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Birth

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I love the story, which relates to us all in some period of our lives. I love the artwork which details strong, confident lines, I look foward to the continuation which has endless possibilities. I thoroughly recommend this to everyone who can truly stomach real life, ok maybe real life in another dimension or world, but real life indeed. This is not your ordinary comic. Check it out!

i had so much to say about this amazing graphic novel, but lucky for me the two reviews already here sum up everything i was going to say! this book is different from anything i have seen in a long time, possibly ever, and i think it also bridges successfully that gap that usually lies between fantasy and sci-fi works! i think it would appeal to fans of both types of writing and art!

One of the biggest problems facing a lot of indie comics is they don't bring the entire package - art, writing, and pacing. "Birth" doesn't suffer from this problem. The world is fully fleshed out and realized, the story moves along at a pitch-perfect pace, and the art is original, engaging, and richly textured. Another plus is that the story does not end with "Birth". Michael Bracco's story continues with the comic series "Novo, which I also highly recommend. Definitely pick this up!

The ultimate cautionary anti-war fable, blending fantasy and sci-fi elements into something wholly its own. Bracco's art is jaw-dropping eye-candy, and the story is a fantastic mesh of text and visuals. This is a tale made to be a comic - it'd be extraordinarily expensive as a film, and perhaps overly didactic as pure text, but as the graphic novel BIRTH, it's pitch-perfect. It's got style, atmosphere and ambiance to spare. And it's very intelligent and imaginatively executed. A book worth your time and money, no doubt whatsoever.

FYI - while BIRTH is entirely stand-alone, it also serves as the prequel/prologue to the new ongoing grpahic novel series Novo Volume 1: The Birth of Novo, which is also one incredibly conceived comic. Bracco's the next Frank Miller, Erik Larsen, Doug TenNapel, etc. Mark those words.

Wow. This book rocks and that's a fact. The art is drool worthy, the story is intelligent, well paced and insightful. I think I cried at the end. No really, you have to read it to understand. Bracco takes a look at (what I see as) our culture but through the story of an alien society faced with extinction. The characters are real and tough. I can't say too much without giving away the story but you really need to buy this book and read it for yourself. It will give you goosebumps for a week after you've read it because you'll still be thinking about it at least a week after you've read it. I am in awe of how one person can write such a powerful story and then draw such incredible images as well. What an awesome talent!

This is the FIRST graphic novel to be published for the Kindle, and if BIRTH is any indication of what's to come in portable e-comics, then great things await!!!

This story of two alien societies is the prequel that sets the stage for the Novo: The Birth of Novo, from what I've read. I'll be buying Novo: The Birth of Novo in the very near future.

The story moves at a steady, even pace, not rushed or slow, and the artwork is stunning. I've written two ebooks on the subject of Kindle graphics (Graphics on the Kindle (Book 1 of the "Graphics on the Kindle" Series) and Formatting Comics for the Kindle (Book 2 of the "Graphics on the Kindle" Series). I've worked with MANY different artists in the past few months helping them improve their images on the Kindle, and I have to stay that this is the BEST artwork I've ever seen on this device.

ALTERNA COMICS should take a bow for taking the chance to be the FIRST graphic novel available on the Kindle, and for releasing such a well-done publication as the first of their many future Kindle ebooks. Their example should inspire and motivate other indie comic creators to follow suit and explore this emerging method of publication and delivery.

M Burgos,

Author

Graphics on the Kindle (Book 1 of the "Graphics on the Kindle" Series)

Formatting Comics for the Kindle (Book 2 of the "Graphics on the Kindle" Series)

I ordered this book based on the author's artwork he had done in another book. This book sat on my shelf for a couple of weeks before I finally go to it... this should have been at the top of my to read list.

This book doesn't contain a lot of dialogue and relies heavily on the artwork to tell the story, and it does so beautifully. A hint of sci-fi element but a definite parallel to the human race and how we treat each other. Blaming one another for our own faults and never taking responsibility.

I cannot recommend this book enough.

I'm ordering the sequel, 'Novo', today and I'll write a review for that one later.

My review title says it. Also the story is gently warped, inwardly twisted and strangely touching. I found myself so drawn in that I had to remember to come up for air. If you are a fan of Black and white graphic novels, I recommend this one highly.

Michael's artwork is wonderful - so detailed and life-like! The story is great - hopeful!

I loved this comic from start to finish. The story is brilliant the artwork unbelievable. It is amazing how well drawn it is. The artwork tells the story almost completely without words. The reviews are right on! All 5's!