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Jim Butcher's Dresden Files: Wild Card (original 2016; edition 2016)

by Jim Butcher (Author), Mark Powers (Author), Carlos Gomez (Illustrator), Sean Izaakse (Illustrator)

Series: The Dresden Files (10.7), The Dresden Files Comics (wild card omnibus)

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Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files saga continues in this original and in-continuity graphic novel, featuring a never-before-told story set after the bestselling novel White Night and graphic novel Down Town! A bizarre double murder draws the interest of Chicago's only wizard-for-hire. But as Harry Dresden begins his investigation, the clues lead to troubling conclusions about the possible perpetrator, and set him on a path that will place him in the middle of a conflict between the city's three most powerful factions -- a conflict that could engulf all of Chicago!.… (more)
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Title:Jim Butcher's Dresden Files: Wild Card
Authors:Jim Butcher (Author)
Other authors:Mark Powers (Author), Carlos Gomez (Illustrator), Sean Izaakse (Illustrator)
Info:Dynamite Entertainment (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 144 pages
Collections:Your library, Favorites
Rating:****1/2
Tags:Speculative, Speculative Fantasy, Speculative Fantasy Urban Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Science Fiction/Fantasy, Graphic Novels Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

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  freixas | Mar 31, 2023 |
Wild Card is the sixth Dresden Files graphic novel. According to Jim Butcher’s website, the story is set between Small Favor and Turn Coat in the greater series story arc. In this one, we have a mysterious and powerful entity who is trying to pit Chicago’s most prominent factions against each other. He has murdered two women in an attack meant to look like it was perpetrated by White Court vampires, and when one of their own is also attacked, the cops are out to kick some vampire butts. Then two vampires are killed, leaving their leader, Lara Wraith, believing it was John Marcone. Meanwhile one of Marcone’s lackeys is found dead, supposedly at the hands of the cops. All of this leads to a fast-brewing civil war that will tear the city apart it Harry can’t find the culprit and put a stop to it.

I enjoyed the story for the way that it brings together a number of characters from the Dresden universe who must manage to put aside their differences to take on a common enemy. This is no small order for our wizard PI, Harry Dresden, who is the only one who can talk sense into the leaders of the various factions, and ultimately he’s also the one to defeat their enemy, although not in his typical flashy fashion full of things that go boom. Some of the characters are ones who’ve been a part of the series for a while, and others are new to this graphic novel format. Harry’s brother, Thomas; his good friend and CPD cop, Karrin Murphy; and his apprentice, Molly, act as his closest allies and have all been seen before in illustration. Murphy’s partner, Rawlins, and ME Butters I’m pretty sure are new to this format, making it interesting to see the artist’s concepts of them. In the frenemy camp, Marcone was seen in the previous graphic novel, Down Town, but I don’t believe that Lara Wraith has been in one of these books before and neither has Harry’s fairy godmother, Lea. Then there’s our evil villain who I can’t really say much about because giving away his identity is a huge spoiler. It made for a very well-rounded cast. I also enjoyed the couple of scenes that are written from Murphy’s POV, another first in the series. It was nice to get a little bit of insight into her past.

Most of the illustrations are done by Carlos Gomez who has worked on previous Dresden Files graphic novels, although according to the credits, Sean Izaakse worked on Issue 4. Their styles match closely enough that I didn’t find the transition jarring in any way. For the most part, I liked the artwork, although I have a few minor quibbles. I’m still not a fan of the way that Thomas is portrayed. As illustrated, he’s just not that attractive to me, considering that he’s always been described as impossibly beautiful. I also thought that Murphy and Molly looked a little to much alike in their facial features. The only way I was able to tell them apart is by Molly’s colorful hair and piercings. The last thing is that I feel like the female characters are a bit over-sexualized. However, I realize that this sadly is often par for the course in comics. Otherwise, this was a well-written and nicely illustrated book, that I very much enjoyed. ( )
  mom2lnb | Mar 18, 2023 |
3.5 stars
I liked this more than the last Dresden Files graphic novel I read. Murphy was more involved in the story, and that was a definite improvement. The villain was more interesting too.
I didn't picture Thomas as built like a linebacker when I read the novels, but that's a pretty minor complaint compared to my previous ones about the depiction of the female characters, especially Molly. At least Thomas was fully dressed.
Guess I'll stick around and see how the next one is. ( )
  Harks | Dec 17, 2022 |
So, I did totally miss this one... But hey, the comics tend to be somewhat less necessary to read in order than the novels, especially with the novels being well ahead in timeline.

That being said, this story is a bit crazy. It introduces Puck, a character I've always enjoyed the idea of. The English version of Coyote or Loki essentially. And apparently... he's a badass wild Fae that can go toe to toe with Lea (under certain conditions)? Sure!



Overall, a wonderful story. I think one of the two parts that bugged me the most was this lovely attempt to take Puck down:



You're going to shoot each other. Come on. But if that's the worst? Pretty good.

The worst? The ending. It very nearly ruins the entire story. Don't get me wrong, in a 'real' world, betting everything on a game of cards fits with the idea of Puck. But that being the actual ending? Kind of lame.

So it goes. ( )
  jpv0 | Jul 21, 2021 |
A worthy addition to the Dresden Files, even if the ending fell flat. Other than that, a perfect graphic adaptation of the best parts of the series. ( )
  kaitwallas | May 21, 2021 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Jim Butcherprimary authorall editionscalculated
Powers, Markmain authorall editionsconfirmed
Gomez, Carlosartistsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Finn, Michael AshleighThematic consultantsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fowler Jr., AnthonyInkersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Harkins, GeoffDesignersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hicks, FredThematic consultantsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Izaakse, SeanIllustrator.secondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Marques, AnthonyConsulting editorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
MohanColoristsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Spencer, PriscillaThematic consultantsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tortolini, BillLetterersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Young, RichConsulting editorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files saga continues in this original and in-continuity graphic novel, featuring a never-before-told story set after the bestselling novel White Night and graphic novel Down Town! A bizarre double murder draws the interest of Chicago's only wizard-for-hire. But as Harry Dresden begins his investigation, the clues lead to troubling conclusions about the possible perpetrator, and set him on a path that will place him in the middle of a conflict between the city's three most powerful factions -- a conflict that could engulf all of Chicago!.

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