The Dresden Files
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card #4
The cover: The title character “Wild Card” commands this month’s cover from Carlos Gomez and Mohan. This is the second cover in this series’ history where Harry Dresden doesn’t appear on the cover and it’s fitting,...August 3, 2016 2404 0
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card #3
The cover: I think this is a first for a Dresden comic book: no Harry Dresden on the cover. That’s fine, because the wizard isn’t in much of this issue, given his tete-a-tete with Lara Raith...July 10, 2016 2394 0
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card #2
The cover: Harry Dresden is not looking good. He’s on this knees, obviously winded or beaten. His staff is still in his hand, and its runes are glowing, so that means he’s powering it up for...June 7, 2016 2521 0
In Retro Review: Dead Beat
Dead Beat by Jim Butcher Published by Roc, May 2006. Paperback of 518 pages at $9.99. The cover: Harry is in his trademark hat and cloak, his staff has been produced and its runes glow against...January 19, 2016 1488 0
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #4
The cover: Harry Dresden is following faithful pooch Mouse through the underground corridors of Chicago, followed closely by apprentice Molly Carpenter. None of the characters look happy to be going through the tunnels, with Molly looking...June 6, 2015 2046 0
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #3
The cover: This was the closing scene from last issue’s cliffhanger. A magical goo has attached itself to Molly Carpenter’s face and she can’t get it off. The shelves and bricks behind her indicate she’s in...April 20, 2015 3270 0
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #2
The cover: Harry’s using his staff to keep this series’ supernatural being from smothering him with one of its mucky hands. I like how the monster is so big it doesn’t fit on the entire cover....March 17, 2015 1664 0
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #1
The cover: This is the way to begin a series! Outstanding cover by Stjepan Sejic of Harry Dresden looking shocked as he gazes down at something. His staff crackles with fiery energy. Next to him, crouched...February 21, 2015 2075 0
