Audiofile Magazine (parts 1 & 2)

"Rucka’s novelization of the Batman “No Man’s Land” comic books spans the year following a major earthquake that destroyed Gotham City, leaving residents to flee or fend for themselves and rebuild. In this dark and compelling full-cast production, Richard Rohan provides third-person narration with appealing multilayered tones. Karen Novack offers a skillful first-person narration as the techno-savvy paraplegic Oracle, who chronicles the daily struggle for the control of Gotham between the crusaders and the criminals. More than 30 supporting actors provide authentic-sounding dialogue for characters such as Two-Face, Penguin, Joker, Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon. Exceptional sound design and original music scores add to the emotion and suspense. Listeners will enjoy this unique way to experience another Batman saga. K.C.R. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine"

Audiobook Heaven (part 1 of 2)

"The cast members all did a fantastic job, delivering wonderfully dramatic performances. I particularly enjoyed Richard Rohan’s characterization of the Batman. His rough and gritty voice was right on the money.If you’re unfamiliar with Graphic Audio, let me just say that their work is spectacular. They take written stories, often from comics or graphic novels, and turn them into beautifully rendered audio productions, complete with music and sound effects. Their logo is “A Movie In Your Mind” and I think that describes it pretty well."

Audiobook Heaven (part 2 of 2)

" Batman: No Man’s Land Part 2 is a full cast audio production complete with music and sound effects. As with all of Graphic Audio’s releases, this one was extremely well done. The sound quality is excellent and the cast all did an exceptional job. This was my first new audiobook of the year and what a way to kick off 2012! You can always count on a thrilling ride from Graphic Audio and this production was no exception."

"I had a lot of fun with this book. It had a good balance of serious and action, with a dose of humor thrown in. Cade Williams is a fascinating character, lacking an eye, and burying a scarred soul deep inside. The voice for him was gravelly and harsh, a perfect match for the revenge-driven hero. The narration, epic music, and background sounds were superb. That combination is what makes GraphicAudio books so darn entertaining. Having a full cast truly takes audiobooks to the next level. Add to that the epic music and all the special sound effects and this book could be downright dangerous while driving!"

"In what is a cross between a Frank Miller comic book, an Indiana Jones adventure, and a Seal Team 6 mission, Joseph Nassise has written an excellent action adventure novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the superb audio production from GraphicAudio will push you off and right into the middle of the action. GraphicAudio doesn’t put out mere audiobooks, the create what they call “A Movie in your Mind.” Every time I have listened to an audiobook from them I am amazed at the quality of their productions. They use top notch voice actors and their music and sound effects make all their books come to full 3D life. Previously from them I have listened to their audiobooks created from DC comics. Their bringing to life the otherworldly sounds and battles between superheroes and super-villains is just unreal. This book has a lot of characteristics of comic books including super-powers and otherworldly villains and GraphicAudio was the perfect choice for this audiobook, because GraphicAudio knows how to bring these subjects to life."

"This is an excellent audio with full graphic sound effects aptly described as the introduction notes: “Graphic Audio - a movie in your mind!” The audio reading is powerful and intense, suiting the fast paced action and dangers of the story. The background noises do make it seem like listening to a movie. Once in a while (like a lot of movies I know) the sound is almost too much, overwhelming the dialogue. But most often the production is wonderfully entertaining and it left me wanting more of the story and more graphic audio experiences."

"Nanette Savard draws the listener in with a nuanced narration that effectively depicts the suspense throughout this installment in the Rogue Angel series. Archaeologist Annja Creed and her Joan of Arc sword come to the aid of two brothers who are searching off the coast of Nova Scotia for a sunken 1814 warship with spoils from the White House. Annja and the treasure-hunting crew face a forty-foot megalodon shark, presumed extinct, and other villains in a story that is voiced by a capable cast and animated with sound effects that enhance the action scenes. But non-action-oriented background effects, such as ocean waves and mealtime cutlery, are distracting in this otherwise enjoyable Annja Creed episode. K.C.R. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine"

"Johnstone’s Western series is the perfect platform for the skilled folks at Graphic Audio to put their talents on display. Filled with realistic sound effects, an old-fashioned musical score, and an gifted cast of performers including Ken Jackson, the series is like a pulp paperback come to life. In the story, high-rolling businessman Conrad Browning is forced to unveil his lifelong secret in order to save his wife from bandits. The gunshots will have listeners ducking for cover as Conrad becomes “The Loner,” a ruthless outlaw who is seeking justice. The outstanding listening experience sets the standard for just how compelling audiobooks can be. L.B. - Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine"

"The audio, as always with GraphicAudio, is spectacular. It's closer to a radio drama than an audiobook, with Ken Jackson doing the narration and a full cast of supporting actors playing the roles. The sound effects liven up the calmer, character driven scenes, and are downplayed when the action picks up. This smoothes the story further than text alone is capable of, making the audiobook experience here far superior to the simple text."

