Apr 13
Posted this last year, mid-April
No TV show or book or genre adequately conveys the kind of thing I am going for this week, so you get an extra long (but appropriately descriptive) title. Teen drama is often done in an extremely annoying or clunky manner, so it’s not one of my favorite things to read about. These books get […]
Apr 6
Posted this last year, at the start of April
Well, here’s another experiment with this format. I was a big fan of Lost when it first premiered, and even though I think it’s fallen off lately, I still enjoy a lot of the plot devices and storytelling techniques they used. Here’s a couple series I think have that same “Lost formula” - intertwining character […]
Mar 30
Posted this last year, at the end of March
In celebration of April Fool’s day, this week we’re going to be taking a look at Funnybooks someone with a sense of humor would love. I’ve picked a few series and authors who I’ve picked out some series, an OGN, a shorter work, and what feels like a humor anthology. I’ve included works with different […]
Mar 23
Posted this last year, at the end of March
I’ve seen many recommendation lists that suggest a number of series (or original graphic novels) to loan to a friend that might get him interested in comics. They usually contain titles as varied as Watchmen by Alan Moore, Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan, and Fell by Warren Ellis. These are good introductions […]