Graphic novels

I wanted to change tack a little bit for a while; I've been delving back into my comic boo.......sorry *cough* graphic novel collection and thought I'd share with you some of my favourites.

These are in no particular order (as per usual).

The Dark Knight Returns - Frank Miller:

A return to form for the caped crusader after a bit of a dodgy spell of weak titles. Miller, a master of his craft, weaves a complex tale of future decay, false idols and one hell of an end battle (which if you haven't read it, I won't spoil it....but FUCKING HELL!!!).

The Watchmen - Alan Moore:

What a book! Believable characters, complicated plot with a twist that slaps you in the face and one of the greatest superheroes...no make that one of the greatest literary characters ever; Rorschach, he of the ever changing face and perpetual sugar cube habit. Not so keen on the Hollywood make over though, when will they make a decent film of one of Moore's novels?

Batman: Year one - Frank Miller:

A brilliant retelling of the birth of one of the greatest who ever did it. Superbly dark and sets up the later legacy extremely well.

Hellblazer - Various writers:

There are loads of these titles available, but my favourites are probably Original Sin, Fear and loathing and Joyride. John Constantine is one of the coolest bastards known to Man, Demons and Angels. He is constantly smoking, conning people with his magic, and is much more animated than Keanu made him seem on the silver screen.

Bluntman and Chronic and Chasing Dogma - Kevin Smith:

Word to the motherfucker, noinch. Just to show that I don't just dig on misery and darkness, this book cracks me up like Biggedy Bam. If you are a fan of Mr Smith's films then you'll love this collection, if you're not then these aren't for you as they feature gratuitous weed smoking, puerile toilet humour and Doogie Howser as a porn director. Snoogans.

V for Vendetta - Alan Moore:

A dystopian Britain, an oppressive fascist government and a paranoid populace kept in check with state approved entertainment...hmmmm, sounds like a job for V! An articulate, cultured and deeply mysterious figure who single handedly takes on the powers that be whilst carrying out an audacious revenge plot against the very people who made him the way he is. Love this!

There are so many many more that I love, but that'll be for another time.

Peace.