Graphic Novel of the Week for July 6th: The Apocalipstix Volume 1
We're starting off our first week with a bang, as the creators of The Apocalipstix (our Graphic Novel of the Week for July 6th, the first official week of Word Out!) give us some exclusive details about the creative process behind a graphic novel and offer to answer your questions…
Meet Mandy, Megumi and Dot of The Apocalipstix by Ray Fawkes and Cameron Stewart. They were on their way to becoming one of the greatest rock bands ever… and then Armageddon happened. But with a name like “The Apocalipstix” you know these girls aren’t going to let pirates or environmental collapse get in the way of the next gig on their world tour. This rockin’ trio is heading for the clubs and bars left standing, and they see giant insects and mutant freaks as just another tough crowd.
The Apolcalipstix is a rockin' good read and I had the pleasure of speaking with its creators…
Lisa (L): How did the Apocalipstix come about and what was your collaborative process like?
Ray (R): Cameron and I have known each other for years, and we'd wanted to work together on something for a long time. We started to discuss what kind of projects would appeal to us both – he was looking to draw something with girls, rock n' roll, and a relatively sparse landscape, and I was looking to write something fun and lighthearted. We put our heads together and came up with the concept for The Apocalipstix together, and we were off to the races.
Cameron (C): I was working on Catwoman for DC Comics and was getting really sick of drawing the complex architecture of Gotham City, and so I joked that whatever my next book was gonna be, it would have to be set in a desert. That got me thinking about what kind of story would be set in a desert landscape and I thought of a blasted, post-apocalyptic world, and then for whatever ridiculous reason I had the notion of a rock n' roll band stuck in the middle of it. I handed that ball to Ray and he ran with it. And ran, and ran, and ran…
R: Our process is very collaborative. I write a draft of the script with the plot and gags roughed in, Cameron draws it, pacing it out in the way that works best for him, and then I go back over all of it to finalize the dialogue and sharpen up the laughs. We're looking over each others' shoulders most of the way, and both contributing input.
C: Reading Ray's scripts is a real joy, they always make me laugh at some funny line of dialogue or a clever little touch. It's also rarely difficult to work from one of his scripts, he manages to write just enough to evoke the images in my head, without having to spell it all out for me.
L: What are some of your reading interests/influences?
R: The influences showing themselves most powerfully in The Apocalipstix are less literary – broad slapstick cartoons and weirdo atomic age B-movies had a lot to do with inspiring much of the book. But there's also a vein of black humor in it that is indirectly inspired by a couple of my favourite writers: Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller.
C: We've always described it as "Josie and the Pussycats" meets "Mad Max", which are of course two very strong influences on the story and my artwork. Josie creator Dan DeCarlo is one of my favourite artists and so I try to apply that playful, stylized cartoon look to the characters, while drawing more realistic environments that are inspired by various post-apocalyptic visons as seen in the Mad Max movies and comics like "Akira" by Katsuhiro Otomo.
L: What advice would you offer a teen who's interested in creating comics?
R: Get to work! There's nothing to stop you from setting pen to paper and writing and drawing your ideas right now. You'll only get better with practice. You don't need to win any awards or sell tons of copies to be a comic book creator. You just have to create comics.
C: Look outside of comics for inspiration – by all means read comics but also read books, watch movies, study art and design, draw the world around you. Grab a sketchbook and sit in the park and draw people you see, or in a cafe and sketch cars and buildings on the street. Write down any ideas that come to you for stories, no matter how small or silly they may seem – they'll come in handy later, and you might forget them if you don't jot them down! Making comics is one of the few jobs where doing the homework is a lot of fun.
L: What other projects are you working on and when can we expect volume two of the Apocalipstix?
R: I've got another project that's soon to be announced from Oni Press (I don't think I can say what it is just yet), and I've got a horror book called "Junction True" coming from Top Shelf comics next year. Volume two of the Apocalipstix is written! Cameron is drawing it now. It should be out…late this year? Cameron?
C: Seaguy: Slaves of Mickey Eye will be coming out in a collected edition from Vertigo soon, and I am also currently writing AND drawing a weekly comic strip called Sin Titulo at www.sintitulocomic.com (it's a lot darker and may not be suitable for all ages – be warned!). Vol 2 of the Apocalipstix will be out when I'm finished drawing it, more likely early next year.
Ray and Cameron will be checking in with the blog, so feel free to post additional questions or comments for them.
Lisa coordinates the selection of materials for youth at TPL. She reads as much as her 2-year-old will allow.
190 thoughts on “Graphic Novel of the Week for July 6th: The Apocalipstix Volume 1”
I just finished reading Avalon High by Meg Cabot. Its a really interesting story about King Arthur and all the legends that go along with him.
Elaine a.k.a. Ellie/Elle, just moved and her new school is Avalon High. There she falls in love with A. Will Wagner, soon she finds out a group of them a recarnations of the King Arthur World.
Its a great story about belonging, and falling in love.
I just finished reading Avalon High by Meg Cabot. Its a really interesting story about King Arthur and all the legends that go along with him.
Elaine a.k.a. Ellie/Elle, just moved and her new school is Avalon High. There she falls in love with A. Will Wagner, soon she finds out a group of them a recarnations of the King Arthur World.
Its a great story about belonging, and falling in love.
I also finished reading Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. I really LOVED this book!!! It made my top 20 list…he..he..he!
Speak is about a teenage outcast. Melinda Sordino calls the police at a summer high school party. Everyone now hates her and her friends don’t talk to her. Starting her freshman year is hard, when no one likes her.
