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One of the best manga I've ever seen, both in story line and graphic design (ESPECIALLY graphic design). I hope Volume 2 of Re:Play comes out real soon.

I usually hate American manga, but this is one great comic. The story is great and original, and the art is beautiful. I reccomend this to all manga fans.

I'd heard about this manga long before it was published and had been waiting anxiously for it's debut. I was not disappointed. Christy Lijewski did stellar with both the line art and the story itself. Twists and turns and beautiful illustrations throughout. You will not be disappointed!

I got my copy of RE:PLAY last friday night and read it during a nice long bubble bath (by candle light even)...

What a wonderful new series! Part romance, part horror, and all fun. RE:PLAY is a shojo manga that incorporates all the classic ingredients yet still feels fresh and exciting, mostly due to Christy's distinctive drawing style and storytelling sensibilities.

Some "american manga" creators are really just adding some manga touches to what are essentially straightforward american style comics. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, and I love the work of many of these artists. Still, Christy's work just FEELS like manga to me and was a great read from start to finish.

my favorite CHARacter is, of course, Char...but all the characters are well defined and interesting. the artwork (including the tones)is consistent and polished with plenty of little touches that REward REreading.

i highly recommend this book and anxiously look forward to volume 2!!!

Never judge manga quality by the nationality of the artist. Despite the recent overflow of not-so-great Tokyopop manga in the "Manga Revolution" this particular one is fantastic. The art is supurb, the characters original and funny and the storyline has some great plot-twists. I've always loved Christy's work online and I was very excited that she got RE:Play published. I'd recommend this to any manga lover-especially if you like music, fashion, humor and the occasional "I'm sorry what gender is this character again?"

I am relatively new to the field of manga and I found this book to be so riveting that I couldn't put it down. Christopher Hart and Anzu did an amazing job of telling a fabulous story about life, love, human nature and a telling message about humanity as a whole. Bravo!

If you're like me, you probably hesitate to buy manga online sight-unseen without knowing what the art looks like first. Artwork can make or break any manga or graphic novel, so I thought I'd let others know that in the case of The Reformed, the artwork totally makes it.

If I had leafed through this manga in a bookstore, the darkly refined interiors would have sold me immediately regardless of the story. The artwork follows the atmospheric style of more intricately rendered manga where the pages are meant to be savored rather than quickly breezed through. Beauty and darkness mix together on every page in a feast fit for a vampire.

You can tell by the publisher's description that the story doesn't stray much from the usual formula, but the dialog is good, Jenny the heroine is easy to like, and the author doesn't take the kind of silly liberties with the vampire genre that only an otaku could love. The Reformed is a serious, mainstream story for anyone who likes graphic novels -- manga fan or not. And even if you don't care for the story, it's still worth owning just for the art, so you really can't lose.

I am new to Graphic Novels but certainly not new to Vampire based themes, crime stories, and the work of Christopher Hart. I can't spout enough praise for this book. The story line was gripping and unique. It worked on so many different levels. Hard to believe when the pictures are the main focus but TRUE. Speaking of the picture - the artwork by Anzu was incredibly riveting. The idea was brilliant, dialogue crisp, exutition flawless - but most important it was a great read. I can't wait to start this book again!

There are a few reasons you should read this book. First, it's a great story with a fascinating concept for a short story with an unusual twist.
Second, the graphics that go along with it are amazing & powerful - the kind that put you right in the scene and captures the mood.
I picked it up and could not put it down until I completely read it from start to finish which is unusual for me. Great read for both old-time comics thrill readers or anyone new to this genre.
Great work. Thank you, Chris & Anzu

To go along with the previous reviewer, it was the art that originally drew me to the manga. I pulled the cover off the shelf and went "Ooooh! He looks bishi and evil!" I was hooked.

"Reformed" plays out as both occult mystery and supernatural romance. You watch the developing relationship between tormented Giancarlo and innocent Jenny as the vampire struggles against the dark urges of his own nature. But is it a losing battle? Detective Frost, who has been investigating a series of "vampire murders," seems to think so and even as Giancarlo denies his involvement more and more evidence seems to appear to condemn him.

Stunning art and well-crafted writing bring together characters that truly seem alive thanks to their hopes, fears, and personalities, not to mention an ending that has you wanting more.

