The Avengers is out now and is worth checking out on the big screen. The action sequences are great and it’s pretty funny too. Massive thanks to Joss Whedon the Director for making the Black Widow (Scarlet Johansson) more than just the token woman. Not that I should have been surprised. If you have [...]
FullyBooked- “Like a lamb to the slaughter” May 17, 2012
Tintin lives again!
I’ve just been to see the Tintin movie and loved every minute. It’s certainly action packed, and the cinematography and special effects are awesome. Here’s a preview. You can even practice your French! Make sure you check out the Tintin graphic novels in the library. And if you consider yourself a Tintin “expert”, you might [...]
“He breaks me.”
The Stuff of Legend Book 1: The Dark Mike Raicht and Brian Smith Illustrated by Charles Paul Wilson III Loved it! Loved it! Loved It! Here is the blurb on the back that made me so keen to read this graphic novel: The year is 1944. As Allied forces fight the enemy on [...]
Power Up
Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life Bryan Lee O’Malley So much fun. The graphics are simple but great. Scott Pilgrim is already dating Knives Chau when he meets the girl of his dreams at a party. Ramona Flowers seems perfect but there is a catch. To date Ramona, Scott must fight her evil ex-boyfriend. [...]
Graphic
Graphic Sydney Opera House 7-8th August, 2010 Amazing building, amazing artists. This would definitely be worth seeing, especially Neil Gaiman and Shaun Tan (living legends as far as I am concerned). http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/about/program_graphic.aspx?gclid=CPbN26rfr6ICFRwubwodR2OnXQ Also note there are some FREE workshops and panel discussions available about graphic arts, gaming and getting your stuff published.
Agatha goes graphic
They may be oldies, but these “goodies” from Agatha Christie published as graphic novels are a fresh slant on the mystery thriller genre. Have a read and let us know what you think.
Comics blog…
Comic Review Weekly not only offers written comment on the latest comics and graphic novels, but also provides these reviews via podcast. Check it out!
Try Something New: Manga (and Anime)
Asian Literature, and art, especially the wonderful worlds of Manga and the (obviously animated) anime seem to be growing in popularity amongst westerners and sydney-siders, especially appealing to teenagers. The depth and themes in Japanese literature, especially manga, classify them, in my eyes, as works akin to novels themselves, a big call from a fantasy-lover like [...]
Pride of Baghdad
In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. Based on a true story, this graphic novel by Brian Vaughan and [...]