"Weeks’s epic trilogy takes on added vibrancy as a fully loaded audiobook. With a deep—almost growling—voice, Richard Rohan grips listeners with his narration, and dynamic sound effects and a musical score further enhance the production. With no successor, the powerful Black Prism fears his approaching death, but the unexpected news that he has a son with his own magical powers gives him hope. Now he must journey to find the teenager and, at the same time, contend with the political machinations of his fellow mages. As an engaging adventure begins, fans will be eager for the full series. L.E. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine"

"A full cast, music, and sound effects bring to life the world of Hewey Calloway, an aging cowhand in 1910 Texas. Hewey’s nephew, Tommy, runs away from home and winds up on Hewey's crew at the Circle W. Hewey, who is an old-fashioned cowboy without a gun but with a big heart, runs into trouble with a new foreman. The plot takes an unusual turn when Hewey gets busted up by a mean ol' bronc. The topnotch cast pours life into Kelton’s well-crafted dialogue. The voices we hear the most—those of Hewey, Tommy, and the narrator—are well suited to Kelton’s characters. The entire presentation is a first-rate listening experience. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine"

"The seventeenth installment in the Last Mountain Man series features gunslinger and horse wrangler Smoke Jensen. In this adventure Smoke is driving a herd of horses for sale to the Army when he’s attacked by Utah Jack Grubbs, one of his many enemies. Amid jingling spurs, snorting horses, and pinging bullets, narrator Mort Shelby and his cast of compadres act out this dramatic Western. An assortment of accents, ranging from clipped British and soft German to East Coast American, reflects the melting pot of late-nineteenth-century Wyoming and tests the skills of this full cast. As the Wild West comes to life, crude language and gory descriptions reflect the story’s realism. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine"

"The Unreal is alive and threatening the Kingdom of Redhart in the Forest Kingdom. Terence Aselford narrates this complex tale of a contest for the kingdom’s throne among three princes. A host of narrators performs this story of magic, sorcery, and revenge. The seamless performances are punctuated with gruesome sword fights, and creepy sound effects and “plinking” music provide bone-chilling ambiance for the bloody events. The creative performances will keep listeners glued to a tale filled with subtle humor, grisly bloodshed, and the vividly described competition among the brothers for the throne. M.B.K. - Winner of AudioFile "Best Voices of the Year 2011" © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine"

"The seventh installment in the Texas Ranger series—complete with sound effects and well-placed musical interludes—provides a wonderful theatrical experience. Former Texas Ranger Andy Pickard abandons farming and his fiancée, Bethel, to track escaped bank robber Luther Cordell, whose gang killed Sheriff Tom Blessing. Cordell is a likable scoundrel who laments his life of crime and baffles Andy with his acts of kindness along the trail. The cast consistently portrays the characters with aplomb and authenticity, using accents and varied pacing to add dimension and drama. Together, the cast’s superb narration and the ballad-like story encourage attentive listening. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine"

"Grab the popcorn and settle in for a ride through time and parallel universes starring Clark Kent aka Superman, the Demon Etrigan, and the Phantom Stranger, who team up with DC 1870s Western heroes Jonah Hex and Bat Lash to save the universe from the evil cooked up by Vandal Savage, Mordu, and Felix Faust. The good guys chase the villains through time and universes to keep the world safe. Sound effects and music accompany each scene and punctuate moments of drama and horseback riding. The principal narrator’s gravelly voice draws the listener into adventure stories that will have them cheering for their favorite heroes. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine"

"They say Texas Rangers are fearless trackers, always finding their man. This full-cast performance brings the rough-and-tumble West to life, complete with spurs, horses, and rifle fire. Rusty Shannon, Civil War veteran and former Texas Ranger, returns to Texas to settle down and raise a family with his fiancée, Josie Monahan. When Josie is killed by the Bascom family, Rusty; Andy Pickard, his 20-year-old friend raised by Comanches; and Len Tanner, an old friend, ex-soldier, and now a Texas Ranger, follow the Bascoms' trail, seeking vengeance. The principal narrator’s grandfatherly voice consistently moves the plot forward. Texas and Southern accents liberally sprinkled with Indian war whoops add texture to this rousing Western. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine"