I just don't get all that teary-jerking attention about a certain fictional, nearly anthropomorphic sheepdog that had been the part of a "For Better Or For Worse" family during the 1980s. It's just that Lynn Johnston had decided to give her strip a realistic touch, so the poor old poochie must eventually go. And with a big "bang", of course. So one day, the precocious young rugrat, April Patterson goes wandering off unsupervised to play on the bank of a big, raging creek just behind the family house and of course, she falls in! But the doggy, who of course possesses some very peculiar human-like intelligence, bravely dives right in to save the wee damsel in distress. And oh, yes - you know the rest. But - how would a standard household be complete without a nice, harmless domestic beast for the tots to torment? So our good ol' Farley makes it with a neighbor dog beforehand so he would father a exact copy of himself - only with a much longer and bushier tail to carry on the role as the comic strip's family dog. So you can put away your Kleenex, okay?

I am 33 years old and have read FBOFW since day one. When Farley joined the family, I was afraid that they wouldn't keep him. But every day he became more a part of the family than the day before. The days that featured Farley were the best. The day they couldn't revive him after he saved April was horrible. I am a grown man with a family of my own and I creid over the loss of this fictional dog. Even looking back now, I get teary eyed. I was so thankful when Lynn put this book out. If you only buy one FBOFW book, make it this one. You will stillbe able to watch the family grow and you will become very fond of this very important part of the Patterson family. Farley was indded a special friend and this book remembers him well.

This was one of those books that you can read over and over. I made the mistake one day of taking this book to work with me to read while I ate my lunch. At some points I was laughing so hard people started to give me strange looks. It also made me cry. You don't have to own a pet to appreciate this book. (But it helps.) I have been following Lynn's strip for the past year and I am gradually buying each and every one of her books.

I highly recommend this book!

This book is a must have for anybody who has ever shared a life with that special dog, and then suffered their loss. Not only will you remember all the little things that you thought you had forgotten,but this collection will allow you to laugh again.

It is also a book that any fan of Lynn Johnston's simply has to have in their collection. Farley was, and still is, such an important part of this family. It is fitting that this collection of strips was assembled as a final tribute to the dog that changed the family forever.

Lynn Johnston and her cartoon For Better or Worse is not really well known in Australia, so it was with a degree of apprehension that I decided to buy this book to see what her cartoons were like.

One of the best book purchases I've made as I soon went on to buy as many of her books as I can. Quite simply she has great drawing skills as unlike many other cartoonists objects she draws such as houses, cars, kitchens, people etc. look realistic.

Unlike other cartoons people and animals also 'age' in her cartoon strips. So you'll see the life of Farley from a young pup to his ultimate demise. Along the way you'll see not only Farley grow and change but also the Patterson family.

Her humour is often subtle so it might be suited to those who get a quiet chuckle out of the ordinary everyday things in life that happen. If you are after something along the lines of Gary Larson then this one might not be for you.

I would highly recommend this as a great selection for anyone wanting to see what Lynn Johnstons cartoons are like or to anyone who has ever loved and lost a loyal freind. You might find that Farley's antics were quite similar in some respects to those of your own dog.

This comic book representation is a great way to make the Rostam stories accessible to audiences who may not want to go through the 10th Century epic by Ferdowsi Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings. The team has captured the grand heroism and tragedy of the story with great graphics. My 12-year-old read it cover-to-cover twice without stopping.

There are a great many stories in the Shahnameh that would appeal to kids and adults alike, and I look forward to many more from Hyperwerks.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first opened the pages of Rostam. This was far from the traditional depictions I had grown up with. I couldn't stop turning the pages, as the storytelling and artwork were full of action and intensity.

My son was so excited about this comic book that he made me read it to him (at bed time) everynight for 3 weeks! In fact, he has memorized the text and giggles at the same parts everytime. He is facinated about the father son dynamics and a story which includes Persian Heros. Perfect way to introduce Shahnameh stories to your kids and give them pride in their heritage.

I highly recommend this book for both adults and children. The story is educational & exciting, and the pictures are beautiful. This is absolutely a great gift for anyone.

Love the idea and the product is first class wonderful. Its about time someone was creative enough to publish this kind of work with great illustrations and characters. A must have for any kid, any age, even up to the age of 50!!!!!