Somehow Melinda makes it through, learning how to deal with such problems by speaking out.
I also finished reading Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. I really LOVED this book!!! It made my top 20 list…he..he..he!
Speak is about a teenage outcast. Melinda Sordino calls the police at a summer high school party. Everyone now hates her and her friends don’t talk to her. Starting her freshman year is hard, when no one likes her.
Somehow Melinda makes it through, learning how to deal with such problems by speaking out.
I love graphic novels! When I start read the one I like, I cannot put it down, literally! I will look into this one too!
I love graphic novels! When I start read the one I like, I cannot put it down, literally! I will look into this one too!
I am a big fan of the Twilight series. It`s such a good book and u ppl should try it. It has a little bit of everything, action, suspense, mystery, and so on. Don`t rely on a bunch of ratings from anywhere, make an opinion of your own. Be confident.
I am a big fan of the Twilight series. It`s such a good book and u ppl should try it. It has a little bit of everything, action, suspense, mystery, and so on. Don`t rely on a bunch of ratings from anywhere, make an opinion of your own. Be confident.
I read harry potter books for the third time any one whao hasn’t read harry potters they totally should read it is awesome!!!!!!!!
I read harry potter books for the third time any one whao hasn’t read harry potters they totally should read it is awesome!!!!!!!!
Heyyyyyy! I started to get into HP last Summer and read the first 4 books and watched the first 5 movies. I’ve gotten quite lazy and I’m trying to quickly read the 5th book. I hope I finish soon! I read whenever I’m on a walk and stuff so I read about 20 pages. Lol. I want to finish the 6th book by the time the movie comes out!! So excited ><
Heyyyyyy! I started to get into HP last Summer and read the first 4 books and watched the first 5 movies. I’ve gotten quite lazy and I’m trying to quickly read the 5th book. I hope I finish soon! I read whenever I’m on a walk and stuff so I read about 20 pages. Lol. I want to finish the 6th book by the time the movie comes out!! So excited ><
I also read Reincarnation by Suzanne Weyn which is about two people who have undying eternal love for each other. It all started out back in prehistoric times, where two people were fighting over an emerald they had both spotted, each with a different desire and use for it. Only instead, they plummeted to their deaths. From Ancient Egypt to Ancient Greece, the civil war, present time, and more, they always keep on meeting once again.
They’re eternal undying love for each other is always stopped by an some sort of obstacle — which is really frustrating.
It kind of dragged on a little bit too long but it’s still a decent read.
I also read Reincarnation by Suzanne Weyn which is about two people who have undying eternal love for each other. It all started out back in prehistoric times, where two people were fighting over an emerald they had both spotted, each with a different desire and use for it. Only instead, they plummeted to their deaths. From Ancient Egypt to Ancient Greece, the civil war, present time, and more, they always keep on meeting once again.
They’re eternal undying love for each other is always stopped by an some sort of obstacle — which is really frustrating.
It kind of dragged on a little bit too long but it’s still a decent read.
have u guys heard of the 39 clues it’s about a family who has some power over in the world ,it’s a mystery book but instead of them telling the ending u solve it and u go to their web and if u solve it you get money as the prize.
have u guys heard of the 39 clues it’s about a family who has some power over in the world ,it’s a mystery book but instead of them telling the ending u solve it and u go to their web and if u solve it you get money as the prize.
i love graphic novels,they’re really good.
i love graphic novels,they’re really good.
I finished reading Ransom my Heart by The Princess of Genovia Mia Thermoplis yesterday. Ransom my Heart is about Finnula Crais, the miller’s daughter, one of six, though she was rather eccentric. She prefer to wear men’s leather braises, poaches the earl’s game using her bow and arrow. But when her sister Mellana is in a sticky situation and spent all of her dowry on trinkets and hair ribbons, Finnula has to help her sister.
Hugo Fitzstephen, who returns home from the Holy Land from fighting, along with his rather annoying squire Peter. That is when Finnula decides to kidnap Hugo and hold Him for randsom, though he lies to Finnula about his identity.
His lord starts to fall for Finnula, and so does she.
The beginning was slow, and I just couldn’t stop thinking that it needed to be sped up and they should reach Stephanstate Manor already!
Still they amuse me with their lack of knowledge of love, and they’re bickering.
I finished reading Ransom my Heart by The Princess of Genovia Mia Thermoplis yesterday. Ransom my Heart is about Finnula Crais, the miller’s daughter, one of six, though she was rather eccentric. She prefer to wear men’s leather braises, poaches the earl’s game using her bow and arrow. But when her sister Mellana is in a sticky situation and spent all of her dowry on trinkets and hair ribbons, Finnula has to help her sister.
Hugo Fitzstephen, who returns home from the Holy Land from fighting, along with his rather annoying squire Peter. That is when Finnula decides to kidnap Hugo and hold Him for randsom, though he lies to Finnula about his identity.
His lord starts to fall for Finnula, and so does she.
The beginning was slow, and I just couldn’t stop thinking that it needed to be sped up and they should reach Stephanstate Manor already!
Still they amuse me with their lack of knowledge of love, and they’re bickering.
Hey guys, I just signed out this awesome book called, “The Geometry of Sisters” and it a great book. You guys should try it.
Hey guys, I just signed out this awesome book called, “The Geometry of Sisters” and it a great book. You guys should try it.
I can’t wait to read this book! I find that I prefer reading graphic novels than manga. I think it’s because in manga, everything is black and white, but graphic novels have all these colours which make it more interesting, in my opinion.
