I'm taking a Writing Comic Books & Graphic Novels course at UCO. Everyone in the class seems nice though they're intimidating. I never even heard of the Justice League until a couple years ago when my little cousins had to explain it to me. I grew up in a small town in central Oklahoma where no stores sold comics; not within 45 minutes or more of my home anyway (this I learned when I was around 18). I didn't even know comics were really sold in those pamphlets any more either. When I found out they were still popular I just assumed they were anthologies of older works.
The first book I read that wasn't a typical novel was "Angel Sanctuary" Vol. 1 by Kaori Yuki. It's a manga and the review online said the artist/writer was the "queen of macabre" and "Tim Burton-esque" in her art style. I wasn't disappointed and would recommend the series to anyone. However, when trying to turn it into an anime series, the company shut down production because the series was too controversial. There was only three episodes ever made. The book series contained: murder, rape, incest, the devil as the hero and lots and lots of gore. It sounds disugsting, but I think it's one of the most beautful stories ever told. Bottom line: go read it.
Don't worry; I'm getting back on topic now. Because I enjoyed manga I decided to read a real graphic novel. I chose "Blankets" as my first and I enjoyed it. To be honest I haven't a read a graphic novel yet that I haven't liked. I'm always up to suggestions if anyone has any.
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I noticed you are from Paden. I lived in Prague for about 12 years.
It's weird that we can live so close together and meet over an hour away from our homes. :) Any more odd happenings at your place?
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