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Ghostbusters (IDW Collected Editions) #1
Ghostbusters, Volume 1: The Man From The Mirror
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or any of your family ever seen a spook, specter, or ghost? If the answer is yes, call the professionals Psychokinetic energy is on the rise again, business is booming for the boys, and Ray is troubled by what could be a prophetic dream. Is this an ill omen of an upcoming apocaplypse, or just a little indigestion?
Collects issues 1-4.
Collects issues 1-4.
104 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2012
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About the author
Erik Burnham
683 books74 followersErik Burnham is a Minnesotan writer and artist that first broke into comics with a series of humorous short stories in the Shooting Star Comics Anthology. These stories featured his original creation, Nick Landime, and culminated in a one-shot: Nick Landime vs. the World Crime League, published by Shooting Star in 2005.
Off and on, in this same time period, Erik also produced a short run of an online strip, The Down Side, until technical issues wore him down. He aims to return to the strip one day.
In 2007, Erik found produced work for two other anthologies – a short humor piece for History Graphics Press’ Civil War Adventures #1, and a horror story for Gene Simmons’ House of Horror #3, produced by IDW Publishing.
This lead to several other projects for IDW, up to and including his critically acclaimed run on the ongoing GHOSTBUSTERS comic book.
Erik has worked on other projects not related to comic books, and hopes one day to share those with the public at large. In the meantime, he still lives quietly in Minnesota; any rumors about this being because he’s completely afraid of the forty-nine other states (and Canada) remain unverified at this time.
Off and on, in this same time period, Erik also produced a short run of an online strip, The Down Side, until technical issues wore him down. He aims to return to the strip one day.
In 2007, Erik found produced work for two other anthologies – a short humor piece for History Graphics Press’ Civil War Adventures #1, and a horror story for Gene Simmons’ House of Horror #3, produced by IDW Publishing.
This lead to several other projects for IDW, up to and including his critically acclaimed run on the ongoing GHOSTBUSTERS comic book.
Erik has worked on other projects not related to comic books, and hopes one day to share those with the public at large. In the meantime, he still lives quietly in Minnesota; any rumors about this being because he’s completely afraid of the forty-nine other states (and Canada) remain unverified at this time.
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January 20, 2019
Not bad, but they played it a little too safe. Vol. 1 was a nice mixture of the two blockbuster movies and the mid- to late 80's cartoon series, capturing both the appearance and personalities of the core characters. Some of the 80's-related 'Easter eggs' - like cameos by 'Joliet' Jake Blues of The Blues Brothers (especially nice, since the late John Belushi was supposed to be a GB cast member) and KITT from Knight Rider - were also a plus. However, I wanted more of that anarchic SNL / SCTV / National Lampoon's spirit that was so pervasive in the original film. I mean, the flick had dozens of snarky, quotable lines of dialogue (and the cartoon series had its moments, too), usually courtesy of the Venkman character and Bill Murray's talent - Vol. 1 had only a few such moments in comparison.
September 22, 2016
I had avoided the Ghostbusters comicbooks for quite a while, fearing they'd be a huge disappointment. My good friend Brad (hi Brad!) put an end to this avoidance policy by buying me this book and the two that follow it for my birthday. I took a deep breath and dove in.
Turns out, I shouldn't have worried. While the comics aren't as good as the movies (but what comicbook could be?) they are a lot of fun and a really nice tribute to the films.
I guess you could say they're made in the right spirit! (Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me!)
A huge part of the fun is spotting all the in-jokes and references, not just to Ghostbusters but to '80s pop culture in general. While I got a blast out of spotting KITT from Knight Rider, the best reference was having the ghost of Jake Blues be Ray's spirit guide. I laughed and shed a tiny tear at the same time, and I hope Dan Akroyd did too.
The weirdest thing was having almost photorealistic cover paintings that weren't of the actors from the movies but four other people who looked a bit like them. I'm guessing IDW have the rights to the franchise but not the actors' image rights. If that is the case, it would've made more sense to stick to more cartoony images for the covers.
At the end of the day though, when there's something strange in your neighbourhood...
WHO
YOU
GONNA
CALL?