"So once again the comic books are converted to a novel. What happened to the awesome graphics that make a comic so much of an experience? Well, Greg Cox uses words to convey the images and any fan of good fiction would appreciate this. But what happens if the comic fan wants those images? I suggest picking up the audio book created by GraphicAudio. GraphicAudio has a slogan, "A Movie in your Mind," and let me tell you, they deliver. From the moment I heard my first GraphicAudio audiobook, I've been hooked. They use a cast of very talented voice actors that can creat every subtlety of a superhero through voice only. For Example, when you hear someone acting the role of Batman in a GraphicAudio audiobook, you hear Bruce Wayne's loss of his parents, his calculating the next 30 moves in defeating a foe, and more, just through superb voice acting.  The acting is not the only thing that keeps these audiobooks interesting there is also incidental music that rises and falls with and enhances all the emotions and action in the story. And even more fun are the sound effects. So how do you give sound to the Green Lantern's ring creating a boxing glove and punching his foe? You can't just simply punch something and record it, because the power behind the ring is what is creating the glove. GraphicAudio create some superb effects that you can see in the mind's eye all aspects of just such an action. These guys really know what they are doing."

"Richard Rohan was the narrator for the very long Deathstalker series and I recognize many of the performers as being involved in that series and Blue Moon Rising as well. Significantly worth noting is that the voices of Hawk and Fisher are not the same as the voices of the people they were before coming to Haven. (See? No spoilers revealed!) One or two voices did jar me, as I clearly remembered their roles in the Deathstalker series but I got past that minor aural dissonance. So all the voice work was as spot-on, as I by now expect from this company, but I was simply amazed by the scene-setting background noises, which allowed for a more nuanced, more intimate soundscape than one normally gets in a GraphicAudio production. Footsteps, to give an obvious example, are hard to do right but here each character has a different one; likewise the sound of in-close fighting often falls flat, but here there is a properly claustrophobic feel to several of the more violent encounters which take place. As a manor house mystery, it reminds me strongly (in a good way) of the British radio dramas of the Thirties and Forties. Is it worth hearing? Quite so. When all six of these stories are out, they will make a lot of very excellent listening on a cold winter's night!"

"VATTA’S WAR is the middle story in a space opera about an interstellar shipping company that forces are out to destroy. The latest offering from GraphicAudio and its cadre of more than two dozen actors is replete with music, sound effects, and a dizzying number of characters. The protagonist is Kylara Vatta, who fears she’s the only member of her family to have survived the initial attack. Nanette Savard has an odd, scratchy voice that is distracting. That aside, the cast and directors deliver an exciting story that will make listeners yearn for the sequel. M.S. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine"

"Gunslinger Frank Morgan has gone legit and become the marshal of a one-horse town called Buckskin. Things are quiet except for the occasional quick-draw who thinks he can beat the legendary gunfighter. But all that changes when silver is found and three mines compete for workers and a bigger share of the precious metal. The latest chapter in Johnstone’s Last Gunfighter series employs more than two dozen actors and skillfully uses music and realistic sound effects to create the “movie in your mind” for which GraphicAudio is famous. Equal parts cowboy fantasy and harsh reality, this is a right powerful piece of work. M.S. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine"

"While the quality of the performance from Graphic Audio is of the same high standard, the story itself is sort of lost. Many parts do not make sense and it is as if Superman is only there to have his name on the cover as he doesn't really add anything to the story itself.

One thing to keep in mind is that the performance of DC Universe: Last Sons makes the story reasonably entertaining. By using a whole cast; over 20 performers, you don't get one person trying to sound like many different voices, you get unique individual characters. It is this that makes it great."

"Once again GraphicAudio continue to produce this saga in audio book form with their “Movie in your Mind” concept.  R.A. Salvatore provided the great story but GraphicAudio brings it to life with outstanding acting, super sound effects and subtle, yet effective incidental music."