Do you consider yourself a completely sane and reasonable human being yet seek out the most depraved videos on Youtube.com, proudly admit to ogling human roadkill at freeway pileups and find un-PC humor often quite hysterically funny? If you're like me and this description fits you to a T, then you'll find Satan's 3-Ring Circus Of Hell to be very shocking. Shockingly funny that is. This generously thick-paged graphic comic book features dozens of wickedly black-humored tales of insanity and mayhem. Robert Rhine is the devilishly witty ringleader of this literary madness. His biting humor leaves welcome marks in your flesh that take a long time to heal, much like a hickey. In addition to also being a Rod Serling impersonator as well as best friend and confidant to the Prince of Darkness, he is the editor of Girls And Corpses magazine and various other 'Satan' comic books. The stories in Satan's 3-Ring Circus Of Hell are illustrated by Rhine's horde of evil minions who happen to be some of the finest and most creative graphic artists around: Frank Forte, D.W. Frydendall, Eric Pigors, Mike Sosnowski, William Stout, Tim Vigil, John Cassaday, Tone Rodriguez, Hilary Barta, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Smith, Vincent Waller, Alan M. Clark, Frank Dietz, Shannon Wheeler, Steve R. Bissette, Alex Pardee, Steven Mannion, Joe Vigil, David Paleo, Frankie B. Washington, David Hartman, Bryan Baugh, John Howard, John Watkins Chow, Matt Howarth, Jeff Gaither, Mark Covell, Jacob Hair, Gak, Nenad Gucunja, Joe Bucco, Kevin Colden, Steve Cobb, Rich Longmore, Rafal Hrynkiewicz, Steph Dumais, Aleksandar Sotirovski, Clay Henss, Alastair Fell, Omaha Perez and Norman Cabrera. So hang your good taste on the coat rack, have a seat and enjoy a nice evening of wickedly sick and twisted humor.

R.S. Rhine's disturbing, yet compelling, "Satan's 3-Ring Circus of Hell" would not let me sleep! After I received my copy, I spent the entire night reading and re-reading it. Rhine's choice to keep to smaller vignette's, each illustrated by a different artist, jolted me with each turned page into having to read the entire story. It's just the right mixture of gore and humor. There is certainly something for everyone here, too -- from "over the top" gorehounds, to those of more refined horror tastes -- this is a great piece to add to your collection of horror, comics and/or art. Buy two - one to read, and one to keep. Then more to give to friends as gifts.

i cannot begin to praise this horror in any way that will do it justice. there isn't anyone who can grab my attention with pure disgust and still make me laugh. until now. i happened to meet robert rhine, and can i say, i'm pretty sure i met the embodiment of gore and terror (yet friendly). the writing has no words to describe the wicked sickness it achieves, and the comic team behind him is flawless, yet disturbing (in a good way). the stories are amazing (i love hell's bells, eat me, and the symposium), yet i find myself a little partial to the single page concept art (sideshow surgury, and night of the living freaks). i believe Alan Katz said it right: "higher praise does not exist." i am extremely happy with this find. now, i have a piece of his mind. (come and get it mr. rhine, hahaha) i know whoever dares, will enjoy it as much as i do.

I discovered your website whilst doin a little search for girls and this , and girls and that, and that is how I found: girls and corpes.com---and in so doing your book: Satan's 3-Ring Circus of Hell.

"Satan's 3-Ring Circus of Hell"... I have to tell you folks, that it's made a fun read as I sit by the pool with my cigars and Gin & Tonic.

One story in particular "The Party Clown"... very cool. Also I dug : "Separation Anxiety" and "Fast Acting Xylotryptomine". All in all, it's a great summer book. I always loved comics anyway, and my favorites when I was a kid were always the Horror comics.. I never liked the Superman or Batman stuff. I did however love Mad Magazine.

Cudos to Mr Rhine for putting this all together. Additionally, there are some very funny full page spoofs on the advertisments in comics from the 1960s.

