Economix is a truly great book that presents the ins and outs of the global economy in a way I've never seen before. It's not <i>just</i> a comic, or a simplified version of economics for kids. It's a genuinely in depth and well researched look at the current state of the economy and how we got here, and why. I would truly recommend this book to anyone who has more than a passing interest in economic policy or questions on why money works the way it does.
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Loac Essentials: Volume 10: Dan Dunn, Secret Operative 48
Book
Considered the first comic book with original material ever produced, 1933's "Detective Dan, Secret...
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Flora & Ulysses (2021) in Movies
Mar 23, 2021
This is an incredibly charming kids' film. My eight-year-old daughters both enjoyed it tremendously (it had hi-jinks, funny kids, and a squirrel). But my wife and I both found it engaging too. Ben Schwartz is lovely as Flora's dad. Lots of comic book references, plenty of action, and it's sweet without being too schmaltzy. We've already watched it twice. (Side note: I haven't read the book it's based on, so I cannot comment there, but we're getting it from the library, because we found the film so enchanting.)
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2460 KP) rated I Even Funnier (I Funny, #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
As Jamie Grimm prepares for the regionals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Contest, he must continue to deal with typical middle school problems like figuring out girls and relationships, his friend's problems, and tutoring his cousin who also happens to be the class bully.
I enjoyed this book more than the first in the series, possibly because I saw the more slice of life nature of the book. Some stories start and end early while others for running threads that last longer. Holding it all together is the comic contest. The fun illustrations help make this book a very fast read.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/03/book-review-i-even-funnier-by-james.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I enjoyed this book more than the first in the series, possibly because I saw the more slice of life nature of the book. Some stories start and end early while others for running threads that last longer. Holding it all together is the comic contest. The fun illustrations help make this book a very fast read.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/03/book-review-i-even-funnier-by-james.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Martha Gunn (2 KP) rated Aquaman (2018) in Movies
Apr 6, 2019
Aquaman
This movie has done a wonderful job of staying close to its comic book roots. The visual effects are beautiful and believable.The storyline keeps it moving with a surprise near the end. Jason Momoa is absolutely perfect for this tough guy , coming of age, softie character. He knows what's important and fights to protect it. My 13 year old son who says he " HATES SUPERHEROES " loved this is movie.
The next to last collection of comic strips from Calvin and Hobbes features the nine month break creator Bill Watterson took. There aren't as many stories, although the familiar themes are still present. And the laughs for fans new and old are just as strong as they were 20 years ago.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/07/book-review-theres-treasure-everywhere.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/07/book-review-theres-treasure-everywhere.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dirk Gently's Big Holistic Graphic Novel
Tony Akins, Ilias Kyriazis, Chris Ryall and Arvind Ethan David
Book
Douglas Adams' holistic detective Dirk Gently has his comic book adventures collected here in DIRK...
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) in Movies
Sep 27, 2021
Good cast (1 more)
Some funny scenes
A quite stylish Action thriller that tries a bit too hard to be an over the top comic book violent film. Plenty of ideas taken from other films to create a world for assassin's. Not a lot of depth to the story before the next set piece scene. Definitely not one trying to be taken seriously and entertaining for a watch at least once.
The Wolf Among Us
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The Wolf Among Us is an episodic graphic mystery-drama adventure game developed by Telltale Games,...
Telltale The wolf among us Fables