Hey honey :) Since you haven't been checking out the blog (although I don't update much hehehe), I'd thought your first reading would be on what you asked me just now in Twitter. That's right: Graphic Novels. I don't have a wide collection but I know some I can recommend for your fun reading :)
Let's begin with my favorites. :D
Dark Knight Returns
The comic narrative style is classic. Doesn't matter if you are lost in the current Batman universe, this book is a worthwhile read. If Batman ever disappeared, this is how he should return: With a Bang. Also, it has an in depth look of what might the world look like in the future of the DC universe.
Dark Knight Strikes Back (aka DK2)
It's a sequel but it doesn't strike much with the first comic. It's colors are blinding and bit of lazy and scattered. Yet, the story itself is epic in proportion. If you've seen how Batman handled the future, what about the other superheroes? Comic Geek Love.
300
If you've seen the movie, why not read the original comic that inspired the film. The colors, the characters, the story, the action... all unaffected by movie censorship standards, in a big book. Plus, it's like carrying a sketch pad in your hands. You'll be amazed at the amount of detail and it's original portrayal.
Watchmen
It's deep with philosophical statements, a satirical novel, a political statement, and a reality check. If superheroes ever existed, is it really good for the world? Why do people where costumes and become vigilantes? Are superheroes really perfect role models. I bet if you saw the film after reading it, you'll fall asleep. Watchmen is a true graphic novel.
Blankets
This is my absolute favorite. Reading it is like reading it for Literature class. The book makes use of a lot of symbolisms, and reading it several times you'll still find some hidden meanings in the images. A love story in connection with religious faith, about growing up and about family. I can write essays about how the characters are similar yet complete opposites to each other. It's a really big book, this is how I like my comic books. Just a relaxing read yet a serious statement.
V for Vendetta
The movie has little to offer compared to this comic when it comes to bringing out the true intentions of the villain named V. Another political satire from the writer of Watchmen and another impressive display of writing skill. If England were to become a Fascist state where citizens are monitored their whole lives, how would one change the country? The movie brought a message of Liberty over Control. The graphic novel explains deeply that it is not just that. It is about ending Order with Chaos.
That is all for now. There are other titles like Bone, Scott Pilgrim, Kick Ass, and more but I'll just leave it to you to explore the great world of graphic novels. It is an adventure :)
Sincerely,
Azzi
1 comments:
May I recommend the DV8 series of comics books? They're fairly obscure but fall under Wildstorm/DC comics, and its an edgy take on your typical supeheroes, in which the characters might be super but are anything but heroes. The series is fairly hard to track down, but the one issue I have is pretty awesome, so I recommend keeping an eye out for it.
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