Disgusting, tasteless, repugnant..."Satan's 3 Ring Circus of Hell" is all of this. It's also pretty damn funny and a riot to read. The book is the brainchild of writer Robert Steven Rhine and a whole host of talented artists such as Tim Vigil, Steven Bisette, Frank Dietz, Hilary Barta, Jeff Gaither, and many more. This is a collection of horror and horrific stories and one page illustrations. At first glance one may think they are inspired by old Warren Mags like Creepy, but the level of gore hints at perhaps being inspired more by Eerie Publications magazines like Horror Tales and Tales from the Tomb, not to mention modern day splatter films.

Right out of the chute the book pounds the reader with morbid ferocity and oodles of slimy, sticky gore, but often infused with a dark sense of humor. "Separation Anxiety" with art by Frank Forte tells the story of the freak show sisters of Satan, a pair of conjoined twins, one a beautiful woman, the other a small, goblin-like beast. Their affair with the tattooed man goes awry when he wants to separate the pair.

"Bone Soup" was a favorite of mine with gorgeous art by Joe Vigil. Set sometime in old Eastern Europe during a great famine, a mysterious visitor to an inn decides to cook up bone soup. But he needs to acquire all the ingredients first: Bones, tongue, liver, heart...

A truly ghastly story of revenge is "The Roast" as hundreds of victims of botched cosmetic surgeries get their just revenge on the doctor who disfigured them, turning this tribute into a true roast!

"The Haunted Hood" is an outrageous story of the Braddock Downs Housing Projects filled with Hos, pushers, pimps, gangstas...and things much worse. It's a wonderful slapstick horror farce. "Fungus Among Us" with art by Nenad Gucunja is another favorite about a little boy who is unwilling to part with his foul, odorous sneakers that he used to score the winning goal in a soccer championship game. His mother learns the hard way that she should never throw her son's stuff out!

In addition to the stories there are some hysterical parodies of old comic book ads such as for the box of mini-plastic soldiers, Sea Monkeys, etc, and there's even a little bit of anti-Bush humor tossed in for good measure.

It's a wildly ghoulish ride from beginning to end and I highly recommend it for horror fans.

Reviewed by Tim Janson

This cartoon compilation is an entertaining expression of various perspectives on the world to which I happen to agree, at a level deeper than discussed amongst polite company. If you want a one-page commentary on the essence of our existence, just take a look at page 68. Then when the message soaks in, go out and do something that makes you say "yee haw". 'nuff said.

Rationalization and self-delusion help us avoid embarrassing truths about ourselves, enable us to fake ourselves out as we all live through everyday dramas that seem terribly important at the time.

Wheeler goes straight for the jugular, skewering himself and ourselves, as he targets our dark secrets, revealing them to be the human condition rather than as the unmentionable neuroses we imagine them to be. I found myself laughing on every page, laughing at the author and laughing at myself as I realized, "It's not just me, but even better, it's FUNNY!"

Having followed Mr. Wheeler's career since his early collection Children With Glue, I had high hopes for this collection. And I must say it has surpassed all my hopes. I am loving this one. And would say that it is his best yet. Which given how great all collections of his work are - is high praise.

Actually, this is probably my favorite Shannon Wheeler book. Insightful, cutting, charming and as funny as anything else out there. Well worth it.

In the two decades that Shannon Wheeler has been publishing comics, he's always been able to put his finger on the pulse of the world surrounding him and his audience. From the snarky Children with Glue to shining a light on the underbelly of the counter culture movement with Too Much Coffee Man to the politically astute work of How To Be Happy, Shannon's evolution as an artist and an American Zeitgeistian prophet continues in Screw Heaven.

Artistically, he's moved towards a simpler, yet more expressive style, while the dialog and character interaction has become significantly more nuanced and well crafted. This volume graces both the coffee table and deserves a spot on the shelves of anyone who is a serious comics collector.

Seafarer's Handbook: Sourcebook of Ships, Oceans, and the Beasts Therein is a great book on pirates! A must for all pirate buffs!

A great resources if you want to add a splash of water to your campaing or want to sail away from the adventure your DM wants to plunge you in.

Published under the open gaming license, this book fits in great with the WOTC rules for D20 3rd edition D&D. Giving you a couple of new races, that I would never use for a PC, but that can be very cool NPC's, both supporting and opposing the players.
The new feats and skills fit in great with the thema of the book.

The best part for me personaly is the chapter about ship construction and the chapter with the already designed ships. There is also a chapter concerned with moving and fighting ship based. The fighting part is realy detailed and nice, but I am afraid I will nearly never use it. That could just be personal, if you want to have ships fight, the rules do make sense and seem very balanced.

