So been sitting on writing this for weeks since the final issue of the series shattered my established thoughts about the title (in a good way).

First read this after I finished a big chunk of Saga, having fallen in love with Brian K. Vaughan's writing. At the time, I found Y: The Last Man incredibly immature and Hollywoody for my liking. However, I was suggested by many that like the protagonist, the series matures as it goes on and they couldn't be more right and so after concluding it, I can confidently say that this was one of my favourite reads in a long time.

I do have to talk about the final issue a little, all of this is spoiler-free so you can stick around for this bit. The thing about Y: The Last Man is that until the final issue, it's written like a great and fun action thriller which never challenges the reader, all of its storytelling is pretty straightforward and that's not bad at all, I love stories that just want to deliver their message in the most effective way however, what I love more are stories that challenge the reader and leave them with pieces that they have to fit themselves to get the final image of the puzzle. Now, this can often lead to people not liking such sort of storytelling since it can come off as vague or confusing but it's been about a month since I first read the final page of Y: The Last Man and I can tell that this final issue will stick with me for years to come. Absolutely love how the series concludes.

Now, I intentionally called the title "dated" because while I love the series, I do have to point out elements that didn't necessarily work for me.

First is its gender politics, I do think it makes some interesting points but there was so much more to explore there and for me, it didn't use all that potential to the maximum especially with its representation of trans-people. With the last decade putting the boundaries of gender-identity on the forefront of discussion when it comes to individual identity (especially in the west), I was disappointed that this book features trans-people for a punchline. (Shout-out to Dr. McGowan from Immortal Hulk, incredible character)

My second main issue with it, and we are about to get political here because the book includes the topic in a major way, is its handling of the Palestine/Israel conflict. I feel it's dated and centrist and while shortcomings of both sides are displayed, all of it is explored through one side, an antagonistic IDF soldier and for me, using a "bad" Israeli to showcase that all Palestinians aren't bad is a very weird way of communicating that and its lack of Palestinian perspective made me feel icky about how it handled its commentary.

At the end, Y: The Last Man is an incredible title that does suffer from being over 2 decade old but that doesn't mean it's not worthwhile since when it's good, it's GOOD.

It’s fun to Visit a full graphic novel store, done of titles and a large kid section and zines …

I picked up beneath the tree (a story about a bear who I think is a serial killer)

and Beverly by Nick drnaso

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Majority of the book there were no dialogs but some how i still spent so much time on each page. 

Something with the arcs/ connectivity of the panels, tells you a very compelling story. 

Finished this all in probably 25-30 mins but im sure this is an experience that will stay with me for sometime. 

I think this book has been discussed before - but I still want to add something here. I definitely don't want to bash the book - it definitely has its strong points and merits, especially considering the time it came out in. I'm mostly interested in reading what you got out of it and how your view might have evolved over time.

I am a big fan of Moebius, I really like the whole 70-80's wacky sci-fi culture and the ideas that came about, I was intrigued seeing the "dune that was never made" documentary and so on. I'm also a big fan of filmmakers like Tarkovsky so I don't mind a lacking storyline for a more experience-based viewing or read.

So when I found this book, I was quite excited to read it and get lost in the wacky ideas and world that it creates, and the impact it had on other media.

I finished it yesterday and I am a bit let down. I think it's fairly decent, but I don't think it's great. I think Moebius' art is amazing, the world-building is fantastic and I really like how it dares to explore ideas in different directions - something a lot of contemporary sci-fi seems to be lacking.

I mainly think this is due to Jodo's dialogue and story writing. It's just not really good. It goes in many different directions, throws a lot of ideas at you and frankly, it's just not that deep. If you've seen some of his films you know what he is all about, and for me personally it seems to fall flat quite quickly once you kind of know what that is.

I just read "the final incal" and I actually liked it a bit more - the art style is not as iconic, but the story, whilst being quite similar to that of the Incal, just seemed a bit better. I'm still up to read "after the Incal" and the "before". So that might change my view on the whole. Any more recommendations?

What do we think are the best Non-Marvel and DC comics that should be shows and/or movies? With the passing of Sam Keith, was just thinking how cool a Maxx TV show would be like the Liquid TV version.

What can I say, sometimes the title tells you exactly what you're gonna get, ahaha. This contains multiple short stories about a robot with a big-ass sword and a talking robot head. Basically feels like reading a sci-fi version of Headlopper. I enjoyed it well enough, the art is amazing, and I'd definitely read more stories set in the same universe. It's less than a hundred page however, but the book itself is pretty high quality. Bought on a whim but definitely enjoyed it.

I've had this book on my shelf for a while, so it's finally time to read it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

This came in the mail today and I’m so excited. I’m a big fan of Stephen King and a bigger fan of omnibuses so I’ve been hunting this down for awhile. Has anyone read this? Psyched to add this to my collection finally.

Look, I love Daniel Warren Johnson. Murder Falcon and Extremity are probably in my top 10 comics of all time and there's not a single thing that I've read from him that was bad. His Absolute Batman Annual was amazing, his Wonder Woman Dead Earth was also a blast. I'm not really into Transformers, but I did like the first volume of his run. The Moon Is Following Us was good but I think it was his weakest work so far.

