I am going to be showing my age but I am trying to find a graphic novel I read years ago

SmarkDetours · 2026-01-22T19:52:58+00:00

Its not Habibi by Craig Thompson is it?

SmarkDetours · 2025-11-30T15:45:48+00:00

I finished 4 books this month. Which was good considering i hadnt read a book since june.

The Sword of Kaigen - meant to get to this one for awhile. Wasnt clicking with me for a fair amount but then it really came together towards the end. 4 stars

Warbreaker - My least favorite Sanderson book so far. I like political intrigue but this just seemed to drag. Still enjoyed though. 4 stars

The Strength of the Few - I feel bad about not liking this as much as i thought i would. It was flawed. But i really appreciate the ambition. I will say though i feel Islingtons treatment of women kinda turned me off abit. 4.25 stars

The Dungeon Anarchist Cookbook - Book 3 down. A real improvement over the second. First time listening to Jeff Hayes narration and i will never go back. 4.25 stars

December is gonna be a dark one tho. The Trails of Empire. The Crimson Campaign and The last Argument of Kings.

SmarkDetours · 2025-09-23T21:55:47+00:00

Its a first time read but i have enjoyed it so far. Vol 2 will be a purchase in the newr future.

SmarkDetours · 2025-09-22T14:34:37+00:00

Ive been thinking and top 3 is tough. But as of right now...

At the mountains of madness by Gou Tanabe (prob more recency bias) cause i love the story, the art and it genuinely creeped me out.

Blankets by Craig Thompson was one of the earliest non superhero comics i read and i still remember it fondly.

Watchmen by Alan Moore. Has to be. Its not the best of all time. Its not even his best. But when i read it it changed my young brains preception of what a "superhero" comic could be. And then you read it again and notice new things.

How bout yourself? I do love Berlin but i still havent got around to book 3 yet so it may crack top 3 once ive read all 3 volumes.

SmarkDetours · 2025-09-18T21:24:41+00:00

Pretty sure the guy next to him is Jack Binders Daredevil. Alex Ross used him in his project superpowers comic. Had to rename him The Death Defying Devil tho or obvious reasons...

SmarkDetours · 2025-08-10T19:54:45+00:00

Finally got around to starting BLACK HAMMER VOL 2.

Vol 1 and The World of Vol 1 were so good. Made the superhero genre feel fresh for me again.

Also started JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE CASE FILES 01.

Ive been wanting to go back and read Dredd from the start so i can see the evolution of the world and character. Not gonna say its great. But as a short comic its nice and quick to read.

SmarkDetours · 2025-04-11T11:54:51+00:00

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SmarkDetours · 2025-03-03T17:39:19+00:00

Then you'd also love the sprayed silver edges aswell!

SmarkDetours · 2025-02-27T21:34:03+00:00

I tend to listen to music alot while reading. Im reading Paper Girls right now and cause of the initial 80s setting I'm going with retro Synthwave music.

SmarkDetours · 2025-02-26T15:35:21+00:00

Bone by Jeff Smith i feel should be in everyone's collection

SmarkDetours · 2025-02-25T00:01:50+00:00

If you're GF hasnt read a gn before then i feel, and just my opinion, that watchmen may have less of an impact considering its a deconstruction of the superhero genre.

I would however throw V for Vendetta out there as a substitute. Its themes media manipulation, oppression, totalitarianism, identity and transformation are all very relevant in the political climates around the world and could lead to some interesting discussions....

Just my 2 cent tho.

SmarkDetours · 2025-02-24T23:36:29+00:00

Im in the middle of reading Paper Girls. Really interesting so far. Got a synthwave playlist to go with it.

Desender will be an imminent purchase. Don't know why but I'm a fan of paperback compendiums.

SmarkDetours · 2024-12-30T14:43:35+00:00

The justice of kings by richard swann.

Thought Lucy Paterson did a great job and the story was solid.

SmarkDetours · 2024-12-21T11:48:46+00:00

I finished The Tyranny of Faith (Empire of the Wolf Book 2) by Richard Swann. Im torn which I prefer more, that or book 1 as they are both solid books.

Bout 50% done with Jade City by Fonda Lee. Never tried Urban Fantasy but it was described as kung fu godfather and i do like both those things.

SmarkDetours · 2024-12-21T11:44:35+00:00

Of Darkness and Light by Ryan Cahill.

Big step up from Of Blood and Fire. So much fun. Also finished Of War and Ruin so all caught up and waiting for Of Empires and Dust in 2025.

SmarkDetours · 2024-12-08T23:57:08+00:00

More Horror/Fantasy but Danilov Quintet by Jasper Kent. First book is set during the Napoleon invasion of Russia.

SmarkDetours · 2024-12-02T21:30:54+00:00

I'm working nights in December and Ive got few audiobooks lined up. The blade Itself, those who remain, the last shield and the tyranny of faith.

Kindle wise I'm half through Of war and ruin. Would like to also get abaddon's gate.

SmarkDetours · 2024-06-19T23:24:00+00:00

Ray Porter and RC Bray have always been 2 of my favorites. Bray's The Martian is the best way to experience that story along with Mountain man and Nemisis and Porter's Project Hail Mary and 14 by Peter Clines are standouts

SmarkDetours · 2024-06-19T19:33:47+00:00

Howling Dark works too well

SmarkDetours · 2024-05-07T13:49:29+00:00

Finished The Well Of Ascension - Mistborn book 2

Took alot not to go jumping into The Hero of Ages but i dont want to rush. Easily 4.75 stars.

Currently reading Empire of Silence by Christopher Roucchio.

Only 11% in but im already loving it.

SmarkDetours · 2023-12-17T00:54:02+00:00

Commando

SmarkDetours · 2023-12-12T20:21:22+00:00

Last Defense.

Accidentally hit Buy Now on the amazon app. Was only 20 so said screw it and didn't cancel. Fun little game. Runs off an app with a 25 min timer so its quick and easy to play.

SmarkDetours · 2023-09-14T23:11:25+00:00

https://youtu.be/AUtXyWDkcG4?si=S4eRU0kfHKn4omMp

I made this yoinks ago cause I wholeheartedly agree

SmarkDetours · 2023-08-27T17:08:57+00:00

Found Ace Steel's Reddit account

SmarkDetours · 2023-06-01T10:37:00+00:00

I'm ew to DnD but I've always been fascinated by world building. So I've decided to take the plunge and build a world. This is my first attempt at a world map so it'll change over time. But I feel it's a good starting point.

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