The short character introductions were invaluable. I had no problem following the graphic novel without having read the previous books. The graphic novel Troublemaker is the third in Janet Evanovich's Alex Barnaby series following two print novels - Metro Girl and Motor Mouth. Hopefully Troublemaker (GN) can get Evanovich readers to seek out more graphic novels (how about, say, the other illustrative works of Joëlle Jones? She's quite talented.), because it's not a good way to get graphic novel fans to seek out more Evanovich novels.

the demographic that generally speaking isn't interested in the comic book form? At the risk of pigeonholing Janet Evanovich fans, aren't they mostly.oh, how should I say it. So, benefit of the doubt, perhaps someone already familiar with the characters might gain some appreciation from this GN. This being the only Evanovich title I've ever read, I suspect it's meant for those who already follow any of the Barnaby and Hooker series, since the graphic novel doesn't do a great job at introducing the characters (it doesn't help that the two main characters, Sam and Alex, both have dual gender names), or explaining why Sam - I mean, no, Alex - continues to hang out with and go on escapades with (and.date, I think? Or.just pretend to date, maybe?) Sam despite her showing absolutely no signs whatsoever or anything less than hating his guts. From what I gather, there are three Barnaby and Hooker series - Metro Girl, Motor Mouth, and Troublemaker - but as far as I can find only Troublemaker has a graphic novel form. He has worked on The Strain, Buffy, Aliens, and Call of Duty.The parenthetical bit '(A Barnaby and Hooker Graphic Novel #3)' is a bit confusing.

The author lives in Portland, Oregpn.ĭan Jackson is a penciller, inker, colorist, and letterer. Rich on the acclaimed comic book 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, and they have since shown up as a team in the pages of Popgun, Portland Noir, and Madman Atomic Comics. Joëlle also did the cover and interior illustrations for Jamie's novel, Have You Seen the Horizon Lately?, and their most recent full-length effort was the acclaimed crime graphic novel You Have Killed Me. She has also worked on a long-form comic for Vertigo called T he Starving Artist, as well as Troublemaker, a collaboration with bestselling author Janet Evanovich.

Joëlle Jones has collaborated with Jamie S. She has more than fifty novels to her name.Įvanovich's Alex Barnaby series was adapted by Dark Horse comics and was met with rave reviews. Her novels have debuted at #1 throughout her entire career.Įvanovich was educated at Rutgers University, where she majored in art. Janet Evanovich is a bestselling writer known for the Stephanie Plum series, the Wicked series, and the Fox and O'Hare series.

Troublemaker by janet evanovich