Better Days

Goodreads Synopsis:    Serenity: Better Days follows everyone's favorite space cowboys in a thrilling, action-packed adventure, where Mal and his crew take on a heist that promises a big payoff. But when one of Serenity's crew is taken captive and tortured, the gang must put their enduring differences aside and work together to save one of their own, even if it means losing the cash prize of a lifetime!

Joss Whedon returns to the world of his blockbuster film Serenity, reuniting with Brett Matthews and Will Conrad, his collaborators on the bestselling 2005 series Those Left Behind.

My Thoughts:

-    This was another fun adventure with the Serenity crew. It was like reading an episode of the show.

-    I really liked the letter from Adam Baldwin. I liked how he kept saying he was the one with the girl's name, or that it wasn't a girl's name.

-    The artwork was really good.

Previous Book in the Serenity Series

Those Left Behind

From Goodreads:    Here's how it is -- in a universe filled with hearts and minds as cold and dark as the reaches of space, one small Firefly-class starship named Serenity takes its ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, and fugitives in search of a job, any job, that'll earn them enough cash to afford that most elusive commodity -- peace.

Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, unveils a previously unknown chapter in the lives of his favorite band of space brigands in the prequel to the Serenity feature film -- the blockbuster followup to Whedon's cult-hit TV show Firefly.

My Thoughts:

-    My friends and I are watching Firefly together. I've only watched it once, and it has been a while. Jenni hasn't seen it at all! Hava is a brown coat veteran.

-    As many of you know, the series wasn't long enough, and it left its fans wanting more. . . lots more. Thankfully there are these graphic novels. 

-    I loved Nathan Fillion's note at the beginning. I love his history of comic book collecting, and I love that his role as Malcolm Reynolds fulfilled a life long dream of becoming a super hero. 

-    I wish I could read Chinese. I felt like I was missing out on stuff, but I used the Google Translate app, and I wasn't missing much. The app lets you scan the dialogue, and it will translate it into English for you. I was disappointed. 

-    There are a few violent moments. I would not recommend this to people who are more sensitive to blood and violence.

-    This volume was like an episode of the series. It didn't answer any of my burning questions, but it was another fun adventure with the Serenity crew. I enjoyed it.

Trigun Maximus Omnibus Volumes 1-2

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My Thoughts:

-    Trigun is my favorite anime, and I've always wanted to try the manga. Sadly, I was really disappointed.

-    The action is really hard to follow. It was hard to figure out what was happening. There was too much on the page.

-    The short interruptions from the author were a mess and super annoying.

-    Even though I knew the story, it was hard to follow. I couldn't tell what speech bubble went to which character at times. There was too much stuff on the page. It needed to be cleaned up.

-    I love that Wolfwood was introduced right away. I can't get enough of him. He is my #1 favorite anime character! 

-    The anime is WAY better. I won't be continuing the manga, so I'll just go watch my DVDs.

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

From Goodreads:    Based on the hit video game, this series tells the story leading up to the beginning of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2! Written by Paul Tobin (Bandette, Banana Sunday) and illustrated by Jacob Chabot (The Mighty Skullboy Army, SpongeBob Comics), this is a hilarious, action-packed, all- ages, zombie-fightin' adventure! * The hit video game franchise continues its comic book invasion with a whole new series!







My Thoughts:

-    I really love the Plant vs. Zombie games ever since the first one came out. My daughter and husband got really into them as well. At Gnome's request, I bought this series. 

-    This was a bit juvenile and weird for me.

-    I liked the illustrations a lot. It looks like a Saturday morning cartoon.

-    The story is crazy yet entertaining.


Goodreads Says:    In this story that ties directly into the hit _Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2_ game, discover how Dr. Zomboss acquires new technology to improve his zombie army! Written by Paul Tobin (Bandette, Banana Sunday) and illustrated by Jacob Chabot (The Mighty Skullboy Army, SpongeBob Comics), this series is for zombie and video game fans of all ages! * The prequel to the Garden Warfare 2 game!








My Thoughts:

-    Okay, I admit that these are kinda funny, silly but funny.

-    It is also pretty dumb. 

-    The orange and the rose are a bit much for me.

-    What is with the gnomes!?


Goodreads Says:    In this story that ties directly into the hit Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 game, discover how Dr. Zomboss acquires new technology to improve his zombie army! Written by Paul Tobin (Bandette, Banana Sunday) and illustrated by Jacob Chabot (The Mighty Skullboy Army, SpongeBob Comics), this series is for zombie and video game fans of all ages! 

The prequel to the Garden Warfare 2 game!

My Thoughts:

-    Thank goodness there are only 3 issues in the series!!!

-    Nate is SO dumb!

-    The story and everything is getting ridiculous. The only reason this is staying in our house is because my kid is enjoying it.

-    What is the point of the gnomes!?!?

-    Everything is SO random!

-    I will not be purchasing more Plants vs. Zombies comics. Sorry PopCap and Dark Horse!

-    Gnome thought these were funny. She is 5, so I get that these interest her a little more than me. The next time she wants these read to her though, she will have to ask Daddy!