I can’t wait to read this book! I find that I prefer reading graphic novels than manga. I think it’s because in manga, everything is black and white, but graphic novels have all these colours which make it more interesting, in my opinion.
I’m not such a graphic novel fan, but I will try to get my hands on this book and read it as it sounds pretty interisting! In my opinion I like books that follow a few certain like those babymouse books which only has pink, white and black.
I’m not such a graphic novel fan, but I will try to get my hands on this book and read it as it sounds pretty interisting! In my opinion I like books that follow a few certain like those babymouse books which only has pink, white and black.
Wow! this suggestion sounds really interesting. Having read a couple of graphic novels this year: The Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentleman Vol. 1, V for Vendetta & Batman, I think I could enjoy my hand on this one as well.
As for the HP series, I am done all of those books! =) I can’t wait for the sixth movie to come out!
Wow! this suggestion sounds really interesting. Having read a couple of graphic novels this year: The Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentleman Vol. 1, V for Vendetta & Batman, I think I could enjoy my hand on this one as well.
As for the HP series, I am done all of those books! =) I can’t wait for the sixth movie to come out!
Agnes – I hope you like the book, but uh oh! We’re also a black and white book, not full colour. Feel free to grab some markers and add your own.
Natasha – You’ve started with the best, Alan Moore! Hope we can live up to those…
Agnes – I hope you like the book, but uh oh! We’re also a black and white book, not full colour. Feel free to grab some markers and add your own.
Natasha – You’ve started with the best, Alan Moore! Hope we can live up to those…
Cameron: Just not to a library copy with the markers, please. 😉
(this is mostly just an excuse say that I really loved Seaguy and am looking forward to reading the second volume)
Cameron: Just not to a library copy with the markers, please. 😉
(this is mostly just an excuse say that I really loved Seaguy and am looking forward to reading the second volume)
I just finished reading, It happened to Nancy.
Reading this book, might save your life! Its about a teenage girl who gets raped and is given HIV. She goes through it all aging, knowing every second of her life is now precious. This is a touching story, that warmed my heart.
I just finished reading, It happened to Nancy.
Reading this book, might save your life! Its about a teenage girl who gets raped and is given HIV. She goes through it all aging, knowing every second of her life is now precious. This is a touching story, that warmed my heart.
This graphic NOvel seems awesome, I can’t wait to read it!!
This graphic NOvel seems awesome, I can’t wait to read it!!
Apocalipstix sounds like a really great comic/graphic novel. =D
Kind of makes you think about the environment/apocolypse and what humans are doing to the Earth.
Apocalipstix sounds like a really great comic/graphic novel. =D
Kind of makes you think about the environment/apocolypse and what humans are doing to the Earth.
I like reading graphic novels, but i mostly like reading mangas. Expecially this manga called Until death do us part.
I like reading graphic novels, but i mostly like reading mangas. Expecially this manga called Until death do us part.
I’m a more of a novel reader. I can read graphic novels, but, most of them don’t interest me.
I’m a more of a novel reader. I can read graphic novels, but, most of them don’t interest me.
i love to read graphic novels. i like how they have pictures but i read normal novels too
i love to read graphic novels. i like how they have pictures but i read normal novels too
sounds cool!!
sounds cool!!
I love graphic novel books and I really enjoyed this one it was amazing and great. I would read it everyday!!!!!
I love graphic novel books and I really enjoyed this one it was amazing and great. I would read it everyday!!!!!
I’m into the Twilight series, I finished all the books in a couple of weeks, I heard there’s a new one, but I’m not sure on how true that is. I also like books by V.C. Andrews, my favorite is Secrets in the Attic. It’s about how these too families end up being related because the guy has a child with this girl and the girl ends up going crazy but the guys sister was the other girls best friend. It’s really good because you don’t know this until the end. And throughout the book it’s about the girls as best friends. It’s really good. I advise anyone to read it.
I’m into the Twilight series, I finished all the books in a couple of weeks, I heard there’s a new one, but I’m not sure on how true that is. I also like books by V.C. Andrews, my favorite is Secrets in the Attic. It’s about how these too families end up being related because the guy has a child with this girl and the girl ends up going crazy but the guys sister was the other girls best friend. It’s really good because you don’t know this until the end. And throughout the book it’s about the girls as best friends. It’s really good. I advise anyone to read it.
I find graphic novels very interesting and entertaining. I put ‘The Apocalipstix’ on hold, and I’m looking forward to reading it. Hope to get it soon.
I find graphic novels very interesting and entertaining. I put ‘The Apocalipstix’ on hold, and I’m looking forward to reading it. Hope to get it soon.
Airhead is such a great book by Mac Cabot, I’m reading it again. This book won’the “#1 New york Times” award. It’s about this girl who gets her brained switched with a celebrity. It’s awesome.
Airhead is such a great book by Mac Cabot, I’m reading it again. This book won’the “#1 New york Times” award. It’s about this girl who gets her brained switched with a celebrity. It’s awesome.
I just read Princess in the Spotlight by Meg Cabot. I love this series. They are really good!
Its about Princess Mia and shes a princess of a small counrty and she has to take princess lessons and all. Its a really funny book!
I just read Princess in the Spotlight by Meg Cabot. I love this series. They are really good!
Its about Princess Mia and shes a princess of a small counrty and she has to take princess lessons and all. Its a really funny book!
