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[Lynda]

Hi Guts, welcome! The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act is on my TBR pile, I just got like 5 volumes of different books in from the Library, so if I have any sort of break this weekend, I'm going to dive in!

[Skyler]

Hello to all! My name is Skyler, I'm currently a Junior in high school and I'm a big fan of graphic novels. Currently reading Persepolis!

[Sarah]

Hi! I'm Sarah. A Midwestern that now lives on the East Coast. I joined because I have recently discovered comic books. My local shop knows me by name and I am starting to really find what I like and don't like. I had no idea I would like sci-fi or fantasy (they are not things I like in typical fiction) but I think the visual nature of comics and graphic novels help me put things in context.

[Ricardo]

Hello all. Writer working on my first graphic novel. Nice to be here!

[Alfie]

Hi guys, I'm Alfie from KL, Malaysia, love comics, esp anything Vertigo (and these days all the weird and awesome stuff coming from Image). Don't read that much manga by comparison, but Kentaro Miura's Berserk is insane (along with a few other titles I've had the opportunity to dig)!! Ok, thanks for havin me here, guys:)

[Greta G]

Hello everyone,

After reading Maus, and Persepolis, about 15 years ago, I got hooked to graphic novels.
I'm from Belgium, dutch speaking, but I like to read in the original language if possible, or the original translation. Thank god that's mostly English.
I haven't been reading much the past 10 years, so I have a lot to catch up on.

[[deleted user]]

Hi everyone! I'm Carolina.
I joined the group because I like to be aware of what's out there :)
Cheers*

[Lashaan]

Hey everyone, It has been a while since I've joined this group and it was about time I present myself. Lashaan's the name. Avid comic reader, I am. Superheroes has always been something I've been passionate about and it's been a couple months now since I've started discovering anything and everything comic related. I read just about anything that knows what it's doing and this group helps me discover even more material to read and enjoy ! I'm also open to becoming friends with any comic fan too ! :D

Yours truly,

Lashaan

[Beth]

Hi! I'm Beth from Texas :D I adore graphic novels, with being my first foray into the genre a few years back. Sandman is still my favorite series, but it has been joined by Saga, Hellboy, Firefly, Fables and many others. I'm a big manga fan as well, some of my fav's being Claymore, Attack on Titan, From Far Away, Wallflower, and Ares. I'm always looking for new interesting reads, so feel free to recommend something!

[Zombieslayer⚡Alienhunter]

Hey Beth! :D
Awesome to see a friend here.

[Beth]

Zombieslayer/Alienhunter{Cast in This Unlikely Role} wrote: "Hey Beth! :D
Awesome to see a friend here."

Hi Z!!! This looks like a really cool group :D

[Gyles]

I'm Jee from Philippines. I'm a fan of independent books. Been catching up on good Image/Vertigo reads for years now. In fact, I found this group because I was looking for books on ebay and the seller recommended that I check this out.

Sooooo, hi guys! And a shoutout to satiresarah on ebay!

[Sarah]

Awesome!!! Hi Jee! :) I love your profile image.

[Robert]

Hello. Robert here, from Oxford, Ohio. I have been reading graphic novels for a while now casually. I tend toward the non-superhero books. I have recently decided to get more serious about my reading and understanding of graphic novels. I work at a university and it recently announced (reminded everyone) that it has a graphic novel collection. It has somewhere between 150 - 500 depending on how I word my online search in the library's collection. I have decided to pick them off one-by-one and write a short 'review' of each. Haven't decided how I will approach the review, if it will be for myself or for others potentially starting a blog to collect them. Love the variation of form in this genre.

Hope to find some good advice and offer some myself through this group. Currently reading "Hip Hop Family Tree". Just finished "Mouse I & II" and "French Milk".

[Douglass]

Hi, I'm Doug from Indiana. I am new to the group, and reading comics and graphic novels is a new interest for me that I have picked up within the last year. I love reading novels and non-fiction, but it has been nice to mix in something a little faster-paced and different into my reading routine. I have started checking out at least one comic every time I'm at the library, which is frequently!

Saga is definitely my favorite book in the genre right now. It has all the elements of a great story, which I find lacking in much of the graphic literature genre (the same can be said for the sci-fi genre, which I love but get frustrated with for the same reason). Saga is so imaginative, funny, and thought-provoking, and the characters are fascinating.

