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0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. a real treat for graphic novel fansBy Vincent J.I didn't read the product description closely enough. When it arrived in the mail, I discovered that I had purchased a graphic novel instead of a traditional novel. I read it, then I dropped it in the circular file.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Astounding artBy Zack Davisson"Judge Bao and the Jade Phoenix" took me by surprise. I thought the premise sounded cool; Judge Bao is a historical figure from who, like Robin Hood and King Arthur, has spawned his own folklore. Judge Bao the character has appeared in numerous books, TV shows, and films, wandering ancient China, investigating crimes, and dispensing his own brand of tough-but-fair justice that does not discriminate between people of different classes.Storywise, the book lived up to my expectations for the most part. It is like the best of Chinese historical films, with intrigue, action and mystery. Judge Bao is like a Chinese Sherlock Holmes, with ninjas. (Or perhaps Nero Wolfe would be a better analogy, with Bao's right-hand man making a capable Archie Goodwin.)But what I wasn't prepared for was art so brilliant it leaps right off the page and smacks you in the face. Seriously. I can't remember the last time I saw art this beautiful in a comic.Chongrui Nie is phenomenal. Looking at "Judge Bao and the Jade Phoenix", I have no idea why he hasn't been recruited by one of the major comic companies. I imagine it takes him a long time to create artwork this detailed, but that is no reason not to hire him for a graphic novel project or something. I really don't know how he pulls this level of artwork off. I assume he uses some sort of photo- reference , although there is nothing stilted or lifeless about his work like I have seen in other photo-reference heavy artists. His lines are fluid and show an easy hand, while all of his surfaces are dense and rough as if they were scratched onto a board. There is fluency and attention paid to even the smallest detail. This is the kind of comic art that makes you re-think the potential of what comic art can be.Archaia Comics has also put together a pretty little package to contain that art. It is a canvas-bound hardcover that is smaller and wider than your typical Japanese comic. "Judge Bao and the Jade Phoenix" was originally a French publication, so I don't know if Archaia simply reproduced the original or came up with a new design, but either way this is a very well put together book.Unfortunately, what keeps the book from being perfect is that the story falls away towards the end. The all-important denouement, where Judge Bao reveals his hand and shows that he has seen through the tangled weave of the crime--just doesn't play out. I am left with plot threads untangled. (Who really killed Red-Cloud?) and some unsatisfying dispersions of justice. I don't know if the story continues in the next book, but it is dissatisfying for a first-time reader.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. My Take On: Judge Bao The Jade Phoenix from Archaia EntertainmentBy Michael D HamerskyThis book is on 'Judge Bao the Jade Phoenix'.What is it about? Here's the publisher's promo on that:"In China under the Northern , the Empire saw tremendous growth and prosperity. But with great riches come great temptations, and the Emperor must constantly fight against the corruption of renegade military officers, abusive governors, corrupt businessmen, and regular bandits and thieves. To fight against this scourge, Emperor Ren Zong gave broad magistrate powers to a judge whose reputation would extend well beyond the borders of the Empire: Judge Bao (999-1062 CE)."Plus there is more:"First published in France, Judge Bao is China's answer to Sherlock Holmes! To combat the scourge that goes along with great prosperity, Chinese Emperor Ren Zong gives broad magistrate powers to Judge Bao. He becomes a symbol of justice for the people of the land. His aversion to corruption and dedication to justice make him a popular hero, with many enemies. Accompanied by his bodyguard Zhan Zhao, his page Bao Xing, and his assistant and coroner , he travels the length and breadth of the Middle Kingdom, crusading against corruption and all forms of injustice. In the first volume, Judeg Bao and the Jade Phoenix, Bao finds himself in a small village where a mother mourns her son, languishing in prison, caught in a complicated love triangle and accused of a murder he says he did not commit. Will Judge Bao find the real murderer?".So what's 'My Take' on this book?The front cover to the book, which is rectangular in format, was inviting. The black white interior pages were strong in design, and the writing was what made me read this book first.This book is translated, and as seen on the last page of the book, it is just Volume 1 of a series.I found the artwork to be very detailed. That is what grabbed my attention first, as well as the irregular rectangular format it was printed in. Finely tuned, the artwork kept me turning page after page. There are seven chapters in this book, and is a finely laid out book writing wise.It kept me reading until I finished all 160 pages!My comic book grade for this graphic novel presentation is a VERY FINE / NEAR MINT (VF/NM) 9.0 out of a possible 10.0 comic book grading scale.Michael D HamerskyComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

First published in France, Judge Bao is China's answer to Sherlock Holmes! To combat the scourge that goes along with great prosperity, Chinese Emperor Ren Zong gives broad magistrate powers to Judge Bao. But, his aversion to corruption and dedication to justice make him a popular hero, with many enemies. Accompanied by his bodyguard Zhan Zhao, his page Bao Xing, and his assistant and coroner Gongsun, he travels the length and breadth of the Middle Kingdom, crusading against corruption and all forms of injustice. In the first volume, Judge Bao and the Jade Phoenix, Bao finds himself in a small village where a mother mourns her son, languishing in prison, caught in a complicated love triangle and accused of a murder he says he did not commit. Will Judge Bao find the real murderer?

From BooklistAs the first millennium shifted, the Chinese emperor granted a wandering judge vast judicial power to exact justice throughout the land. This judge, Bao Zheng, was so renowned for his commitment to justice that he entered Chinese folklore and became a recurring character in popular stories. This French import, the first of a series, brings Judge Bao and his agents up against a corrupt coterie of judges who mete out false justice and sentence the uncooperative to jail and worse in order to profit themselves. The story, a morality tale of corruption and murder, features an ancient order of assassins and one of the mediumrsquo;s few courtroom climaxes and, while the characters are drawn in simple sweeps, the art is nothing short of stunning. Through intricate shading and precise inking, the locations are afforded real texture, bodies are given a density worthy of Richard Corben, and the characterrsquo;s faces could hardly be more expressive if they were those of real actors. A tale of kung fu intrigue in comic form. --Jesse KarpAbout the AuthorPatrick Marty was born in 1963 in Bergerac, France. He studied at the University of Bordeaux where he divided his time between technical studies in the Fine Arts and teaching writing at the Faculty of Arts and Art History. But his love of cinema, his growing interest in audiovisual media and his meetings with young filmmakers from the region prompted him to leave graphic design for film. He has worked as a writer, director, and producer of short films; as an assistant director; and then as a director for French television. His exposure to China and its culture as well as his love of graphic novels gave rise in 2009 to Judge Bao. He is also involved in other publishing projects, such as La Balade de Yaga as artistic director, andLrsquo;Ombre de Shanghai as a co-writer.

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