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31/150 I read these when they originally came out in the 80s, but you gain a different perspective, like when you binge watch a tv series, reading several issues together. Alan Moore turned Swamp Thing from a meh superhero comic into one of the best horror comics ever written. His way with words, subtle but terrifying, and the art by Bissette & Totleben made this one of the best comics to come out
of the 1980s. 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

The classic graphic novel providing a darker take on the superhero genre through the lens of political and nuclear turmoil.

Alternate History ✨ Nihilism ✨ Doom

For fans of The Boys and the darker DC comics

1st time round, I wasn‘t ready for the “deconstructed” superhero novel. Since it was released, & now I‘ve just reread it, I think The Boys & Kickass made the concept more enjoyable. It starts compelling & has some interesting parts (I support Moore‘s politics) but it sags in the middle & loses its way until Moore pulls it back with the climax. His characters are interesting & the art is great but the backstory segments between parts are often dull

So, I am not #DNF this one, but I don't foresee myself picking it up and browsing through it in any definite timeline. It is good, and I am enjoying it, but physically, it's difficult to read (the typeface is hard on my eyes). So, I feel it's not a “relaxing/fun“ read for me right now. It will stay near my bed though, so I do plan on getting to it eventually.

As always —- I 💜💜💜 seeing my name in print 😍

V for Vendetta is my pick for #mask. #AutumnPlease #scarathlon @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Really proud of this article about race and theology in Watchmen and its spinoffs. Check it out:
https://academic.oup.com/litthe/advance-article/doi/10.1093/litthe/frad025/72616...

Very dark and definitely not for the faint hearted. I loved the variety of characters and their dark, twisted ideologies and backstories. The overall plot was mysterious and fun, with fighting and flsshbacks, it was an exciting story even until the end, when the revelations and 'villain' is revealed. I think my favourite character was Rorschach, I loved the prison part.

Francis Bacon in the background! What synchronicity in my reading.

Tom of Finland?? 😎💪😅