I am a big fan of The Hedge Knight. It is an excellent prequel to A Game of Thrones, but also a great story on its own and full of interesting scenes and colors.

Max Brooks' The Extinction Parade and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks are really cool. Marvel's recent Rocket Raccoon and Silver Surfer comics are awesome. And I am nearly finished with first compendium of The Walking Dead, which can be just as addictive as the TV show. I review everything I read (it's a great exercise in critical thinking), so feel free to check out my reviews and favorites on my profile. I would love to get recommendations of other graphic novels I should check out.

[Henrique]

Hey I'm Rick, I'm 19 and I'm from Portugal.

I just started now reading comic books, so if anyone wants to sugest me any books then feel free to do it.

The genres I like are crime, thrillers, action, super heroes, heists and comedy.

[Portia Di Venezia]

Hi, I'm Lori from the US.

I am new to graphic novels but love them. My favorite is Marvel 1602 by Neil Gaiman but I am open to any genre.

I subscribe to Comic Bento which is a graphic novel subscription service.

I am always open to suggestions or advice about "must reads".

[Vicky]

Hi! I'm Vicky! I'm new to comics and graphic novels! Haven't really defined what I like exactly, have read very little and enjoyed all of it.

[Jess]

Howdy guys! :)

My name is Jess and I'm so looking forward to being part of this group. I absolutely love comics and graphic novels (ask anyone who knows me) and look forward to participating in a group where others feel the same! :) I read A LOT of DC and I'm just now getting into Manga/Animes. If anyone has recommendations please don't be afraid to tell!

[Rachel]

Hi Yall!

My name is Rachel, and I live in Dallas TX. I am new to the graphich novel, and comic book world, but I have always been fascianated by them. Any recommendations, I will greatly apperciated. I really enjoy Image comics. When my nose isn't in a book, I am with friends or family, watching movies, staying active, or cheering on my Stars, Jayhawks, Cowboys, and Rangers.

I started a book club on goodreads, and hope some of you will joined. Fans of banned books will love it. Name is below.

Banned Book Society

[Nate]

Hi everyone, my name is Nate. I've been reading graphic novels for about ten years now. Some of my favorite artist are Jeff Lemire and any Brubaker Phillips team up. Looking forward to being a part of the group and chating it up with you guys.

[Sylwia]

Hello, I'm Sylwia. Joined the group because I'm interested in discovering new great graphic novels. Still like the Sandman best.

[Tara]

Hi everyone. My name is Tara. I have just started reading graphic novels as I am a bit bored of normal books! I am excited to find new graphic novels to read and talk with you all about them.

[Lintwood]

Hey guys and girls it's great to meet you all, hope I can get many recommendations! I love manga and some comics :)

[Glen]

Hi, I'm Glen. I really love post apocalyptic graphic novels like Sweet Tooth, The Walking Dead, and Crossed. Can't wait for some great recommendations!

[[deleted user]]

Hi all, I was an avid comic book reader as a child and teenager, and now as an adult, I have a newfound interest in reading these. So many have been published while I have been "away", so this group seems just right.

[Sumit]

Hello Anja, good to see you in this group as well. :)

Hi and welcome everyone else (on behalf of the moderator)

[Tommy]

Welcome to the group new members. Enjoy your time here and hope you pickup something of new that interest you here.

Just an FYI. The Buddy Reads Free Comic Books folder is going to be restarted and revamped to start again some time in March, with many choices. Keep an eye on that if you are interested in being a participating member of that group.

[Lisa]

Hello! my name is Lisa and I love graphic novels. I am more a fan of literary graphic novels as opposed to the more comic ones, but i have an open mind for sure!

Excited to be here!

[Richard Kenneth]

Lisa wrote: "Hello! my name is Lisa and I love graphic novels. I am more a fan of literary graphic novels as opposed to the more comic ones, but i have an open mind for sure!

Excited to be here!"

Welcome to the group Lisa. Have a fantastic time here with the group.

[Robert]

Just wanted to say hi.

I'm probably the old man of the group. I am 51. Grew up reading X-Men from around issue 70 or so through 160 or so. Loved the Dark Phoenix saga. Also loved FF and Avengers.