Turns out, I shouldn't have worried. While the comics aren't as good as the movies (but what comicbook could be?) they are a lot of fun and a really nice tribute to the films.
I guess you could say they're made in the right spirit! (Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me!)
A huge part of the fun is spotting all the in-jokes and references, not just to Ghostbusters but to '80s pop culture in general. While I got a blast out of spotting KITT from Knight Rider, the best reference was having the ghost of Jake Blues be Ray's spirit guide. I laughed and shed a tiny tear at the same time, and I hope Dan Akroyd did too.
The weirdest thing was having almost photorealistic cover paintings that weren't of the actors from the movies but four other people who looked a bit like them. I'm guessing IDW have the rights to the franchise but not the actors' image rights. If that is the case, it would've made more sense to stick to more cartoony images for the covers.
At the end of the day though, when there's something strange in your neighbourhood...
WHO
YOU
GONNA
CALL?
July 31, 2017
3,5 / 5
El cómic de este primer arco “El hombre del espejo” nos sitúa en 1993 justo tras los sucesos de la película. Con los Cazafantasmas ya asentados y reconocidos, resurge un nuevo intento de Gozer el Gozeriano para traer la destrucción a la Tierra. Venkman, Stantz, Spengler y Zeddemore unirán sus fuerzas de nuevo para no permitir que esto suceda. No es una historia nada original ni impactante, pero supone un reencuentro tan nostálgico como entretenido con el universo de los Cazafantasmas y sus personajes principales, desarrollando a partir de las películas una historia bien cimentada que deja con ganas de más.
Se nota de lejos de Burnham es un gran conocedor de todo el material original y no duda en usarlo. El espíritu de las películas permanece intacto durante las 110 páginas que pasan volando, contando una historia cerrada, divertida, entretenida y con todo ese aire de las películas que tanto nos gusta. No faltarán guiños, referencias pop y chistes a cascoporro. El mayor acierto a mi parecer es el arte de Schoening. Ese cartoon le viene como anillo al dedo, como si de una serie animada se tratase.
Gran acierto de Fandogamia. Tanto fanáticos como los que simplemente se divirtieron con las películas se lo pasarán muy bien. Ganas de leer ese cruce con las Tortugas Ninja, que promete elevar aún más ese grado de nostalgia.
El cómic de este primer arco “El hombre del espejo” nos sitúa en 1993 justo tras los sucesos de la película. Con los Cazafantasmas ya asentados y reconocidos, resurge un nuevo intento de Gozer el Gozeriano para traer la destrucción a la Tierra. Venkman, Stantz, Spengler y Zeddemore unirán sus fuerzas de nuevo para no permitir que esto suceda. No es una historia nada original ni impactante, pero supone un reencuentro tan nostálgico como entretenido con el universo de los Cazafantasmas y sus personajes principales, desarrollando a partir de las películas una historia bien cimentada que deja con ganas de más.
Se nota de lejos de Burnham es un gran conocedor de todo el material original y no duda en usarlo. El espíritu de las películas permanece intacto durante las 110 páginas que pasan volando, contando una historia cerrada, divertida, entretenida y con todo ese aire de las películas que tanto nos gusta. No faltarán guiños, referencias pop y chistes a cascoporro. El mayor acierto a mi parecer es el arte de Schoening. Ese cartoon le viene como anillo al dedo, como si de una serie animada se tratase.
Gran acierto de Fandogamia. Tanto fanáticos como los que simplemente se divirtieron con las películas se lo pasarán muy bien. Ganas de leer ese cruce con las Tortugas Ninja, que promete elevar aún más ese grado de nostalgia.
August 23, 2020
We get Slimer, more Gozer, and Marshmallow Man? I mean, this is like Star Wars 7, a lot of the same.
I never even saw the new Ghostbusters movie. Or the new, new one that maybe didn't come out? I enjoyed the shit out of Ghostbusters, and when I was a kid I liked part 2. And I watched the cartoon and played with the toys. The toys were awesome. A grandma who turned into a giant-mouth tri-clops? I'm in. A fat mailman whose torso was a grotesque mouth? Yep. They used to do this thing in my hometown where they'd print kids' letters to Santa. She saved one of mine, and it was ALL Ghostbusters stuff, named exactly from the little booklet I had, I guess in case Santa was a fuck-up and bought the wrong shit. By the way, there were "cameos" by some of these toy-only characters in the comics.
