Blankets is wonderful. It's one of those graphic novels that reminds you why you read graphic novels in the first place. Touching and tender and beautiful and true.
Xander: Am I right, Giles? Giles: I'm almost certain you're not. Though, to be fair, I haven't been
listening.
'Sleeper'
Other Media 2: It's Astounishing!
Discussion of comics, graphic novels, and more. Except for capes. No capes!
Please use spoiler font for new releases until after the weekend following release.
Jars - Oct 10, 2009 6:19:57 am PDT #2533 of 5059
Jessica - Oct 12, 2009 7:55:00 am PDT #2534 of 5059
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Anyone else here as unimpressed with Asterios Polyp as I was?
I loved the art. I loved the narrative structure.
The plot and characterization had me rolling my eyes so hard they fell out and got stuck under the couch at almost every turn. I would like to know specifically if the author has ever met an Actual Human Female.
Tom Scola - Oct 12, 2009 8:12:49 am PDT #2535 of 5059
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
All the characters in the novel were philosophical props.
Polter-Cow - Oct 12, 2009 11:18:35 am PDT #2536 of 5059
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Cashmere - Oct 21, 2009 4:46:13 pm PDT #2537 of 5059
Now tagless for your comfort.
Joss Whedon's web comic Sugarshock came out today in a one-shot issue.
Tom Scola - Oct 23, 2009 5:18:11 am PDT #2538 of 5059
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Tonight is the musical episode of The Brave and the Bold, with NPH: [link]
Laga - Oct 23, 2009 7:51:20 am PDT #2539 of 5059
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
awesome!
Thanks for the heads up.
Jon B. - Oct 23, 2009 7:59:18 am PDT #2540 of 5059
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Tivo: Set!
§ ita § - Oct 28, 2009 9:09:06 pm PDT #2541 of 5059
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Cautionary tale: This is what happens when you don't pay close attention to canon. And you're at the hands of an unscrupulous businessman.
Logan would have told you, if you'd asked.
Polter-Cow - Oct 28, 2009 9:29:45 pm PDT #2542 of 5059
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
That was hysterical.