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TheDarkestHorse · 05-13-2005, 10:37 AM

With The Maxx and Sandman both ended, I'm jonesing for some surreal, dreamlike comics to read. Seems like most of what I like these days is either straight superhero stuff, or more down to earth stuff like Walking Dead, and I really just need a book that's more about emotion and abstract thought to round out reading experience. Suggestions?

mgs · 05-13-2005, 06:29 PM

just new stuff or are old/reprinted ones okay?

TheDarkestHorse · 05-13-2005, 09:58 PM

New or older, doesn't matter...I should probably specify that I'm already into, or at least have tried out, most of the mainstream Vertigo books...Hellblazer, Swamp Thing, Animal Man, etc., and I have also followed the careers of Neil Gaiman and Sam Keith to a degree, so no need to list all of their later stuff, unless it is obscure enough I might not have heard about it...?

My dilemma is pretty much that I've tried out everything that sounds interesting to me, and none of it has really fit this particular niche, so I'm looking for stuff I haven't really been exposed to yet. I'm gonna post similar threads on the indy boards too, but I figured any Maxx fans here would have a good idea what I'm looking for, y'know?

Arvandor · 05-14-2005, 05:30 AM

Mora.

That sounds like what you're asking for. It's a new series from Image, by Paul Harmon. I've read the first 2 issues, very strange and surreal.

Assuming it lasts, it could be right up your alley.

EricBlair23 · 05-26-2005, 02:01 AM

have you read the first volume of POPBOT?

it's co-plotted by kieth and very stream-of-consciousness.

GOT · 05-26-2005, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDarkestHorse

... I really just need a book that's more about emotion and abstract thought...

Interesting description

I wondered why I liked those comics.

If you're into anime and DVDs you will want to check out Dead Leaves and FLCL. Both of those series (Dead Leaves is just one DVD, while FLCL is 3) are mind-warping entertainment bliss.

05-13-2005, 10:37 AM	#1
TheDarkestHorse He who laughs last. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 335	Maxx style books? With The Maxx and Sandman both ended, I'm jonesing for some surreal, dreamlike comics to read. Seems like most of what I like these days is either straight superhero stuff, or more down to earth stuff like Walking Dead, and I really just need a book that's more about emotion and abstract thought to round out reading experience. Suggestions? __________________ "And just so you know, it's not cool to use 'retarded' in a prejorative manner. My cousin's girlfriend is a retard." - Runaways Check out our new blog for reviews and random thoughts on any and all forms of entertainment! http://cry-havokredleatherroadrash.blogspot.com/

05-13-2005, 06:29 PM	#2
mgs mind-bottling Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 11,697	just new stuff or are old/reprinted ones okay? __________________ "Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable." I heard a little girl, And what she said was something beautiful…To Give your love no matter what, is what she said, I love all of you, Hurt by the Cold, so Hard and Lonely too, When you don’t know yourself *For hearts long lost and full of fright,* *for those alone in blackest night,* *accept our ring and join our fight,* *Love conquers all with violet light!*

05-13-2005, 09:58 PM	#3
TheDarkestHorse He who laughs last. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 335	New or older, doesn't matter...I should probably specify that I'm already into, or at least have tried out, most of the mainstream Vertigo books...Hellblazer, Swamp Thing, Animal Man, etc., and I have also followed the careers of Neil Gaiman and Sam Keith to a degree, so no need to list all of their later stuff, unless it is obscure enough I might not have heard about it...? My dilemma is pretty much that I've tried out everything that sounds interesting to me, and none of it has really fit this particular niche, so I'm looking for stuff I haven't really been exposed to yet. I'm gonna post similar threads on the indy boards too, but I figured any Maxx fans here would have a good idea what I'm looking for, y'know? __________________ "And just so you know, it's not cool to use 'retarded' in a prejorative manner. My cousin's girlfriend is a retard." - Runaways Check out our new blog for reviews and random thoughts on any and all forms of entertainment! http://cry-havokredleatherroadrash.blogspot.com/

05-14-2005, 05:30 AM	#4
Arvandor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 1,240	Mora. That sounds like what you're asking for. It's a new series from Image, by Paul Harmon. I've read the first 2 issues, very strange and surreal. Assuming it lasts, it could be right up your alley. __________________ virtue untested is innocence I agree with equal rights for gays - including gay marriage. Racism is wrong, as is sexism. All men and women are equal, and should be treated that way. Drugs should be legalized, and taxed heavily. Guns should be illegal for civilians, in all countries. I am opposed to the death penalty, usually. There is no such thing as God, or the Afterlife. All religions are equal - equally stupid. But don't ever call me liberal.

05-26-2005, 02:01 AM	#5
EricBlair23 Filthy Zinester Join Date: May 2005 Location: Moonsylvania Posts: 18	have you read the first volume of POPBOT? it's co-plotted by kieth and very stream-of-consciousness. __________________ www.ChiaroscuroZine.info

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