tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post8917270561328341464..comments2023-08-18T04:12:48.921-06:00Comments on TIF TALKS BOOKS: Recommended Reads: Graphic NovelsTif Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-84004377637815840332014-03-17T09:22:36.233-06:002014-03-17T09:22:36.233-06:00literariium ... I have read Watchmen and honestly,...literariium ... I have read Watchmen and honestly, I don't think I caught everything. It was definitely good though, especially considering how ground-breaking it was at the time it was released. I will not deny that!<br /><br />I have not yet read V for Vendetta. I gotta add that one to my list!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-46696294620336329252014-03-17T09:06:34.400-06:002014-03-17T09:06:34.400-06:00Watchmen will always be my favorite for its politi...Watchmen will always be my favorite for its political and cultural criticism. I also love it for critiquing the superhero fascination modern culture has. It is just a ground-breaking work. <br /><br />I would also recommend V for Vendetta for a classic anti-hero focus. It is another work by Moore, and is another favorite. It is a bit easier material-wise than Watchmen. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-47936120456665329232014-03-13T19:14:36.900-06:002014-03-13T19:14:36.900-06:00Johannah ... The Walking Dead is huge, and it is s...Johannah ... The Walking Dead is huge, and it is still growing!!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-76477092860221191732014-03-13T13:32:55.121-06:002014-03-13T13:32:55.121-06:00I always warn people about the walking dead and ho...I always warn people about the walking dead and how massive the book is. Cause all other graphic novels are smaller.Johannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848564657099360084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-73980948163471526352014-03-12T08:08:10.695-06:002014-03-12T08:08:10.695-06:00lvsmith ... I didn't even know they made a mov...lvsmith ... I didn't even know they made a movie of that one! I have read the books, but they did not make my list. They were very eye-opening though!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-89754880330700869802014-03-12T08:07:34.526-06:002014-03-12T08:07:34.526-06:00Wesley Hoffman ... Maus is definitely a sad one! ...Wesley Hoffman ... Maus is definitely a sad one! I did read the first Sandman, but never returned to it. I think I need to give it another try.Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-44134320131670453042014-03-12T07:58:53.294-06:002014-03-12T07:58:53.294-06:00I second Becca's vote for Persepolis. It is on...I second Becca's vote for Persepolis. It is one of my favorites, too. And the movie lived up to the book in my opinion.Lady @ Snail on the Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875828978375442580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-90931203664159968152014-03-12T07:39:37.132-06:002014-03-12T07:39:37.132-06:00Oh Maus :( Loved that one, just sad.
I'm throu...Oh Maus :( Loved that one, just sad.<br />I'm through the first 7 (?) of Gaiman's Sandman. Sometimes it's a struggle but some are really wonderful.Library Educatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441826320547182219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-4516654214658767422014-03-09T07:31:57.626-06:002014-03-09T07:31:57.626-06:00nordie ... Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation...nordie ... Awesome! Thanks for the recommendations!! The only one on this list I have attempted is Sandman, but I only read the first volume and never went back. I need to give that one another try. I look forward to checking out these other ones too!! Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-62052693960626083602014-03-09T07:30:11.640-06:002014-03-09T07:30:11.640-06:00Kristen M. ... You're welcome! Let me know if...Kristen M. ... You're welcome! Let me know if those end up working for you, especially the TenNapel books!!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-25815800900287636462014-03-08T00:00:12.518-07:002014-03-08T00:00:12.518-07:00I've seen the TenNapel books but never read th...I've seen the TenNapel books but never read them so I should give them a try and I'll look at Mike Carey. Thanks for the recommendation!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-64127637037502782422014-03-07T09:29:36.291-07:002014-03-07T09:29:36.291-07:00Go with the Classics:
