August 2009
1 post
nickmaynard:
QUESTION: What makes comic books great literature?
LEVAR BURTON: People ask me all the time, because I did Reading Rainbow on PBS for 25 years, “How do I get my kids to read?” And I say, “Find something that they’re passionate about.” If it’s comic books that they want to read, then buy them comic books, for goodness sakes. Comic books are good literature and, like science...
July 2009
7 posts
Are cbeth and Whiskey still working on a comic together…?
QUERY
cbeth:
If myself and a few friends were to start a Comic Book Club that met twice a month at Black Rabbit, and there were drink specials and a special discount at a certain local comic book shop on the book of the week, would anyone be interested in joining?
(reblogged because this tumblog needs more content)
June 2009
21 posts
3 tags
Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth →
nudawn:
Graphic novel! NICE! I like that you took my post literally but you still came with quality. I’ll thumb through this one and i’ll let you know if i decide to purchase it. I have the American Splendor anthologies but not sure if graphic novels are my bag.
The story explores themes of discontent and alienation, especially within families. Elements of the novel seem autobiographical,...
ABOUT
You like reading comics?
Here’s a hot tip, there’s a little more than just reading a comic. You have to absorb it. You know how much time the artist put into making those panels? You think artwork just makes itself?
Hell no.
That takes time and money. This ain’t no editorial cartoon (and even those take effort). This here’s the last salvation for those who really...