"The Demon Wars Saga consists of two trilogies and this book, Mortalis, which bridges the two trilogies. The first trilogy tells of Elbryan the Ranger, Pony the warrior, Bradwarden the Centaur, Avelyn the monk, and Juraviel the elf as they battle the demon dactyl, Bestesbulzibar, and protect the land of Corona from his evils. Mortalis focuses on the life of Pony after the war and develops some new characters. Once again, GraphicAudio continues to produce this saga in audiobook form with their "Movie in your Mind" concept. R.A. Salvatore provided the great story, but GraphicAudio brings it to life with outstanding acting, super sound effects and subtle, yet effective, incidental music. "

"These productions are full of great voice actors, sound effects and incidental music that keeps the story rolling and keeps the listener fully submerged in the world created by R.A. Salvatore. The adventures seem grim but the story is compelling and with the attention to detail production in these audio books you will be wanting for more."

"A few months ago, we remembered Elmer Kelton, spinner of Texas tales, smiling small-town cowboy-poet. If you’re a fan, here’s a new way to experience his “Texas Rangers” series: audio books from a studio called “GraphicAudio” that promise to create “a movie in your mind.” It’s pretty awesome: not only do you get real actors hamming it up (essentially, they sound like they’re playing a game of cowboys and Indians), but you get a background soundtrack of clomping horse hooves."

"Kelton’s tale of a red-haired youth captured by the Comanche during a murderous raid is presented in percussive splendor in this full-cast recording augmented by cinematic background music and sound effects. This theatrical (“movie in your mind”) presentation positively captures listeners’ attention and imagination. Set against the historical background of Texas’ secession from the Union and ensuing Civil War, the story finds the redheaded kid growing up and seeking revenge on his abductor. Kelton’s vaunted attention to historical detail is evident in this first title in the Texas Rangers series. The numerous actors’ voices and prominent sound effects enhance the sweeping tale. A few audio inconsistencies—the thundering hooves of a Comanche war party sound oddly similar to the hoofbeats of a two-horse buckboard team—are fleeting and somewhat amusing. As a whole, this tightly edited production draws listeners into the slam-bang action of excellent western fiction. — Mike Tribby"

Audiofile Magazine

"In this latest production in GraphicAudio’s series, Rusty Shannon has left home to join the Texas Rangers to heal from the recent murder of his father. But tensions are high as Texas votes on whether to join the Union or the Confederacy. The potential for violence is spilling into the Native American community, whose members have much to lose if the state goes Confederate. Kelton’s narrative provides a strong foundation for a powerful soundscape that includes a musical score, sound effects, and the voices of a full cast. The story’s main narrator delivers his words in a gritty and haggard voice that epitomizes the mythic Western hero, and the other male voices project equally believable voices. L.E. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2010]"

"If anything, the theatre atmosphere draws the attention away from any defects in the actual writing style — it is, as their motto indicates, like "a movie in your mind," so the “reader” is focused on the story and not the mechanics of the writing. This makes it really fun to listen to, but gives a reviewer the difficulty of not being able to adequately critique some aspects of the author’s style. (Thus, if I listen to more of their audiobooks, I’ll be sure to indicate this in my review.) 

If you’re picky about writing style and mechanics and feel the need to evaluate those in the literature you read, then it’d be best to stick with the print version or a traditionally narrated audiobook. If you’re the type of reader who just wants a fun fantasy story (which, I suspect, is most of you), then you will find these productions to be really entertaining and I confidently recommend Graphic Audio’s version of Warbreaker to you."

SF Site Podcast

"This book is very easy to underestimate. It is a mature, perfectly realized work of high political fantasy driven by a complex, engaging plot and populated by characters that are not divided in any facile way between the camps of good and evil. The not-as-useless-as-she-thought princess Siri is sent to the not-as-horrible-as-people-say country of Halladren to be wed to the not-as-evil-as-advertised god king. She must learn to find her own angle in a world where everything is a lie wrapped in a veil of propaganda, if she is going to survive.

The production value of this book is amazing. The music is appropriate and beautiful. The voice acting is fabulous. The only thing that took a little getting used to was the dragged chair sound effect used to move into and out of interior monologue."

"The Demon Apostle has us asking: will Pony be able to over throw the leadership in Palmaris? Will Markwart finally let De'Unnero go after Nightbird and the Centaur and get rid of them once and for all? Will the king be able to restore order in the city of Palmaris? Will Elbryan find out about his unborn child? Will Elbryan be convinced to make a pilgrimage to the spot where Avelyn defeated the demon Dactyl? What will happen with the King travels to Palmaris to meet with Father Abbot Markwart? The quality of the story and performance are the reason that keeps me coming back to Graphic Audio products. By using a whole cast; over 20 performers, you don't get one person trying to sound like many different voices, you get unique individual characters. It is this that makes it great."

