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I loved the series so I thought I‘d check out the source material! I enjoyed it and would read more issues.

#bookspinbingo
#tbrtarot - graphic novel
#pop25 - book about a non-traditional education

CBee, TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 14h

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TieDyeDude

Black Bolt | Marvel Comics

I'm really digging the song "Magnetic" from the upcoming solo debut album of Tunde Adebimpe, founding member of TV on the Radio. The single was released a few months ago, a new single just dropped yesterday, and the album comes out next month.

https://youtu.be/WWiGeU1WPW8

#tuesdaytunes

TheKidUpstairs OOh, I love TV on the Radio, and I loved him in Rachel at the Wedding. I'll definitely have to check this out! 1d

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TieDyeDude

Stand - Volume 1: Captain Trips | Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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Volume 1&2 of the graphic novel adaptation of The Stand.
I'm actually impressed at how well the story is paced so far. For example, they don't waste a lot of pages on Nick's time as deputy, but they leave space for scenes like Lloyd's prison time and the Lincoln Tunnel to breathe. The artist is the same that recently underwhelmed me with heavy lines and thick shadows in The Bat-Man First Knight, and he's still not my favorite, but it happens.

TieDyeDude #constantreader #losersclub @BarkingMadRead 1d

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Robotswithpersonality

DC Dark Knights of Steel Vol. 1 | Tom Taylor

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Fucking SPECTACULAR! Had no idea I would end up loving this as much as I did.
Gorgeous art (tragically Dan Mora's art only features in variant covers, but happily the regular artists for the issues are also amazingly talented) that effortlessly brings you into the place and time of this particular alternate medieval-ish fantasy world. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? The creative tweaks to the accepted main continuity/characteristics of popular DC superheroes, getting to see my faves in a slightly remixed light (Bruce's parentage and where the Kents come in!!!).
Magical folk versus super-powered aliens as a line in the sand drawn as thickly as kingdoms' borders.
The mash up of villains: Luthor + Green Lantern + Joker. 2d

Robotswithpersonality 3/? Harley Quinn having more 'speaking lines' than I usually think to hope for outside her own books.
I can see this series being considered a bit more biased towards the Bat fans than the Superman's, you're getting a bit more of the Batfam in a sympathetic light, but I honestly think anyone can appreciate the fascinating spin on traditional dynamics, 2d

Robotswithpersonality 4/? which still retains other key elements that fit amazingly well inside a word of monarchical political schemes, and a lot of people doing what people often do: mistrust those who are different, fear or abuse power.
Happily, the queer relationship rep is NOT a source of the hate and misunderstandings. A number of pairings bringing me joy. 🥰 2d

Robotswithpersonality 5/5 Giddy that my library-provided Hoopla app has granted me access to the second volume right away.

⚠️child death 2d

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Robotswithpersonality

DC Dark Knights of Steel Vol. 1 | Tom Taylor

She means well...🤦🏼‍♂️

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Robotswithpersonality

DC Dark Knights of Steel Vol. 1 | Tom Taylor

Entry 2 in Dan Mora art appreciation.
Case in point:
Pretty | Buff.
Sharp Lines | Drawn with Delicacy. 🤌🏻👌🏻

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Robotswithpersonality

DC Dark Knights of Steel Vol. 1 | Tom Taylor

I love them. ♦️🔷♥️🌿🥰

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Robotswithpersonality

DC Dark Knights of Steel Vol. 1 | Tom Taylor

Bless you, Dan Mora, for drawing female characters as awesomely as you draw male ones. 👏🏻 There are some commonalities: sharp, yet delicate lines, pretty, but in no way down-playing when they're outrageously buff. When it comes to the unrealistic standards of superhero bods, I like my fantasy art in the realm of more intricately tailored eye candy. 😍

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