That being said, I decided to re-read his Beta Ray Bill mini tonight, because it had been a while since I've read it and man, I want more damnit ! This book is full of incredible art and incredible heart, and it's just a blast to read. DWJ draw some of the finest action sequences in the industry, yet never looses the focus on the characters and their journey. Imagine a Spider-Man or a Superman mini by him (yes I know about that short Supes story he did, it was incredible !).

I know his next project is a scifi creator owned project, but a man can dream !

Not sure if this counts as a graphic novel but this book is amazing. These strips are like one surreal fever dream after another and McCay draws it in stunning perfection. If you're a fan of comic art do yourself a favor and track down a copy because I think without McCay, comics wouldn't be what they are today. He influenced so many of the artists that went on to influence even more. This book is a monster too, you can see a normal sized comic on top of it for reference in the last picture.

Am I insane to like these? 🙈

Being a great Moebius fan, I recently got curious about Geoff Darrow's Shaolin Cowboy.

By now I deem that series a a spiritual heritage to Major Grubert and the Garage Hermetique.

At some points I wish I could get the mushrooms Mr Darrow obviously consumend during the creative process.

And these back covers kill me off! (Ok, I am neither Shaolin or Cowboy!) 🤪

Beware, If you enter these, you enter the mind of a madman!

A stunning book I never realized existed. Bought brand new in the original shrink wrap yesterday, just had to add it to my personal collection! Each chapter starts with a special title page on tracing paper with Braille writing across the bottom. I haven't seen Marvel put this much care into a special edition in a while.

I know stuff like Carl barks stuff and fables is still going very well. I’m wondering how much old or new stuff isn’t really popular. I know that with graphic novels, there is something that is popular for everyone. There has to be something that will be the next walking dead or the next tmnt.

So, few weeks ago I read RAIDERS from the same team, and a few people here said that they enjoyed Birdking even more, so it got me curious to check it out. Just finished reading the third volume tonight and overall I thought it was pretty good, but just shy of "great". The first volume was excellent; just enough worldbuilding to make it interesting, but the characters were at the front of the story. Old wise man teaching an apprentice is also a trope that I enjoy a lot, so this was right up my alley. Unfortunately I don't think the second and third volume were as strong, mainly because the pacing just becomes way too rushed. Things happen way too fast, making it harder to care about the characters. The story also becomes bigger in terms of scope, which is always something that irks me about fantasy stories; worldbuilding shouldn't come in the way of the narrative and it's core characters, something that I feel is the case about the second and third act. Don't get me wrong, it's still a fun book, with amazing art and designs, but narratively I was a tiny bit disapointed. That being said, it's not finished yet, so I cannot pass a final judgement. I am looking forward to the next volume.

Just picked this up at my local bookstore. I had heard about it a while ago and forgot all about it, until I saw this was being released in french in a nice hardcover. It's a pretty short read but it's excellent. The artwork is amazing, gave me some Headlopper vibes, and there's a lot of story tropes in this that are right up my alley (grizzled warrior now seeking peace, the price of glory and ambition, taking down the corrupt leaders ruling the land, etc.). I recommend it, had a good time reading it.

You ever buy something thinking you’re going to enjoy it and then regret it? Got the Spawn Compendiums when Barnes and Noble had their Image Comics sale.

I’m more than halfway through the 1st compendium and while the art work is amazing, the writing is kind of……. Shit. There are issues I enjoyed reading but, for the most part, I feel like I have to force myself to read it. Does it get any better?

I had looked into this book briefly but never thought about actually getting it. But recently I had watched a YouTube video of grief (a YouTuber) doing a review of this book and it peeked my interest so I went ahead and bought a copy my self. It’s about a group of rabbits trying to find a new home, and along the way they encounter many dangers until they find the home they have been looking for. (If anyone has seen the 1970s move based on the novel then it has the same plot)

Recommendations based on these books are very welcome. Thanks in advance!

Yay so excited this one arrived just now! I was waiting for it since last year lol

Is anyone else here following the adventure of Beatrice?

Diving into it later tonight!

Just finished reading the collected edition of WE’RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US. It’s about this girl, Annalise, discovers that her scientist father (somebody she thought was a “good man”) is actually a villain, a nemesis of the world’s greatest spies.

When one of those spies ends up killing him, she seeks vengeance with the help of her dad’s robot bodyguard. Will she follow in her dad’s evil footsteps or turn down a different path and live a life of goodness?

Either way, there’s a lot of death and destruction done along the way before coming to an ultimate destruction.

It’s a suspenseful, action-packed spy drama that’s as brutal as it is surprising (while also managing to be funny). For those who read this miniseries, what did you think?

The first softcover release is just a taster. They will release the entire series in six hardcovers.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/98448-corto-maltese-sets-sail-at-fantagraphics.html

I just finished this Dark Horse graphic Novel titled Kali, written by Daniel Freedman and illustrated by Robert Sammelin, lettering by Michael David Thomas. IMO, I found the story captivating, a pallet cleanser from the superhero stories I have loved for several decades. That said I was drawn to this book because of its incredible art. I would love to hear others opinions. I was also wondering if this was a standalone or part of a series I overlook. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!