Jim Butcher's Dresden Files: Down Town

by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers

Carlos Gomez (Artist), Stjepan Sejic (Artist), and Mark Powers

• Chicago wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden and his new apprentice, Molly
  Carpenter, intend to end the havoc caused by a mad sorcerer — one whose
  ambitions would have the Windy City streets carved out as his own private
  kingdom. But when the magical upstart enters into an alliance with the notorious
  mob boss "Gentleman Johnnie" Marcone, will the fast-and-loose Dresden and his
  young charge survive unscathed?
• This graphic novel collects the critically acclaimed, six-issue series in
  one volume, and features a bonus section with Jim Butcher's original story
  outline, sketchbook artwork from Carlos Gomez, cover gallery with roughs from
  Stjepan Sejic, and more!

• ISBN10: 160690700X
• ISBN13: 9781606907009
• Publish Date: 13 October 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Dynamic Forces Inc
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 144
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sarah Says]

I received an eBook copy from NetGalley and Dynamite Entertainment in exchange for an honest review, so thank you.

I had never heard of Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files until Down Town came up on NetGalley, so I had to do some research. The Dresden Files is an urban fantasy series telling the story of Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only Wizard P.I. The files currently comprise of 15 novels (books), each book being a standalone story and 6 graphic novels (comics), two of which are graphic versions of first two novels and the rest being standalone stories.

Down Town is a standalone graphic novel set after White Night, book 9. Some people have said that the series should be read in order, as each story has references to the previous. I could still follow the story and understand what was going on without having read any of the others.

I liked the artwork and was entertained by the story line. The golem was interesting, as was the whole “under town” concept. If I had read some of the earlier books I may have had more of a connection to the characters and enjoyed this story even more.
So while I wasn’t blown away with Down Town I did enjoy reading it and am going to give Storm Front the first in the series a go. Three “I liked it” Stars - Worth a look at if you’re a paranormal vigilante lover.