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2024: Wheel of Themes Challenge Thread
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Can't believe I just remembered one of the OG detectives in Dick Tracy but there are indeed books out there with his comic if you are interested in checking him out in January. :)
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..."ty for adding some comics and graphic novels!
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No problem. :)
I didn't go through that extensive list but just in case here are some more manga related books too. :)
I hope you don't mind but I changed your title so we can use the same thread throughout the year to avoid board clutter as you have been trying to do recently.
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https://www.masterclass.com/articles/...
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"Oh good. The other vampire series you can get for free on Kindle. :)
The second Witch Hat Atelier Cooking manga is coming out in February too. Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen Vol. 2
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Doc wrote: "Fyre.Katz wrote: "Feb Genre is Supernatural! Is is a Huge subject so have fun!
"Oh good. The other v..."
Doc mentioned: Just in case anyone is worried they might be reading Paranormal instead of Supernatural books here is a guide I found. :)That article reads like it was written by an AI bot. At least half of it is nonsense.
Personally, when it comes to categorization questions such as the one for this challenge, I’m considering paranormal to be a subcategory of supernatural.
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That article reads like it was written by an AI bot. At lea..."
Believe it or not the Master Class is, or at least was, a popular format to learn things from people in various industries. In the case of this article it was supposedly created by Dan Brown who is known for "The Da Vinci Code" series.
That said you are more than welcome to interpret any of the themes however you like as far as I am concerned. ;)
As for those that do care the main thing I would focus from the article would probably be "Paranormal" refers to the idea that there are certain phenomena that are outside the realm of scientific understanding but could potentially be explained by science one day, even if the chances are slim while Supernatural is forever outside science's grasp.
I for one am considering reading this Fall of Cthulhu Vol. 1: The Fugue among others in my rather large to read piles. :)
Doc said: That said you are more than welcome to interpret any of the themes however you like as far as I am concerned.I’m sorry, Doc, if my earlier comment came across as either abrasive or dismissive. I’ve read stuff in these areas (supernatural, dark fantasy, paranormal, urban fantasy, blah, blah) for more years than I care to admit and have been party to countless discussions about terminology. On the one hand, I have rather strong opinions about categorization, but on the other agree with the precept that category boundaries are more or less arbitrary and that folks should be able to decide on their own personal schemes.
As for what I plan to read in the coming month, I may continue reading (in some cases re-reading) graphic novels from the Mignolaverse.
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Have fun reading. :)
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some manga ideas!
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some manga ideas!
I never realized Citrus is about music. :)
I also want to add Detroit Metal City, Vol. 1, Aggretsuko: Metal to the Max, Those Snow White Notes, Vol. 1, Forest of Piano, Vol. 1, and at least Hatsune Miku: Rin-Chan Now! Volume 1 if not other Vocaloid graphic novels.
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Doc wrote: "Fyre.Katz wrote: "March Theme (for those who plan ahead) is Music!
some manga ideas!
I never realized Citrus is about music. :)
I also want to add Detroit Metal City, Vol. 1, [bo..."
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To be fair Martial Arts are not just punching, kicking, and throws but also involves various weapons like one would see in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles so this is a good month to check out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin if you have not already. :)
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Doc wrote: "With 46 theme matches so far I am half way through the challenge already. Time to dust off the Ranma 1/2 books. :)
To be fair Martial Arts are not just punching, kicking, and throws but also invol..."
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JXB8FYK?...
Fyre.Katz wrote: "I was thinking the same thing!
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Doc wrote: "Golosseum is a good choice too.:)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JXB8FYK?...
Fyre.Katz wrote: "I was thinking the same thing!"
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Manga that was in the Martial Arts Section:
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https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/ta...
I use this site to find reads :)"
That is a good site for sure and pretty long lived.
It will be nice to hopefully read some Yona of the Dawn but with recent life changes last month I will be happy to get back to some normalcy once I find it again.
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Doc wrote: "Fyre.Katz wrote: "May, I spun Fantasy!
https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/ta...
I use this site to find reads :)"
That is a good site for sure and pretty long lived.
It will be nice to ..."
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Honestly I realize sometimes I am too focused on the hunt and need a little escapism while I see how life and faith will lead me.
Fyre.Katz wrote: "I hope things are alright over there and return to some type of normal for you!
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Doc wrote: "Just lost my job of 26 years due to downsizing. Now my job is going through job listings and not get discouraged by what I see. :)
Honestly I realize sometimes I am too focused on the hunt and nee..."