I was never worried about a new movie ruining my childhood or whatever. I just had my fill of Ghostbusters. Because, believe me, I had A LOT of Ghostbusters in my life. I spent so much time even playing that godforsaken video game. Ghostbusters definitely got its time in my spotlight, and...I think I'm all set. I just don't really need more.
So why did I read this comic? I don't know. I thought maybe it would be something totally different, comics being easier to publish than blockbuster, multi-million dollar movies.
Maybe the later volumes have more new ideas? Eh, who cares.
And that's the whole thing. When you're "Eh, who cares" about Ghostbusters or Star Wars or what have you, you might as well just try something else.
I never even saw the new Ghostbusters movie. Or the new, new one that maybe didn't come out? I enjoyed the shit out of Ghostbusters, and when I was a kid I liked part 2. And I watched the cartoon and played with the toys. The toys were awesome. A grandma who turned into a giant-mouth tri-clops? I'm in. A fat mailman whose torso was a grotesque mouth? Yep. They used to do this thing in my hometown where they'd print kids' letters to Santa. She saved one of mine, and it was ALL Ghostbusters stuff, named exactly from the little booklet I had, I guess in case Santa was a fuck-up and bought the wrong shit. By the way, there were "cameos" by some of these toy-only characters in the comics.
I was never worried about a new movie ruining my childhood or whatever. I just had my fill of Ghostbusters. Because, believe me, I had A LOT of Ghostbusters in my life. I spent so much time even playing that godforsaken video game. Ghostbusters definitely got its time in my spotlight, and...I think I'm all set. I just don't really need more.
So why did I read this comic? I don't know. I thought maybe it would be something totally different, comics being easier to publish than blockbuster, multi-million dollar movies.
Maybe the later volumes have more new ideas? Eh, who cares.
And that's the whole thing. When you're "Eh, who cares" about Ghostbusters or Star Wars or what have you, you might as well just try something else.
February 21, 2012
Did I say how much I love the Ghostbusters franchise? No? Really? Okay, fine, I'll do so now - I love this series; it was probably the series that jump started my interest in the paranormal, humor, fantasy, sci-fi type of stories. Loved the movies, loved the animated series installations. The animated series I'm most familiar with are these guys:
Yeah, this dates back to the 80s. Yeah, I feel old. =_=
The contemporary comic version has them looking like this (which is somewhat closer to the Extreme Ghostbusters design):
Taking this out of the nostalgic tangent, the excerpt for "Ghostbusters Volume 1" was fun to read. I think I still have to get used to the art style, though the design of the monsters was actually pretty cool to see in development from a few of the panels that were in the excerpt. The story is reminiscent of classic Ghostbusters plots, intriguing while at the same time retaining its trademark humor. Taking on pro bono work eliminating ghosts in the city, Peter being a ladies man (as usual), Ray getting himself into sticky situations (and a Blues Brothers ode in here as well - nice touch), Winston being the voice of reason and Egon wanting to perform in-depth tests. I think those familiar with the series will find something to like in this. Those who are new will find something to like as well, since the story grounds itself in contemporary form, and the humor should appeal as well. As far as an audience goes, I saw a few peppered curse words in here, so I would think it'd be more suited for YA and up.
I can't spoil much for events until it comes out (set to be in March 2012), but I'm looking forward to its subsequent release.
Overall score: 4/5
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.
Yeah, this dates back to the 80s. Yeah, I feel old. =_=
The contemporary comic version has them looking like this (which is somewhat closer to the Extreme Ghostbusters design):
Taking this out of the nostalgic tangent, the excerpt for "Ghostbusters Volume 1" was fun to read. I think I still have to get used to the art style, though the design of the monsters was actually pretty cool to see in development from a few of the panels that were in the excerpt. The story is reminiscent of classic Ghostbusters plots, intriguing while at the same time retaining its trademark humor. Taking on pro bono work eliminating ghosts in the city, Peter being a ladies man (as usual), Ray getting himself into sticky situations (and a Blues Brothers ode in here as well - nice touch), Winston being the voice of reason and Egon wanting to perform in-depth tests. I think those familiar with the series will find something to like in this. Those who are new will find something to like as well, since the story grounds itself in contemporary form, and the humor should appeal as well. As far as an audience goes, I saw a few peppered curse words in here, so I would think it'd be more suited for YA and up.