I’ve never actually read a graphic novel before, so this was definitely a different (and nice) experience for me. I have to say that I prefer novels but I definitely will be reading other graphic novels in the future!
I’ve never actually read a graphic novel before, so this was definitely a different (and nice) experience for me. I have to say that I prefer novels but I definitely will be reading other graphic novels in the future!
has anybody read the fiction novel of the week yet? its called Last Dance At The Frosty Queen. i have it on hold, i cant wait!
has anybody read the fiction novel of the week yet? its called Last Dance At The Frosty Queen. i have it on hold, i cant wait!
I finished reading Twilight as well. I wasn’t really into it, when I watched the movie. It seemed boring, but when I actually read it, it seemed interesting!!! I love Twilight now!!!!
I finished reading Twilight as well. I wasn’t really into it, when I watched the movie. It seemed boring, but when I actually read it, it seemed interesting!!! I love Twilight now!!!!
i heart supernatural novels! they rock! like twilight was ok but then the whole wanab thing strted nd it got boring…
oh nd i just strted this new series:the immortals! a total 10! it’s about this pyshic girl who used to be the most popular girl at school nd then there was an accident nd her whole family died cept her, so she moves to cali nd she is like a total freak bcuz she aviods contact -she can read ur mind sense ur mood by ur aura nd noe ur enitire life story just by touching u! until she meets this total drop dead guy who she cnt read..nd it goes on from there! READ IT!! Evermore by: alyson noel!!!
i heart supernatural novels! they rock! like twilight was ok but then the whole wanab thing strted nd it got boring…
oh nd i just strted this new series:the immortals! a total 10! it’s about this pyshic girl who used to be the most popular girl at school nd then there was an accident nd her whole family died cept her, so she moves to cali nd she is like a total freak bcuz she aviods contact -she can read ur mind sense ur mood by ur aura nd noe ur enitire life story just by touching u! until she meets this total drop dead guy who she cnt read..nd it goes on from there! READ IT!! Evermore by: alyson noel!!!
i never really read graphic novels, but you know theres a first for everything! yeah, im more of into the twilight series! im addicted to them, i reeade the series about 4 times now. and when i first read them, i would read till 6 in the morning finishing it up, i just couldn’t put it down!! so yeah the summer i read the twilight series for the first time i think i got a sleeping disorder. lmao.
i never really read graphic novels, but you know theres a first for everything! yeah, im more of into the twilight series! im addicted to them, i reeade the series about 4 times now. and when i first read them, i would read till 6 in the morning finishing it up, i just couldn’t put it down!! so yeah the summer i read the twilight series for the first time i think i got a sleeping disorder. lmao.
I read this book ( The Apocalipstix ) and it’s rockin’
Question for cameron or ray: Did anything inspire you in particular that made you want to write this book?
I am a huge fan of the Twilight series
as well as the book “Blood and Chocolate” It is a mixture of romance and action
as well as Eighth Grade Bites and the sequel Ninth Grade Slays: THE BEST BOOK for fans of page turning addiction
Does anyone have any suggestion for me?…..i need a good book to read, especially something with romance and action
I read this book ( The Apocalipstix ) and it’s rockin’
Question for cameron or ray: Did anything inspire you in particular that made you want to write this book?
I am a huge fan of the Twilight series
as well as the book “Blood and Chocolate” It is a mixture of romance and action
as well as Eighth Grade Bites and the sequel Ninth Grade Slays: THE BEST BOOK for fans of page turning addiction
Does anyone have any suggestion for me?…..i need a good book to read, especially something with romance and action
I never really found any graphic novels to be as extremely interesting as some teen fiction novels.
I never really found any graphic novels to be as extremely interesting as some teen fiction novels.
I love the Twlight Series, it’s the best. I’ve read Twlight and New Moon twice and I’m reading the partial draft for Midnight Sun for the second time now as we speak.I’m also completely and absolutely in love wth manga. I try as much as I can as often as I can’to read them. I totaly think more people should try to read mangas,they’re awsome. Mystery novels are great as well, I think the best mystery novels are Nacy Drew,Hardy Boys and of course Encyclopedia Brown. People tell me constantly Encyclopedia Brown is for little kids and I’m way too old to be reading that book but I don’t care they’re great books. I’m currently reading “Untamed” from the house of night series writen by P.C Cast + Kristin Cast. It’s about vampires it so addictive I can’t stand it. I’ve almost read all the books in the house of night series.
I love the Twlight Series, it’s the best. I’ve read Twlight and New Moon twice and I’m reading the partial draft for Midnight Sun for the second time now as we speak.I’m also completely and absolutely in love wth manga. I try as much as I can as often as I can’to read them. I totaly think more people should try to read mangas,they’re awsome. Mystery novels are great as well, I think the best mystery novels are Nacy Drew,Hardy Boys and of course Encyclopedia Brown. People tell me constantly Encyclopedia Brown is for little kids and I’m way too old to be reading that book but I don’t care they’re great books. I’m currently reading “Untamed” from the house of night series writen by P.C Cast + Kristin Cast. It’s about vampires it so addictive I can’t stand it. I’ve almost read all the books in the house of night series.
Hey Jasmine,
If you’re looking for a real page-turner with action and romance, then I highly recommend the Hunger Games (also a Word Out! featured book). I just devoured it.
The disturbing nation of Panem, its shining Capitol, and its dramatic fight to the death of young teen representaives from outlying districts on live television certainly does seem to have unsettling parallels to our present.
