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Comics for people who don't like comics...
Aug. 4th, 2006 09:03 am
Thanks to Brad for this nice link for Comics for people who don't like comics:
Comics for people who don't read comics
By Whitney Matheson
Some of you don't want me to go to Comic-Con.
It's OK, I know what you're thinking: You don't read comic books, and you don't understand people who do. You don't know the difference between Harvey Pekar and Harvey Kurtzman, and, on top of that, you don't really care.
But you know what? I'm still not giving up. Below, I've outlined some of my favorite graphic novels -- that's just a fancy term for "long-form comics" -- and compared them to things you probably do know, like movies, musicians and TV series.
I omitted titles I've recommended repeatedly, like Y: The Last Man, Maus and Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. I've also left out books that have been adapted into movies (Ghost World, Sin City, V for Vendetta, American Splendor, etc.). Though these are all worth reading, they've already gotten their fair share of press.
One more thing: Even though some of these books incorporate elves and animals, be aware that all of them are adult titles.
Comics for people who don't read comics
By Whitney Matheson
Some of you don't want me to go to Comic-Con.
It's OK, I know what you're thinking: You don't read comic books, and you don't understand people who do. You don't know the difference between Harvey Pekar and Harvey Kurtzman, and, on top of that, you don't really care.
But you know what? I'm still not giving up. Below, I've outlined some of my favorite graphic novels -- that's just a fancy term for "long-form comics" -- and compared them to things you probably do know, like movies, musicians and TV series.
I omitted titles I've recommended repeatedly, like Y: The Last Man, Maus and Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. I've also left out books that have been adapted into movies (Ghost World, Sin City, V for Vendetta, American Splendor, etc.). Though these are all worth reading, they've already gotten their fair share of press.
One more thing: Even though some of these books incorporate elves and animals, be aware that all of them are adult titles.
- If you like ... The Princess Bride, Animal Farm, Faerie Tale Theatre, Harry Potter
Then try ... Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham (Vertigo, $9.99)
Why? Because it's the best bedtime reading a grown-up could ask for. Willingham's addictive and imaginative stories follow the residents of Fabletown, including Snow White, Prince Charming, Pinocchio and the Big Bad Wolf. Unlike the characters we heard about as kids, though, these folks cope with with everything from unplanned pregnancies to cheating spouses to bloody crime sprees. Seven trade volumes have been published so far, and I've read every one.
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