I’m a
comic book kid.
I’ve
mentioned this several times before. My geekdom really knows no bounds.
However, I have recently been re-reading one of my favorite graphic novel
series and it has rekindled my love of the genre.
A lot
of people discount graphic novels as literature because they are comprised
mostly of pictures. And true, the majority of graphic novels like Archie and
Justice League are not necessarily what one might consider deep literature. But
reading is reading. Whether you pick up a comic book or a graphic novel or even
Japanese Manga, reading is what is important.
So,
all time favorite graphic novel? Hell Boy. Yeah, best comic ever, hands down,
don’t even argue.
A
giant demon monkey with a stone fist who fights evil, smokes cigars and makes
wise cracks? How do you even get better than that? His arch enemy is Rasputin.
Rasputin! So awesome. Plus, he’s played by Ron Perlman in the movies.
So if
you get the chance to spend a few hours in a bookstore reading, maybe a layover
in an airport, check out Mike Mignola’s Hellboy. Don’t buy it unless you have
like, a hundred bucks to blow, because graphic novels are freaking expensive.
Challenge
to my Readers:
All literature
is worthwhile. You can find something to enjoy in every genre.
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