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Yes, Comic Books Are Literature Too!

Discussion in 'Science Fiction in Literature' started by Gene Steinberg, Aug 3, 2008.

  1. Gene Steinberg Administrator

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    When I was very young, it was generally believed that comics were just casual pursuits for kids. Well, the world has changed, and comics are now the source of material for blockbuster movies and TV shows.

    Comic book conventions attract tens of thousands of visitors, including major figures from the entertainment industry.

    So what are your favorites? Regular comics? Graphic novels?

    Speak and you'll be heard. :)
    Gene Steinberg, Aug 3, 2008
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  2. Live at the Witch Trials Starship Cadet

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    I like Blacksad. It's Spanish and it has some amazing artwork.

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksad
    Live at the Witch Trials, Aug 4, 2008
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    Grayson is fluent in Spanish -- he's already spent time in Spain and will do a work assignment for the Spanish government in Madrid this coming year. Maybe I should ask him to check it out.
    Gene Steinberg, Aug 4, 2008
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  4. Live at the Witch Trials Starship Cadet

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    Yes i'm sure that he'd enjoy them.

    The Jist of the story's are about a Big Black Cat (Black Sad ) who is a Private Detective.
    Live at the Witch Trials, Aug 4, 2008
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    Yes, they're good at that. :)
    Gene Steinberg, Aug 4, 2008
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    I like how that Film " Unbreakable " deals with the subject of comics being pure Literature.
    Live at the Witch Trials, Aug 4, 2008
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    That was one of M. Night's better films. And Bruce Willis is always underrated as an actor, and he's done some terrific work.
    Gene Steinberg, Aug 4, 2008
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    I agree I watched " The Happening " last week and wasnt too impressed I thought it was ok but nothing to write home about.

    I love " Unbreakable " and "Signs " though.
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    He's in a slump. His later work doesn't match the older stuff. I hope that changes, because there's an incredible talent there.
    Gene Steinberg, Aug 4, 2008
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    Yes He's definatley a breath of Fresh Air to come out of Hollywood in recent years. Even his not so good Films have atleast interesting stories behind them.
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    Alan Moore's revamp of Swamp Thing, Miracle Man and The Phantom Stranger., Frank Miller's Daredevil. I'm also fond of Jeffry Comb's take on The Question in JLA TAS.
    Gary Seven, Aug 23, 2008
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