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Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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I will be honest and say here that I read this graphic novel because of the upcoming movie and sudden hype. I can almost hear the old-school fans cursing me right now.
So I read this, and I truly, absolutely enjoyed. I remembered reading something about the ending and the general, uh, emotion it brings, but it still wasn't what I expected at all. The ending was a total shock, and I'm amazed at how genius it was.
The characters had great depth, it was interesting to read about people that lived in the type of world they did. As with other graphic novels, I love it when the idea of a downside to having heroes, or superheroes around is explored.
I enjoyed the character, I enjoyed the plot, I enjoyed the entire thing and I hope very much that the film won't be a let down.
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There's not much more one can say about this comic that hasn't already been said. Let me give a warning about this series, at least. It's not for everybody. Some people may think comics are just about mindless action and silly plot. This comic is very captivating. Alan Moore attempts to deconstruct the superhero, laying its soul bare for the reader. Alan himself said the comic was meant to be read very slowly, with the reader constantly referencing previous pages in order to fully understand how the plot will unfold. Readint this requires a lot of effort on the part of the reader.
But if you do put in the effort, you will experience the single greatest comic story ever. Ethics and morality within the superhero universe is put in a new light when the greatest single evil act in comic book history becomes, quite possibly, the greatest good act ever. Only someone with the genius of Alan Moore can do that.
It is easy to go on and on about this comic, but many others have already put it far better than I. Please, give this comic a chance. You will not regret it.
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There is little to be said about this gem from the mid-80's that isn't already on the back cover or similar reviews...it is astounding, and further proof (if any were needed after V for Vendetta) that Alan Moore is a brilliant writer. This actually transcends any conceived barriers the comic medium has ever faced in the public consciousness, and raises this work to the level of fine literature.
I truly hope the movie adaptation coming out does the job of telling this story at least 70% as well as the print version does.
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I am very impressed with this book. I was a little skeptical, but thought I'd give it a chance on the recommendation of some friends. It has ended up being one of my favorite books of all time. I thought it would be shallow, transparent, cliche characters... I could not have been more wrong. This is a wonderful story, expertly told, through a medium I had never experienced before. Bought it on Sunday, finished it on Thursday. I can't say how impressed I am with it. If you think you have to be a comic-book reader to buy this, you're definately wrong. Now I just need to know another book like this to read!
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I recently reread this novel and was sorely disappointed. Props for the complex plot, for sure, but scratch the surface and all you'll find beneath is some Ayn Rand Lite, complete with a raging hatred of women. Given my previous admiration for the novel, I was truly shocked by its revanchist politics. I guess I was too young (or young enough?) last time I read it. Negative and aggressive comments from fans in 5, 4, 3, 2 . . .
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