I can't spoil much for events until it comes out (set to be in March 2012), but I'm looking forward to its subsequent release.
Overall score: 4/5
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher IDW Publishing.
June 7, 2017
Still making headlines all across the country, the Ghostbusters are at it again. This time, at the fashionable dance club, "The Rose." The boys in gray slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
This is Casey Kasem. Now, on with the countdown.
I love the original Ghostbusters movie and the second one isn't terrible in my book, so this was what I thought could be a good pick for Halloween. This volume follows the adventures of Venkman, Stantz, Spengler, and Zeddemore in what seems to be 1993, tracking and capturing a few familiar and not-so-familiar ghosts, finishing the arc off with another attempt by Gozer the Gozerian to return and wreck downtown.
Not bad but not great, either. The art is cartoonish, which does fit the humorous tone, but it seems to lose something when the ghosts start showing up. The story is fine and probably suitable for a first volume considering it focuses on Gozer, a familiar concept to movie fans, but this also makes it feel almost like overly familiar territory. The attempts at capturing the voices of the four 'Busters almost works, but not quite. One or two jokes from Venkman almost sounded like spot-on Murray, but the rest was mostly flat. One nice surprise was the addition of Walter Peck as a government oversight agent, tasked with taking reports from the boys in gray (which inevitably show up as splash pages). By far the most fun aspect was all of the little homages jammed into the corners, including Ray's spirit guide who takes the form of Jake Blues.
This is Casey Kasem. Now, on with the countdown.
I love the original Ghostbusters movie and the second one isn't terrible in my book, so this was what I thought could be a good pick for Halloween. This volume follows the adventures of Venkman, Stantz, Spengler, and Zeddemore in what seems to be 1993, tracking and capturing a few familiar and not-so-familiar ghosts, finishing the arc off with another attempt by Gozer the Gozerian to return and wreck downtown.
Not bad but not great, either. The art is cartoonish, which does fit the humorous tone, but it seems to lose something when the ghosts start showing up. The story is fine and probably suitable for a first volume considering it focuses on Gozer, a familiar concept to movie fans, but this also makes it feel almost like overly familiar territory. The attempts at capturing the voices of the four 'Busters almost works, but not quite. One or two jokes from Venkman almost sounded like spot-on Murray, but the rest was mostly flat. One nice surprise was the addition of Walter Peck as a government oversight agent, tasked with taking reports from the boys in gray (which inevitably show up as splash pages). By far the most fun aspect was all of the little homages jammed into the corners, including Ray's spirit guide who takes the form of Jake Blues.
November 22, 2015
This book is great I really enjoyed it. if you're a fan of ghostbusters, vol.1 continues off where the the movies left the story and reference the movies multiple times. it has good action good humor and really captures the characters and who they are. the writing is great and the story is solid. I can't wait to continue reading this series if I have one complaint about this comic it's that the art is a little too saturday morning cartoonish for how adult this book is in tone. I recommend this book 100% it's great.
November 24, 2018
The Ghostbusters translates well into comics, of course, just as it did TV cartoons. It was fun to pick up this four part The Man in the Mirror and revisit the team, their longsuffering office assistant and even the city bureaucrat who makes them miserable. Along with these comes a reunion of the supernatural kind brought on by a second return of Gozer the Traveler and other ghostly manifestations (Slimer, woohoo).
Wonderful color and graphics, fun wise-cracking dialogue and the guys themselves, of course.
Wonderful color and graphics, fun wise-cracking dialogue and the guys themselves, of course.
April 23, 2025
Felt like the movies! Even referenced the Ghostbusters video game from 2009!
October 5, 2019
Oops. I forgot to review this. A comic I finished weeks ago.