I was entirely taken by Katniss Everdeen and am glad to have an advance reading copy of Chasing Fire (Hunger Games, #2, publication date: September 1, on order for the library), so that I can revisit her right away.
Hey Jasmine,
If you’re looking for a real page-turner with action and romance, then I highly recommend the Hunger Games (also a Word Out! featured book). I just devoured it.
The disturbing nation of Panem, its shining Capitol, and its dramatic fight to the death of young teen representaives from outlying districts on live television certainly does seem to have unsettling parallels to our present.
I was entirely taken by Katniss Everdeen and am glad to have an advance reading copy of Chasing Fire (Hunger Games, #2, publication date: September 1, on order for the library), so that I can revisit her right away.
I am really into graphic novels but i am also into other types of books like fictions and non-fiction books! I read alot of graphic novel books and never leave a library without al least two graphic novels books for me and my little brother to enjoy to read. One of my favourite graphic books is “Little Lulu which is kind of old but FUNNY (which is the point of most graphic novel books!) The Apocalipstix sounds really cool and i think that i will enjoy to read it! I can’t wait to see is how Mandy, Dot, and Megumi do! Another interest thing is that i never read books by either Ray Fawkes and Cameron Stewart so hopefully, i will love the book! I was also reading the interview and Cameron and Ray sound like great and the obiviously worked hard to make this comic and did teamwork which is great! I am going to order this book this minute! Is it in the catolauge yet? by the way Lisa, great questions in the interview!
I am really into graphic novels but i am also into other types of books like fictions and non-fiction books! I read alot of graphic novel books and never leave a library without al least two graphic novels books for me and my little brother to enjoy to read. One of my favourite graphic books is “Little Lulu which is kind of old but FUNNY (which is the point of most graphic novel books!) The Apocalipstix sounds really cool and i think that i will enjoy to read it! I can’t wait to see is how Mandy, Dot, and Megumi do! Another interest thing is that i never read books by either Ray Fawkes and Cameron Stewart so hopefully, i will love the book! I was also reading the interview and Cameron and Ray sound like great and the obiviously worked hard to make this comic and did teamwork which is great! I am going to order this book this minute! Is it in the catolauge yet? by the way Lisa, great questions in the interview!
there is this really cool book by Francine Pascal. it is called “playing with fire”. its a sweet valley high series.should try reading it. i highly recommed it.
there is this really cool book by Francine Pascal. it is called “playing with fire”. its a sweet valley high series.should try reading it. i highly recommed it.
Does anybody have any recommendations for any (manga/fiction) oks that a 16 year old might like?
Must be fiction ( I don’t like reading non-fiction that much), something with adventure, a sense of humour, etc.
I’ve read and the series of Happy Potter, Artemis Fowl (except the last book), Eragon (again, except the last book), and I enjoy manga books also. Anybody know anything similar to these?
Does anybody have any recommendations for any (manga/fiction) oks that a 16 year old might like?
Must be fiction ( I don’t like reading non-fiction that much), something with adventure, a sense of humour, etc.
I’ve read and the series of Happy Potter, Artemis Fowl (except the last book), Eragon (again, except the last book), and I enjoy manga books also. Anybody know anything similar to these?
Tittle of the Book is .CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND THE BIG,BAD BATTLE OF THE BIONIC BOOGER BOY PART:1
Tittle of the Book is .CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND THE BIG,BAD BATTLE OF THE BIONIC BOOGER BOY PART:1
I JUST FINISHED THE BOOK IT WAS SO COOL U SHOULD CHIK IT OUT U MIGHT LIKE IT TOO SEA U
I JUST FINISHED THE BOOK IT WAS SO COOL U SHOULD CHIK IT OUT U MIGHT LIKE IT TOO SEA U
Chris: Try the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. If you like Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl & Eragon, you would probably like them as well.
Chris: Try the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. If you like Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl & Eragon, you would probably like them as well.
Hey Devi i’ve read “Sweet Valley High” series and i’ve read with playing with fire ! They are one of my favourite series ever! I’ve actully recommoed the library to get more!And abdul i’ve read the captin underpants series! its soo funny i’ve read it when i was little! But i never read the Big bad battle of bioicnic bogger. I’ll look out for it! Does anyone have any other recommedtions for funny graphic novel ?
Hey Devi i’ve read “Sweet Valley High” series and i’ve read with playing with fire ! They are one of my favourite series ever! I’ve actully recommoed the library to get more!And abdul i’ve read the captin underpants series! its soo funny i’ve read it when i was little! But i never read the Big bad battle of bioicnic bogger. I’ll look out for it! Does anyone have any other recommedtions for funny graphic novel ?
Praying at the Sweet Water motel is a really good book to read!!! I love it so much!
Praying at the Sweet Water motel is a really good book to read!!! I love it so much!
ANother good book is the Anne of green gables series.
ANother good book is the Anne of green gables series.
This book isn’t so bad but i would advice a different type of graphic design. It reminds me of the spice girls but alittle bit more rockin, besides that its a very good book.
This book isn’t so bad but i would advice a different type of graphic design. It reminds me of the spice girls but alittle bit more rockin, besides that its a very good book.
i have read a few graphic novels but i found them unintresting. i haven’t read this one tho.
Hmmm……think i should read it?
i have read a few graphic novels but i found them unintresting. i haven’t read this one tho.
Hmmm……think i should read it?
I love to read novels. The Twilight series are great, everyone should read them. Harry Potter is great too. I read all of them, and the seventh one is the best! Can’t for the sixth movie to come out!!