The only reason I did not rate this a 5 star book is the fact that it is in black&white. Besides that, the artwork is good quality and so is the binding of the book.

Calling it realistic may be a stretch since I'm no expert on wooden ships, but I would say that it's more realistic than any of the 3rd edition competitors I've seen.
This is mostly a book for lovers of "crunchy bits". It has lots of good rules for expanding your characters into aquatic adventures and a lot of rules for building your own ships. I think it may be the best D&D sailing supplement either, even knocking out the venerable Of Ships and the Sea.
If you've ever thought you'd like to try a Pirates or Treasure Island campaign, then this is the book for you. The only moderate disappointment is the lack of color illustrations, but the artwork is mostly very good and none of it is bad.

This is truly an outstanding supplement for those planning on running adventures on the high seas. As I went through this book, I kept asking myself "Why isn't this in Stormwrack?" For those that aren't aware, "Stormwrack" is the official D&D supplement covering adventures in Aquatic environments.

Don't get me wrong, the material in Stormwrack is good. I'd give it 4 stars as well. However, there is a TON of great stuff in here that Stormwrack doesn't mention. For example, how are skills affected underwater? There are some really good adjustments DM's should consider to certain skills when used underwater...most notably things like Listen, Spot, and so on.

There are also some good and reasonable feats for use in aquatic environments, some nifty spells, and really tons of other material that I would very nearly deem "essential" for those running campaigns aboard ships or under the waves. Again, it makes one wonder why Wizards of the Coast didn't have some sort of similar material in Stormwrack.

I should also add that the book is good quality, and that the art and so on are good quality as well. This isn't a cheap supplement of low quality, like some OGL stuff tends to occasionally be. This won't fall apart on you. I will mention however, that when I ordered it anyway, Amazon had it on 6-8 week backorder, so make sure you check availability before buying it here. If it's not available here, I'm sure you can find it elsewhere on the net.

I highly recommend this product in addition to Stormwrack, for those who are planning to play or run games where the Sea is a primary setting location.

I just recently bought and read this book with the aim of adding some watery adventures to my (typically) land-based adventures.

I was not disappointed. I'm only 2/3 way through this book at this time, but felt compelled to write a review because I just WANT TO RUN A WATERY CAMPAIGN now! :)

The book details three underwater races and provides ideas on how their cultures interact with each other and the land-based races. There are prestige classes, spells, etc. as with other supplements, and I found these ones a nice fit with the context of the book -- especially the Reef Warrior for added mystique. There's also the ships (as detailed in other reviews) and a few rockin' adventure ideas/hooks.

I highly recommend this book. It beats many of the WOTC-published books I've purchased in terms of value & aid to my campaign.

Serenity Rose,a witch who can do almost anything would rather be a recluse in her house in the town of Crestfallen. Events follow when she fights a drug crazed vampire and a representative of a another witch tries to buy her services. At the end of the book,Serenity makes a life-changing decision. The comic is funny and gothy and cute. Get this one.

The writer/artist, Aaron Alexovich, is nothing short of incredible. His writing is fantastic, his composition is stunning, and his art is an exquisite solution of dark, cute, astoundingly intricate, and just plain beautiful. The use of grey tones in the book will make you forget that it's not in color, and to think that Aaron A. used a regular mechanical pencil.
Serenity Rose is a "20-whatever" aged witch, living in the creepy little town of Crestfallen. She tries to have a nor mal, quiet life, but try that when everyone know's you and you're one of the only 52 witches in the world.
An amazing piece of art and literature, Serenity Rose Vol. 1 should be on the shelf of everyone who has any sort of appreciation for graphic novels. Buy it. Buy it now.
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Serenity Rose is a phenomenal comic book chock full of vampires, cute lil goblins, ectoplasm and WITCHCRAFT OF COURSE! My mom found this book for me in a local comic book store and the second i saw it, it was love at first sight. The "gothic" style artwork and the clash of different character personalities as well as their various tendencies and witticisms make the story come alive with a dark humor that you will want to experience again and again!

