That new thing... The Unwritten

I went to a 15th anniversary screening of Pulp Fiction last night and had an absolute blast. Can't say much more than that really. Big thanks to the Art Theatre and to Mondo Celluloid.

I got in to an early screening of District 9, which I am really excited about.

I started a new story today, but it will be slow going I think.

Enough about that. Now for a recommendation to people who read comics.




Vertigo Comics has been one of the most respected labels for people who take this art form seriously. They have had several quintessential graphic series such as Sandman, Preacher, Hellblazer, Y the Last Man, 100 Bullets, and Fables. Most of those have ended their run and I for one am always looking for the next series to rise up and join the ranks of those previously mentioned.

I think that the new "one" may be here with Mike Carey's The Unwritten. It is a fantastically written and imaginatively drawn series that has a wonderful premise. I won't go into too much detail, but it is highly literary and expects a lot from its readers. The series is only 3 issues in, so on one hand it is too early to say for sure. On the other, it beats the pants off most other things out there right now and is early enough that you can jump on board with minimal investment.

This gets the highest recommendation and if you read graphic novels certainly give it a shot!

Here you can preorder the first volume for only $9.99 if you don't want to get individual issues, though it doesn't ship until January. Long time to wait!

ORDER IT!

Of course you could visit your local comic shop and get the first 3 issues and get blown away ASAP!