Book Review: Cherubs

CHERUBS

Cherubs starts off in Heaven following a pack of misfit cherubs that aren't really needed anymore. They're all pretty much chilling when the first murder in Heaven takes place. Yes, that's right I said the first murder in Heaven. I didn't know murders could occur there, definitely not the band of cherubs who were quickly accused of it. So the group does the only thing they can think of at the time...run to Earth! Of course when they arrive no one on Earth thinks twice about some tiny baby looking men with wings is weird. Hey it's a comic, anything can happen.

Once they arrive on Earth they meet Mary, not that one of course. She is on the run as well and they band together to fight evil. Of course you'll have to read the book to find out if they come out on top or not.

Cherubs is filled with detailed whimsical illustrations and gritty writing. It was a good short read and left me wanting to read more. Bryan Talbot and Mark Stafford did a great job on this book and can't wait to read/see more from them.
  


Disclaimer: I received this book in order to do a review courtesy of Netgalley, all opinions are my own and no further compensation was given.

Book Review: The Curse of Dracula

THE CURSE OF DRACULA

  
The Curse of Dracula is definitely for the more mature reader. It doesn't have anything too out of control, but I wouldn't really like my 10yr old read it either. The story opens with a man being attacked by a swarm of vampires. A group of vampire killers feel generous enough to help him out, or maybe they just really enjoy killing vampires. You'll definitely recognize Van Helsing as no real story about vampire killing would leave him out. It is set in more present times, which I really liked. I also liked how the author adapted Dracula into a more modern villain. Dracula can make you or break you, literally, in this story. I seriously wouldn't want to go up against him. 

The story ends in a surprising way so I won't let the cat out of the bag. You'll have to read it if you want to find out if Dracula gets defeated. Hah, that's kind of funny to say that...as if Dracula could ever be defeated! Overall it was a great quick read full of a great story and good illustrations.   




Disclaimer: I received this book in order to do a review courtesy of Netgalley, all opinions are my own and no further compensation was given.

HelmetGirls The Art of Camilla d'Errico

HELMETGIRLS: 

THE ART OF CAMILLA D'ERRICO
VOLUME 2

Camilla's artwork is full of life! She draws in a classic anime style with the characters having large round eyes, tiny pert noses, and small pouty lips. Some of the drawings have a darker feel to them, but still hold an innocence about them.

I really enjoyed the chapter, "Hints of Color" as the small pops of color really gave her drawings another dimension. Also the chapter featuring her paintings is my favorite part in the book. The colors are mellow and cool, but pop and excite at the same time. They have a great life to them that I thoroughly enjoyed. 

The original to digital is another really fun chapter in the book. It was really nice to see the growth in her photos when they were changed to color images. The change really made her images take on a whole new life. She also has photos of some of the items that have been made like a pair of shoes and an uber cute wooden doll.

 Camilla d'Errico was born in Ontario, Canada, there she started drawing comics while she earned her degree in illustration. She has had her works shown all over North America and Europe. Camilla also has designed for big companies, such as: Walt Disney, Hasbro, Microsoft, Wizkids, and Ride Snowboards.

Helmetgirls is a creative exploration and Camilla breates life into her by giving her unique traits and qualities. So if you like anime styled art then this would be a great book to keep in your coffee table arsenal.

Purchase this book at the following sites/stores:
Darkhorse
Amazon.com

Or check out Camilla d'Errico's store for all the products she makes - HERE!

 Disclaimer: I received this book in order to do a review courtesy of Netgalley, all opinions are my own and no further compensation was given.