Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle
by Jim Butcher

This graphic novel, originally released as a limited-run comic book series, is an entertaining prequel to the first official Dresden Files novel, Storm Front. Chicago wizard Harry Dresden is called in by his police contact to assist in the investigation of a bizarre animal attack at the Lincoln Park Zoo. With a little gumshoe skills and a little magical manipulation, Harry uncovers a plot by an ancient entity attempting to break through to our plane of existence. This graphic novel features highly detailed and realistic looking artwork, although Harry's "everyman" physicality in the books sometimes comes across as a bit too muscular and heroic in a graphic format. This story does feature a very strong plot, and nicely realized supporting characters. Should appeal to all readers who are already Dresden Files fans, and resembles the tone of the novels enough to serve as an excellent intro to the series for newcomers. -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library

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