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 5 Graphic Novels/Comics Every Bookworm must read!

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post Mar 9 2009, 03:05 PM, updated 17y ago

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People say that Comic Books & Graphic Novels are not as intelligent as Books itself. Well those idiots can go fark themselves. Here are some Graphic Novels & Comic Books every Bookworm must read:

5.Fables
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What happens when all your favourite fairy tale characters gets into the real world? Yup, it's way worse than what you think. This ongoing comic book series is a brilliant form of work that has continues to amaze me till this day.


4.The Dark Knight Returns
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Before Nolan & Burton's Batman, Frank Miller has written one of the most serious interpretations of Batman ever made. A depressing, but brilliant look into aging Bruce Wayne as he looks forward to his last adventures as Batman.

3.Maus
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One of the most interesting portrayals of the Holocaust, The Mice shown in this book are Jews during the WWII being persecuted by Nazis portrayed by cats. Interesting, gives Anne Frank a run for her money.

2.Y - The Last Man
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All the men are dead and the women survived, except for one man: Yorick Brown and his male counterpart Capuchin ape Ampersand. Venture into a manless world as Yorick alongside Dr.Alison Mann and his bodyguard 355 ventures around the world looking for answers to the cause and his search for his long-lost girlfriend, Beth.

1.Watchmen
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Before you watch the movie, read the novel! It's simple. One of the most hauntingly brilliant graphic novels of all time is also one of the most influential in the world. This novel has influenced everyone, from the likes of Christopher Nolan, to the writers of Heroes. A must read for everyone who is into reading books, comic books or both.
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post Mar 9 2009, 06:50 PM

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QUOTE(baoz @ Mar 9 2009, 06:48 PM)
How many volumes are there in the Watchmen series?

I'd like to get them but if they're too expensive I may have to think twice about it... =/
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There are 12 Volumes.
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post Mar 9 2009, 07:30 PM

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QUOTE(goldfries @ Mar 9 2009, 06:51 PM)
what about Frank Miller's other novels that were recently adapted to movies.

Sin City, 300 and Spirit. how are they as graphic novels?
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Yeah, they're a good mention too.

 

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