30 Sep 04
Originally posted by Remora91That's a stretch and you know it! I'm 25, the Sandman series was fantastic and if you can't find something in comic book form that you like that I firmly believe you haven't looked hard enough. Comics are a medium, same as films or books, they may have a disposition towards superhero stories (which I personally enjoy), but there is much more there as well. I've not tried many of the following (I only have so much money) but if you want to try something good have a look at Maus (which won the Pullitzer prize), Blankets, Peresepholis (probably spelt wrong!), Stray Bullets (excellent crime noir), Palomar (by the Hernandoz brothers), Optic Nerve, Eightball. Beyond that there's mainstream stuff, Manga, and things like Love Fights and Queen and Country which are completely different. Go on... buy some... I dare you! You might even like them!
You are a boy aren't you? And you like comics? This proves that it is a boy thing (and maybe some very rare females).
- Mike
30 Sep 04
As my avatar testiments, the Watchmen was my fav ever graphic novel. There are lots in contension though.
As for the "boys only" line, statistcally this is true in the west (not true in Japan by the way). But by the same argument I can say "Pop singles are for 9-14 year old girls: all other music is male". Its got stats behind it, but we all know its a silly thing to say.
30 Sep 04
Originally posted by mikenayAre you kidding??? I have too many magazines to read! I only have another month to finish the one I'm reading now! (I'm not a slow reader but I tend to memorize the articles). And where would I find these? I live in South East Kentucky. All there are here are christian book stores. Maybe in Louisville but do you know what my friends would think of me if I did that? *sigh* but you did dare me... fine then. I'll try and get some but I get to dare you to do something. Dye your hair platinum blonde. 😛
That's a stretch and you know it! I'm 25, the Sandman series was fantastic and if you can't find something in comic book form that you like that I firmly believe you haven't looked hard enough. Comics are a medium, same as films or books, they may have a disposition towards superhero stories (which I personally enjoy), but there is much more there as w ...[text shortened]... are completely different. Go on... buy some... I dare you! You might even like them!
- Mike
30 Sep 04
Originally posted by Remora91
Are you kidding??? I have too many magazines to read! I only have another month to finish the one I'm reading now! (I'm not a slow reader but I tend to memorize the articles). And where would I find these? I live in South East Kentucky. All there are here are christian book stores. Maybe in Louisville but do you know what my friends would think of me if I ...[text shortened]... I'll try and get some but I get to dare you to do something. Dye your hair platinum blonde. 😛
There are comic book stores everywhere -
http://csls.diamondcomics.com/
And how about that internet?!? Hee! Actually, tell us the kind of stuff you like and maybe we can make some suggestions as to titles.
30 Sep 04
Originally posted by Remora91You don't have to try everything... I was just illustrating there are a lot of options. And speaking of options in the interest of fairness shouldn't you give me a few more options for the colour? I'm not sure I can pull off platinum blonde!
Are you kidding??? I have too many magazines to read! I only have another month to finish the one I'm reading now! (I'm not a slow reader but I tend to memorize the articles). And where would I find these? I live in South East Kentucky. All there are here are christian book stores. Maybe in Louisville but do you know what my friends would think of me if I ...[text shortened]... I'll try and get some but I get to dare you to do something. Dye your hair platinum blonde. 😛