A MURDER OF SCARECROWS: "Reed has always
been very unconventional. He doesn’t go after the quick and easy story but
rather he tells stories his way. They might not be best-sellers, but they
are of a quality that outdoes most other writers."--Mania.com
DEADWORLD: "...amongst
the most essential horror titles of the last twenty years."---Peter Normanton, From the Tomb magazine
OF SCENES AND STORIES: "Regardless
of what you like in comics, you will find something you like in this. I
can pretty much guarantee that. A must for Gary Reed fans or any comics
fan who wants something more to bite into than the typical superhero
stuff. Sin City aficionados might find a lot to
appreciate here too."---Sequential
Tart
DEADWORLD:
The best of the zombie comics I've read.
Unfortunately the series only lasted six issues. It was really getting
good"-David, GoodReads.com
OF SCENES AND STORIES: "Blistering Good!"--Rue Morgue Magazine
SAINT GERMAINE:
"Saint Germaine is a
churning thriller, electrifying, fast paced, compelling and a gripping
page turner! Gary Reed builds suspense to almost unbearable extremes, the
kind of mysterious noir setting that readers will love!"
---www.jazmaonline.com
GHOST SONATA: "There is superb human
drama with unforgettable interactions between the characters in this
story. This is a scary, but racy read, that skillfully combines old fashioned
thrills, intrigue, murder, ambition and retribution!"
---Paul Dale Roberts
OF SCENES AND STORIES:
"If you're looking for something
far different than the ordinary, something with a little more literary
bite with stories much more intellectually stimulating , you must pick up
Gary Reed's Of Scenes and Stories ". --Newsarama:
Best Shots
JACK THE RIPPER: " The Illustrated Jack the Ripper is nothing short
of spellbinding - fierce and compelling."---Paul
Dale Roberts
OF SCENES AND STORIES:: Reed has a lot of excellent ideas, and it
would be nice to see more creators tackle a wide variety of genres and
themes instead of pigeon-holing themselves.----Comics
Should be Good
FRANKENSTEIN:
"One of the best graphic novels the Library has to offer. It"s an adapted
version of the Mary Shelley book. With its detail art work, classic story and
its look into the world of true horror,
this one isn't just a must read, it's a must
own as well."---Young Adult Book Log,
East Meadow Public Library
OF SCENES AND STORIES:
"..oh my god!" Check out the diverse stories in this book! You have everything in here!
Drama, horror, paranormal, famous fictional characters, historical
stories, murder stories, detective stories and everything else in the mix! It will take some long hours to finish it all, but
you will be entertained all the way through! ---www.jazmaonline.com
RENFIELD:
" "--Darenderer,
Dimestore Reviews
SPIRIT
OF THE SAMURAI: "...a fun, action-packed adventure, and very vividly
written. A story that gives a whole new meaning to family history and family
reunions. And one that ends way too quickly! I'm ready to read the next one,
now."--Teens Read Too
RENFIELD: "Renfield, the mysterious and
tragic bug-collecting character, gets his own back story thanks to the
machinations of the gifted Gary Reed, whose talent for the macabre rivals that
of H. P. Lovercraft and whose adept comic book storytelling matches that of
Steve Niles. "--BookLoons
DEADWORLD: "Reed is one of the most
underrated comic writers around. He has the ability to stay several steps ahead
of the reader and never fails to deliver several shocks and surprises." - The
Comics Review
RENFIELD: "5 stars (out of 5 possible)"A
must have for any serious sequential graphic narrative (comics) fan."---Mr.
Render, Independent Propaganda
DEAD-KILLER:
"So, what are you waiting for? The brains to be served to you on a silver
platter? Go check this innovative and downright entertaining book out. Your life
might depend on it one day."---Steven G. Saunders, Silver Bullet Reviews
SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: "Targeting
elementary school children, this is an action-packed Samurai fantasy starring a
young female teen whose opponent in a life and death struggle is her older
brother. The story line is filled with action while illustrations enhance the
first-rate plot".--Harriet Klausner, Alternative Worlds
SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: "Spirit
is a notch above the other excellent Actionopolis offering and this
initial book in the series will leave you eager for the next. That earns
Reed and Hoberg the full five Tonys."---Tony Isabella, Tony's Tips
RENFIELD: "The
series uses the classic literary tradition of showing us the scenes we didn't
see in the novel (while working in parts of the original work, as well). I
always get a kick out of stories that try that trick, but more so when it is
done well. Luckily, it is done well in Renfield, and the result is a creepy
story that is still filled with a good deal of class."---Brian Cronin, Comics
Should be Good!