I love to read novels. The Twilight series are great, everyone should read them. Harry Potter is great too. I read all of them, and the seventh one is the best! Can’t for the sixth movie to come out!!
I enjoy reading graphic novels,
but I didn’t enjoy this one much.
I like the graphics alot.
But, I just don’t like the plot.
I enjoy reading graphic novels,
but I didn’t enjoy this one much.
I like the graphics alot.
But, I just don’t like the plot.
i read Around The World In Eighty Days. it was very good. i look forward to reading more books by this author. it was about a man who bet that he could get around the world in eighty days with his servant, the prize was 200000 pounds! He made it in 79 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 57 seconds! in the process they used many transportation equipments. this book must have inspired many people to invent real transportation equipment. (airplanes, blimps etc. ) happy reading!
i read Around The World In Eighty Days. it was very good. i look forward to reading more books by this author. it was about a man who bet that he could get around the world in eighty days with his servant, the prize was 200000 pounds! He made it in 79 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 57 seconds! in the process they used many transportation equipments. this book must have inspired many people to invent real transportation equipment. (airplanes, blimps etc. ) happy reading!
I just finished reading “The Red Queen’s Daughter”
by Jacqueline Kolosov and as a first teen novel, Kolosov did an amazing job! The story is a fictional history about Katherine Parr’s illegitimate child written in a more positive light then what truly happened. The best part of this novel was the element of “white magic” versus “dark magic”. I do recommend this book for a light read as the author is witty and humourous at times and it is a great page-turner.
I just finished reading “The Red Queen’s Daughter”
by Jacqueline Kolosov and as a first teen novel, Kolosov did an amazing job! The story is a fictional history about Katherine Parr’s illegitimate child written in a more positive light then what truly happened. The best part of this novel was the element of “white magic” versus “dark magic”. I do recommend this book for a light read as the author is witty and humourous at times and it is a great page-turner.
Hey it’s me again! I came across this free book network site that I use to keep track of what I have read, what I am currently reading and what books I plan to read. You can google “Shelfari” and check it out for yourself. I won’t post the link since I’m not sure if this is appropriate to post even, but its not anything commercial as the rules outlawed. I hope some members find it useful!
Hey it’s me again! I came across this free book network site that I use to keep track of what I have read, what I am currently reading and what books I plan to read. You can google “Shelfari” and check it out for yourself. I won’t post the link since I’m not sure if this is appropriate to post even, but its not anything commercial as the rules outlawed. I hope some members find it useful!
For people out there who are into funny graphic novel, there is a really funny series you should check out! Its called “Little Lulu”!.Little Lulu is a comic strip character, created by Marjorie Henderson Buell.Her full name is Lulu Moppet and is a kind and sincere little girl who is a little mischief, usually ends up saving the day.This book is really funny and a book filled with many some short and long stories! its probably has about 30-40 stories inside one book! This is a comic series and is one of my favourite books! i recommnd every to read it!
For people out there who are into funny graphic novel, there is a really funny series you should check out! Its called “Little Lulu”!.Little Lulu is a comic strip character, created by Marjorie Henderson Buell.Her full name is Lulu Moppet and is a kind and sincere little girl who is a little mischief, usually ends up saving the day.This book is really funny and a book filled with many some short and long stories! its probably has about 30-40 stories inside one book! This is a comic series and is one of my favourite books! i recommnd every to read it!
I read ‘wicked lovely’ by melissa marr which is one of the best books I’ve read! If yor into the whole fantasy thing this book should be the one for you. It’s also a series so it’s very adiccting =]
I read ‘wicked lovely’ by melissa marr which is one of the best books I’ve read! If yor into the whole fantasy thing this book should be the one for you. It’s also a series so it’s very adiccting =]
Just curious, what’s with all the comments about “Twilight”? I admit that I enjoyed the series while I was reading, but afterwards I realized that it’s quite a shallow read. No offense to Stephenie Meyer and all the “Twilight” fans, but I now find those books lack some depth, originality, and good morals…
But enough about “Twilight”. Don’t you guys agree that graphic novels and manga are quite cool? I don’t read much manga, but the ones that I have read are very interesting. 😀
Just curious, what’s with all the comments about “Twilight”? I admit that I enjoyed the series while I was reading, but afterwards I realized that it’s quite a shallow read. No offense to Stephenie Meyer and all the “Twilight” fans, but I now find those books lack some depth, originality, and good morals…
But enough about “Twilight”. Don’t you guys agree that graphic novels and manga are quite cool? I don’t read much manga, but the ones that I have read are very interesting. 😀
graphic novels are the best. I remember when I started reading them in grade 6. I literally got addicted to them. After school, my friends and I would race to the library to check our holds and or to the graphic novels section. I love the Naruto and Bleach series!
graphic novels are the best. I remember when I started reading them in grade 6. I literally got addicted to them. After school, my friends and I would race to the library to check our holds and or to the graphic novels section. I love the Naruto and Bleach series!
i just finished readin the summoning! its sooo damnn adicting like it’s a 3 hundred sumthing page book nd i read it in just one sittin cuz i cudnt put it down. its bout a gitl named chloe who sees ghosts so her dad puts her in a crazy pple house but like i turns out evry one at the house has a speacial power that normal pple over look as a medical condition. like i cnt xplain the rest without givin it away but nyone who has the time shud REALLY read it its just ahmazing!
