Okay, just one more challenge. . . . Ever since I started the Sandman series
in December I have fallen in love with the medium of the graphic novel. I don't know if it's just Gaiman's writing that makes it so fabulous, or it is really is a great medium, but my intent is to read more and find out. Then, I stumbled across this challenge, the Graphic Novels Challenge 2011. Perfect way to encourage me to do what I was going to do anyway: read! :DThe level of participation:
Beginner (3 comics or graphic novels)
Intermediate (3-10 books)
Expert (10+)
I'm going for the Intermediate. I think I can easily read four new-to-me graphic novels, and possibly more. I'd like to eventually review one of the Sandman novels so that I can show how simply fantastic they are, and rereads are okay for this challenge, so I might easily make ten. Look forward to trying though!
*a post on my view of graphic novels
Graphic Novels Read:
1. 300 by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. (my review here)
2. Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile
by Bill Willingham and Lan Medina. (my review here)3. Fables Vol. 2: Animal Farm
by Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham. (my review here)4.Rapunzel's Revenge
by Dean and Shannon Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale. Read 25 January 2011. (my review here)Woot! Beginner level completed 25 January 2010! On to Intermediate!
5. Calamity Jack
by Dean and Shannon Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale. Read 26 January 2011. (my review here)6. Britten and Brülightly
by Hannah Berry. Read 27 January 2011. (my review here)7. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1
by Alan More, author and Kevin O'Neill, illustrator. Read 30 January 2011. (my review here)8. Locke & Key Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill, author and Gabriel Rodriguez, illustrator. Read 25 February 2011. (my review here)
9. Locke & Key Volume 2: Head Games by Joe Hill, author and Gabriel Rodriguez, illustrator. Read 8 March 2011.(my review here)
10. Veils
by Pat McGreal. Read 16 March 2011. (review) Intermediate level completed 16 March 2011!
11. American Vampire, Volume One
by Scott Snyder and Stephen King, illustrated by Rafael Albuquereque. Read 24 March 2011. (review)
Glad to see you're joining the challenge! Graphic novels are some of my favorite kind of books to read. I'll be cheering you on throughout the challenge. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I'm also taking part in this challenge :). Its going to be lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks y'all! I've got my first one lined up and ready! :D
ReplyDelete(Read the Sandman series if you aren't already a fan. Oh double wow!)
If you haven't yet, you should definitely read the Preacher series by Garth Ennis, it is absolutely enthralling. I would highly recommend it. The series is over, and you can now purchase all 9 Volumes on Amazon. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog btw, I stumbled upon it today and thanks to you both I now have a long list of new books that I NEED to read :)
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