"This is the first book in Salvatore’s second trilogy about the complex world of elves, demons, and humans called Corona. Corona has seemed blissfully prosperous in the years since the first trilogy though old wounds still haunt the main characters. Jilseponie still mourns the loss of Ranger Elbryan even as we discover that her son, Aydrian, is not dead, but instead has been raised by elves, who have their own aspirations for the boy. While he seems destined to be a greater warrior than his father, dark forces send Aydrian on a different course. This is high fantasy at its best, which the folks at GraphicAudio show they are adept at delivering, especially battle scenes, which have lots of dialogue and sound effects. To keep up with this complex series, listeners are advised to begin with the first trilogy, also available from GraphicAudio. F.G. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine"

"Elbryan, Roger Lockless, Bradwarden the centaur, and two elves set out to escort the five monks on a pilgrimage to the grave of Avelyn. It is here that they seek to find hope for the future of the world of Corona. The rest of the elves are dispatched to Palmaris for a possible meeting with the king, but more importantly, to watch out for Pony and the unborn son of the ranger, Elbryan. There's plenty of excitement and intrigue, and GraphicAudio creates the perfect production to help you get lost in the world of the Demon Wars Saga."

"GraphicAudio has produced the first three books in Salvatore’s “Demon Wars Saga” and this audio book brings to a close the third book in the first trilogy of the Demon Wars.  Each book in the trilogy has been divided into three parts making it, in my opinion, easier to consume the “Movie In Your Mind” production.  While each segment leaves you ready to dive into the next installment, with the superb sound effects, music and acting, the mind needs the intermission.  If only enough time to grab more popcorn and begin the next."

"Prince Rupert, second son of the king, is sent on a fool's errand by his father in hopes he won’t return. But Rupert, with his sassy unicorn steed, is more resourceful than expected and survives his journey through the infamous Darkwood. BLUE MOON RISING turns this genre on its head—we learn of the softer side of the Night Witch and meet a dragon more interested in butterflies than blood. Yet this story is not quite for children either. Battle scenes erupt in bloody fury with GraphicAudio's signature cinematic sound effects and music. A well-rounded cast complements Terence Aselford’s engaging narration. After five action-packed hours, listeners will be eager for the other two parts of this series. F.G. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine"

SF Site Podcast

"By the look of the cover you'd think that Blue Moon Rising is your typical tale of princes and princesses, unicorns and dragons, and knights and champions. But this adventure is anything but typical. - Audio Podcast Review by Fred Greenhalgh"

"GraphicAudio is a great little company whose slogan guarantees “a movie in your mind.” After listening to Batman: Inferno, I have to agree. They have a full ensemble cast and provide myriad background noises and sounds that pull listeners into a scene the way that Old Time Radio does. They also restructure the story to take advantage of those aural anchors that keep the imaginary world sounding so real. I’m looking forward to more of their books."

"I think I may have just listened to the best Batman story ever. It's a simple plot featuring two villains -- a new one named Enfer and the best Batman villain ever, The Joker. Not only was the story captivating and entertaining, but the production has gone beyond my expectations of GraphicAudio productions."

"BeforeI get to the summary of this book I have to talk about the productionof the audio book. I have reviewed several Graphic Audio productionsbefore, and I am always impressed with the acting, sound effects andincidental music, so I was prepared for what Graphic Audio promises of“A Movie in Your Mind.” This time around that was an extremeunderstatement. This production blew me away. The main premise of thisbook is fire and, let me tell you, the production conveyed that in avery explosive audio book. I was extremely impressed by thevoice-work/acting of the actor that played The Joker in thisproduction, Richard Rohan, who also does the narrating and the voice ofBatman, he did a smash up job. And never once in the production can youtell or even have the hint that the same person narrating is eitherBatman or The Joker. The Joker has been portrayed by several greatactors through television and the movies, Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholsonand Heath Ledger. In the movies the Heath Ledger Joker gained infamyfrom being so dark. This Joker story is another dark story and Rohan,from this audio book borrows a bit from Heath Ledger, but at the sametime you can hear some of Jack Nicholson’s Joker and some of CesarRomero, so Rohan makes the character his own, while still paying homageto the classics."

