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user-inactivated  ·  3075 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: July 18th is a good day for a book thread

Gene Wolfe sounds pretty cool. I might look into him.

What other comics have you read?





johnnyFive  ·  3075 days ago  ·  link  ·  

He is amazing, but be warned that those series do not hold the reader's hand. There's a lot going on that is just mentioned in passing, and you have to pay very close attention.

Comics-wise, not a lot. I don't like keeping up with ongoing series, I'd rather binge something once it's totally done. My favorite is probably Preacher, which I re-read once a year or so. The TV series is so-so. I really liked Saga, but have been waiting 'til the next hardback collection is out, at least, if not until the series is finished so I can read it all. I also enjoyed a short series (about 4 issues) called Pax Romana.

That's been about it. I read some of The Boys, but couldn't really get into it ... just seemed kinda repetitive.

And then of course Nameless recently, like I mentioned. I also read Neonomicon a couple of years ago and enjoyed that too.

That's about it, but I'm always looking for more....

user-inactivated  ·  3074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Oh. I'll try him out, but I might have to give him a pass. I'm not exactly what you'd call a strong reader, though sometimes I've been known to surprise myself. ;)

If you haven't read it, The Sandman is considered a classic, though it can get a bit dark and a bit weird at times. The Unwritten is also a pretty good read as well. If you're big on Sci-Fi and don't mind comics with a slow, methodical pace, Brandon Graham's The Prophet is absolutely wonderful. The artwork often reminds me of some of Moebius' illustrations while still being able to be new and unique.

johnnyFive  ·  3072 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Ooh, that last sounds right up my alley. The Amazon page for the first issue definitely looks and sounds intriguing. Is it still ongoing, or is it finished?

user-inactivated  ·  3072 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I have the first three volumes in trade format and need to get caught up myself, but I do think the series is getting wrapped up this year. I think you'll like it, I honestly can't recommend it enough.