Category: Comic Books and Graphic Novels Comic books have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, with many iconic characters that have become household names. In this review, we will take a closer look at some of the best comic book series from recent years in various genres. Vampirella (2014-2015) Vol. 1: Our Lady of The Shadows is a classic horror comic that follows the adventures of Vampirella, a powerful vampire queen who uses her powers to fight evil and protect humanity. This volume collects issues #1-6 from the series, which were written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Wes Craig. The art in this book is stunning, with detailed pencils that bring Vampirella's world to life. The storyline is gripping, with plenty of action and suspense to keep readers on the edge of their seats. However, some may find the violence and gore a bit too much for their taste. X-Men Legacy: Legion Vol. 1: Prodigal follows the adventures of X-Man David Haller as he discovers his true identity and powers. This volume collects issues #1-6 from the series, which were written by Simon Spurrier and illustrated by Ryan Stegman. The art in this book is fantastic, with dynamic panels that capture the action and emotion of the story. The writing is engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. However, some may find the complex plotline a bit confusing at times. Ms. Marvel Vol. 10: Time and Again follows Kamala Khan as she becomes Ms. Marvel and faces off against her enemies in a time-travel adventure. This volume collects issues #1-6 from the series, which were written by Saladin Ahmed and illustrated by Ryan Stegman. The art in this book is stunning, with vibrant colors that bring Kamala's world to life. The writing is engaging, with plenty of humor and heart to balance out the action. However, some may find the time-travel aspect a bit confusing at times. Cyclops Vol. 1: Starstruck follows Cyclops as he deals with personal issues and faces off against his enemies in space. This volume collects issues #1-6 from the series, which were written by Bendis and illustrated by Jim Cheung. The art in this book is fantastic, with detailed pencils that capture the action and emotion of the story. The writing is engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. However, some may find the space opera aspect a bit overwhelming at times. Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More, Smallville Season 11 Alien #1 follows Captain Marvel as she faces off against her enemies in outer space. This volume collects issues #1-6 from the series, which were written by Kelly Sue DeConnick and illustrated by Dexter Soy. The art in this book is stunning, with vibrant colors that bring Captain Marvel's world to life. The writing is engaging, with plenty of action and emotion to keep readers on the edge of their seats. However, some may find the space opera aspect a bit overwhelming at times. Sinestro (2014-2016) Vol. 2: Sacrifice follows Sinestro as he deals with personal issues and faces off against his enemies in a cosmic battle. This volume collects issues #7-12 from the series, which were written by Dan Abnett and illustrated by Brad Walker. The art in this book is fantastic, with detailed pencils that capture the action and emotion of the story. The writing is engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. However, some may find the cosmic battle aspect a bit overwhelming at times. Batman (2011-2016) #23.1: Featuring Joker follows Batman as he faces off against his greatest enemy in a tense showdown. This issue was written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Jim Lee. The art in this book is stunning, with detailed pencils that capture the action and emotion of the story. The writing is engaging, with plenty of tension and suspense to keep readers on the edge of their seats. However, some may find the Joker aspect a bit too dark for their taste. Deadpool by Posehn & Duggan: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 follows everyone's favorite foul-mouthed mercenary as he takes on various enemies and faces off against his own demons. This volume collects issues #1-25 from the series, which were written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Joe Posehn. The art in this book is fantastic, with dynamic panels that capture the action and humor of the story. The writing is engaging, with plenty of wit and heart to balance out the violence. However, some may find the excessive profanity a bit too much for their taste. Vertigo Defy Sampler 2014 #1 follows various Vertigo characters as they face off against each other in a battle royale-style event. This issue was written by various writers and illustrated by various artists. The art in this book is stunning, with detailed pencils that capture the action and emotion of the story. The writing is engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. However, some may find the battle royale aspect a bit overwhelming at times. In conclusion, these comic books and graphic novels are all fantastic examples of their respective genres. Whether you're a fan of horror, superheroes, space operas, or foul-mouthed mercenaries, there is something for everyone in this collection.