CHALLENGE: Most Recent Trade Paperback You’ve Read

[philipspace]

Grendel War Child. Probably my favorite trade paper back of all time. I recently re-purchase this, my last copy was loaned out to somebody and never recovered. Really fun read.

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[buddyscalera]

Love, love, love that Grendel War Child series, @philipspace

[thesurrealari]

I pulled this one out today because of something I read in your newsletter. I’ve been rereading it all day.
Wolverine, by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller

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[buddyscalera]

I recently got this book in a swap, @thesurrealari – I haven’t read it in years. Does it hold up?

[thesurrealari]

Basically, yes, but it’s weird

First, despite its pretentious of character development, it’s still essentially an adolescent male fantasy. It’s the kind of comic I would have loved as a teenager more than now, but it’s still very well done.

Art wise, it’s great. Frank Miller is one of my favorite artists, and it’s a beautiful book to look at.

I had a few issues with the writing. First, every issue starts with the same set piece monologue by Wolverine. I’m Wolverine, I’m a mutant, these are my powers (and claws) I’m the best at what I do, but what I do isn’t very nice.

I understand why you would do that in a new monthly miniseries. They were trying to attract non-x-men readers to a new title, but in this, collected format, it becomes repetitive and annoying.

Also, I’ve read a bunch of Claremont and a bunch of Frank Miller. This book reads like Claremont trying to write like Frank Miller. It’s fine, but a bit jarring if you are used to Claremont’s normal style.

Lastly, the last few stories are not illustrated my Miller. There is a distinct style shift.

That said, overall an enjoyable read, and for the style, it’s one of the better books you’ll find. Definitely an enjoyable read.