DEAD-KILLER: "Dead Killer
works because Gary Reed is not just a writer but a storyteller, and storytelling
is almost a lost art in comics today."---Tim Janson, Comics Review
RENFIELD: "Mature readers
will come away spooked by this intelligent book and applaud Reed and Showman's
approach to a familiar story told in an all-new way." ---Sean McGurr, Graphic
Novel Journal
RENFIELD: Renfield sits alongside BAKER STREET as Reed's best work in
comics and makes a very worthy return to print and bookshelves. Track it down.---Marc
Mason, Comics Waiting Room
DEADWORLD: "So far this is
turning out to be an intriguing story and writer Gary Reed seems to be finding
his stride here. His plotting is intricate and the one thing I am enjoying is
how all the story beats neatly fall into place...Again, I can't rave
enough about this series." ---Kenneth Gallant, Broken Frontier
RENFIELD: "Reed
is a very literary comics writer, one with a very sound base in much of the
classic literature that inspired comics. That often helps give Reed's writing a
real feeling of depth and power.---Jason Sacks, Silver Bullet
RED DIARIES: "Even if you know nothing about
JFK and the circumstances surrounding his death, or have only seen
Marilyn Monroe on a poster or on a stamp, I still recommend it simply to
see how a talented writer can take a historical theory and rework it
into a compelling read. As thrilling as any mystery novel and as
historic as any crisis or war, The Red Diaries is a winner.--Hugo
Bravo, IGN
RED DIARIES: "Somewhat
in the manner of Alan Moore's historical and literary reconstruction of the Jack
the Ripper mythology, From Hell, Reed balances generous doses of straight
historical text and imaginative conjecture throughout the central
narrative."---Chris Barsanti, Publishers Weekly
RENFIELD: "Renfield
calls Dracula his master, but I must say that Gary Reed proves that he is the
master of storytelling and Renfield proves it!" ---Paul Dale Roberts,
Jazma Online
RED DIARIES: "The
amount of research and detail the author put into this book is astounding."---Marc
Mason, The Comics Waiting Room
DEADWORLD: "Gary Reed
has certainly crafted a truly horrifying story, full of engaging characters,
terrifying menaces and an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. And Dalibor
Talajic's, the series' new artist (taking over from Vincent Locke), is an
amazing talent. His solid lines and heavy blacks lend the whole book a sense of
encroaching darkness and almost claustrophobic tightness that makes the book
seem even more frightening. This is one heck of disturbing book and I'd
definitely recommend it to new and old fans alike."---Paul Milligan,
They Live to Serve
RENFIELD: "Most intelligent
graphic novel I've ever read."---Combo Magazine
PENGUIN GN (Dracula and Frankenstein):
"These classics deliver a real experience of the tradtional literary piece
while meeting new readers in a comfortable medium"----Francisca
Goldsmith, Berkeley Public Library
RENFIELD: "A gothic jewel..."----Comics Buyers' Guide
RED DIARIES: "I
place THE RED DIARIES right up there with Dan Brown's DaVinci Code, it's a
must-read! If you are going to read any book this year, this is the book to
read. A book filled with intrigue and mystery....Gary Reed has proven himself a
genius with THE RED DIARIES, after I finished reading this graphic novel, I kept
asking myself...'how did he come up with this?" ---Paul Dale Roberts,
Jazma Online
DEADWORLD: "I'm
not sure what possessed writer Gary Reed to start offing the cast this quickly,
but I take my hat off to him for dispensing with the formalities and getting
right down to it. He sure knows how to pace his story and I have been enjoying
the freshness he puts into every single character".---Kenneth Gallant,
Broken Frontier
PENGUIN GN (Dracula and Frankenstein): "Overall
these books are fun adaptations of great literature...good choice."---Voice
of Youth Advocates library magazine.
SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: "Gary
Reed and Rick Hoberg have woven a rich tapestry of intrigue, character
and dazzling art into SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: OF SWORDS AND RINGS.
Graphic storytelling at its absolute best!"---Mike Grell -
DC COMICS artist on GREEN ARROW and LEGION OF SUPERHEROES
RED DIARIES: "Writer
Gary Reed is smart. He doesn't explicitly draw lines, nor does he play favorites
among the various theories. Instead, Reed's looking to write an
interesting and dramatic graphic novel, which is what he absolutely does....it's
a big task reconciling all the various threads and theories around the deaths of
Kennedy and Monroe, and Reed does a masterful job of sorting them out in a very
intriguing way."---Jason Sacks, Silver Bullet Reviews
SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: "SPIRIT
OF THE SAMURAI is a singular work; Gary Reed combines the sensitivity of
a father who understands the mentality of youth with the skilled craft
of a writer who knows his audience, while Rick Hoberg's illustrations
are beautiful and evocative. As a father myself, I can guarantee that
this book will find its way onto my daughter's library shelf (and I'll
horde a copy for myself, as well.). All
in all, stellar stuff. If SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI is representative of the
entire Actionopolis line, then readers young and old should rejoice!"
---Rafael
Nieves- The PHANTOM, Marvel's TALES FROM THE HEART and Narwain's THE APOCALYPSE PLAN.
