Sweet Tooth?

[Oskar Von Strange]

I don't mind it though, there's enough per issue to keep me happy. I think it's a brilliant book and because of it, I've fallen in love with Lemire and his work.

This

I love the series. Sure, it's slow, but I prefer a nice and calm build-up to a rushed one. Build characters, define a plot and work on the fictional world in a pace that's not affected by sales and editors breathing down your neck.

I thought it was funny when it first came out, everybody complained about its pace. I had to check if we were reading the same book because I found the pace to be to my liking.

Anyone read #19 yet?

[Ari Gold]

Anyone read #19 yet?

Yeah. I thought it was ok.

Reading all the negative comments has started to get to me though, I'm starting to feel like I don't enjoy the series as much as I used to, or thought I did.

The mystery and the setting is cool and intriguing, but I'm not really feeling much suspense anymore.

[gaudium]

Reading all the negative comments has started to get to me though, I'm starting to feel like I don't enjoy the series as much as I used to, or thought I did.

What negative comments? Everyone posting in this thread seems positive about the title, even if there may be some disagreement about the pacing.

re: #19. I assume anyone who thinks the story is moving too slowly wouldn't have loved this issue, a quiet "prelude" to the next arc directly following #18, a quiet epilogue to the previous arc. Not too much action, but lots of character development, and I'm not one to complain about that. I liked the use of different artists for each character's back story, although Lemire indicated thru interview or Twitter or some such that the other artists were used to give him a chance to "catch up." Works for me. I'm confident this series has the legs to be seen thru to a satisfying conclusion.

[kolok]

Is the end of this series programmed?

[Ari Gold]

Is the end of this series programmed?

I'm pretty sure Lemire has said before in interviews that he already had planned through 35 issues with maybe an ending in the 40's but don't remember exact details.

[kolok]

Thank you!

[Skib]

I liked the use of different artists for each character's back story,

I really enjoyed this book as we received some substantial background information on some of the supporting characters.

The actions of "Pig-girl's" mother took me by surprise. But @ the same time, I was rooting her on.

Solid issue.

[noh-varr]

I really enjoyed this last issue, and have to say if this is the quality of artists they will get whenever Lemiere needs a bit of a breather, I am quite alright with that. I am curious who the person is on the last page and what role they will play, and if we will ever see Wendy's mother again.

[ceefax]

well i kinda liked it at first.

I'm not usually into mutations of any kind, but the slow pace and story telling hooks, kinda kept me intrigued. However I started to disconnect with the characters after the final scene in sanctuary. It seemed a little far fetched and hackneyed. Since the writing in that part i've kinda lost interest.

Its certainly not really unusual. For comics it is i suppose but its not really strange enough for me to pursue the characters any more. Same situations as usual but with antlers.

[gaudium]

I'm not usually into mutations of any kind...but its not really strange enough for me...

I guess I'm old-fashioned enough to consider mutations to be "strange."

[SeritoNiN]

Loved issue #20 that came out yesterday. One of the few bright spots for me this week. I was disappointed in a lot of stuff this week, but this damn book keeps impressing me, thus my fanboy avatar to show my support and appreciation.

I'd love to find a Jeff Lemire autograph somewhere to frame. Ebay is the only place I can think of but who knows if it's real.

Great job Mr. Lemire, thank you, Sweet Tooth and Green Lantern are the two books that always impress.

[Skib]

I'd love to find a Jeff Lemire autograph somewhere to frame. Ebay is the only place I can think of but who knows if it's real.

Mr Lemire does frequent the various conventions, you can track him down there.

Also, you can contact him via his website: http://www.jefflemire.com/

[Oskar Von Strange]

I really enjoyed this last issue, and have to say if this is the quality of artists they will get whenever Lemiere needs a bit of a breather, I am quite alright with that. I am curious who the person is on the last page and what role they will play, and if we will ever see Wendy's mother again.

I think Wendy's mother had the "sickness". I remember her coughing out blood.

[fever00]

Mr Lemire does frequent the various conventions, you can track him down there.

Also, you can contact him via his website: http://www.jefflemire.com/

He signed the first two issues of Sweet Tooth for me at ECCC.

[noh-varr]

I think Wendy's mother had the "sickness". I remember her coughing out blood.

It did look like she had the "sickness" but Wendy seemed around the same age she is currently when she was taken away, so her mother could still be around. I'm not expecting her mom to have anything else in the storyline, but I wouldn't be too shocked if she did make another appearance. Would be quite interested in that in fact.

As for the newest issue, while the new character seems quite nice and offers some form of safety, I just can't help but feel on edge about the guy. Maybe it's because there have been betrayals on nearly every level in this book, maybe it's just because a trusting guy is usually a villain in such works, but something doesn't sit right.

I did enjoy Jepperd and Gus' interactions, Gus isn't going to give his trust anytime soon but there does seem to still be some remnants of what they use to have there. I also liked the art showing Bobby asleep underground, it's scenes like that and the use of a thought bubble to show a flashback really show off the originality of Lemire when it comes to art choices.