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Johnny The Homicidal Maniac #1 (Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #1)
The series focuses on the 20-something year old anti-hero Johnny C, also known as "NNY" (pronounced 'knee'). He is a deranged serial killer, mass murderer, and spree killer who interacts with various other characters, generally by murdering them. He elaborately kills anyone who even slightly irritates him, then drains their blood and paints one of the walls in his house wi...more
Paperback, 24 pages
Published
August 1st 1995
by Slave Labour
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I'm no fan of gore or strong themes just like these, but after the third book, I got the hang of it and enjoyed the insane (but overall creative) storyline.
Still, I had sense of guilt (in a way) because even though I laughed at the things that happened, it made me question myself. It also made me analyze over a whole lot of things, for example... to be careful what I say and what I do for it could cause that other person's insanity/death... or cause you to lose your life. And that there reall...more
Still, I had sense of guilt (in a way) because even though I laughed at the things that happened, it made me question myself. It also made me analyze over a whole lot of things, for example... to be careful what I say and what I do for it could cause that other person's insanity/death... or cause you to lose your life. And that there reall...more
I enjoyed the series very much. I thought the art used by Vasquez made the books far more creepy and more disturbing. Their was a lot of gore and somehow that made it funny. The sarcastic humor was great too, and make me laugh, but it also made me question myself at the same time.
I also enjoyed some of the ideas behind the book like being a slave to yourself and others as well as the insanity. I think the "Salve to yourself" some of it is a little to over thought, by the protagonist, and I don't...more
I also enjoyed some of the ideas behind the book like being a slave to yourself and others as well as the insanity. I think the "Salve to yourself" some of it is a little to over thought, by the protagonist, and I don't...more
JTHM is a graphic novl about a young man named Johnny (or just Nny). He is a painfully disturbed person and this series tell us more and more about why he is a homicide and his views on the world and ordinary people.
If you can take the profanity and violence in this series, I think this is an excellent read. The images that Vasques creates in his drawings are harsh and strange and a little unsettling. The characters are very well defined and the main character is so likeable (despite the fact t...more
If you can take the profanity and violence in this series, I think this is an excellent read. The images that Vasques creates in his drawings are harsh and strange and a little unsettling. The characters are very well defined and the main character is so likeable (despite the fact t...more
probably my favorite of the comic series just for the opening scene. though i haven't read more than a handful of comics. the art in these comics are unique and interesting and they do help excentuate how f'ed up johnny's world is (though not so much unlike our own). it is amazing how easily you come to sympathize with nny and rooting for him regardless of his rediculous and strange actions. on top of that it will really get you thinking about the world we live in because of the exagerations tha...more
I absolutely loved this comic. I'm a big fan of Jhonen Vasquez so I was extremely excited when I found out that he had made a few comic books in addition to Invader Zim. Unfortunately, none of the local book stores carried but I was able to find it online. I read it in a day - it was amazing. I suppose that you have to be tolerant of gore and inner monologues and such to properly enjoy it, since I don't think the squeamish and optimistic would enjoy it as much. I loved reading Johnny's views on...more
I read a lot of books, and to balance out all the books I read comics and manga (technically same shi.). I read this in middle school, which was pretty early but when i went back I still enjoyed this comic.
I love Jhonen Vasquez and his works, so no big surprise that I loved this. The gore, the art, the themes, the SARCASM(don't even let me get started, please for your sake) was pure love to me.
I love Jhonen Vasquez and his works, so no big surprise that I loved this. The gore, the art, the themes, the SARCASM(don't even let me get started, please for your sake) was pure love to me.
My favorite comic book, period. Vicious and hilarious all at the same time. I used to have the entire (too damned short) run of this, but I lost it between all my moves. On my long list of things I need to buy again.
This was insane and interesting. I don't know what I expected from this book, but I know it wasn't going to be something sweet. Ha. Creepy book, though. The pictures brought into my head afterwards were...disturbing. But all in all, I loved this.
The book starts of slow, then picks up speed pretty quick. Then it shoots into outer space! It's pretty intense, but pretty awesome at the same time.
I was probably 17 or 18 when I read this- I remember it being hilarious and perfect timing for high school-- but it's definitely not for everyone
I always love these books couldnt wait to read again
Jan 26, 2011
Courtney Champagne
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yes I love Johnny the Homicidal Maniac!! <3 *squee*
hilarious and wrong...very very very wrong:)
Oh god Jhonen...you're so weird, amazing no less
LOOOOVED IT! Sarcasm is wonderful in these
I bought it for the art work.
Though I absolutely loved this comic, it is definetly not for everyone. I, personally, love dark humor and Johnny's random outburst and actions- while other people may (and do) find my amusement in this atrocious. I love the contrast of the silliness at times to the deep, almost philosophical pondering of Johnny's- making you feel as if you're being taken along for the crazy ride, yourself. All in all, a good read for those who aren't that squeamish.
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #1 by Jhonen Vasquez (1995)
Just an odd comic... but a good one if you like them different.
I think I might be obsessed with this comic!
This series is *important*. That is all.
May 16, 2013
Kimberly Rebuelta
marked it as to-read
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“How is it you're so beautiful and so fucking ugly inside!
You know it wouldn't take much to make your outside look like your inside!!
I could just chop your brain out!
It doesn't deserve such a pretty body...”
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You know it wouldn't take much to make your outside look like your inside!!
I could just chop your brain out!
It doesn't deserve such a pretty body...”