This is the first volume of an ongoing series set after the events of the first two movies and also the video game which gets the briefest of mentions (like one panel) but is still nice to see becoming canon.
In terms of plot, it's alright at best. It's quite similar to the first movie with reprocussions still being felt by the team. It wasn't anything spectacular but it also didn't make me wish it didn't exist.
Being a comic it can give some nods that you can't do in a movie. My two favourites were the Blues Brothers and Janine's haunted car which was a toy I had as a kid. Thee are others and it's worth keeping an eye out for them.
The artwork didn't bother me but my actual introduction to IDW's Ghostbusters was a couple of crossovers with the TMNT so I knew what to expect. I've seen some say it was too cartoony but I honestly like it. Each to their own I guess.
One thing that is a bit of a letdown is that this is only 4 issues long. My knowledge of IDW's beginnings with this franchise is none existence so I don't know if they maybe just tested the waters with a mini series but for a trade to only have 4 issues feels a bit tight. Hell, I remember buying Transformers trades that had 6 issues so I'm not thrilled when one only has 5 let alone even less. Yes it's padded out with bonus content like concept art and bios on different ghosts but I still don't feel this warrants a full price tag. By all means read this but I'd hunt out a second hand or cheaper copy.
3.5/5
This is the first volume of an ongoing series set after the events of the first two movies and also the video game which gets the briefest of mentions (like one panel) but is still nice to see becoming canon.
In terms of plot, it's alright at best. It's quite similar to the first movie with reprocussions still being felt by the team. It wasn't anything spectacular but it also didn't make me wish it didn't exist.
Being a comic it can give some nods that you can't do in a movie. My two favourites were the Blues Brothers and Janine's haunted car which was a toy I had as a kid. Thee are others and it's worth keeping an eye out for them.
The artwork didn't bother me but my actual introduction to IDW's Ghostbusters was a couple of crossovers with the TMNT so I knew what to expect. I've seen some say it was too cartoony but I honestly like it. Each to their own I guess.
One thing that is a bit of a letdown is that this is only 4 issues long. My knowledge of IDW's beginnings with this franchise is none existence so I don't know if they maybe just tested the waters with a mini series but for a trade to only have 4 issues feels a bit tight. Hell, I remember buying Transformers trades that had 6 issues so I'm not thrilled when one only has 5 let alone even less. Yes it's padded out with bonus content like concept art and bios on different ghosts but I still don't feel this warrants a full price tag. By all means read this but I'd hunt out a second hand or cheaper copy.
3.5/5
February 9, 2021
Tres estrellas porque es parte de una historia mayor y, hasta que no la lea entera, no voy a ser capaz de apreciar si valor en conjunto. Lo más chulo de esta introducción es que los personajes SON ellos, es decir, te puede gustar más o menos el dibujo y se les puede parecer más o menos a los actores, pero el carácter de los personajes sí está clavado. Los cuatro están muy bien perfilados y son tal y como eran en las pelis, así que muy bien por ese lado.
La parte más flojita que se interrumpe cuando está más emocionante y el "minimalo final" (por decirlo de alguna forma) se derrota demasiado fácilmente, no es nada espectacular. Entiendo que se debe a que no es el malo final (aunque en este tomo caiga al en las últimas páginas), pero sí ha sido un tanto meh, decepcionante. Pero bueno, tiene solución rápida y fácil saber si la continuidad de la historia la eleva a algo memorable: vamos a por el segundo tomo.
La parte más flojita que se interrumpe cuando está más emocionante y el "minimalo final" (por decirlo de alguna forma) se derrota demasiado fácilmente, no es nada espectacular. Entiendo que se debe a que no es el malo final (aunque en este tomo caiga al en las últimas páginas), pero sí ha sido un tanto meh, decepcionante. Pero bueno, tiene solución rápida y fácil saber si la continuidad de la historia la eleva a algo memorable: vamos a por el segundo tomo.
March 31, 2016
I discovered a new-to-me site where I could borrow e-books and stuff, and this was the first item I borrowed from "hoopla". I don't read alot of comics, but this was the first thing that popped up as a recommendation. I love Ghostbusters so how could I resist?
