Yeah, two thumbs!! You might also enjoy Wonderland...kinda has a similar flavour (fun & cute) as Frankie.

My collection (lots of other stuff but I'll keep it short):
-- Midnight Nation
-- Criminal Macabre
-- Singularity
-- The Filth
-- Blood: A Tale
-- Ascend
-- Wonderland: Children of the Future Age
-- My Faith in Frankie
-- Bite Club
-- Orbiter
-- Olympus Heights
-- Underworld
-- Tales of the Vampires
-- Violent Messiahs: The Book of Job
-- Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes
-- Creatures of the Night
-- Black Orchid
-- Death: The high cost of living <> Death: The time of your life
-- 30 Days of Night <> Dark Days <> Return to Barrow
-- Artesia <> Artesia Afield <> Artesia Afire (Vol.4 TPB due Q4 2006)
-- The Sandman Library Vols.1-10
-- Kabuki Vols.1-6
-- Transmetropolitan Vols.1-6
-- The Technopriests Vols.1-2
-- The Incal Vols.1-4
-- The Hollow Grounds
-- The Fourth Power
-- Townscapes

You mean, brick-and-mortar store...not online, right? Maybe you could try Kinokuniya at KLCC. They've got a number of Transformers comics by several different publishers, but if you're looking for only Dreamwave issues, then there's a pitiful selection...two from 2004, and one from 2003. However, you could easily place an order for whatever comics you want. They will try their best to source the titles for you. No extra service charge or fees.

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the Transformers comics, so can't offer much help.

This post has been edited by satur9: Nov 8 2005, 04:23 AM

I don't buy stuff over the internet so can't help you there. But if you're in KL, then don't you even want to try asking Kinokuniya to order these comics for you? Another poster mentioned the MindShop (at KL Plaza??). Maybe that's a good place to start, too.


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Just read these two TPBs and greatly enjoyed reading both:

WE3 by Grant Morrison
A story of how three domestic pets--who have been kidnapped/stolen by a secret air force research facility and turned into cyborg killing machines--fight for their freedom. Although the book is quite short, and the plot straightforward, you won't easily forget about the subject-matter. Good topic for discussion. Superb art by Frank Quitely. Grant Morrison is a fantastic writer, and having already read The Filth, I am fast becoming a fan of his.




The Hedge Knight by George R.R. Martin
Dunk intends to make a name for himself as a hedge knight. Along the way to a tournament, he meets an interesting character, Egg. The main story revolves around this tournament at Ashford Meadow; how Dunk prepares for it (being his first tourney) with the invaluable help of Egg; and the obstacles that he has to overcome. Very entertaining story. Gorgeous art (pencils) by Mike Miller.



If anyone else has a book to recommend, please post a short synopsis or review.

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This post has been edited by satur9: Dec 4 2005, 06:44 PM

Sounds good. 100 Bullets it is, then.

Latest batch of graphic novels that I've had fun reading:

Avigon: Gods and Demons by Che Gilson
Robots or "clockworks" are being built to serve humans. Not surprisingly, most are not treated very well by their owners. Avigon, a state-of-the-art clockwork almost indistinguishable from a human, yearns for a "real life" in which she will be appreciated as a "person" and not as an expensive toy to be bought or sold. She sets out to find this life for herself. Read the book and see how it all ends.

The grey-scale artwork is by Jimmie Robinson. I love the super clean lines and sexy mix of goth and manga styles.




Chosen by Mark Millar
Jodie is made to believe that he is the returned Jesus Christ. Problem is, he's just a twelve-year-old boy. How does he, and everyone around him, deal with this amazing discovery? The story ends nicely...very funny! NOTE: Readers will need a basic knowledge of christianity and the bible to appreciate this story. If references such as the immaculate conception, turning water into wine, or the symbolism of 666 mean nothing to you, then save your money for some other title.

Art by Peter Gross. For me the style is only so-so, and I probably wouldn't have bought this book if not for the interesting storyline.




The following two TPBs are written and drawn by Jhonen Vasquez. Nice B/W cartoony-style art.
JTHM / Johnny the Homicidal Maniac
If you're in the mood for some wicked humour, this book is highly recommended. Contains "pretty pictures" of bodies being hacked to pieces, heads exploding, and all manner of cruelty dished out by Johnny on unsuspecting victims. Obviously, a warped sense of humour is required of readers. Also, some parts of this book are text-heavy, so be prepared to squint your way through them because the lettering is tiny and all squished together. I was seeing stars by the time I turned the last page. Worth it though. Loads of laughs.



Squee's Wonderful Big, Giant Book of Unspeakable Horrors
Read JTHM before starting on this title. It will make more sense. The book is divided into two parts. The first focuses on Johnny's neighbour, Todd aka Squee. This poor little tyke is traumatized by everyone in his life...Johnny, his parents, and school-mates. Heck, even aliens from outer space are hounding him. Crazy fun. The second part is a collection of filler-type shorts on random topics. As with JTHM, this book is recommended for a devilishly good time.



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This post has been edited by satur9: Dec 4 2005, 06:50 PM

Girls Volume 1: Conception by Joshua & Jonathan Luna
Ongoing series from Image Comics. A mix of science fiction and horror...kinda has an X-Files vibe. Ethan finds an injured woman standing in the middle of the road at night. She's beautiful, mysterious (doesn't say much), and err...stark naked. He takes her home to treat her injury but things quickly get out of control (in more ways than one *wink*). Very soon, Ethan, along with everyone else in town, find themselves in a bizarre and dangerous situation. The Luna brothers have done a good job building up the suspense, especially in the last few pages. I'm definitely looking forward to the second TPB which should be released around middle of 2006.

Jonathan Luna's art is OK but not detailed enough for my liking. Also the male characters seem to have delicate, feminine-looking hands...eeww! But his strong point is being able to draw pretty girls.




Vimanarama by Grant Morrison
Wacky, laugh-out-loud. The only thing worrying Ali is whether Sofia, his arranged bride-to-be, whom he is about to meet for the first time, is going to look "ugly". Soon enough though, his problem escalates to more epic proportions: he has to compete with a demigod for Sofia's affection, and save the world from evil monsters at the same time! Lovesick Pakistani boy, a team of ancient superheroes, pissed off baddies, and lots of humour. My favourite character is Ali's precocious nephew...doesn't get many lines but the few that he has are hilarious. A light, fun read.

I like the cute, slightly cartoony artwork with neat, well-defined lines by Philip Bond but on several pages, the male characters look a bit stunted (large heads / hands, and short trunks / legs). Anyway, I'm just nit-picking. Overall, the art is very appealing, and Brian Miller also helps with lots of bright colours.