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So much more!
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I will also point out that if anyone wants non manga suggestions for romance I would say many of the Archie books dealt with not only day to day stuff like school but also the troubles of a popular boy dealing with an assortment of girls fawning over him so I imagine they count too. :)
In general it looks like comics focusing on romance more or less faded out around the 70s from what I have seen
As for manga I don't read them myself but there is a group called Harlequin Comics which is a subsidiary of HarperCollins that puts out romance manga in case anyone wants to try them out in June.
https://www.amazon.com/harlequin-comi...
Fyre.Katz wrote: "June's Theme is Romance!
[bookcover:..."
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Doc wrote: "Hmmm...I have been considering re-reading Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro, Vol. 1 after hearing some of the views of others and seeing some of the anime. Maybe I will see it in a n..."
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As for non manga there are some Image comics (since they are less heroes and more support independent creators) though I am only guessing for some of these since I have not read them all.
Bingo Love Volume 1: Jackpot Edition
Unnatural #1
Saga, Volume 1
Love Everlasting, Volume 1
Sunstone, Vol. 1
Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika, Vol. 1
Fyre.Katz wrote: "oops i forgot to add non-manga on my quick list lol- But I finally finished Boys over Flowers... should I continue to the second season now?
Doc wrote: "Hmmm...I have been considering re-reading ..."
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Doc wrote: "You Certainly seem to enoy them enough to see what's new. Wouldn't hurt to at least try the second season and it might even be better like Rosario + Vampire 01 versus [book:Rosario+..."
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some picks here:
https://www.cbr.com/best-comedy-manga...
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Doc wrote: "Thanks :)"
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Shoujo
Thanks :)
For those unaware the term Shoujo is about manga for younger female audiences like in the tweens and teens range. In terms of western versions of the genre I would think a few of these titles would fit the bill too though I find western graphic novels tend to not focus toward any specific gender most of the time. Of course this is all based on my own western views of what may be equivalent and you welcomed to make your own decision on what fits best. :)
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 1
The Last Unicorn
Most Archie titles
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 1: Squirrel Power
The Complete Alice In Wonderland
Sea Serpent's Heir Book One: The Pirate's Daughter
Anya's Ghost
Many of the "DC Graphic Novels for Kids" https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/DC_Graphic...
Comics with the Power Pack kids in them (Marvel Comics)
Lore Olympus, Vol. 1
Jim Henson Comics of all sorts
Cautionary Fables & Fairytales Series https://www.goodreads.com/series/2857...
Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don't Care
Many of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series
Paper Girls, Volume 1
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I found this page earlier where you can look up a series to see if it is Shoujo or something else. :)
https://www.mangaupdates.com/
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Okay easy enough. :)
Drama
All kidding aside I would like to check out the first volume of Lone Wolf and Cub which is also considered drama.
Here are some more to draw inspiration from. :)
https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.h...
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Hotell Vol.1
The EC Archives: Tales from the Crypt Volume 1
Creepshow
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye
A Town Called Terror Vol. 1
Farmhand, Vol. 1: Reap What Was Sown
Ice Cream Man, Volume 1: Rainbow Sprinkles
Nita Hawes’ Nightmare Blog, Vol. 1: The Fire Next Time
All of the Archie Horror titles
The EC Archives: The Vault of Horror, Vol. 1
Comics set in the Sandman universe
The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear, Vol. 1
Creepy Archives, Vol. 1
Eerie Archives, Vol. 1
The EC Archives: Terror Illustrated
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I am sure many of you are going to be busy as we stretch toward the end of the year and with hurricane worries high right now I am sure reading is not a priority for some of you. I hope you are all doing alright.
As for those still striving for the Wheel of Themes challenge historical manga and other graphic novels are pretty easy to discover being stories set in the past even if there are fantastical elements mixed in at times.
Here is a suggested list though personally I would argue some of these more fantasy than historical.
https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/ta...
As for comics there are an assortment of some repute such as
Maus 1&2, Usagi Yojimbo, 300, and From Hell. There are also an assortment of classic comics set in the old west and during war times as well as comics inspired by important historical figures to be discovered such as Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Novel.
Yay. I was hoping November's genre would be historical.
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Books mentioned in this topic
Bingo Love (other topics)Saga, Volume 1 (other topics)
Monstress, Volume 1: Awakening (other topics)
Unnatural, Vol. 1: Awakening (other topics)
Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Novel (other topics)
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Some choices you can pick...
https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/ta...