All in all, it was cute, good, but nothing special. The story line is basically the original movie, with a few minor changes / differences, the art is OK, but it's also the first volume, so the basic story makes sense as a whole.
All in all, it was cute, good, but nothing special. The story line is basically the original movie, with a few minor changes / differences, the art is OK, but it's also the first volume, so the basic story makes sense as a whole.
June 12, 2016
There's a delicate balance required for licensed properties in comics - you need to stay close to the themes and characters of the original while expanding them out in new directions. This first collection of Ghostbusters comics does a pretty good job walking the line - a lot of the dialogue feels like it could have come straight out of the movies. The artwork doesn't quite capture the characters as well, but it isn't poor enough that it really detracts, and it does look very good for everything else (some of the ghosts created for this volume are very cool). There are a lot of callbacks to the movies, as the series builds off of a famous scene in an intriguing way, allowing for exposition and new characters while also revisiting that classic moment. And I have to say, the ghost that makes a cameo appearance here definitely helped to set the tone immediately and was an inspired choice.
The villain doesn't really make much of an impression, and there's a lot of side-story that feels a bit askew (and opening with dream sequences can be problematic), but overall I'd say more of the story works than doesn't. I'll be interested to see where it goes in the future.
The villain doesn't really make much of an impression, and there's a lot of side-story that feels a bit askew (and opening with dream sequences can be problematic), but overall I'd say more of the story works than doesn't. I'll be interested to see where it goes in the future.
April 13, 2012
I love the Ghostbusters. I grew up with them and I’m even excited for a third movie that may or may not come out. I can’t help it – I love the movies so much that when the opportunity came to preview the first issue of the comic book I was so there.
I really hate issues over novels because I never get enough of the story. I really dislike that when it comes to graphic novels as well – I want more time with the characters. This was no exception. The story is so good and the characters are just as I remember them (and then they just go away).
I cannot wait for more. I’ll be on the lookout for future issues.
The illustrations are more cartoony for the first part (the part with the Ghostbusters). The second part which is the government reinstating Walter is more realistic and so creepy in result. So far, I haven’t seen anything that would make this unsuitable for children but you never know so proceed with caution.
I can’t really share plot because there’s so little of it but I promise that it’s fun and full of surprises. Now I’m off to watch the movie – need more Ghostbusters!
I really hate issues over novels because I never get enough of the story. I really dislike that when it comes to graphic novels as well – I want more time with the characters. This was no exception. The story is so good and the characters are just as I remember them (and then they just go away).
I cannot wait for more. I’ll be on the lookout for future issues.
The illustrations are more cartoony for the first part (the part with the Ghostbusters). The second part which is the government reinstating Walter is more realistic and so creepy in result. So far, I haven’t seen anything that would make this unsuitable for children but you never know so proceed with caution.
I can’t really share plot because there’s so little of it but I promise that it’s fun and full of surprises. Now I’m off to watch the movie – need more Ghostbusters!
January 3, 2016
This series of comics is nothing less than a true delight, a rousing story from beginning to end that makes you want to go out and immediately buy the rest of the tale. I'm sometimes a bit wary of comic stories, because sometimes the quality really leaves a lot to be desired. But there were no missed notes in this collection of Ghostbusters stories--the story was solid, and lovingly crafted by a true fan who has kept up with the Ghostbusters lore over the years (without giving anything away, the story even is consistent with the well-received "Ghostbusters: The Video Game" written by Ramis and Ackroyd in 2009, something of an unofficial "Ghostbusters III"), and the art was beautiful and compelling.
Also, if you're a geek of a certain age like myself, and, I suspect, the artists and writer, you will find several little surprises that nod to our shared pop culture that will enhance the enjoyment of this well done book. I'm certain to want to pick up the rest of the story, just to see where it goes from here.
Also, if you're a geek of a certain age like myself, and, I suspect, the artists and writer, you will find several little surprises that nod to our shared pop culture that will enhance the enjoyment of this well done book. I'm certain to want to pick up the rest of the story, just to see where it goes from here.
March 8, 2013
OMG!! This is the greatest pop cultural saturated thing in the universe! I love everything about it. The crossovers, the special "guests"!They are pure genius.