i also just finished the book ” the devouring” nd its just soo OMG its about this girl nd her brother nd theese “demons” called vours that eat ur fears up nd take the placce of u. its like ur body there but they control it nd send ur mind to ur fearscape, where u live out ur worst fears. nd the girls brother gets taken over by one nd the girls determined no matter wat to overcome the vours. its really breath taking nd a little sad. but all in all its one of the best book ive ever read!
i just finished readin the summoning! its sooo damnn adicting like it’s a 3 hundred sumthing page book nd i read it in just one sittin cuz i cudnt put it down. its bout a gitl named chloe who sees ghosts so her dad puts her in a crazy pple house but like i turns out evry one at the house has a speacial power that normal pple over look as a medical condition. like i cnt xplain the rest without givin it away but nyone who has the time shud REALLY read it its just ahmazing!
i also just finished the book ” the devouring” nd its just soo OMG its about this girl nd her brother nd theese “demons” called vours that eat ur fears up nd take the placce of u. its like ur body there but they control it nd send ur mind to ur fearscape, where u live out ur worst fears. nd the girls brother gets taken over by one nd the girls determined no matter wat to overcome the vours. its really breath taking nd a little sad. but all in all its one of the best book ive ever read!
Shojo bets(or bits-I don’t remember) and Shojo Jump and also great sets of graphic novel(well, they are more like manga, but it works!.)
Shojo bets(or bits-I don’t remember) and Shojo Jump and also great sets of graphic novel(well, they are more like manga, but it works!.)
This book was awesome. I never really read books with these kind of graphics and pictures but overall, i enjoyed it really much and would like to read the next volumes.
This book was awesome. I never really read books with these kind of graphics and pictures but overall, i enjoyed it really much and would like to read the next volumes.
I just read this great book by Becky Citra called Never To Be told and it is such a great book.its about a girl asia who found a white moth sitting on the kitchen counter at first she thought it was nothing but then when her maddy her wife saw it she informed Asia that a white moth in the house means death. asia at first was a sceptic untill a flow of death in her family occured.and you guys have to read the book to find out what happens.all in all its a wonderful book.
I just read this great book by Becky Citra called Never To Be told and it is such a great book.its about a girl asia who found a white moth sitting on the kitchen counter at first she thought it was nothing but then when her maddy her wife saw it she informed Asia that a white moth in the house means death. asia at first was a sceptic untill a flow of death in her family occured.and you guys have to read the book to find out what happens.all in all its a wonderful book.
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown is a great book, I heard, and I put a hold on it. Hope to get it soon.
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown is a great book, I heard, and I put a hold on it. Hope to get it soon.
“The Book Thief” by Marcus Zusak is a great book too. Try it!
“The Book Thief” by Marcus Zusak is a great book too. Try it!
another great book i read recently was a book called the witches by roald dahl.This also was a great book it was a little bit funny too. it was about a boy(his name wasn’t mentioned) that lived with his grandma and had to move to another country because his grandma was sick and they were living in a hotel and in that hotel there were a bunch of old witches haves a meeting about how the queen witch came up with “potion” that can’turn little boys into hairy little mouses. your never guess what challenges and hardship the boy had to go through will he escape being a victim of the witch….
another great book i read recently was a book called the witches by roald dahl.This also was a great book it was a little bit funny too. it was about a boy(his name wasn’t mentioned) that lived with his grandma and had to move to another country because his grandma was sick and they were living in a hotel and in that hotel there were a bunch of old witches haves a meeting about how the queen witch came up with “potion” that can’turn little boys into hairy little mouses. your never guess what challenges and hardship the boy had to go through will he escape being a victim of the witch….
My teacher recommended 1984 by George Orwell and i’m looking forward to read it. Hope i like it.
My teacher recommended 1984 by George Orwell and i’m looking forward to read it. Hope i like it.
i’m a big fan of the “dear dumb diary” series. the first book was about a girl named jamie kelly hating a popular girl in class named aangeline and IT IS SO FUNNY you guy have to read it…i hope you do.
i’m a big fan of the “dear dumb diary” series. the first book was about a girl named jamie kelly hating a popular girl in class named aangeline and IT IS SO FUNNY you guy have to read it…i hope you do.
i also read another dear dumb diary the second one it about jamie kelly thinking this time the her pants and haunted and its so funny what she trys to do to get them back to normal instead of just buying another pair of pants
i also read another dear dumb diary the second one it about jamie kelly thinking this time the her pants and haunted and its so funny what she trys to do to get them back to normal instead of just buying another pair of pants
once again i’ve read the next dear dumb diary.the third one this time she likes this guy in school but she keeps getting pushed away from him because of her enemy… angeline and once again its very funny
once again i’ve read the next dear dumb diary.the third one this time she likes this guy in school but she keeps getting pushed away from him because of her enemy… angeline and once again its very funny
the fourth book of dear dumb diary is just as good as the other ones this one is about raising money for a charityand the one that raised the most money would win a prize and has more funny parts too it
the fourth book of dear dumb diary is just as good as the other ones this one is about raising money for a charityand the one that raised the most money would win a prize and has more funny parts too it
Thanx lisalibrarian for the recommendations…..i placed a hold for hunger games…..and I think instead of chasing fire you meant the book catching fire….anyways I placed a hold on catching fire and i am guessing that Katniss Everdeen is the character in the books……thanx….and i would appreciate it if you give me names of a few more page-turning addictive books
By the way….. for all the werewolf fans out there….I read the book “Blood and Chocolate”…..and it is a REALLY good book …..of course it’s not like Twilight but it’s a book that’ll make you wanna keep reading on and on…..I finished it in 1 day because it was soooooooooooo addictive
Thanx lisalibrarian for the recommendations…..i placed a hold for hunger games…..and I think instead of chasing fire you meant the book catching fire….anyways I placed a hold on catching fire and i am guessing that Katniss Everdeen is the character in the books……thanx….and i would appreciate it if you give me names of a few more page-turning addictive books
By the way….. for all the werewolf fans out there….I read the book “Blood and Chocolate”…..and it is a REALLY good book …..of course it’s not like Twilight but it’s a book that’ll make you wanna keep reading on and on…..I finished it in 1 day because it was soooooooooooo addictive
oh definitely going to read this graphic novel. In the meanwhile I got a head start on flight vol.5 and it is amazing with the visuals and storylines.
