The story itself is engaging, blending mystery with character dynamics that add depth to the narrative. While the plot can feel a bit disjointed at times, the overall experience is so captivating that these moments are easily overlooked. The cliffhanger ending leaves you wanting more, eagerly anticipating the next installment in Sorceline’s journey.

The humor is particularly effective, with clever details in both the dialogue and the illustrations. For instance, early in the book, Snowy’s sarcastic remarks and physical comedy—such as walking into a garbage can immediately after chastising Tintin—add a layer of charm that endears these characters to the readers. These small, humorous touches make "Tintin and the Broken Ear" a delightful read.

Joni’s wit shines through from the first page as she tackles everything from feuding with a dead medium to overthinking insulting birthday cards. Her writing is irreverent and thought-provoking, offering a joy ride through eclectic essays that perfectly balance soul-searching and social commentary.

Erika Chappell did a fantastic job designing the game and she did a great job putting in the intricacies of aerial combat in the rules-light system. The book is 300 pages long and is an amazing example of a steampunk setting.

This past week I read Geof Darrow’s ‘Shaolin Cowboy’. I love his illustration style he adds so much tiny detail. He reminds me of an adult-themed version of ‘Where’s Waldo’ Martin Handford. As a reader, I can easily tell that Darrow absolutely has a love and passion for wide frame images, and the graphic novel read like a spaghetti western.

This past week I read the first eleven of the 22 issue X-Men cross-over event, X of Swords.

There is no specific groundbreaking storytelling here, but I am enjoying how Hickman is establishing a deeper mutant mythos within the Marvel Universe.

The first volume set up the world and was heavy with intrigue and court politics, whereas volume two is a magical travel adventure that dives deeper into the world. It ends with more questions than answers.