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SIGNATURE WOUND: ROCKING TBI is the last part of a trilogy of "Doonesbury" books focusing on the impact of combat on American soldiers in Iraq. The first two books in the series focus on B.D. a long-standing featured "Doonesbury" character who lost his leg to a rocket-propelled grenade. In SIGNATURE WOUND, the storyline focuses on a new character to the "Doonesbury" universe, Leo "Toggle" Deluca, a member of B.D.'s company. Toggle gets blown up by a vehicle born improvised explosive device (VBIED) after being distracted while listening to heavy metal music. His life is saved but he loses an eye, is left with aphasia, and finds himself trying to recover from the traumatic brain injury (TBI) that the explosion gives him. B.D. flies to Washington until Toggle recovers. Later, Toggle returns home and begins a serious Facebook relationship with a MIT student named Alex Doonsebury that turns into the real thing.

I read "Doonesbury" in the newspaper, but I don't enjoy many of the storylines in the strip. The SIGNATURE WOUND storyline is one that I actually did really enjoy. "Toggle" is a great character and I'm glad that Trudeau has decided to make Toggle a featured character instead of a secondary one. SIGNATURE WOUND provides a semi-realistic look at what a battle-worn soldier with TBI goes through, done in a moving, non-sentimental way that isn't preachy. I kind of wish more of "Doonesbury" strips were like that.

It should be noted that the author proceeds from the sale of this book benefit Fisher House, a program that helps provides military families a place to stay nearby the places where their injured military family member is recovering.Get more detail about Signature Wound: Rocking TBI (Doonesbury Collection).

The Walking Dead Vol. 5: The Best Defense (v. 5)

If you've been following the series, you're gonna read vol. 5 no matter what I say, but I can tell you that the series continues and continues to entertain.Get more detail about The Walking Dead Vol. 5: The Best Defense (v. 5).

The Adventures of Tintin 5 Review

Review: THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN by John Fowles

It's the 1860s An English couple, Ernestina and Charles, walk together along a beach. He is a member of the aristocracy; she is spoiled and rich. They see from afar a mysterious woman standing still, staring out to sea. Ernestina tells Charles that the woman is variously called "the French lieutenant's whore" and "Tragedy"; she had an affair with a French lieutenant who went home and was never heard from again. Charles becomes curious.

The mysterious woman, Sarah, will keep you guessing throughout, right to the very end. You'll think she's pitiful, then you'll wonder if she's crazy, then you think she may be mean, and round and round.

THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN by John Fowles, written in 1969, is a Victorian-sounding novel. Fowles mimics the style of, maybe, Jane Austen or maybe Charles Dickens. At the same time, he interjects his own voice and compares the Victorian age with modern (1969) times.

This book is, although long, not long enough. When you read it, get very comfortable; you won't want to put it down. And you'll hate to see it end.Get more detail about The Adventures of Tintin 5.

Angel: After the Fall, Vol. 4 Top Quality

The writing is strong, but the art isn't always clear enough to adequately convey the story to the reader. The supplemental materials in the volume go a long way towards rectifying that.

This volume is essentially a conclusion to the storyline. Some may not like how it ends, but I found it satisfactory.

In spite of these criticisms, would recommend highly to any fan.

WARNING--Volume 5 is nothing like the previous 4 volumes. Beware. Volume 6 continues nicely in the tradition set by volumes 1-4. At this time, I am unable to comment past the Volume 6 stories.Get more detail about Angel: After the Fall, Vol. 4.

The Walking Dead Vol. 4: The Heart's Desire This instant

The Walking Dead has been an addictive series for me. I'm a big fan of zombie films and literature and this series hits the nail on the head. I've thoughouly enjoyed the first three books in the series, and this one was no different.

A lot of reviews have focused on the lack of zombie action in this fourth volume, but I do not find this to be a negative. This series is not a horror series per say, but more of the way that we would deal with life after a catastrophic zombie apocalypse. I think anyone would seek out a safe place to call home, away from the corpses shambling in the streets, as well as the horror and loss they represent. Of course, anyone who has ever lived with roommates will know that living with someone else is not all fun and games. Especially when there are different personalities with different backgrounds all in one place with literally nowhere else to go.

Tempers explode and bad things happen. Sure it's depressing, but wouldn't living in a world of the dead be a bit of a buzz kill? Some reviewers have said they think the book is getting too 'soap-opera-ish' with all the non-zombie related antics in this book. I, however, think that what goes on with the living is much more dangerous than what happens with the slow, moaning, and easily avoided ghouls. Dealing with human emotions and their volitile consequences can't simply be dealt with a hammer to the skull (in most cases).

If you've enjoyed this series thus far because of the human element, this book will continue to satisfy. I was shocked and saddened by many of the actions that took place, and I can't wait to see what horrible situation Kirkman will throw his characters into next.Get more detail about The Walking Dead Vol. 4: The Heart's Desire.

The Sandman Vol. 8: Worlds' End Immediately

This is good, but likely my least favorite Sandman so far. It has some of creativity present in the other volumes, but, really, it represents a significant step downward from the peak of inspiration the Sandman is famous for. The format of this volume is the 'story collection' used in earlier volumes, yet, here, to weaker effect. Overall, a decent disappointment.Get more detail about The Sandman Vol. 8: Worlds' End.

The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 6: The Calculus Affair / The Red Sea Sharks / Tintin in Tibet (3 Volumes in 1) Best Quality

I will not repeat the many well-written reviews here concerning the content of the books. But the formatting and editing of this new issue of 3-in-1 stories bears mention:

1. Herge himself revised these works several times since their original publication, so some frames may have been altered as a result. This was especially true in stories like "Congo".

2. Like comics and graphic novels worldwide, the books have been attacked by the shrinkers, who apparently believe we don't care what size the images are in, so long as we can read the text. This is a real shame, as it is the compelling large-format incredibly and accurately detailed images that made the Tintin stories so fun to read to begin with.

All that being said, you'll enjoy this nostalgia trip down memory lane. But after reading them once, you may end up selling them on Amazon.... I probably will sell my set here.Get more detail about The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 6: The Calculus Affair / The Red Sea Sharks / Tintin in Tibet (3 Volumes in 1).