Comic Book Review — Gaiman’s books, Serenity, Clerks, Zombie
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Graphic novels:
Serenity — This is the story that bridges the series to the movie. An interesting tale of evil revisited and people leaving. If you enjoyed the series or the movie or both you’ll enjoy this tale. Good art good story and since I loved both the series and the movie a good time had by all.
Clerks — There is a series called Chasing dogma which was a fun bridge between Chasing Amy and Dogma but my favorite trade is in fact one that just focuses on the Clerks boys. It’s a compellation of several stories written over a few years and I love it a lot. (So much that I own all the actual issues rather than the trades) If you are a fan of Kevin Smith and the Viewaskewniverse then you should have these in your collection.
Neil Gaiman — so Chris (A viewer) has suggested that I make mention of some of Neil’s novel writings. There are 4 adult novels that I think should be on your shelves.
1) Neverwhere — a story about a lost man a key a door that cannot be opened and crazy killers. Based in England and the world of underground you’ll love the story I’m sure. It’s been made into a BBC series (which was terrible) and a comic book series (which was good but not as good as my imagination and the book) But you should read it.
2) American Gods — The story of ancient gods vs. new ones. How do our old deities fare against some of the newer? With humanity in the balance and possibly the world what are we to do?
3) Anasi Boys — It’s a follow up story to American Gods. When one of the old world gods die his sons must fight for their lives against old gods that will have the sins of the father visited upon them.
4) Stardust — Recently made into a movie with an all-star cast this book is a modern day fairy tale that will take your heart and breath away. A great quick read.
New releases:
XXXZombies — with a zombie invasion a mob hit and stars how can you not love this story? Gross disgusting and lots of sex bits (no nudity which I would like to complement the writers on for suggesting it without being really silly with it.) You have to love the ideas of stars and zombies I’m surprised it hasn’t hit Hollywood yet.
Neozoic — What if dinosaurs still walked the earth today? How would we be different? What would our lives be like? Another tale from Red 5 comics and another good story.
I would like to make mention that the last Superman book written by Donner is out. I’m not saying read it buy it or anything like that just saying it’s out and the last one written by him.
Until next week…Keep reading.
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November 3rd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
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November 3rd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Thank you very much …
Thank you very much. I am sorry that I missed that book it was fantastic. Very original and funny.
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
I would have made …
I would have made the same mention of “Good Omens’ which was brilliant.
You are such a nice change from those three guys over at ‘Pop Secret’ or whatever it’s called.
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
On the Neil Gaiman …
On the Neil Gaiman section, you missed ‘Good Omens’ with Terry Pratchett. It holds up very well compared to his solo works.