"Be aware, this title isn't work safe or kid safe. It contains foul language and racial epithets. The story is overdone. Everything is overstated and larger than life, and that's exactly what a comic book novel should be. There is no subtlety here, no layers of meaning. You have the good guys, who are in all ways good, duking it out with the bad guys, who embody everything we could consider bad (in one scene the antagonist promises to avenge the injustices done to Adolph Hitler). This is large action supported by great sound effects and fantastic voice acting. If you want upmarket literature, you won't find it here. If you want a fun, action packed story, look no further."

"In USA Today best-selling author Johnstone’s 11th “Mountain Man” title (following Preacher’s Justice), Preacher must escort a contingent of people westward to Oregon, but insurrection, marital betrayal, and, of course, warring natives prevent a smooth journey. The action and adventure is great, but the overall character progress is at turns lacking and heavy-handed. Graphic Audio’s full-cast, sound effects–laden production evokes nostalgia for old-time radio Westerns; the strong, solid voicing of Preacher further ups the ante. All told, the musical score and superior sound editing and narration make the entire production a delight to listen to, even if the content isn’t particularly inspiring."

"Graphic Audio once again will knock your socks off with their superb audio production. Whether immersed in scenes of calming peace or moments of heated battle, Graphic Audio makes it seem as if all the action was recorded live and on the spot. Whether there are swords clanging, giant's skulls cracking, or goblins screaming, the sound effects place you in the center of the adventure."

"The best part of listening to this series in audiobook form is that it is produced by GraphicAudio.  With GraphicAudio’s “movie in your mind” approach,  listening to these books can make you feel as though you are launched into the magical/mythical land of Corona and sitting alongside watching the story unfold.  The acting is superb, the sound effects are ultra-realistic and the incidental music helps shape the moods of the story.  Bravo GraphicAudio."

"The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Spirit is now picking up speed. The tension is building and the conflicts are growing. It is all of the battles and intrigue brewing between the monks who are looking for Avelyn, plus the fact that Elbryan and Jilseponie are trying to stay out of their way and survive fighting the monsters that really make this book exciting."

"In this final part of The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Spirit the questions become, will Pony, Elbryan, and Juraviel be able to enter St.Mere-Abelle and rescue Bradwarden and the Chilicunck's? Who will help them? Will Brother Jojonah be able to continue to fight to clear the name of Brother Avelyn? Will Father Abbot Markwart continue to have his way in his fight to retrieve the stones and continue to tarnish Avelyn Despris?"

"The masterfully directed Justice League of America series returns with one of the most notable creations in comic book history, the Green Lantern. All the ear-pleasing, imaginative sound effects ring out as our hero must try to save his coworkers in the JLA while fighting off every obstacle he encounters. Featuring the usual cast of talented performers, the production blends all of the now-familiar elements of the ongoing saga in splendid fashion. Fans of all ages will find themselves whisked away to a place where anything is possible. Comic books have never been experienced as they are in this series. L.B. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine"

"I have to say that pretty much all of the voice acting was quite good. All of the main characters felt spot on. I feel that there was some small side characters that weren’t up to standards, but it is such a minor gripe that i forgave it. It was so easy to look past these smaller performances because of Eric Messner, the voice of Kyle Rayner. He perfectly encapsulated the character and cannot think of Kyle as having any other voice. He was the perfect guide through this story. 

Over all, the story was really interesting. The run-time for the book runs about seven hours and is entertaining all the way through. The action was pretty great and the sound effects and musical score really made it exciting. I think that the climax of the story with “Big Mama” was a bit odd, but by that point, i was already sold. 

This is probably the closest that you could get to actually becoming a superhero. Graphic Audio’s Justice League of Amercia: Green Lantern Hero’s Quest can legitimately be called “A Movie in your Mind”!"

"When you are looking for an audio book and you want something entertaining and worth the time spent listening, you should stop and consider anything produced by GraphicAudio.  These guys have set the standard for full production audio books.  With superb sound effects, music and acting their promise of “A movie in your mind” is really an understatement.  GraphicAudio has a way of recreating the entire universe to blast out of whatever soundsystem you use to play the audio book."

