Mystery Society
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1600107982 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins are the Mystery Society — and bring new meaning to "underground cult" status! Stealthily avoiding the authorities, this skulduggery duo spend their time and money righting wrongs committed in the world’s underbellies.
Very Enjoyable Read! Talvi I really enjoyed this title and couldn't put it down once I started. It pays more than a little homage to mid century modern aesthetics, humor, dialogue, and setting (from the quirky TV Avengers to jingoistic 50s sci fi American gung ho military) but does so in a way that makes for a great story. To do so takes a special touch by both the storywriter and illustrator; both get it pitch perfect for me - fun but not silly, unique but not weird.Nick and Anastasia own a failing mysteries bookstore and dream about what they would do if they had money to burn - and sure enough, they win the lottery an. H. Bala said "If you think of anything else, please call this number. It is a direct line to my brain.". - "They call me Secret Skull."- "Really?"- "I need a new name."- "Seriously!"So I haven't yet reached that level of fatigue where I've had it with putting Fiona Staples on a pedestal. As such, her and writer Steve Niles' MY?TERY SOCIETY (loved the question mark in place of the "S") is another comic book I say you should check out. This trade collection reprints the five issue run and presents as bonus material a 15-paged art gallery comprised of sketches, concept designs, and cover reproductions by Fiona Staples, as well as Ashley Wood's rough cover to issue #1.This is Steve Niles' opting for a. "A Fun, Funny Comic Book with Top-Notch Art!" according to Brad Hawley Brad at FanLit. Written originally for the Fantasy Literature review website Fanboy Friday! Comic Book and Graphic Novel Review ColumnMystery Society by Steve Niles (writer) and Fiona Staples (artist)If you are looking for a light, funny read with beautiful art, you should check out Mystery Society by Steve Niles and Fiona Staples. The basic story sounds like it should be written seriously, but Niles turns to wit instead. The Mystery Society is a renegade group devoted to debunking myths (or verifying them), revealing military secrets, and exposing the lies of reporters (who have themselves been lied to, as on