I could hear Venkman, Ray and Egon. The wording is amazing, the humour is spot on, the artwork is fun and engaging.
If you are dying for a "Ghostbuster's" fix while waiting to hear about the 3rd movie this is it. Actually they should be using this as inspiration!
I've got to get more!
June 2, 2012
Have I ever expressed my undying love for the Ghostbusters in any of my reviews? Probably not. But I do so love those movies. And although I typically loathe anything that is a novelization of a movie or adapted from a movie, this absolutely floored me. The writiing is snappy, crisp and PG. It's like it was born from the original creators. The clean art and coloring makes it extremely accessible to fans of all ages. It hits all the right marks, especially in characterization. Straight A's all around.
January 24, 2014
As someone who grew up on the cartoon I found this an enjoyable read. My favorite ghost buster Peter Venkman was just as sarcastic and greasy as ever. Seeing John Belushi in his Blues Brothers suit appearing to Ray was cute. I'm glad Winston was in here because a lot of times he gets left out of things. Egon is just as nerdy as ever. I've always loved these characters and I'm glad they were the same in this.
March 3, 2016
I have a friend who's been telling me that I need to read IDW's Ghostbusters comics for a couple years now. I keep telling him, Yeah, sure. Of course I will! ... Well, it took me a long time to finally act on his recommendation, but here I am! And no, I don't love it quite as much as he does, but I did enjoy this enough to wanna read the next volume. It's a fun comic, with colorful art and strong writing that really captures the different characters (especially Egon and Venkman).
June 3, 2013
I love how this book interprets the characters and themes of the movie franchise. Though the cartoon series continuity is not acknowledged here, the book's creators are clearly taking cues from it and giving us a third Ghostbusters continuity. The book is also filled with wonderful in-jokes and Easter eggs sure to make readers giggle.
July 9, 2014
This was everything I wanted in a Ghostbusters comic - except more content! I enjoyed this story thoroughly start to finish, with a smile on my face and a laugh in my belly the entire journey. The writing and art teams nailed the tone of the Ghostbusters world and transported me back to my childhood, when I first watched the Ghostbusters movies.
December 30, 2015
A great follow-up to the movies and the game. Once more the boys are being forced to deal with a minion of Gozer as Ray keeps receiving visits in his sleep from a very familiar looking spirit. Capturing the fun of the movies and building off the events from the game, this series promises to be a lot of fun.
July 27, 2013
this comic is so SPOT ON to my childhood memories! I was very leery to read it because I didn't want it crushing my dreams but there was nothing for me to worry about.
I will most definitely be getting the rest of the series.
I will most definitely be getting the rest of the series.
August 7, 2013
so I tracked down the real volume one of this series and it's awesome. It captures the feel and tone of the films so well i can hear the dialogue in the actors' voices.
also: Jake Blues is Ray's spirit guide. fucken eh!
also: Jake Blues is Ray's spirit guide. fucken eh!
January 21, 2024
If you are a fan of the Ghostbusters, this IDW series is a must read. It captures the essence of the films and cartoons. The Easter eggs included throughout the series will bring a smile to the face of any Ghostbusters fan.
July 2, 2015
This was a lot of fun to read. The art style is very cartoony, so it reminded me of the old Ghostbusters cartoon a lot. The characters seem true to the characters in the movies. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.
January 11, 2016
2.5 stars
I understand the writers were throwing nods to the movies, but it got old quickly. I get that they were luring readers in by the familiar to get a following; I just hope volume 2 is much better.
The story itself wasn't the most gripping.
I understand the writers were throwing nods to the movies, but it got old quickly. I get that they were luring readers in by the familiar to get a following; I just hope volume 2 is much better.
The story itself wasn't the most gripping.
December 17, 2015
BEAUTIFUL.
NODS EVERYWHERE.
SO HAPPY.
I NEED ALL OF THESE.
NODS EVERYWHERE.
SO HAPPY.
I NEED ALL OF THESE.
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July 22, 2015
For the most part it really is just a fun continuation of the first 2 movies. Many references too the movies as well, and jokes about lines and events in them.
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