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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not at all like Busiek's more sophisticated works., Dec 12 2002
I'm a fan of Kurt Busiek, but I found this book to fall way below the (high) standards he set with the "Astro City" series. Maybe he was just aiming for a pre-adolescent audience. In fact, it might be an OK kid's story, but, if you are a more "mature reader", I suggest that you pass it up.
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A great work in an underused genre, Nov 29 2001
Okay, so we all know Superheroes dominate the world of comic books. We can't deny that. But they are by no means the only genre -- horror comics were huge at one point, as were romances, westerns, science fiction and crime comics, all of which survive in one form or another to day.But one genre which has always been oddly neglected in the realm of comics is pure, epic fantasy. I mean the Tolkien-esque, swords and sorcery style of storytelling. It has existed, to be sure, but it's never been big. Kurt Busiek tried to remedy that in this woefully underrated graphic novel. The tale of an evil wizard who, frankly, isn't very good at being evil, is a wonderful story with a lot of humor, a lot of magic and a lot of heart. The artwork is beautiful and, if given the proper push, this is the sort of story that could bring fantasy into mainstream comics in a big way. Busiek is one of the best writers the artform knows. "Marvels" and "Astro City" are masterpieces of superhero fiction. "Shockrockets" was a great science fiction tale. Now check out Busiek's take on fantasy -- you won't be disappointed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The Worst Evil You'll Ever Meet, Jan 16 2001
It is almost criminal that Amazon does not provide a cover image for this book. It would give a barest hint of David Wenzel's art, which beautifly illustrates this full color volume.Once upon a time, there was a land called Ever-Night. A place where evil ruled, because good had been defeated many years ago. But even so, the last forces of good had managed to steal and hide the Book of Worse, and prevented the casting of the spell that would ensure evil's supremacy forever. Bafflerog Rumplewhisker, the nicest evil old wizard imaginable, is commanded to find the Book of Worse and insure the ultimate supremacy of evil. To his dismay, Gumpwort, the guardian of its location, willingly tells him where the book is. Now he must leave his comfortable castle, journeying with Muddle, the third son of a woodcutter, avoid the efforts of the Darksome Council to pry the information out of him for themselves, all the while wondering just why Gumpwort decided to trust him with the hiding place of the Book of Worse in the first place. The Wizard's Tale is a charming fantasy graphic novel for all ages. If you like fantasy at all, and don't feel a need for stories where doom and gloom drip off every word, get this book.
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