Maybe it's nostalgia, I'm not sure. But lately, I've been wanting to revisit the enjoyment I had reading comics. I just watched Watchmen again, and have V for Vendetta on my list to watch again. Can't wait for Civil War.

As a kid, I wanted to become a Marvel artist. My dad convinced me to "get a real job" instead. I've been a professional IT Manager / Director. That's paid the bills.

I just got Manga 5 and a Wacom Art tablet, along with and oldy but goody "how to draw comics the marvel way". Been taking an online course by Patrick Brown on comic book inking and coloring. Just doing it for me, for fun.

I regret my dad telling me to "get a real job" as I put away my dreams. I paint in oil paints (you can see my art online http://www.facebook.com/artistrobertp... for fun. I make a little $ at it. Trust me. It doesn't pay squat. But I do enjoy creating works of art.

Now I'm reading some graphic novels and trying to get to the point where I might try my hand at a singular issue of my own comic, drawn, inked, and colored by yours truly. I may not work for marvel. But I'd like the accomplishment to have tried even once just for myself.

I enjoy great art, inking, and coloring. That's what I look for first. Then I look for adult (mature, not porn) themes. Watchmen was fantastic, so was V. Heady stuff. Velvet looks good. I'm awaiting my copy to arrive. Should be here in a day or so.

Thanks for listening. I hope I don't get flamed for being and old coot. But while my age keeps ticking along and I've started my silver years, I still feel like a young man who enjoys adventure, action, dynamic art work, and great stores as told from comics.

And yes, I still play video games too. Just finished Fallout 4. Thinking of X-Com 2 next, or the new Lara Croft.

Until next time.

[Khadijah]

Hi , Khadijah here ... *waves* I mostly read novels I really would love to be immersed in the comic world to have a wider view of peoples perspective on art instead of the classics. Anyone have any suggestions that are YA appropriate and some what independent produced.

[ricardo]

Alright. It is time I finally introduce myself since I have been here a couple of weeks, or so.

I am 21. I just recently started reading graphic novels/comics. Well, I have read some here and there before, but it never started with the first issue and I never kept up with it.

I believe the first one I read (that I have kept up with) is Saga. I am currently reading I Hate Fairyland and Tomboy and I absolutely love them! I am trying to catch up with Deadly Class; trying to finish Young Avengers.

I usually read a lot of YA (young adult) before starting on this new amazing road. Anyways, yeah ...

[ricardo]

Alright. It is time I finally introduce myself since I have been here a couple of weeks, or so.

I am 21. I just recently started reading graphic novels/comics. Well, I have read some here and there before, but it never started with the first issue and I never kept up with it.

I believe the first one I read (that I have kept up with) is Saga. I am currently reading I Hate Fairyland and Tomboy and I absolutely love them! I am trying to catch up with Deadly Class; trying to finish Young Avengers.

I usually read a lot of YA (young adult) before starting on this new amazing road. Anyways, yeah ...

[Pan]

Hi, I'm noob in Graphic Novel, just started last December 2015, the time I saw some work of Daniel Clowes and the rest is history! --- Now I'm enjoying the "Y: The Last Man" (instant classic for me).

I also read coffee table books such as general facts and trivias. My novel authors: Dan Brown, James Rollin and Steve Berry.

As a starter, I read: Charles Burn's "Black Hole", Chris Ware's "Jimmy Corrigan", David Mazzucchelli's "Asterios Polyp"....I'm not more into Superpowers plot, just ordinary life and ordinary people with a extra-twist interest me.

[[deleted user]]

Hi, I'm Sonja from Vermont. I am a reader. Sometimes I review comics and Graphic Novels. It's a good genre for me because I am a visual artist and I live with Traumatic Brain Injury. Sometimes I read quite slowly. I often prefer audiobooks. I like many many graphic novels and sequential art. I prefer catalogs from specific publishers. For example, Fantagraphics and Drawn and Quarterly. I like graphic novels that are inspired from text-only classics, especially magical realism and satire. For example the Master and the Margarita. I'm fortunate to live near a school library so there are many graphic novels to choose from. I don't like reading graphic novels on kindle if I don't have to. There is so much I love about them! I tend towards stand alone work like Persepolis and La Perdida. Recently I have been interested in the series of Hellblazer and Alabaster. Thanks

[Josh]

Hey gang! I'm Josh Nealis owner of Cutthroat Comics & Publishing. I have two books out now. No comics yet. One is a dark comedy about suicide, the other is a children's book about making friends. I know my niche. lol I Have three comic books in the works. Hopefully two will be out this year. All info is on my website, or please feel free to contact me. Thanks!

