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“The Walking Dead Book 1: A Continuing Story of Survival Horror” by Robert Kirkman.
“The Walking Dead” is a must read for any zombie fan who ever wondered what happened after the credits rolled. The only thing missing from the zombie genre for years was a long format story and this series, filled with all of the action packed fight sequences and nerve-wracking escapes from the undead hordes any fans of the genre could want, is bloody horror at its best.
“Dante’s Divine Comedy” adapted by Seymour Chwast.
Chwast explores Dante’s inferno, purgatory, and paradise using the text of the well known epic as its inspiration. The illustrator’s signature quirky style, contrast wonderfully with the horrific tortures of the damned, but, fair warning, this book is extremely abridged and could be a bit confusing to any readers who are not already passably familiar with Dante’s work.
“Freakangels” written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Paul Duffield.
“23 years ago, twelve strange children were born in England at exactly the same moment.
6 years ago, the world ended.
This is the story of what happened next.”
Half of England has been underwater for the past six years. One of the only safe havens left is the Whitechapel district in London, where the Freakangels live.
Warren Ellis is a master of the foul-mouthed British twenty-something and Duffield’s lush illustrations only sweeten the deal, seamlessly blending the steampunk atmosphere with the science fiction storyline.
“Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” written by Phillip K. Dick and illustrated by Tony Parker
A true acid trip of a novel, “Androids” was used as the basis for the sci-fi classic film “Blade Runner,” but the author’s fans always complained that Ridley Scott’s futuristic San Francisco was too different from Phillip K Dick’s. This fantastic adaptation uses Tony Parker’s surreal illustrations to truly enhance the work, leading the reader along Rick Deckard’s hunt for the six rogue androids in this twisted vision of humanity’s future.
“Same Difference” by Derek Kirk Kim.
Kim’s story and images work together beautifully and the emotional punch of this story is subtle, sweet, funny, and sad all at once. Check out this award winning graphic novel and follow Simon and Nancy around as they experience their quarter-life crisis.
“Students for a Democratic Society: A Graphic History” written by Harvey Pekar, edited by Paul Buhle, and illustrated by Gary Dumm.
Interested in the Occupy Wall Street movement? Take a look at the group’s predecessor, Students for a Democratic Society. This graphic novel examines the inner workings of the organization (including the outside influences that attempted to hijack the group for their own purposes) and is perfect for people looking for something a little less fantastical in their reading selections.
“Chew: Taster’s Choice” written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory.
Tony Chu is our main character:
After he is recruited by the Special Crimes Division of the FDA, Tony’s power helps the detective do everything from chasing serial killers to uncovering government conspiracies. I guarantee that the series will have you at the edge of your seat one minute and laughing so hard you fall out of it the next.
“Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea” by Guy Delisle.
This engaging non-fiction book is a French-Canadian cartoonist’s take on North Korea. The totalitarian state is seen through the eyes of grumpy traveler , so the illustrations are stark and the text is at times harsh, but the work remains a fascinating account of his time in a country that rarely opens its doors to foreigners.
“Are You My Mother? a comic drama” by Alison Bechdel.
The long awaited sequel to “Fun Home,” the author’s second novel is a poignant and funny memoir focused on a unique mother and daughter relationship. Alison Bechdel is a renowned queer author, best known for her “slice of life” comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For.
