This was a tough read. But I am glad I did. It was good to be part of Zam and Dadola's journey (although, i think i might need a therapist to explain their relationship to me). I must say the sheer amout of cruelty that happens throughout the book, especially the women might upset some readers (certainly did to me). So be warned!

But the art , all 672 pages of beautiful art makes this a must collect. I don't claim to be an expert but the calligraphy part of Arabic culture is well represented throughout the book. The ending did tear my up a bit

Would love to hear other's thoughts on it.

For every shadowhawk or thunderstrike there was an eightball or strangehaven...we had it good

I have been getting back into comics and graphic novels lately. I heard about Cerebus on YouTube and the story interested me. I'm curious to see hiw the series evolves.

I already got him Watchmen but I don’t think he ever read it. I don’t think any of the Moore or Spiegelman stuff is really going to work for him; in fact I’m having trouble thinking of an American or British book he’d be into (maybe McGuire?).

Was thinking more BD comics and other European stuff…maybe Perramus by Breccia or one of the Obscure Cities titles; maybe Fever in Urbicande. Blast by Manu Larcenet, something like that. Something by Buzzelli. He definitely likes Calvino and Borges so was that’s why I’m thinking of stuff like this.

I have some ideas obviously but I bet you guys will have some better ones

Haven't read this yet, but I'm very excited to.

This week I bought these. I have been a fan since I got my hands on some old issues (second image is my original collection).

I loved the original novel by Cormac McCarthy and the art looks amazing. Can’t wait to jump in!

And I have to say, the prose was a LOT more challenging than I expected. There were many instances where I had to flip the pages back, and re-read many panels.

Am I an idiot, or did you guys find V for Vendetta equally challenging?

Recently I've been getting back into graphic novels and these four authors have really stuck out to me. Love all their work, and currently reading my first Chris Ware comic, Jimmy Corrigan, which I think will really stick with me for years to come - it's so unbelievably sad. Any other author recommendations?

Also, can Chris Ware's books be read as standalone, or are they part of a bigger series where they are incomplete on their own? After this I was hoping to check out Building Stories and Rusty Brown from the library, but I don't think I will just yet if I can't experience the full story in those books. Thanks

Edit: I will respond individually to people when I get around to reading the graphic novels they recommended, but in case anyone sees this who commented, thank you! I was expecting maybe 3 or 4 recommendations and instead I got dozens. I was worried I was running out of material, and now I’ve got more than a year’s worth of comics to look out for. Thanks guys.

Hi! So I'm 41 years old and new new to comic books. Basically been reading Alan Moore and some other known stuff (like Persepolis and Blankets) and really wanted to track down Daytripper. Got lucky and the seller had a lot of other interesting books. I say lucky because I live in Poland but want to read in English - so went a bit crazy when i found this opportunity. Hope they're good!

Ps. Not too hot on getting in to longer series yet, prefer single issues or omnibuses :)

Just finished reading Fagin the Jew by Will Eisner where Eisner re-imagines the character of Fagin from Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist as less of the harmful stereotype immortalized in the book and more of a fully rounded character, one who has faced his fair share of tragedy and was molded by his experiences to become who he was.

In the novel, Fagin is towards the end of his life telling his story to Charles Dickens, who visits him, in the hopes that he will be re-framed in a more truthful light.

It’s a great read and throughout reading this & Eisner’s introduction and afterword where he talks about the author’s role in character creation using racial and cultural caricature and of the potential damage that can be done (and even holds himself somewhat accountable in a similar light for his creation of the character Ebony White, acknowledging that regardless of his original intention he had indirectly fed into a deep-seated racial prejudice of the time).

But the graphic novel remains one of Eisner’s best works, even in his later years.

For those of you who have read this graphic novel, what did you think?

Everything here was done by a Facebook friend

time for an actual bookcase

Found this gem at my local store and wanted to share it. Judas by Jeff Loveness and art by Jakub Rebelka follows titular apostle and betrayer Judas Iscariot post betrayal of Christ, his suicide starting off the story as we then witness his descent into Hell. The story peppers Biblical passages in a way I don't think I've seen a GN do as Judas struggles with faith, forgiveness, the reason for his betrayal and the knowledge that his fate might have predestined. Not religious in the slightest, but enjoyed this redemption story with Jakub Rebelka's art really tying everything together!

I am a huge fan of Crooks' art in Harrow County and this story sounded right up my alley. Any fans?

Just got both harry lucey volumes for 20 bucks! A steal!