[Katja]

Hi, my name is Katja, Finnish, living in Germany. I love the wide possibilities allowed by graphic novels, (and comics) and curse the small town library...There is a lot to read(not in the library). I read everything from action packed to artsy/indie. My first comic love was the X-men in the 80s, then in art school devoured everything from 'l'Association', to Sin City's, which are still beautiful but a bit too brutal for my current set of mind.

[Emily_R]

Hi, new to the group. Looking forward to hearing what people love to read. Publishing my own book in a few weeks and also on instagram at @thatscifigirl. Looking forward to all the discussions!

[Sandee is Reading]

Hi Guys! I'm Aria. I'm not exactly new, I just haven't been very active here. I have read graphic novels before, but not too much. Right now, I'm really interested in reading more of it. I have read Sandman by Neil Gaiman, although I haven't gotten past volume 3 I think. Then there's The Looking Glass Wars that I got an ARC recently. I really liked X-men and other Marvel comics when I was growing up, and not much DC. I don't have too much friends who reads Graphic Novels so... I hope you guys will recommend me a lot! :)

See you guys around! :)

[Andrew]

We've been doing a bad job of welcoming newbies. :(

Robert
Khadijah
Rihky
Pan
Tracy
Sonja
Josh
Katja
Emily
Aria

Welcome to the group!!!!

I hope you have a positive experience in our group and hopefully our online community will continue to grow! If you ever are looking for recommendations let me know, I'd be happy to help.

[Sandee is Reading]

Are we still having those book of the month thing because it would be really nice to read something and discuss it with you guys. :)

[Holly]

Hi everyone! I've just started reading comics, currently reading Hawkeye (2012) and Ms Marvel (2014), both of which I'm loving so far!

I'd love any recs for starting to looking into the Marvel/DC Universes. I have Young Avengers to read coming up as well!

[Andrew]

Welcome to our group Holly, glad to have you here! If you enjoyed Hawkeye and Ms. Marvel, check out Mark Waid's Daredevil.

[Quentin]

Hi everyone! I don't know how in the world I've missed this group so far, but I'm glad I found it! I'm Quentin, author and HUGE graphic novel fan from the southeast United States. Looking forward to discussing comics with the group! I read some of all genres and all companies so I like a little bit of everything!

[[deleted user]]

Hello. Some graphic novels that I read are "The Walking Dead," "Invincible," and "X-Factor."

[Ery]

Hello!

I've been reading comics and graphic novels for a while now, and usually whatever is available from public libraries. However, of late I have discovered e-comics, and so am branching out -- most recently into comics from Astiberri (in Spanish - most recently Paco Roco) and ploughing through heaps courtesy of Marvel Unlimited (most recently "Ultimate Spiderman" Miles Morales, now starting to read the "Infinity Gauntlet" event).

I love the advent of e-comics! The idea of the comics store was always fraught with horror at the idea of visiting; not at being seen, but because of the way that comic store vendors can be towards women!

[Lisa]

Hi, I'm Lisa from Atlanta.

Last fall, I decided I want to try to write graphic memoir--which of course means that I need to READ lots of graphic memoirs and novels first.

I'm a fan of all good storytelling--especially when the protagonist has a strong emotional arc. Fiction, non, anything really.

Looking forward to hearing all of your suggestions.

[Anna (Cask & Quill)]

Hi there!

I'm Anna from Minneapolis. I'm brand new to Goodreads and just sort of getting my bearings. I'm a big fan of the genre and wanted to connect with others who feel the same! My favorite is Watchmen (I know, weird, right?) and I am currently about half through Sandman, which of course is fabulous. I am also working my way through several Marvel characters from their beginning. Can't wait to discuss more with everybody!

[Shelly]

Hi,

I'm a retired librarian in New York City, and I've been a comic book reader since I was seven years old. I grew up a DC Comics fan, but now I read more widely, including Marvel, DC, Image, and various titles from smaller companies. I also enjoy science fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, and suspense, among other genres. I consider myself an eclectic reader.