Posts under ‘graphic novels’

I have been, for long, a huge fan of Alan Moore -the British Comic writer – who has shaped the form that comics have taken since the 1980’s.
The 1960’s and 1970’s were the time when comics in general, and super hero comics in particular were bright and cheesy – and mostly for teenage boys. People [...]

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Ode to Kirihito – Osamu Tezuka is one of my favourite graphic novelists. I found his Buddha series incredible, and his Apollo’s Song heartbreakingly beautiful. JD gifted me ‘An Ode to Kirihito a few months ago, but i simply didn’t have the time to start it. A few weekends ago, I took it to Lonavala [...]

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Often I don’t go to Infinity Mall, – the purpose is simple … to avoid going into Landmark and spending a fortune. Often I fail. 52 vol.2 – like 52, vol.1 – makes for compelling reading. Primarily because the characters are so incredibly strong. The story is broken into multiple journeys of heroes. [...]

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Two evenings ago, I spent a mini fortune at Landmark. Again. Apollo’s Song was one of the purchases. Ever since I read Osama Tezuka’s 8 – part graphic novel – Buddha, I was captivated by his writing, art and his take on humanity. The central theme of Apollo’s Song is love. [...]

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There were soap operas – there still are — and then there were space operas, and now to top it all– we have the comic book opera. DC’s 52 week long extravaganza – aptly named 52 – combined incredible writing talents to deliver one of the strongest episodic performances of last year. Better than most [...]

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This year, primarily due to the joys of high speed internet, a swanky new Landmark near the office, and KD coming home to India for a holiday – i was able to indulge in a rather expensive hobby. The first lets me download and sift, the second I buy in rupees undiscounted material, and [...]

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V for Vendetta Definitely worth a read. Alan Moore’s graphic novel of a bleak, dystopic, Fascist Britain in the aftermath of a nuclear war. In this Britain the rule of law is maintained by the 3 arms of the state – the eyes, the ears and the voice. The voice tells you what to [...]

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