I really had high hopes for this comic. I just really struggled to read it and it resulted in me not finishing it. The art style is a bit dated, I don't know if this was deliberate or not but it really took away from what seemed to be a decent story.

John Layman's intro talks about how the seed for this project was working out what he wanted to see Nick Bradshaw draw, and the answer was 'everything', which pretty much sums up the appeal. Dinosaurs, beastmen, and pirates rampage through the fabulous island of Trangle which, as that name suggests, sits on the other side of the Bermuda Triangle. Bermuda also being the name of the Tarzan-esque guide to this realm who takes the poor lost rich boy in hand and reluctantly agrees to help save his sister from the sorcerous slaver lizardmen. She's your standard Tarzan type, except female, red-haired, and less sexualised than that archetype usually is. Which detail aside, this is not remotely a subtle comic. It's absolutely ripping off kitchen sink settings like Weirdworld or Land Of The Lost, but Bradshaw does draw it all so well that I didn't mind in the least – though equal praise is due to Len O'Grady's incredibly rich and unabashed colours. I'll have forgotten the story by the end of the week, but I wish more comics looked quite this alive.

(Netgalley ARC)

Sounds like, if you'd ever come across the Bermuda Triangle before now, it may well have been a mispronunciation. Because when you go through one of the weird inter-dimensional doors in that part of the world, where you fetch up is Trangle. And there are plenty of things there to take the eyes out the middle of your face, too – giant mer-men creatures enslaving human survivors is just the start. But you might come across a feisty redheaded lass called Bermuda, and she and her mahoosive iguana thing might just manage to save your life. I mean, if you enter the twilight zone here she will be a more practical bet than your billionaire father back on the side of us mundies.

This is not a book to be confused for one with subtlety – it's sheer old-school entertainment. "Lost World"-sized critters, a female Turok-type lizard-whisperer, pirates, monkey pirates, and more mer-things than you can shake a quantum dooflidonk at. If you think this is nuanced, the promotional snippets of story are called "Bermuda Shorts". This, then, is for people who think that title on the genius side, and can revel in high-octane, all-ages-friendly action without needing to linger. The visual craft has to be noted, for cramming in no end of detail lesser books would not have bothered with, and although it takes us some great time before we really get a good look at all the iguana, mer- and other things in this world, the busyness of the page is only really on a par with the pell-mell action the plot provides. This is a success, as long as you leave your brains at the door somewhat.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This book has it all — adventure, pirates, and giant lizards at the Bermuda Triangle. Great for any adventure lover.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher IDW Publishing for a advanced copy of this all-ages graphic novel adventure.

The graphic novel Bermuda written by John Layman, and beautifully illustrated by Nick Bradshaw is the first four issues of a hopefully continueingr advernture for readers of all ages. Similar in style to James Robsinson's Leave it to Chance, which also featured a scrappy young lady fighting bad things, this also has a scrappy young woman fighting for survival in a mysterious island loaded with a bizarre assortment of humans and creatures.

Bermuda starts with a plane crash in a weird storm on an uncharted island, stranding a brother and sister, the children of a very rich technology leader. Within moments of reptile creatures kidnap Bobby Randolph's sister, and he only escapes the same fate due to the interference of Bermuda, a girl about Bobby's age, but with a knife and fighting skills that he does not. Fleeing on a pair of lizards, Bermuda tries to explain life on the island to young Bobby, whose desire to safe his sisters only cause troubles with other denizens on the island. Grudgingly Bermuda agress to help Bobby, and in helping reunite the siblings, might save the world.

The book is well written with a you can't turn the pages fast enough, this is fun kind of story. Nothing is heavy, the violence is straight PG, though Bermuda has Disney parents, dead offstage possibly horrible. There is a lot of potential for more stories, in case pirates, lizard people, U. S. Navy submariners aren't enough. There is a strong supporting cast, with backstories that are explained, but again can be used for further stories. The art is bright, clean and always moving, even in th quiet scenes you just have a feeling that things are happening, and the eye dances around the panel.

A great all-ages title, especially for kids who like adventure stories. Bermuda is fun, with beautful art, which is showcased on extra pages at the end with how the art was made. Lots of fun for young readers or older readers like myself, who just want to lose themselves in a story and get away from today. I am excited to read more.