Gaiman Sandman series. Really graphic sex and violence on occassion. Lot's of nudity. Some of the best writing in or out of comics/graphic novels.
I'm going to see to Wesley, see if he's still whimpering.
Giles ,'Chosen'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Typo Boy - Dec 07, 2010 11:35:19 am PST #13095 of 28272
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
megan walker - Dec 07, 2010 11:44:48 am PST #13096 of 28272
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Amy, you might want to ask in Other Media. Scola for one would probably have some good recs for you.
Amy - Dec 07, 2010 11:54:12 am PST #13097 of 28272
Because books.
Thanks, megan. And Typo.
Volans - Dec 07, 2010 11:56:13 am PST #13098 of 28272
move out and draw fire
I just finished Runaways, which isn't Important or Literature, but is fun and a good read.
§ ita § - Dec 07, 2010 11:56:28 am PST #13099 of 28272
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Books of Magic, Amy. They're kinda Harry Potterish, but cooler. I'm not sure of the target range of Fables and Y: The Last Man, but they're also good. If he can read Watchmen, I think he can read those.
And...Maus?
Tom Scola - Dec 07, 2010 11:59:40 am PST #13100 of 28272
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Bone, maybe. He might be at the age that he would enjoy it more if he were younger or older.
Scott Pilgrim.
All-Star Superman, which I haven't read yet, but everyone raves about.
Amy - Dec 07, 2010 12:05:51 pm PST #13101 of 28272
Because books.
Those all look great! Thanks, folks! I'm of course thrilled that if he gets some of these for Christmas, I can borrow them.
Maus looks fantastic. And he's really into all that right now -- he loves The History Channel(s).
Polter-Cow - Dec 07, 2010 12:06:37 pm PST #13102 of 28272
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
P-C, to quote Mark (of Mark Reads), SHIT JUST GOT REAL.
This was a very Mark moment for me. I just. I just. WHAT THE FUCK. And I love that it even makes sense in the context of the Quarter Quell. The twist escalates each year, and it seems to be a natural progression from just throwing MORE kids in the ring. How about throwing the BEST kids in the ring? And it also makes me wonder because it is SO conveniently timed whether the Capitol didn't just make this one up to send everyone a message. Even when things seem a little contrived, Collins makes it believable enough.
Also also also I really hope that Haymitch has to go back. He has to, right? She wouldn't just give us Katniss and Peeta again. I WANT TO KNOW HOW HE WON IN THE BIGGEST HUNGER GAMES OF ALL TIME.
This might be the wrong thread, but does anyone want to recommend good graphic novels?
Chew and Atomic Robo are two of my favorites right now. Maybe not as dark and gritty as he's looking for, but immensely entertaining. I think everyone should be reading Chew because it's awesome. The art style reminds me of The Umbrella Academy, too.
You can also check out my comics tag. Lots and lots of recommendations for you.
Amy - Dec 07, 2010 12:08:46 pm PST #13103 of 28272
Because books.
Ooh, thank you, P-C.
Who also reminds me I need to finish Catching Fire, damn it. I just ... I'm so worried!
Typo Boy - Dec 07, 2010 12:11:12 pm PST #13104 of 28272
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
For Amy
Books of magic is a spin-off from Sandman.
Books of Faery spin-off from Books of Magic.
Fable - hmmm not up to Gaiman standards but fun. A lot of the graphic novel authors are informed by a liberal world view. Far from propaganda, but how you see the world affects the world you write. Fables is written by someone with a very conservative viewpoint, and that occasionally shows. Again not propaganda, but simply a matter of world view informing world creation. If I have not mixed you with another poster, that may be something you find a plus.