Serenity Rose is of obvious interest to anyone looking to fill the need for similar graphic novel works in the vein of Jhonen Vasquez's "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac" or "Squee!", which seems to be an extensive portion of SLG (and other publishers') interests in the wake of Vasquez's unfortunate post-Invader Zim creative paralysis.

But enough about comparisons, this book is much better than to simply get lost in the wake of unfortunately stifling Jhonen Vasquez comparisons.

Serenity Rose has a uniquely strong density of emotion and intellectual content. Whereas other "goth" niche comics (Gloom Cookie, Nightmares and Fairy Tales, Courtney Crumin, and others) chose to stick to a more poetic narrative feel, Serenity Rose is possibly the only "goth" comic to make its storytelling idiom centered around a verite' description of the characters and their circumstances. There is a continuous narrative thread throughout the issues, but the drive of the story is through situational and character exploration. The magic of this story is in the details, not so much in the need to get simply from point A to point B in a storytelling sense.

The setting of Crestfallen gets a significant amount of exploration throughout the story. This isn't merely an intriguing exploration of Serenity Rose's universe, it helps maintain the verite' feel of the comic. The satirical sense of humor floats in the details, such as the Ogre pile, quirky gnomes that are occasionally used as meta-narrative (not merely comic relief) and extended, nuanced ideological explorations through characters like Vicious Whisper.

Aaron A. doesn't just puppet the gothic content of his book, he really understands what the lives of these people involve. He buys into his book's image enough to keep some sensibility about it--certainly he does highlight the hilarity of certain aspects of gothic culture, but it doesn't permeate the narrative of the book. At the center of Aaron A's book is a very warm heart, and it's a shame that this book hasn't achieved the more significant market interest it deserves.

By the time I started reading Serenity Rose, I was already deeply in love with the works of Jhonen Vasquez (the Slave Labor artist/writer who wrote such benchmark "goth" works as "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac"). I'd also pretty much determined that JTHM was my favorite comic of all time. And while I read some pretty grand titles since (including Watchmen, Preacher, 100 Bullets, and the Sandman series), I've never had anything rival it...except for this.

At first, it just resembles your classic Slave Labor title. Spookiness abounds in the small town of Crestfallen, home of one of America's five true witches, Miss Serenity Rose. Extraordinary ethereal powers aside, she's a pretty normal girl. More than a bit antisocial, and really poured into her hobbies (which includes a perpetual stream of disdain for those around her), the only real connection she seems to have at all is a fairly awkward friendship with her childhood friend, Tess.

In her typical shrill manner, Tess manages to drag Sera to a concert, where after an embarrassing opening act, the headliner's lead singer overdoses on a fad drug called "curse" sending him into a monstrous rage that only Sera can end. From here, the reader gets a little more insight, meeting her fellow witches, all of whom seem to be using their powers for some real purpose, and through one way or another have made their lives extraordinary...something Sera's life definitely isn't. And as Sera makes her way around, she can't help but question every facet of her life.

And this is where Serenity Rose excels. Of course, the comic has lots of inside jokes and hilarious pop culture references. But much like the fourth issue of JTHM, the fourth issue of S. Rose is what really exposes the depth of the main character. Sera is no longer just a little goth girl, but a deeply nuanced individual with real needs and desires AKA she's no different than any of us. When Tess finally calls Sera out, and Sera responds with a full-page rant...those two pages alone are worth the price of this book. It was at this point that I began to really read what I was reading.

This trade is volume 1 and contains the first five issues of the series. For some reason, SLG is no longer publishing individual issues of the comic, and I'm pretty sure they're just going to release volume 2 when they're ready to add more to the series. I definitely find this disappointing, since December was the last time I read a new storyline, but I'd be willing to wait another year for Volume 2 if I have to. I don't know anything about Aaron Alexovich (writer/artist), but from what I've seen, he's a hell of a talent, and I can't wait to see where Miss Rose ends up.

Ever since I first heard re-runs of The Shadow on a local radio station, I've been hooked. Actually getting to read the adventures just pushes it one step higher. 'Crime Insured' dragged me right in, with 'The Golden Vulture' keeping me riveted.

This is the first in the latest re-releases, and it is definitely worth it. But a warning may need to be put on the cover. I got so wrapped up in reading that I stayed up much later than I should have.

