Mike Raicht

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The Stuff of Legend, Book 1: The Dark by Mike Raicht

One evening lightning struck my brain. "I could write a story about a kid kidnapped by the closet monster or the boogeyman, and his teddy bear has to go save him." And then I discovered someone had already written it. The only difference between what I dreamed up and what Mike Raicht has created is in my version the toys stayed looking like toys, ala Toy Story, as opposed to looking real once they cross into the boogeyman's realm.

I can't wait to get my hands on the next volume.

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thatjasonpace | 20 other reviews | Aug 25, 2023 |

The Stuff of Legend Book 2: The Jungle by Mike Raicht

I reviewed the first book of the Stuff of Legend graphic novel series ages ago, always intending to return to this stellar series. That was over a year ago. Whoops? Nevertheless, I have returned to this strange dark world of war and toys, and I find myself loving it even more now than before. If you thought Max and the other toys were in trouble before, you haven't seen anything yet.

You can read my full review of book 2 of THE STUFF OF LEGEND at my review blog, Nagareboshi Reviews: http://nagareboshi-reviews.blogspot.com/… (more)

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sarahlh | 1 other review | Mar 6, 2021 |

The Stuff of Legend, Book 1: The Dark by Mike Raicht

One of the comic previews I got my hands on this year for Free Comic Book Day was Stuff of Legend, and the preview was enough to spur my getting the first trade paperback release in my hot little hands. I’m glad I bothered looking this series up, because it is currently blowing my mind with how quality it is. It is a dark tale of war and rescue in a world run by a shadowy Boogeyman – and the cast is made up of a little boy’s toys come to life. But this isn’t just Toy Story with the veneer stripped off; it’s something much more than that.

Read the rest of my review at Nagareboshi Reviews!… (more)

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sarahlh | 20 other reviews | Mar 6, 2021 |

The Stuff of Legend, Book 1: The Dark by Mike Raicht

When a young boy is kidnapped by the Bogeyman, a group of toys must venture into The Dark in order to rescue him. Raicht's dark 'Toy Story' tale feels similar to what Bill Willingham has been doing with Fables. Artwork is spectactular, the story is compelling but a bit thin for this first volume. Definitely left me a bit disappointed there wasn't more of a distinct resolution for the first book, but definitely left me wondering when Book 2 will be published.

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scout101 | 20 other reviews | Sep 15, 2020 |

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