Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files Omnibus Volume 2

The Dresden Files Graphic Novels #3-5

by Mark Powers (Adaptor), Jim Butcher, Joseph Cooper (Artist)

When the Chicago Police Department are baffled by cases, they turn to Harry Dresden: private investigator and wizard! Armed with vast yet unrefined mystic skills, Dresden doggedly pursues every lead in his search for answers, crossing mobsters, renegade sorcerers, otherworldly monsters, and more!

This second volume of The Dresden Files Omnibus collects three complete comic book series: "Ghoul Goblin," "War Cry," and "Down Town." These mind-blowing tales of Harry Dresden are set within official continuity, expanding Jim Butcher's rich universe with adventures never-before-seen in the novels!

Genres: Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Urban Fantasy, Comics, Fiction, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics

440 pages, Paperback

Published October 17, 2017

About the author

Mark Powers is the writer who created several of the graphic novels adapted The Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher and co-writer of The Encoded from Devil's Due comics. He is a writer at Mega Powers Entertainment and a producer at Volta. At Mega Powers Entertainment he has written comic books and graphic adaptations for various companies including Drafted, Rest, GI Joe, and adaptations of The Dresden Files. He was also a Senior Editor at Marvel managing the X-Men line of titles.

Reviews

[Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!

[Vikas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Omnibus collects three original stories adapted in graphic novel form - Ghoul Goblin, War Cry, and Downtown. All were awesome and thus the collection automatically becomes great by association. Do read these along with the book series this universe is super amazing. So just keep on reading my amigos.

I have always loved comics, and I have I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.

[Jessalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't usually enjoy Graphic novels, but this one was fun. It contains 3 stories in the Dresden Files World that have not been published, other than in comic form. It was interesting to read Harry Dresden's Adventures in this medium & I will buy anymore Comics in this universe that are not covered in any other format. They were engaging stories & the artwork was very good. It hels my attention. Unfortunately, I read the entire book in just one day & wish they were just a little more descriptive, wordwise. Overall, a quick read, but they were good & added to the universe, I think.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 original graphic book stories set in the Dresden universe. I love this series, but Mr. Butcher doesn’t write them fast enough so I was excited to find these original stories to read while I wait for the next novel.

1) Ghoul Goblin. 2.6. Takes place after ‘Fool Moon’. 4 stars. After Carmichael is killed in a battle with werewolves, Dresden takes on a gruesome murder case in NW Missouri involving a family curse. I liked the Naga. It’s a sup I don’t come across very often.
2) War Cry. 7.6. After ‘Dead Beat’. 5 stars. A worldwide war has erupted between the White Council and the Red Court. The Council is losing so they call in Dresden. This is his first mission as a Warden and he and his team are sent to the middle of Iowa. Loved it. Very exciting and understandable.
3) Down Town. 9.7. After ‘White Night’. 5 sars. There is still war between the White Council and the Red Court. The Mobster leader of Chicago, Johnny Marcone has joined the fight. Now they’re up against a new enemy: a mucous nightmare from Undertown.

Footnote: 1) I like the way Dresden looks on the covers of the regular novels than he does in the graphic novels. Looks more rugged and less Hollywood. Like he’s been through a lot of hardship.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The artwork is good across these three stories, but the quality of the stories is very uneven. The first story, Ghoul Goblin, is ok; what I liked most about the story is that it has the feel of an early series case (before the Dresden Files became more about Harry's political place in the Dresdenverse, rather than about him being a PI wizard). The second story, War Cry, is excellent; I really like the focus on Thomas and the other wardens. The last story, Down Town, I'd read before this collection and did not particularly like because Marcone is very out of character. Overall it's an ok collection, but one I'm happy I borrowed rather than purchased. It's unlikely I would return to any story other than War Cry.

[Julie Ditton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume includes 3 more stories of the Dresden Files Graphic Novel series. All three were original stories created specifically for this format and are tightly plotted suspense tales. The illustrations are fantastic. As I have mentioned in my reviews of the earlier books, I think that Dresden should have been drawn more like the NBA height, lean “beanpole” described in the early text novels. But the rest of the illustrations are spot on. Thomas is handsome, Molly is drawn like a tatted brick house, and Mouse is a behemoth.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art was amazing and so were the stories. Of the three, my favorite for story was Down Town. Set after the events in White Night, it does a good job of showing how Dresden might be convinced the John Marcone was good for the city of Chicago and even trusting him. In some ways it makes you wonder about some things that happen between them in later novels.
If you bought this, you are likely a Dresden fan anyway, so you will certainly enjoy these installments.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pair of great stories which bring the Cthulhu Mythos and the classic myth of the Golem of Prague into the Dresdenverse. Set during the war between the White Council and the Red Court Vampires, this omnibus does not disappoint!

[Ford Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read!!!!

The first book of three was an one off of Dresden, but the artist is not my favorite. The story was good and introduces some powerful beings to meet Dresden for the frist time! Good read an lots of action.

[Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the Dresden Files, but I don’t quite enjoy the graphic novels as much. Often because the artwork doesn’t look like i had expected it to look. Especially if I read the book before, the graphic novel often doesn’t quite live up to it.

[Phillip · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love seeing the Dresden files come to life especially in graphic novel form! These 3 graphic novels really expanded the universe and changed how I mentally pictured some characters! Love the Dresden files.

[Liina · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok, better than the first omnibus but still not great. The art is fantastic, both of the artists are incredible and I'll look out for more of their work. The stories themselves are also great but the line level writing is poor and the lettering is full of spelling mistakes. Very odd mix.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve read all of these separately, but receiving this book as a gift was great, because I could read through all the stories in one greedy gulp. 🙂

[Addie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good! I enjoyed the artwork and it's almost as good as the novels!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was kind of meh on the first omnibus because it was just graphic novel retelling of the first two novels, but this second omnibus was much more fun with new between-the-books stories.

[Xenothaulus · Rating 5 out of 5]

These three stories are a great addition to the Dresden Files lore.

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would have been a five, but so many typos!!

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cried. Was not expecting that.

[Monika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories

Wow! This is great combo of stories! I'll definitely look for Jim Butcher's books. Dresden is a very interesting character.

[Eric Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the artwork in this second volume better than the first. The dialog seemed a bit spotty at times, but for the most part it was a fun read.

[Cory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great companion to the books

4/5

Great illustrations that blend the heart of comics with the Dresdenverse. Recommended for fans of the books.

[Scott Walters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories and art! Final editing needs help!

So many typos! Please resend to editor for another proofread or 2. Love the Dresden files. These stories didn’t disappoint.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

More please.

[J. C. Bowlby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad. Some errors in writing. Series lends itself to this format.

[Fictum Ernest · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's no half star but this is half a star better than the last one