"Arkham Asylum",...Go with the Classics: <br /><br />"Arkham Asylum", just had it's 25th anniversary, and is the start of the Dark Knight (Batman reboot)<br /><br />"Sandman" by Neil Gaiman with Dave Mckean. Never out of print<br /><br />"Slaine: The Horned God" by Pat Mills etc - not necessarily a "classic" but it's the series that got me into GNs.<br /><br />"Death of Superman" (think that's the title). Dealing with the death of Superman - spoiler alert! - the first time a major SuperHero had been killed off by the writers. <br /><br />Avoid "Dark Knight Returns" like the plague. Even if you can get past the graphics, some of the plot is downright objectionable.<br /><br />Any of the Gail Simone/Wonder Woman canon - for no better reason than a woman writing a woman super hero!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-24595514371692056882014-03-07T07:06:02.889-07:002014-03-07T07:06:02.889-07:00Becca Lostinbooks ... I've read Persepolis and...Becca Lostinbooks ... I've read Persepolis and really enjoyed both of those. They just didn't make my favorites list! Let me know when you read some more. I would love to hear what you think.Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-41138122376816550012014-03-07T07:05:06.534-07:002014-03-07T07:05:06.534-07:00Kristen M. ... Some of them are VERY violent. I w...Kristen M. ... Some of them are VERY violent. I will definitely not argue with you there! Have you tried the TenNapel books? I am a huge fan of his work. They are written for the younger crowd (my son reads them!), so the violence is greatly decreased. It's more adventure. I've tried Sandman, but didn't get hooked the first time around. I do wonder if you might appreciate The Unwritten by Mike Carey too. I would classify those as more literary.Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-57524931549163195802014-03-07T07:02:13.776-07:002014-03-07T07:02:13.776-07:00Heather ... I find myself recommending both of tho...Heather ... I find myself recommending both of those the most, depending on the person. You are right. They are both so amazing, but they would be starters for different people. Though I did start my son with TenNapel!!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-62018616402018396032014-03-07T07:01:17.632-07:002014-03-07T07:01:17.632-07:00FICTION STATE OF MIND ... I've read The Watchm...FICTION STATE OF MIND ... I've read The Watchmen and liked it, but it is not one of my favorites. I feel like I was missing something when I read it. I will check out the others though. I've been wanting to read some of the Marvel/DC comics, but never know where to start!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-72375673991941753572014-03-07T07:00:05.306-07:002014-03-07T07:00:05.306-07:00Ti ... I can see why you would think so. I am act...Ti ... I can see why you would think so. I am actually less bothered by the books than the TV show. Maybe because the violence in black and white doesn't affect me as much. Either way, what does that say about those of us that like both?!? I must be morbid!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-83454418069776157962014-03-06T22:00:25.636-07:002014-03-06T22:00:25.636-07:00The only one of those I've read is Ghostopolis...The only one of those I've read is Ghostopolis. I have a good list now! :) My fave is probably Persepolis.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-35065934812688121862014-03-06T11:59:30.693-07:002014-03-06T11:59:30.693-07:00I think my biggest problem with GNs is that most o...I think my biggest problem with GNs is that most of the popular ones seem to be too violence- or horror-based for my tastes. I read the first few Sandmans and, while I thought they were "good" in an objective sense, I didn't particularly enjoy the experience of reading them. I still haven't found the series out there that is a perfect fit for me but I'm sure it exists.Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-37389143622302377912014-03-06T11:06:36.705-07:002014-03-06T11:06:36.705-07:00You mention a LOT of awesome ones! I need to look ...You mention a LOT of awesome ones! I need to look up the rest! Maus is where I started and I never looked back. Depending on the person, I would recommend starting with either Maus or Fables. Both are so good, yet so different, that's why I say it depends on the person. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991818614911652918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-55129049060792905922014-03-06T10:22:47.642-07:002014-03-06T10:22:47.642-07:00The long Halloween a batman story is amazing, also...The long Halloween a batman story is amazing, also Watchman, Alan Moores Swamp Thing,FICTION STATE OF MINDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850674317851158329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-68168015330400262912014-03-06T10:02:30.487-07:002014-03-06T10:02:30.487-07:00I read a little of TWD via Amazon's look insid...I read a little of TWD via Amazon's look inside feature and the comic seems so crass compared to the show. I am not sure I could get past that. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.com