Tagged: graphic novel

The Meeting of the Mutanimals

TMNT Amazing Adventures (Issues #1-4): The Meeting of the Mutanimals, 2/5

There are several possible reasons that might explain why this was an annoying reading experience for me:
1. I hate fun and my inner child is dead.
2. I have no nostalgic feelings or childhood memories associated with TMNT.
3. The comic books are really stupid.

I honestly don’t know which specific reason (or combination of reasons) might be objectively true and I honestly can’t be bothered to give it any more thought.

Why I read it: it was given to my young son and I wanted to make sure it was age appropriate for him.

The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances

terrible and wonderful reasons why i run long distances inman oatmeal andrews mcmeel 2014The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew Inman (aka The Oatmeal), 5/5

Inman’s reasons for running may be much more terrible and wonderful than my own (just as his conception of “long distances” is much longer), but a lot of this hilarious book resonated with me.  On a side note: I’ve never read a collection of comics containing more illustrations of Nutella.

[Why I read it: I enjoy Inman’s webcomic, The Oatmeal, and this book came up in conversation with one of Dad’s coworkers.  I’d actually almost bought it in a store just a few days previous before remembering that 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth was collecting dust on my shelf after being read just once.  I hit the library up instead, which I guess makes me a bad fan.]

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Black Dossier by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill, 1/5

This graphic novel substituted sex and nudity for plot, so I didn’t even finish it.  Also, in comparison to Watchmen the lettering was harder to read and the artwork lifeless.

Watchmen

Watchmen by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and John Higgins, 5/5

The first graphic novel I’ve ever read, this work displays an impressive synthesis of art and prose, along with an interesting storyline, complex characters and variety of presentation.