
DC: Women of Action
Author: Shea Fontana
Format: Hardcover (with dust-jacket)
Price: £21.99
Page Count: 160-pages
Size: 21.5x26.3cm
Synopsis: This new book illustrates the fiercest, strongest, and most independent female characters to have ever populated the DC Universe. This includes an in-depth account that chronicles the careers of such classic heroes as: Wonder Woman, Lois Lane, and Batgirl, to name but a few, with each fine figure being illustrated by either a female or non-binary artist: Annie Wu, Brittney Williams, Colleen Doran, Elsa Chang, Emanuela Lupacchino, Gisèle Lagacé, Irene Koh, Jen Bartel, Jennifer Aberin Johnson, Little Corvus, Mingjue Helen Chen, Paulina Ganucheau, Stephanie Hans, and Winona Nelson.
‘DC: Women of Action’ also features profiles of real-life women who’ve been integral to the development of the comic book industry, such as the founder of the 'Vertigo' imprint, Karen Berger, as well as Ramona Fradon, who’s been creating comic book art since 1949. In many ways, this exciting action-packed volume is a powerful celebration of the amazing, inspirational women of the DCU, and I'm sure it will engage and delight new and old fans alike.
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Poison Ivy by Jen Bartel |
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Batwoman by Colleen Doran |
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Wonder Woman by Jen Bartel |
Rey and Pals
Author: Jeffrey Brown
Format: Hardcover
Price: £10.99
Page Count: 64-pages
Size: 17.7x17.7cm
Synopsis: Jeffrey Brown is The New York Times bestselling author behind the satirical comic strip, ‘Darth Vader and Son’, and now he’s returned to the Star Wars galaxy with a collection of brand new adventures starring young Rey and Kylo, Finn and Poe, Hux and Phasma, and Rose and BB-8, all under the watchful eye of Luke, General Leia, Han, and Chewie.
So whether it’s Kylo trying to use the Force to cheat at Go Fish, or Poe using BB-8 as a bowling ball, I’m sure Jeffrey Brown’s charmingly hilarious vision will delight Star Wars fans of all ages.
What I Thought Of It: When I first picked up ‘Rey and Pals’, I didn’t think I’d enjoy reading it because the art looked too cartoonish and the story seemed too silly. But upon closer inspection? Well, I’d say the opposite was true! More so in fact, on account of the satirical way Jeffrey Brown was able to have some fun with the characters that pop up within the Star Wars Universe. Essentially, each page in the book depicts a self-contained scenario that coyly comments on certain events previously established in the series. For instance, one illustration furnishes us with a situation where Rey and Finn are playing a game of hide-and-seek together, only for Rey to find him by mentally lifting up a boulder he’s hiding behind. While another page, shows Snoke, Kylo, Phasma, and Hux having a barbecue outside in the park. Admittedly, it is a pretty quick read and you have to know at least something about Star Wars to really understand Jeffrey’s jokes. Apart from that, though, I honestly thought it was a right blast, and to some degree, kind of reminded me of Charles Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip, minus the Beagle, divided by the fandom, and multiplied by a double-dose of friendly-fun (May the farce be with you).
Now for any further information, either click on the links provided or check out the official 'Chronicle Books' website, facebook, and twitter pages.
STAR WARS AND THE DCU COLLIDE WITH TWO BOOKS BY CHRONICLE BOOKS
Reviewed by David Andrews
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October 22, 2019
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