It's absolutely fantastic that The Shadow has returned! What really makes these reprints worth getting (aside from the terrific action and adventure of course!) is the fact that they capture not only the original stories but the art that accompanied them as well. The tales are still very enaging some 60 years later.

The only bad things I have to say about the series is that I wish they had started reprinting the stories in the order the were originally released and that I think I'm going to need a new bookshelf for this series!

This new series of reprints are an excellent introduction to the pulp novels of the Master of Darkness. With two novels each and extra historical material they can't be beat. The Golden Vulture is a personal favorite because of the blending of two fo the best ever hero pulp authors, Lester Dent and Walter B. Gibson. Crime, Insured, is a fast-paced yarn considered to be one of the best Shadow novels.

The Shadow is back after a long absence from book shelves, movies and television. The Shadow has been out of print since the early 1970's, when Pyramid books published 23 paperback reprints of the classic pulps, with beautiful Jim Steranko covers.
Now we have a fine series of reprints, with two novels for the price of one, reprinted with the original covers and interior illustrations. If you have never read a novel of the Shadow, then "Crime, Insured!" is a great introduction to the series. It is among the most fast paced and well written of the series which consisted of about 325 novels, mostly written by Walter Gibson, under the pen name Maxwell Grant.
For those who only know the Shadow from the old radio series, or the mediocre 1994 Alec Baldwin film, then prepare to meet the true Shadow. No mental powers which "cloud mens minds" here, just detective skills, muscle, and twin automatics. You'll also be intoduced to one of the most mysterious characters in popular fiction bar none.
Pulp fiction at its best. Buy it and read it. You won't regret it!

Make sure you have time because when you start this book you will not stop until finished. The plots are viable today. I love the informative features regarding the writers.

this is too awesome.. I think I'm goonna crrry... uhhhhhhhh... huu huu. Okay calm down, you're a pimp, you're a pimp. This is too awesome I'm gonna barf uhhhhhhhhhhhhh... I'm fine.

This was a gift for our son for Christmas!It was great he has read most all of them and now wants most of the series.

I think that this is one of the best manga/anime comics that I have ever read.

This is easily the best collection of Americanized manga out. As most know, Shonen Jump was at one time a Japanese exclusive magazine that made its hop across the Pacific in 2003 for American fans to enjoy. Since that moment, it's become the best in manga and now contains a majority of the manga juggernauts.

This collection is a great start for those of you who are interested in reading manga, or for those of you who missed out on some of the earlier issues of Shonen Jump and want to catch up on what's going on. It also has the beginnings to the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z mangas, which can't be found in Shonen Jump.

Below is a listing of the manga in this box, as well as a small description of each:

(1) Dragon Ball: This is the start of the Dragon Ball world. It explains the origins of Goku and his relationship with the Dragon Balls.

(2) Dragon Ball Z: The beginning of one of the greatest animes ever in its purest form. Unpolluted with minutes-long shouting and infested with excellent action and story, this details the story of Goku as a father and a husband, as well as following some of the other favorites of the Dragon Ball world.

(3) Naruto: Probably the best in Shonen Jump, Naruto is a tale of a boy fox-demon who wants nothing more than to earn his place in the world, and does so by training to become a ninja, despite the mistrust directed at him by some of his teacher and the hatred he receives from his fellow students.

(4) One Piece: A boy eats the mysterious Devil Fruit at a young age, making his body into rubber and also cursing his body: should he ever fall into water, he would sink instantly to the bottom. Despite that, he wants nothing more than to be the pirate king of a world of oceans.

(5) Shaman King: Yoh, a boy who can not only see ghosts but control them, comes to Tokyo to train to become a powerful shaman in the hopes that one day he'll win the title of Shaman King.

(6) Yu-Gi-Oh!: A story of constant morals and themes, it details a young, pint-sized, pointy-haired boy's struggles with a mysterious puzzle/necklace that grants him dark super powers as well as an alter-ego.

(7) YuYu Hakusho: A juvenile delinquent dies saving a child and finds out that his next was entirely unexpected and therefore gains a chance to come back to life. What he later finds out is coming back to life also makes him a spirit detective.

This pack is totaly awsome!If your obsessed about anime than this is the thing for you! I collect and read Shonen Jump magazine, and I kept getting curious about how all the stories had started. So I got this and it answered all my questions.