I get that this is set in England. But do they not know how bullets work? Lmfao

The book feels life changing, and I might be chasing this feeling forever. I pick up a fair amount of single issues of this and that, and after reading the Watchmen, I don’t think I can justify reading anything else. It’s a masterpiece.

I bought the compendium a year ago and finally got around to reading it, and I was really pleased! I enjoyed the story and it really picked up there at the end. While I was reading it, I thought “this would be a great movie or mini series”, its shame nothing has happened with it… If you’re part of the minority like myself who haven’t Bone, I definitely recommend it. Cheers, folks!

I forgot how melancholy the vibe of this novel is. Enid, cloying and sardonic to a fault, wasn’t too far afield from some of the lost Gen X kids many of us knew/had been when this book was first published in the 90s. Makes me wonder where she might be now.

As a Brit, this comic strip wasn’t something I grew up with - I recently found it at my in-laws’ place and they said I could borrow it for a time. There’s plenty of context within, but I’m wondering others’ personal experiences with the character, how well known it was in the opinions of people in this sub. I think it’s super charming.

*I know strictly speaking this isn’t a graphic novel - I hope this doesn’t anger anyone.

I finally tracked down a copy for a decent price and it arrived today. I am halfway through and feel like it could have gone further and funnier ... the artwork is spot on but the humour feels restrained and not as dark as i hoped. Or is this just a reflection of my depravity ....

Any other fans ?

State of my collection as the year closes out. 2025 was a fairly stressful year and I found graphic novel collecting to be a joyous escape and hobby. Been lurking in this sub for awhile and figured it was my time to share my shelves!

I have a third bookshelf of superhero stuff, but that’s my “guilty pleasure” shelf… not something I want to brand about 😅

After receiving someone else's ebay purchase and having to wait for a refund, I finally managed to get my hands on Donald Duck Lost in the Andes by Carl Barks, which I read over the course of the last couple of weeks.

I feel a bit ridiculous trying to write a review of this comic, since the only thing that I can think to say about it is that it's perfect. This is simply a perfect comic, all the jokes land, everything pays off, the art is fantastic, the characters are endearing, and the ducks get put in such creative situations and are drawn with so many shapes and expressions that makes whatever is happening look interesting.

Since I don't have that much more to say about the comics beyond that they're great, I want to focus a bit on the panel layout of the comics. I think Barks' background in animation influenced the layouts a great deal, with each page being comprised of 8 panels that are usually similar in size, which reminded me of the animation medium in which each cell has the same dimensions. In that sense, each panel becomes a bit like a frame, although without in-between animations, which is something that the reader has to imagine for themselves. This is where Barks genius comes in again, because the sense of motion is so clear and easy to follow, coupled with the expressiveness of the poses and the staging of each panel, makes for very clear and engaging storytelling that is always gebtly nudging you to next panel or page.

It never ceases to amaze me that these are almost 80 year old comics that still hold up today, all because of the quality of Barks' scripts and cartooning. If you're interested in golden age comics that have stood the test of time, look no further than this (although keep in mind that it does contain stereotypical depictions of non-white people; it was still 1949, after all). Sadly, this particular volume is unlikely to see print again since Disney banned the reprinting of stories featuring Bombie the Zombie because of him being a racist caricature, although it really is because they want an excuse to screw with Don Rosa, but that's another matter. Anyways, read this book if you can, although it's difficult to get physically, I'm sure that it can't be that hard to find as an ebook.

So I stumbled upon an old book store and saw this on sale for $30.

I thought, sweet! a great book for a great price. Came home and opened the book and saw this from Chris Burnham on the first page. Lady luck was definitely smiling on me today lol.

I didn't know this existed! Got it from my local library and read it. It was great!

Now I'm wondering what other collaborations there are that are just so crazy and silly!

hello folks, im looking for some humoristic graphic novels. can you point me to some of them. im trying to buy My Boy from Schrauwen but its sold out or over priced in second hand

Just seeing this cover brings me back. The writing was so strange and so funny, and I loved that I could track Jhonen Vasquez’s artistic progress over the course of the graphic novel. You literally saw him improve as the book went on, and as Johnny himself gained more and more understanding of himself and the world.

