Watchmen

Alan Moore touched some very great issues and ideas surrounding society and the anxieties involved, not to mention the superhero aspect to this comic. He basically combined the best of both worlds: Superheroes and the 1980s. It's always interesting to watch something that has already happened, but with a different, possible outcome.

To Be Continued..

Johnny The Homicidal Maniac

The style of Johhny The Homicidal Maniac resembles more of the type of art I am drawn to. As for the content I think it's very very dark, which many people can relate to, or at least find it amusing. I find the dark dry humor hilarious, as though Johnnys life is completely terrible and he only can look at the pessimistic side of mostly every situation presented to him. I think Happy Noodle Boy was my favorite part to read. It's really funny how this comic interjects with his own comic, which I feel gives me more of a sense of whats going on in that crazy brain. I also think a part of why this comics so likable is because of all the profanity and absurdities Johnny comes up with.

Something that I thought was a little different was how the beginning starts with a more depressing introduction to this little boy who is told by both of his parents to "go away", which is kind of a big deal. I guess because I can personally relate to the main character in certain aspects, I was automatically sucked into the story. Johnny almost reminds me of the villain in the Saw movies, except he does not have "good" reasons for murdering these people. He just hates humans and wants to get rid of them, but the concepts are the same.

Also, as a character, he reminds me of Emily Strange. She's a japanese character I guess and she has a website, merchandise, video games etc, but she is very dark but not as violent. Moreso like Daria, personality wise.

Continuation of The Walking Dead post

The Comic The Walking Dead was AWESOME. It was comical to me, because my friend gave me the comics to read and I had not gotten around to doing so yet and then the TV series came out. Of course, I began to watch it and now I am so satisfied that I got to read the comics of one of my current favorite shows. I read the first 5 volumes, which included: Days Gone Bye, Miles Behind Us, Safety Behind Bars, The Heart's Desire, and The Best Defense. I really enjoyed the style of all of the comics, because the show is so intense, mostly due to the creepy audio, therefore reading it was an entirely different experience. I was also surprised to be as satisfied with the illustrations of the zombies, as I was in the tv series. Even the cover of the comics are enough to draw a reader in. Something I noticed was the style of the comic depicts the story in a light, which makes the climactic parts very intense, whereas the tv series seems to be quite dramatic and intense during entire episodes.
I still experienced the intense suspenseful moments while reading, as I do while watching the tv show. Of course, if you follow the comics, the show doesn't necessarily match up, but I feel the layout of the comic causes the viewers to anticipate the next frame and what is going to happen, and then all of a sudden it happens, adding to the suspense. Whereas on tv, you get to actually see what you visualized while reading, and in detail, which for me, made the experience that much more enjoyable already having that knowledge. I certainly thought that not only did the plot made for a good comic, due to the epicness of the zombie apocalypse story, but it also made an equally satisfying show. Not to mention, the drama that happens between the group.
I enjoyed how this comic touches upon how compassionate people should be to one another and how we lack that a lot more nowadays. There shouldn't be anything drawing lines between us if we're all human, but when we become endangered so quickly, it really tests the wellbeing of man. Rick, one of the main characters, is a good example of this. Of course, there are things he has to do that are not easy or won't reflect grandly upon him, but he is a very honest person, who is a great family man and is willing to protect anyone. Aside from him being a cop, I feel like he is one of the few genuine people that you come across every once in a while throughout your life. On the other hand, there are people who are more for saving themselves then saving people as a whole, which is realistic, it is just sad at the same time. Overall, I feel there is a lesson that we should stick together and collaborate. There is no reason we should be on our own, not sharing ideas with one another, it's just limiting ourselves in the end.
Two thumbs up!!

Tiny Kitten Teeth

The visuals of this online comic are AMAZING. Not only are the bold, vibrant colors interesting to the eye, but the graphic illustrations are so creatively done. The ideas are quite simple, but the style's also elaborate for what it is. In my opinion, simplicity speaks more, than a busy graphic illustration would. Not to mention, if they gave everything away in one frame, there would be nothing to presume really..
The characters are very adorable and are quite witty. There isn't much specifically going on, content wise, throughout the comic, which was something I really enjoyed. It is still comical, speaking of more real life situations and random conversations, which is also relatable by most.

The Walking Dead

The Comic The Walking Dead was AWESOME. It was funny, because my friend gave me the comics to read and I hadn't gotten around to it yet and then the TV series came out. Of course, I began to watch it and now I am so happy that I have gotten to read the comics of one of my current favorite shows. I really enjoy the style of the comics, because the show is so intense, mostly due to the creepy audio, therefore reading is an entirely different experience.
I still experienced the intense suspenseful moments while reading, as I do while watching the tv show. Of course, if you follow the comics, the show doesn't necessarily match up, but I feel the layout of the comic causes the viewers to anticipate the next frame and what's going to happen, and then it happens SO quickly, adding to the suspense. Whereas on tv, you get to visually see what you visualized while reading, and in detail, which for me, made the experience that much more enjoyable. I definitely felt that the story made for a good comic, due to the epicness of the zombie apocalypse, as well as the drama that happens between the group. Two thumbs up!!

Persepolis

I absolutely loved the art style of this comic. I think it is very significant that she chose it for her autobiography. It gives a unique look on her life through her own eyes. Marjane Satrapi also wrote a second Persepolis, which I now want to read on my own time, perhaps over break. I think one of my favorite things about this comic was that she had her own beliefs apart from her parents and their protesting. It's nice seeing someone who isn't an adult yet have their own beliefs and strongly back them up. I also thought it was very sad and depressing when her grandmother explained to her that she used to pretend to cook so that their neighbors wouldn't question their wealth, basically. This actually happens to people, so I guess its just a harsh reality that pulls on the heart strings of the readers. Another relatable factor of this book is that she seems to go through many hardships either with her family or she has them to lean onto when in need. I can relate, as I am very close with my family and they have always been there for me when I need them the most. It is nice to hear others stories, especially through this type of visual graphic novel, because we can not only relate, but learn from these stories.

Buddha by Osamu Tezuka

This graphic novel took me quite a while to read, perhaps because it was so action packed, but the story line was not poorly constructed. I am a very visual person, so I usually enjoy more pictures than words, but in this case I felt there was SO much action going on both within the plot or within the visuals and it turned me off a little bit as I kept reading it. There would be a few pages without ANY words and it would be a duel or some exciting moment in the story, but the amount of information within the panels is so overwhelming to look at, that I was heavily depending on the text to keep focused. The story itself was not bad, but it was not my favourite at the same time. At first, I thought the woman and sons relationship was a tad strange, just a little too close for comfort. Fortunately, for the majority of this novel, his moms trying to find him so it doesn't get too creepy. I also felt like the plot was a bit all over the place, or possibly just how they set it up within the panels, as there are no transitions. It was just very hard to get into the story itself, because every few minutes you'll get into one part of the plot and then all of a sudden you're viewing his mother on her journey to find her son. I was a little disappointed that both the mother and son died, not to mention TOGETHER. Even though, I wasn't completely satisfied with this story, I still am glad I read it, because it'll broaden my graphic novel horizon.