Graphic Novels

[Morning Star]

I claim any Nemesis you might have Master. You know my PO Box...

[I, Brian]

Nemesis the Warlock? Had a few of the Titan reprints, and various other from 2000AD. Of course, somewhere in my loft is also a near complete run of 2000AD's from around issue 390 to about 715.

[The Master™]

Originally Posted by Morning Star

I claim any Nemesis you might have Master. You know my PO Box...

What??? Are you wanting the original 2000AD comics or the large format graphic novels??? I think I have both!!! HAHAHA!!!

Ya know, I can't think of a great reason to send my valuable comics to South Africa... You wouldn't appreciate them as much as me...

Although I might be willing to trade you... My comic/graphic novel collection for your girlfriend...

[Morning Star]

You evil dirty old man!!!



What topless photos do?

[The Master™]

You'll have to show them to me first...

Maybe I'll send one or two for your next birthday...

[Lacedaemonian]

Please can anybody tell me the names of any good Fantasy or Samurai graphic novels? I would appreciate any advice on this matter.

[knivesout]

Hiroaki Samura's 'Blade of the Immortal' series is the best samurai comic/graphic novel I've personally come across. Here's another thread with more info: http://www.chronicles-network.net/fo...ead.php?t=1924

[Lacedaemonian]

Thank you Knivesout! It looks stunning mate, and apparently I can get them all on Amazon at a reasonable price. That sounded like an advertisement.. It is about time I bought my first graphic novel maybe these could be my first. I like the look of Legend by David Gemmell.

[I, Brian]

You might also like the Slaine story reprints of 2000AD from Titan:

(note: that's the actual level of the story artwork, btw)

[knivesout]

Ah, Slaine the Berserker. Which reminds me, has anyone else read Charles Kingsley's book about Hereward the Wake? I've been thinking that's one heroic epic that ought to be revisited in some form soon. I found it pretty stirring stuff as a young boy, and a recent re-read didn't disappoint.

[Lacedaemonian]

I've come across Slaine before. It certainly looks great. Big macho characters of the Druss the Legend vein... why not? So I'm looking to buy the first few issues of Slaine and the first few issues of Blade of the Immortal. I'll give you some feedback once I've read them. If anybody wants these comics in jpeg format I may send them to you via messenger or yahoo. I have the first two Blade of the Immortal issues in this format and I have all six Hedge Knight issues. I myself would prefer the books as I find it quite difficult to enjoy the comics in jpeg format. Plus it is nice to have the books if you are snobby collector of books like myself. Once again these forums have proven their worth, thanks people!

[Lacedaemonian]

He just looks like beardless Druss. Does he have a code like Druss? His arms look ridiculous, make me feel like a slight man... Great pic though Brian.

[I, Brian]

The later Slaine are better recommended, as that's where the artwork is all painted. I'll have to check which storylines are nivolved.

Basically, it's a big Celtic epic, but rather violent and cuttingly funny. If you're familiar with DC's Lobo character, think: Lobo, but with a purpose.

[Lacedaemonian]

Alas Brian my ignorance of comics/graphic novels extends as far as my ignorance of SF. I am only familiar with the really big super heroes/villains in terms of comics and only the ones my friends buy. My mate owns pretty much all of the Spiderman comics though he is loathe to let me look at most of them. I understand that they are valuable, but still....

[angrybuddhist]

Originally Posted by Lacedaemonian

Please can anybody tell me the names of any good Fantasy or Samurai graphic novels? I would appreciate any advice on this matter.

These are'nt exactly Samurai or Fantasy, but I recommend David Mack's Kabuki series. Starting from the beginning, of course. He did the Circle of Blood series for his college senior writing thesis and now his work has been studied in graduate seminars at USC and hung in the Los Angeles Museum of Art. The first series is in black and white but the Skin Deep and Metamorphosis are painted. Check out www.davidmack.net/art.html to see some of his work. Also, check out www.nohtv.com/javind.htm for more info.