Mariana Ruiz, Author at GeekDad

Review ―Huge Detective # 4 ―A Conspiracy and Several Corpses

February 10, 2025February 11, 2025Mariana Ruiz

The relationship between giants and humans did not start in good footing, there was a lot of blood drawn first.

Stack Overflow: 11 Titles to Start the New Year

January 27, 2025January 24, 2025Mariana Ruiz

Very interesting titles open our reads of the year, some old, some new.

Review―Mike Mignola’s Bowling With Corpses

January 21, 2025Mariana Ruiz

Folktales from all over the globe are presented here in Mignola’s signature style.

The Serpent in the Garden: Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England # 2

January 16, 2025January 15, 2025Mariana Ruiz

The battle for the realm will be held again.

The Serpent in the Garden: Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England #1

December 6, 2024Mariana Ruiz

This is Mignola using mythology at its best.

Review: ‘Anansi Boys’ #6 — Where We Get to Learn About Anansi

November 29, 2024November 28, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Anansi is a trickster god—one that loves mischief, stories, and song.

Stack Overflow: 9 New Titles Coming Up in November

November 20, 2024November 19, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Lots of middle grade débuts in this one.

Review — ‘Blacksad: They All Fall Down – Part Two’

November 9, 2024November 8, 2024Mariana Ruiz

It is true of all tyrants and criminals—eventually they all fall down.

′Anansi Boys # 5′: Where Fat Charlie Finds Himself in Bed With Another Woman

November 5, 2024November 4, 2024Mariana Ruiz

The night of wine, women, and song turns out to be one for the record books.

Stack Overflow: 14 New Titles Coming Up in October

October 28, 2024October 27, 2024Mariana Ruiz

There is a huge range of titles coming up.

Review: Three Multicultural Reads From Lantana

October 26, 2024October 25, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Lantana strives to serve children from all cultural backgrounds.

New Audiobook ― ‘Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan’

October 25, 2024October 24, 2024Mariana Ruiz

A new Hellboy audio adaptation is available this Halloween.

Review- ′Anansi Boys # 4′: Where Fat Charlie Grieves Alongside His Brother

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Fat Charlie did not believe in Spider′s godly abilities, at first.

Review: ‘The Road’ — A Graphic Novel Adaptation of Cormac McCarthy

September 20, 2024September 19, 2024Mariana Ruiz

This dystopian classic is full of silent, meaningful moments.

‘Pinocchio: An Illuminated Edition’ — Collodi Is Reimagined in Mignola’s Particular Style

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024Mariana Ruiz

This Snicket-Mignola collaboration is weirdly attractive.

Stack Overflow: 12 New Titles Coming Up in September

September 12, 2024September 16, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Picture books, middle grade novels, nonfiction books, and graphic novels are in the mix.

Two Translated Picture Books by Levine Querido

August 31, 2024August 30, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Translated books introduce us to new aesthetics and themes.

Review- ′Anansi Boys # 3′: Where Fat Charlie Talks to a Spider

August 29, 2024August 28, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Fat Charlie has learned about his brother, the god Spider.

‘Huge Detective’ #1 ― A Giant Premise

August 23, 2024August 22, 2024Mariana Ruiz

After giants emerged from the ground, humanity has had to get used to them roaming about.

Review—Scot Snyder′s: The Book of Evil

August 22, 2024August 21, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Dystopic at its best, this curious mix between an illustrated and full-on graphic novel is a great young adult read.

Usagi Yojimbo: The Crow #5: The End of the Crow Villain

August 21, 2024August 19, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Having decided to band together against the bandits, the bounty hunters attack their hiding place.

Stack Overflow: 10 New Titles Coming Up in August

August 19, 2024August 18, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Nonfiction books, how-to-draw books, and graphic novels await.

Discover How to Do Watercolor Magic With These Two Books

July 31, 2024July 30, 2024Mariana Ruiz

New tips and tricks for beginner and advanced students.

Review: ‘Anansi Boys’ #2 — Fat Charlie Learns About Anansi

July 27, 2024July 26, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Fat Charlie has to process some weird information about his father.

You Can Always Keep on Learning: ‘Modern Still Life’ With Sari Shryack

July 26, 2024July 25, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Never underestimate the power of specificity and connection.

‘The Hunger & the Dusk’ Is the Fantasy Comic You Didn’t Know You Needed

July 25, 2024July 24, 2024Mariana Ruiz

It is a rare occurrence to find a brand new storyline you feel so comfortable in.

Usagi Yojimbo- The Crow # 4- A Surprising Allegiance

July 18, 2024July 17, 2024Mariana Ruiz

When Usagi’s crew finally caught up with Yukichi a conundrum presents itself.

Stack Overflow: New Titles Coming Up in July

July 15, 2024July 14, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Check out these children’s books being released in July!

Review ― ‘A Few Rules for Predicting the Future’

June 28, 2024June 27, 2024Mariana Ruiz

This essay by the late Octavia E. Butler deserves to be revisited.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man & The Return of Effie Kolb

June 27, 2024June 26, 2024Mariana Ruiz

The Corben-Mignola collaboration is not to be missed.

Author: Mariana Ruiz

Review ―Huge Detective # 4 ―A Conspiracy and Several Corpses

Stack Overflow: 11 Titles to Start the New Year

Review―Mike Mignola’s Bowling With Corpses

The Serpent in the Garden: Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England # 2

The Serpent in the Garden: Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England #1

Review: ‘Anansi Boys’ #6 — Where We Get to Learn About Anansi

Stack Overflow: 9 New Titles Coming Up in November

Review — ‘Blacksad: They All Fall Down – Part Two’

′Anansi Boys # 5′: Where Fat Charlie Finds Himself in Bed With Another Woman

Stack Overflow: 14 New Titles Coming Up in October

Review: Three Multicultural Reads From Lantana

New Audiobook ― ‘Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan’

Review- ′Anansi Boys # 4′: Where Fat Charlie Grieves Alongside His Brother

Review: ‘The Road’ — A Graphic Novel Adaptation of Cormac McCarthy

‘Pinocchio: An Illuminated Edition’ — Collodi Is Reimagined in Mignola’s Particular Style

Stack Overflow: 12 New Titles Coming Up in September

Two Translated Picture Books by Levine Querido

Review- ′Anansi Boys # 3′: Where Fat Charlie Talks to a Spider

‘Huge Detective’ #1 ― A Giant Premise

Review—Scot Snyder′s: The Book of Evil

Usagi Yojimbo: The Crow #5: The End of the Crow Villain

Stack Overflow: 10 New Titles Coming Up in August

Discover How to Do Watercolor Magic With These Two Books

Review: ‘Anansi Boys’ #2 — Fat Charlie Learns About Anansi

You Can Always Keep on Learning: ‘Modern Still Life’ With Sari Shryack

‘The Hunger & the Dusk’ Is the Fantasy Comic You Didn’t Know You Needed

Usagi Yojimbo- The Crow # 4- A Surprising Allegiance

Stack Overflow: New Titles Coming Up in July

Review ― ‘A Few Rules for Predicting the Future’

Hellboy: The Crooked Man & The Return of Effie Kolb

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