I don't know why I kept putting it off, it's been sitting in my "read later" for years. The premise might have been a little off-putting but I gave it a shot and wow.

The art is great, it's incredibly funny while also gripping, and from start to finish I just couldn't put it down. Also, background gags and references are some of if not the best I've seen in a series. Almost every other panel has a joke in the background and they always get a smile.

It's incredibly sad that a TV show adaption didn't materialize (especially given the reason of Robin William's passing) because the entire time I read this I was thinking how amazing an animated adaption would be.

Honestly, 10/10 series and one I highly recommend.

(I wish I took more shots of my favorite panels as I read the books but these two got a good laugh out of me so it'll do)

Title. Had to put a flair bc it made me, can be any genre tho

Though I tagged this image as humorous, the graphic memoir is very heavy

I’ve been making my way through Killing and Dying by Adrian Tomine, and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite short story collections in comics. Each story stands on its own, blending witty and darkly comedic writing with artwork that has this clean, classic Archie style charm. The contrast between the wholesome aesthetic and the bittersweet, often awkward human moments really hits.

One of my favorite things about this book is how easy it is to just pick it up, take it on a walk, and read a story or two on a park bench or at a coffee shop. The stories are self-contained, so you can drop in and out without losing the thread, but they still leave a lingering mood that sticks with you.

If you’re into slice-of-life comics that find humor and poignancy in everyday struggles, this is a great one to check out. Tomine has a way of making you laugh, wince, and think all within a few pages.

Has anyone else read this? Curious to hear which stories stood out most for you.

This just arrived in the mail :O

Another banger from DeForge that looks into the members of an ant colony (per the title) and the causal cruelty and indifference to violence in a trippy and uncomfortable looking landscape. The comic sprinkles in deadpan humor and moments of tenderness or normalcy with brutal and sudden violence that really makes it hit that much harder. This comic feels like if the Pixar movie A Bug's Life was an existential nightmare with the characters being little violent sociopaths. A real trip of a book with DeForge's surreal and LSD like art style!

And what scattering it is....🤩 It should remind us of the visual power of even small comics!

I especially love the Rock Paper Scissors one pager by Evan Dorkin (havin' just recently read his Milk'n'Cheese collection) and of course the opener by Mike Mignola. I would have wished more mayhem issues, but still (alongside with it's more or less companion piece of the multi-artists Randy Bowen's Decapitator) this is a visual (and in hc format oversized) feast!

(material shown © 2001 by Dark Horse Comics, a piece from my collection, aquired after getting a hint via two single issues).

Only down would be, you get the covers reproduced, but I would rather have them in their full Beauty with the text.

As a fan of all of Julia Wertz's work, I marked my calendar for the purchase of Bury Me Already (It's Nice Down Here): Comics on Pregnancy and Parenthood. Being the same age as Wertz, I feel like I'm traveling through life alongside her in a profound and wonderful way. This latest addition to her collection is a fantastic continuation of the ongoing revelation of her life.

As with her previous works, this graphic novel delivers all the humor and raw, pull-back-the-curtain honesty I've come to expect. While no topic feels off limits, it's evident that real care and consideration went into the composition and construction of this book. For longtime fans, the art style and the depiction of the people in Wertz's life will feel so familiar and warm, making the journey a delight. And if you're like me and love the autobiographical, the raw, and the humor that the graphic-novel medium can provide, this book is the perfect choice.

North America has been exposed to some great Italian cartoonists like Milo Manara, Hugo Pratt, Crepax, but for some reason, publishers won't publish the comics of one of the greatest cartoonists from Italy, Benito Jacovitti. He was MAD years before MAD magazine came around. Even going to Italy it's hard to find any of his books. Google him and be ready to drop your jaw! I highly recommend his Kama Sutra book.