Graphic Novel List

[orangerful]

Maus came in for me today. I started to read it at Becky's house and I was very intrigued by it. Plus, if I'm trying to be a graphic novel connesuier, it seems I should probably read the one that has a pulitzer prize.

Here is a list of the Graphic Novels/Comic books I have read as part of my little personal project. And reccomendations are appreciated. I'll try to keep the list updated.



Original Series:

Sandman series by Neil Gaiman - I think I've read almost all of the books in this series, but it was so long ago I'm going to start over. This is what started my search for more "mature" graphic novels.

The Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons - just finished this last week, a GN that everyone mentions when they are talking about "serious works". It was okay, but not something I'll to read again.

Y The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughn & Pia Guerra - I LOVE this series. It's just flat out GOOD. I have read thru book 3 and I'm waiting 4&5 to arrive for me.

Transmetropolitan by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson - just finished 'the new scum' last night, I have to say Spider is one of my new favorite characters.

Stranger's In Paradise by Terry Moore - a different kind of comic, nothing really fantastical about it, but these characters are so sweet and real.

Fray by Joss Whedon- not really sure if I should list this here or in the "spin off" section since it technically takes place in the Buffyverse...anyhow, fantastic book! Joss has such a visual style anyway, it works very well.

Kissing Chaos - this comic had a very other worldy feel about it, even though it was taking place in the present. It really felt like you were seeing it through the young woman's eyes. I read it and it gave me an eerie feeling. I'd like to read another one.

Lenore - weird. This was one of the first random ones I got. I was expecting a big story, but really it's just a lot of short, random scenes. and did I mention weird?

Ghost World - I didn't really like this one. It annoyed me. I remember the movie annoying me to. *shrug*

Based on TV or film
Star Wars Tales vol 1, 2, & 3
Star Wars : Tales of the Jedi (dark lords of the sith, the sith wars, the golden age)
Star Wars : Prelude to Rebellion
Star Wars : Rite of Passage
Star Wars : Jedi Council, Acts of War
BtVS : The Origin
BtVS : Blood of Carthage
Tales of the Slayers
Tales of the Vampires

On Order:
V is for Vendetta
Hellblazer series
Global Frequency
Maus I & II
Star Wars Clone Wars Adventure
Bone : The Complete Epic

Comments

[jellibean.livejournal.com]

Ooo I really want to read V for Vendetta.. did you hear that they've postponed the movie release until next year?? :(

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

yeah, apparently it has a scene with the london underground being attacked. Now I'm sorta scared to read it! The cover freaks me out as it is, since it has the mask on it. *shudder*

[persephones-rev.livejournal.com]

Sorry, darlin', I have nothing to offer you since I don't read graphic novels. :(

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

'sall good. You have other talents that I need. :-)

[persephones-rev.livejournal.com]

Like what, hun? Anything I can do to help... :)

[destertale.livejournal.com]

Okay, that icon is just wrong! LOL o_O;

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

it's a totally platonic OTP!!! They respect each other!

eewwww, you're naughty!

[destertale.livejournal.com]

Me?! You're the one with the pervy icon! ;) hee

[dstntp1lgr1m.livejournal.com]

Maus is another series I own. I absolutely love that one. He does fantastic things with the framework of each scene. Like there's this one scene where he actually uses the panels of a window to divide the scene. He's amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed Maus.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

so far, I really like it. The little scenes between him and his father are so sweet.