The artwork was amazing and I was highly entertained. The story made absolutely no sense but it managed to be fun anyway.

Fiona Staples is a really, really talented artist. Her art is just so beautiful to look at, and she gives her characters so much life. I would be happy with a book that had only her art and no text. I actually got this book for the sole reason that I knew it had her art in it. As far as that goes, I got what I was looking for. Because as far as the story goes, Fiona Staples is a really, really talented artist. Niles really wanted this to be a Weird and Quirky book, and he oversells. Constantly.

[3.5 Stars] This one was quite enjoyable, but it wasn't quite as whimsical or action-packed as I was expecting. The climax to the story juat didn't hit as hard as I wanted it to! The artwork is really beautiful though! I adore Verne!

So close!This had all the elements lined up to be a great book and yet it just doesn't _quite_ come together.Admittedly the biggest draw initially for me was the art by Fiona Staples because I love the work she has done on _Saga._ And she doesn't let me down here.But there were other exciting elements here. Jules Verne's brain in a giant robot? Yup that's cool. A husband and wife mystery solving team? Yeah I'll go for some of that.You see this book really wants to be wacky and crazy and it throw...

Mystery Society was an incredible little read because hello, it's illustrated by Fiona Staples! That brilliant artist couldn't do a bad drawing if she tried. I also love that no matter what she draws for any story you can always see her personal touch on the people's faces and the lines of everything she draws. This book is a collection of the five issues compiled in this story and it's all very quick moving and to the point. It's a great short story about a mystery loving couple, a dead woman,

Not a ton of depth in the plot, but this was a fun romp with a great sense of humor and fantastic artwork. I'd love to read more about this crew.

This book was made just for me. It's about a mystery super-team that solves paranormal cases, complete with supernatural allies, secret hide-outs and high tech gadgets, and references Area 51, Jules Verne and Edgar Allen Poe. Sign me up.This graphic novel -- which on top of everything else, was beautifully drawn -- is the perfect blend of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Losers, Scooby Doo, The X-Files, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. So, if that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, well

This was cute, and would be a kickass movie. With 1987 Cary Elwes as Nick Mystery. Someone find a time machine, go back and grab him and bring him back just for this, 'kay?Much like North 40, this is another Staples story that should have continued. [sigh]

I read this as a part of the San Diego Comic-con Book Club for October. I LOVED IT! Of course, the art is amazing, Fiona Staples never disappoints. I was so happy with the diversity of characters in this too-short story, and I really would love to follow them around the world solving mysteries and debunking folk tales. If you are totally unfamiliar with this book, it follows a group of rag-tag misfits who use their vast sums of money to do things like buy fancy escape vehicles and break into are...

1.5 stars, rounded down.Not much to say about this one, except "Avoid it".Edit: Actually, I'll say a little bit more. If you are looking for a (very) cheap knock-off/modern retelling of Alan Moore's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1, then this graphic novel is right up your alley. I'm not sure if author Steve Niles intended that, or if he even knew what he was going for (modern-age steampunk?) as he wrote this, but it didn't really work for me at all. The artwork was sort of *bleh*,

Interesting premise (much like Moore's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - which I definitely have to reread, soon!) with some really great art. I grabbed this graphic novel because of the cover art (the Skulduggery Pleasant-looking character, "Secret Skull" caught my eye). Jules Verne - at least his brain in a mechanical suit - is also a member of the society (he reminded me of Tik-Tok from the 80's Return To Oz movie, except Verne can fly and he never tips over or says, "I need repair.").

On balance, Mystery Society is a fun frolic, a high-speed romp through a world where talking skeletons, disembodied science fiction writers, and nuclear powered little girls can simultaneously take on the full strength of the United States army and locate the missing skull of Edgar Allen Poe. Fiona Staples' artwork alone makes this worth the price of admission. She is to drawing comics what Egon Spengler is to dropping references to obscure, arcane texts. But, while the high concept is wonderful...

A sexy couple with the means and the motivation to solve some of the more unusual crimes are recruiting members for their new Mystery Society. Conveniently, a ghoul named Secret Skull and Jules Verne's brain encased in a quirky robot body apply for the job. Add the atomic twins that Nick Mystery rescues from Area 51 and we have the makings of a really fun team.Unfortunately, in spite of Fiona Staples' fantastic artwork, this great concept falls flat with sub-par plotting, sub-par subplotting, a

So many wonderful things to say. Where to begin? The art is fantastic and I was loving every moment. Fiona Staples does a wonderful job, and I love the look she gives to the characters. The color palette and "sketchy" look of everything adds to the feel of the book as much as the writing does. I would love to see her do another book with these characters. The story was amazing. Not ground breaking literature, but still amazing. I liked the story's pace and the easy dialogue between Nick and Ana....

Nearly perfect little mishmash of action, scifi, and the supernatural. I'm so bummed that, aside from a one shot in 2013, Niles has never returned to these characters. I think it's my favorite of all that he's written. I collected this in single issues but reread it because Fiona Staples wasn't on my radar, it being pre-Saga and all, and I wanted to compare her earlier work to what she's doing now. The art has a different texture--it might just be the coloring--but it's just as wonderful as ever...

It's p. much what it sounds like! It's knockoff conspiracy theory Addams Family, but w/ more explosions. Or like a version of BPRD where everyone is a sexy idiot. Very stupid and very fun.It's not like super remarkable but I bought this book mostly b/c of Fiona Staples' art, so it turned out to be worth it. Maybe not memorable but defs. entertaining.

Perfection, I only wish there was more😢

I've had this book lying around for years and had forgotten I had it. I discovered it while searching my office the other day and was surprised by its existence. Steve Niles! Of 30 Days of Night, Vol. 1 and Criminal Macabre! Fiona Staples! Of Saga, Vol. 1! Why has this been languishing?! (Because I have too many books, is why.)So I devoured it before work today, and it definitely improved my mood after the downer that was The Fifth Season. Which is good, but oh so depressing.This is just a fun r...

Since this was published 9 years ago and no other sequels have come to fruition, I'm going to assume this series is not going to continue, which is kind of a bummer because I really enjoyed the characters and the story. Some of the dialogue was weird and the cover sexualizes Anastasia more than the actual story does (like, just make Nick stand like that too while you're at it). Otherwise it was fun and quirky and I would have liked to see what would happen next. Oh well. Win some and lose some I...