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mehsi's review
1.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
So I was very hyped when I got this book, however I had to keep in my hype until October. I can tell you, it wasn’t easy. I just love a good spooky graphic novel and this one was just calling me to read it. Now it is finally time!
In this one we meet a crew of guys who have a paranormal show… but it isn’t doing so well. The guys will have to do something crazy do they want to stay on air and keep their show. So one of them thinks of something crazy and I was just eager to see them go to this so called Chernobyl of ghosts. I wondered what would happen to them and I also declared them crazy as freak. I get they want to go all out, but HELLO no one ever returned from that hellspawn of a place. Oh well, at least one of them had the sense to say no, not that they listened to him (run dude, run).
I loved the information we got on the prison, it definitely got me into it a bit more. Knowing what has happened there. And when they finally got to the prison things quickly went south, as I was hoping from the most haunted place ever. Sadly… after that it quickly turned normal (or normalish) again and I was wondering how the hell there were another 100 pages to come. Thankfully something else happens, but yeah, I just wasn’t in the mood for it. I mean the cover made it seem awesome, and with the exception of a couple of pages, so far I have yet to see awesomeness. This just couldn’t hold my attention. I kept looking at the page numbers in the hopes that I was almost done. There is so much dialogue and so not much fun horror creepiness. sighs
There are some exciting parts, but I don’t know.. I just couldn’t get too excited. The characters just weren’t my thing either, I get that they hate those guys that came in after them, but it took them way too long to try and help them out. And the nurse was scary… but not that scary if you keep seeing her in some big blob mode for pages after pages and her not doing much except try to be scary.
The ending was OK, I am happy for our Ghost Bros and how despite all they can still have a happy ending.
Also, instead the annoying red lettered BLEEP BLEEP BLEEP, I would have rather seen some curses, it just felt very weird and odd now.
The art was OK-ish. Not always my favourite though, but still good enough.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So I was very hyped when I got this book, however I had to keep in my hype until October. I can tell you, it wasn’t easy. I just love a good spooky graphic novel and this one was just calling me to read it. Now it is finally time!
In this one we meet a crew of guys who have a paranormal show… but it isn’t doing so well. The guys will have to do something crazy do they want to stay on air and keep their show. So one of them thinks of something crazy and I was just eager to see them go to this so called Chernobyl of ghosts. I wondered what would happen to them and I also declared them crazy as freak. I get they want to go all out, but HELLO no one ever returned from that hellspawn of a place. Oh well, at least one of them had the sense to say no, not that they listened to him (run dude, run).
I loved the information we got on the prison, it definitely got me into it a bit more. Knowing what has happened there. And when they finally got to the prison things quickly went south, as I was hoping from the most haunted place ever. Sadly… after that it quickly turned normal (or normalish) again and I was wondering how the hell there were another 100 pages to come. Thankfully something else happens, but yeah, I just wasn’t in the mood for it. I mean the cover made it seem awesome, and with the exception of a couple of pages, so far I have yet to see awesomeness. This just couldn’t hold my attention. I kept looking at the page numbers in the hopes that I was almost done. There is so much dialogue and so not much fun horror creepiness. sighs
There are some exciting parts, but I don’t know.. I just couldn’t get too excited. The characters just weren’t my thing either, I get that they hate those guys that came in after them, but it took them way too long to try and help them out. And the nurse was scary… but not that scary if you keep seeing her in some big blob mode for pages after pages and her not doing much except try to be scary.
The ending was OK, I am happy for our Ghost Bros and how despite all they can still have a happy ending.
Also, instead the annoying red lettered BLEEP BLEEP BLEEP, I would have rather seen some curses, it just felt very weird and odd now.
The art was OK-ish. Not always my favourite though, but still good enough.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
geekwayne's review
3.0
'Dead Dudes' by Christopher Sebela with art by Ben Sears is a graphic novel about ghost hunters who get in over their heads.
Ghost Bros. is a popular show on cable, or rather was. With ratings declining, the three hosts, Trev, Kent, and Brian, put it all on the line and visit a haunted prison. Things do not go well and they find themselves now ghosts among the incarcerated, the evil nurse and the evil warden. When a rival film crew shows up to cash in on a tribute show, the Ghostbros think it might be a way to get back at them.
The goofy art style goes well with the completely campy story. I think the story gets drawn out maybe 1 issue too long, but for those looking for some stupid humor, you might enjoy this one. I liked the parodies of these sort of shows and the drive for ratings at all costs.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Ghost Bros. is a popular show on cable, or rather was. With ratings declining, the three hosts, Trev, Kent, and Brian, put it all on the line and visit a haunted prison. Things do not go well and they find themselves now ghosts among the incarcerated, the evil nurse and the evil warden. When a rival film crew shows up to cash in on a tribute show, the Ghostbros think it might be a way to get back at them.
The goofy art style goes well with the completely campy story. I think the story gets drawn out maybe 1 issue too long, but for those looking for some stupid humor, you might enjoy this one. I liked the parodies of these sort of shows and the drive for ratings at all costs.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
justjaqueline's review
3.0
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for sending this to me!