"An interdimensional force is destroying all life in its wake, and Superman and the other superheroes and supervillains of DC Comics must form an alliance in order to stop it. Voice-over artist Christopher Graybill (chrisgraybill.com) and Audie Award winner Richard Rohan (3000 Degrees) deliver solid, compelling performances, while a full cast of some 30 additional readers embody characters including Wonder Woman and Plastic Man. The sound effects and musical score blend effectively into the narrative, heightening listeners' exhilaration. Another powerhouse performance of sound and excitement from Graphic Audio, for sf fans and fans of comics, old-time radio, and audio dramas. - Lance Eaton, Peabody, MA  -- Library Journal, 10/15/2009"

"Before we dive into this awesome collection of every superhero created by DC comics, let me first say that before I started listening to GraphicAudio productions of DC comic novels I was a Marvel only fan. Sorry Stan, but while I still say "Make mine Marvel," I now append that with, unless it's an audiobook from GraphicAudio. GraphicAudio does a superb job of creating audiobooks with the best in voice-acting, great music and excellent sound effects. They promise "A Movie in your Mind," and they deliver with a punch."

SF Site

"This story is particularly well-suited for audio. It was originally told with comic book pacing, which means each of the twelve issues ended on the kind of high point that would encourage readers to buy the next issue. That leads to an uneven plot flow in a novel length work, but this problem is handled by making the Flash (Barry Allen) a primary narrator with occasional point-of-view shifts. Also, the order of events is somewhat altered to allow for a smoother flow. There are points where a rough spot, created by the original structure, is smoothed over with brilliant voice acting (the portrayal of Psycho-Pirate is nothing shy of inspired), or by tying sections together with the background music. It's subtle and clever and it works. It's also better suited to a single work, rather than comics, because it's easier to pick up the subtle undertones and the path of the biblical allusions if the pieces aren't spaced a month apart."

"While it started off a bit slow, I liked the pacing and the edginess of the story. It keeps you on the hook, waiting for the next thing to happen as it builds the tension. I really cannot wait for part two."

"This part starts off quickly and continues the pacing and the edginess throughout the story. It keeps you on the hook waiting for the next thing to happen as it builds the tension. I really cannot wait for part III. If I had one complaint, it is that I wish that it was released as one complete book as opposed to three parts of one book. Because I recommend this story, I would make sure that you order all three."

"This has now become a much faster paced story. It keeps you on the hook with battle after battle growing to a major climax. There are additional books after this, so while the book does reach a climax, the story is not complete."

"The beginning of a new era continues in part two of the high fantasy saga, The Demon Wars. The demon Dactyl has awakened and has put together an army to destroy the land of Corona. R.A. Salvatore has created a story that runs through seven books and is the basis of the role-playing game, Demon Wars. Now teamed up with Graphic Audio, these books come to life as an audio adaptation. In order to do justice to the books, Graphic Audio is producing each title of the series in multiple parts. This is the second of three parts which make up the first title, The Demon Awakens."

"Elantris, once a glorious capital city of magical beauty and god-like beings, is now decayed. The magic that sustained the city and its inhabitants stopped working. Can it be restored to its former luster? The second of a three-part dark epic fantasy combines a narrator and a thirty-voice cast. Narrator James Konicek delivers a straight reading while the others give dramatic performances of the characters. Accompanying music and sound effects are featured—turning carriage wheels, footsteps, background conversations—although some listeners may think their frequency overwhelms the story. The story itself involves engaging themes: religious freedom, political greed, and individual rights. Audio theater fans will enjoy this production. A.L.B. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine"

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"I know some audiobook fans prefer single voice narration, but if you do enjoy audio drama, or have never tried it, then you should listen to a Graphic Audio production. The sound effects can be powerful, but only rarely do they invade the narrator’s sound space. In addition, the background music really sets the tone for the various scenes. And if you listen closely, you might find surprises. For example, in one ballroom scene, the music playing softly in the background is The Blue Danube Waltz, making me wonder if Johann Strauss, Jr. had done some kind of universe/time shift maneuver to get his music played in Arelon."

"Byusing a whole cast; over 20 performers, you don't get one person tryingto sound like many different voices, you get unique individualcharacters. There are also sound effects that give added reality. It isthis quality production that makes listening to it such a treat."

"It was through the process of the Shaod, a transformation, that the gods were chosen. It happened to paupers or princes, men or women, old or young; a person would just wake up and the burden of mortality would be gone. That is how it was ten years ago, before Elantris fell. After it fell, the city began to rot, as did its gods."

"In part III, Raoden, who is rapidly becoming better at creating Aons, is now being attacked by Dor – the unseen power that exists everywhere, it affects nothing, yet controls everything. It is now causing intense pain in his body once or twice a day, but it affects no other."