DRACULA: "....proves
that not only can they translate a great work into a different medium (a graphic
novel), they can also produce a versatile piece that children (eight and up) can
enjoy and adults too will find captivating. Even the more violent scenes are
well-crafted, delivering the action but not dwelling on it."---Lance
Eaton, Book Loons Reviews
SAINT GERMAINE: "The
best parts of the book involve the characters contemplating their lives. There's
a haunting scene about halfway through the book where Lilith talks about the
burning of Leningrad during the Nazi attack on the city that's reminiscent of
the best of Neil Gaiman."---Jason Sacks, Line of Fire Reviews
SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI: "Adventure-loving boys and girls
are going to flip for this kickin' supernatural-samurai story! Gary
Reed's SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI had me turning the pages as fast as I
could read them, and Kat Anderson is a great new heroine"---Steven Jones,
author of the novels, BUSHWACKERS and KING OF HARLEM
SAINT GERMAINE: "St. Germaine is legendary and his story has been passed on through
word of mouth for generations. To determine what is truth and what is false is a challenge
for the greatest detective. Now, you are ready to add on to his mytho, his legend and somewhere in
the future, a historian will probably add on Gary Reed’s marvelous tale and
incorporate it into the legend of what is Saint Germaine.... There is so much to reveal
and explore with this story. I have become enchanted and swept away into this story and
will be anticipating more of the "aura of mystery" that surrounds this
comic... I am in awe".---Paul Dale Roberts, Jazma Online Reviews
PENGUIN GN (Dracula and
Frankenstein): "...this
graphic novel does a good job of both condensing and capturing the spirit of the
novel. The artwork, done in b/w by Frazer Irving, is dark and atmospheric; it
eloquently conveys the characters' anguish. Gary Reed's adaptation is well
done..."---Kliatt
BAKER STREET: " No matter
how you look at it, HONOUR AMONG PUNKS is a fantastic value for your money... it's a pretty solid brick of a graphic novel with great production values.
It is also a pretty darn good read, featuring early work from artistic
talent Guy Davis and former Caliber head honcho and writer Gary Reed. And
Reed's stories feature some twisted, intricate mysteries that ably blend the
punk and Victorian sensibilities of the whole thing." ---Randy Lander,
Snap Judgment.
SAINT GERMAINE: Saint
Germaine is history and the metaphysical blended into one, a cosmos of its
own---legend and fact woven into the fabric of a new reality. Those willing to
do more than just flip through a story will find much gold to mine here. If
you want a comic book that will entertain you, there are plenty of them out
there. If you want a comic that will entertain you and make you think, pick up
Saint Germaine".---Barry Lyga, Diamond Comics
BAKER STREET: "HONOUR
AMONG PUNKS: The Complete BAKER STREET Graphic Novel is a fascinating take on the
Sherlock Holmes mythos. Not just cool, it is extremely well done. Guy Davis
and Gary Reed are smart. ...If you like mysteries, if you like Sherlock Holmes
type tales, you'll find yourself fascinated by this interpretation." ---Cindy
Lynn Speer, SF Site.
HELSING: "Gary Reed did a superior job with the writing of this story and I will be
looking forward to more. The artwork throughout this comic book was beautifully
done with different contrasts that fits well with the story. Is this comic book
a winner? You know it is!"---Paul Dale Roberts, Compuserve Forum Reviews
PENGUIN GN (Dracula and
Frankenstein): "Although
the original novel is much longer and more intricate than its graphic version,
the latter makes the story and the questions it explores accessible to readers
who might otherwise never see it. The illustrations reflect a softer quality---
one that is almost film-like..."---Deborah Abbott, Chicago Sun Times
BAKER STREET: " The late
1980s produced a number of groundbreaking, compelling books. Most are still
revered today, notably WATCHMEN and DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. But nipping at
their heels is another important, though generally overlooked, work - BAKER
STREET. Davis and Reed give us just enough of the story at one time, wisely
doling out more details only when we're ready - or when they'll deliver the
most shocking of surprises. BAKER STREET is full of compelling characters
with rich, well-reasoned backgrounds, and I dare you not to care for them
deeply after a few chapters." ---Doug Giffin, Digital Webbing.
BAKER STREET: "Guy Davis
and Gary Reed really make Sharon's fine intelligence believable, something
that can be difficult in a mystery. There's definitely a strong Sherlock
Holmes air about her, but at the same time she's got her own unique traits
and character points that make her someone in her own right. Even Sam, who
gets the least screen time of the three, is a fascinating character to read
about, and the twists and turns she's put through should enthrall even the
most jaded reader." Greg McElhatton- icomics.
BELOW ARE SOME
OTHER REVIEWS AND/OR FULL REVIEWS OF ABOVE
They
Live to Serve- June 2006
A review of Deadworld #4
Silver
Bullet Review-April 2006
A review of Red Diaries
Broken
Frontier Review- April 2006
A review of Deadworld #3
BookLoon
Review-March 2006
A review of the Dracula graphic novel
Jazma
Online Review-March 2006
A review of Red Diaries
Silver
Bullet Review-December 2005
A review of Saint Germaine
Broken
Frontier Review- October 2005
A review of Deadworld #2
Ain't
it Cool News- May 2005
Review of Deadworld #1
Indianapolis
Star Review- May 2005
Review of Frankenstein graphic novel