Engaging and cynically funny, this is really just the story of some dead dudes.
Of the main trio, I adored Brian, but Shannon really shines too. Please, just fire that poor woman.
It got a bit messy in the middle, but the ending really did it for me.
A good take on ghost-hunting shows.
Engaging and cynically funny, this is really just the story of some dead dudes.
Of the main trio, I adored Brian, but Shannon really shines too. Please, just fire that poor woman.
It got a bit messy in the middle, but the ending really did it for me.
A good take on ghost-hunting shows.
vaiomo's review
3.0
Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I am not too sure about this one. The art style wasn't my style which is okay however I think the story was a bit bland. I loved the beginning but then during the middle it dragged a bit and the story got pretty dull! It was so sad to see because I had such high expectations. I did think the ending made up for it but I still will say that it wasn't as good as I expected it was going to be.
I am not too sure about this one. The art style wasn't my style which is okay however I think the story was a bit bland. I loved the beginning but then during the middle it dragged a bit and the story got pretty dull! It was so sad to see because I had such high expectations. I did think the ending made up for it but I still will say that it wasn't as good as I expected it was going to be.
kmb729's review
3.0
Thank you Oni Press and NetGalley for providing me with an arc of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review!
This was so FUN! I love ghost hunter shows and I really enjoyed this concept. A great read to get you in the mood for spooky season. The art was nice and I liked how the story flew. For a book called "Dead Dudes" I should've been prepared for how many times the word "Dude" would be used. This was really just a fun and quick read.
This was so FUN! I love ghost hunter shows and I really enjoyed this concept. A great read to get you in the mood for spooky season. The art was nice and I liked how the story flew. For a book called "Dead Dudes" I should've been prepared for how many times the word "Dude" would be used. This was really just a fun and quick read.
shamelesslyintroverted's review
3.0
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In Dead Dudes by Christopher Sebela and Ben Sears, we go to the very haunted Edgeway Penitentiary to investigate paranormal disturbances.
This graphic novel is not to be taken seriously. This is a comedic graphic novel about a ghost hunter television show, aired on The Map Channel. The main characters are three dudes that wish to prove the existence of ghosts by filming them. They’re aggressive and insult the spirits as a part of their investigation.
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In Dead Dudes by Christopher Sebela and Ben Sears, we go to the very haunted Edgeway Penitentiary to investigate paranormal disturbances.
This graphic novel is not to be taken seriously. This is a comedic graphic novel about a ghost hunter television show, aired on The Map Channel. The main characters are three dudes that wish to prove the existence of ghosts by filming them. They’re aggressive and insult the spirits as a part of their investigation.
... For the full review, visit https://travelthroughfiction.com/be-careful-what-you-ask-for-dead-dudes-by-christopher-sebela-and-ben-sears-a-book-review/!
andreaway's review
3.0
I received a review copy from Omi Press and Netgalley. I really wanted to like this graphic novel, but there where things that I did not enjoy. I found the characters interesting but the constant use of the word dude and the constant bleep words this took me out of the story and in the end just annoyed me. It was a shame because I enjoyed the concept and the storyline.
books_tea_healthy_me's review
5.0
I love this graphic novel! The illustrations, the attitude, the nods to all the paranormal TV shows... From top to bottom, Dead Dudes is fantastic. A must-read for anyone who spent time watching TV deciding if a moving dot on screen was a dust mote or a floating orb.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
r4ch4elreads's review
3.0
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is an interesting Graphic Novel, about a team of TV Show Ghost Hunters who take the trip of a lifetime to the most haunted location in America.
This is a light-hearted take on the horror genre, at times a little TOO light-hearted for my tastes (I like a little scare in my horror) but still, it's a tone that works well.
The swear words are all bleeped out, which I found a little odd, though it does mean it can perhaps be aimed at a younger audience. The violence is a little graphic in a couple of places though, so bear that in mind.
I did enjoy the light and slightly goofy art style. I think it conveys the tone of the story well. The characters have enough about them to keep you interested, and the storyline is just quirky enough. This was a quick and easy read.
3 stars.
(Review published on NetGalley and Goodreads on 13/08/20, to be posted on other third party sites on the date of publication)
This is an interesting Graphic Novel, about a team of TV Show Ghost Hunters who take the trip of a lifetime to the most haunted location in America.
This is a light-hearted take on the horror genre, at times a little TOO light-hearted for my tastes (I like a little scare in my horror) but still, it's a tone that works well.
The swear words are all bleeped out, which I found a little odd, though it does mean it can perhaps be aimed at a younger audience. The violence is a little graphic in a couple of places though, so bear that in mind.
I did enjoy the light and slightly goofy art style. I think it conveys the tone of the story well. The characters have enough about them to keep you interested, and the storyline is just quirky enough. This was a quick and easy read.
3 stars.
(Review published on NetGalley and Goodreads on 13/08/20, to be posted on other third party sites on the date of publication)