"BLOOD BOND 12 continues the story of blood brothers Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves as they find themselves involved in a Texas range war. New Jersey hired killers gunning for the sheriff, Seymour Standish, show up, and then Mexican revolutionaries attack. Not surprisingly, the town of Sweet Apple and its citizens are in an uproar. Varying vocal quality, modulation, and tone, the narrators maintain a solid consistency as they convey age, gender, and ethnic differences. Sound effects and music help sustain the story’s atmosphere. The smooth production intensifies the tension and emotions of the hardscrabble and sometimes-romantic life of the Old West. This dramatized presentation enhances an enjoyable adventure tale. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2009]"

"Aging gunslinger Frank Morgan finds himself drawn back into the line of fire in this gritty tale of the Wild West by series creator Johnstone. The production is narrated by a full cast of talented actors, each as hard-nosed, lock-jawed, and trigger happy as the last. Listening to this adventure story unfold is like watching an episode of LONESOME DOVE with your eyes closed. Unfolding at a breakneck pace, the story combines all the elements that go into a soap opera—cheesy background music, over-the-top actors with grainy voices and heavy accents, and sound effects—to create a fun and memorable listening experience. A deep-voiced omniscient narrator guides listeners through the tale. L.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine"

"Graphic Audio's full cast re-creates the many violent and charming characters in Johnstone's classic Western. Creative voices, music, and digital sound effects enhance the gunfights, horse-and-wagon travel, and Indian attacks that are part of the journey to the Shining Mountains. The cast members, especially those who portray precocious Jake and the powerful Preacher, give skillful performances, and the battles are exciting and frightening. The small band of travelers is divided by secrets, passions, and hatred, but Preacher holds them together and keeps them safe. At the end of each CD, listeners are told to "reload," and this adds a quirky authenticity to the moving experience of the Old West. S.C.A. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine"

"When sexy archaeologist Annja Creed is visited by an ominous stranger who claims the Apocalypse is at hand, she isn't immediately sold. However, after a close friend vanishes, she comes to accept the stranger's prophecy as gospel and convinces herself that he is the key to eternal salvation. This program benefits tremendously from the high-production values and assembled casts that have become a trademark of the series, which combines easy-to-love protagonists with easy-to-revile antiheroes in a way that might seem clichéd in any other medium. However, the abundance of over-the-top special effects and semitransparent performances only serve to make this recording all the more enjoyable as it transmits as good-old-fashioned radio theater to the max. L.B. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine"

"This Outlander series title, the first of the Imperator Ward novels, a trilogy within the larger series, will draw both adventure and sci-fi and fantasy fans. Rebellion blossoms two centuries following Skydark, a 2001 nuclear holocaust. Rebels exiled to the Outlands oppose the powerful and oppressive barons. The violent battle scenes are realistically rendered in this full cast production via the actors’ shrieks and moans augmented by adrenaline-jolting music and punctuated with volleys of gunfire. Principal narrator Aselford establishes the backstory, maintaining listeners’ interest as he subtly changes intonations during occasional lengthy passages and expository sections that advance the story line. Thomas Penny’s portrayal of no-nonsense warrior Grant dovetails well with Aselford’s rendering of Grant’s compatriot, the heroic Kane. All characters are well differentiated, with Nanette Savard’s depiction of Domi, a highvoiced, but hard-fighting woman, especially noteworthy. This “movie in your mind” audio uses sound effects most convincingly; watch out for the rattle snakes! — Whitney Scott"

"Although Esmay Suiza comes from a culture in which women have no opportunity to command, she overcomes her reticence and leads her fleet crew to victory when she’s thrust into the crisis of battle. A strong cast, a few special effects, and a sprinkling of background music all add up to an engrossing dramatization of this science fiction story. With a no-nonsense style, Nanette Savard takes charge of the story and keeps it moving at a swift pace. In the role of Esmay, she portrays a steely determination that gives credibility to the burgeoning talents of a reserved young woman who is at a crossroads in her career and personal life. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine"

"Each character has an actor voicing them; this isn’t one actor voicing all the characters like in some audio books. Colleen Delany voices Wonder Woman, and she brings the Amazon princess to life. Superman by James Konicek sounds like the iconic character should, while Richard Rohan’s Batman sounds menacing as the Dark Knight. I would have liked more Batman in the story, but Rohan also directed the story so he might not have had time. There’s no skimping on quality, and that comes across in the final product."

"The story builds slowly and deliberately without feeling slow or paced. There is action from the beginning, but it is a natural build where everything is taken in steps. Soon you find that you are caught up and can't let go. Then, of course, there are the performances of the actors that give it that movie feel."

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