oh definitely going to read this graphic novel. In the meanwhile I got a head start on flight vol.5 and it is amazing with the visuals and storylines.
Thanks for recommending Blood and Chocolate jasmine, it sounds like a good book! I’ll check it out for sure. I think there’s also a movie for it?
Thanks for recommending Blood and Chocolate jasmine, it sounds like a good book! I’ll check it out for sure. I think there’s also a movie for it?
I can’t post anything last night
I can’t post anything last night
i fineshed an awsome book called Holes by Louise Sachar. it was probably the best book i’ve ever read. this great book is about a boy called Standly Yelnats( notice that his last name is first name bakewards! ) and how he survived a detention camp … and hit jackpot! i recomend this book to anyone who hasn’t read it yet! you’ll be walking around with you’re eyes glued onto the pages of this book the second you start the book until you’re fineshed! i am currently reading a book called Standly Yelnats survival guide to camp Greenlake. it’s kind of a follow-up of Holes.read it if you read holes and want to read more about Standly Yelnats. happy reading!
i fineshed an awsome book called Holes by Louise Sachar. it was probably the best book i’ve ever read. this great book is about a boy called Standly Yelnats( notice that his last name is first name bakewards! ) and how he survived a detention camp … and hit jackpot! i recomend this book to anyone who hasn’t read it yet! you’ll be walking around with you’re eyes glued onto the pages of this book the second you start the book until you’re fineshed! i am currently reading a book called Standly Yelnats survival guide to camp Greenlake. it’s kind of a follow-up of Holes.read it if you read holes and want to read more about Standly Yelnats. happy reading!
the only type of graphic novels I read are Mangas, My Favourites Skip Beat!!
Skip Beat is about this girl Kyoko who did everything for her childhood love Shotaro, they had run away because Sho wanted to be a celebrity/singer, now that he is famous he doesn’t need her anymore, But Kyoko wants revenge and the only way to get revenge is to become a bigger celebrity!
This Manga is really really funny and meaningful <3
the only type of graphic novels I read are Mangas, My Favourites Skip Beat!!
Skip Beat is about this girl Kyoko who did everything for her childhood love Shotaro, they had run away because Sho wanted to be a celebrity/singer, now that he is famous he doesn’t need her anymore, But Kyoko wants revenge and the only way to get revenge is to become a bigger celebrity!
This Manga is really really funny and meaningful <3
Many thanks from Word Out! 2009 to Cameron and Ray for their participation. Having some of the creators stopping by has been very cool.
Many thanks from Word Out! 2009 to Cameron and Ray for their participation. Having some of the creators stopping by has been very cool.
i fineshed reading Standley Yelnats’ survival guide to camp Greenlake. it was awsome but not as awsome as Holes. it’s not really a story. the author made camp Greenlake sound very very realistic. i would rate it a 7.5 out of 10. i recomend this book to anyone who is intrested in learning about dangerous creatures and surviving in a tough situation.
i fineshed reading Standley Yelnats’ survival guide to camp Greenlake. it was awsome but not as awsome as Holes. it’s not really a story. the author made camp Greenlake sound very very realistic. i would rate it a 7.5 out of 10. i recomend this book to anyone who is intrested in learning about dangerous creatures and surviving in a tough situation.
The Apocalipstix Volume 1 was the best graphic novel book i ever read. 😀
The Apocalipstix Volume 1 was the best graphic novel book i ever read. 😀
Swimsuit by James Patterson is a great book to teens. It’s so interesting.
Swimsuit by James Patterson is a great book to teens. It’s so interesting.
I love the Twilight series, I can’t wait until Midnight sun comes out!
I love the Twilight series, I can’t wait until Midnight sun comes out!
Yep, Jasmine… that’s right… Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (which I’m just finishing and it’s as addictive as the 1st Hunger Games). Katniss Everdeen is the main character. Sorry about the mix-up. I’ll blame my pre-vacation, pregnancy brain.:)
Yep, Jasmine… that’s right… Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (which I’m just finishing and it’s as addictive as the 1st Hunger Games). Katniss Everdeen is the main character. Sorry about the mix-up. I’ll blame my pre-vacation, pregnancy brain.:)
I also love the twilight series. But sadly i was disspointed as the sereis went one. the only really good book out of them was Twilight. then it just got worse and worse atleast that’s what i think. but i can’t fully judge since i havn’t finsihed it yet. But i have the last book just to disspaointed to even open it and start reading
I also love the twilight series. But sadly i was disspointed as the sereis went one. the only really good book out of them was Twilight. then it just got worse and worse atleast that’s what i think. but i can’t fully judge since i havn’t finsihed it yet. But i have the last book just to disspaointed to even open it and start reading
This graphic novel doesn’t seem to bad but i don’t think i’ll probaly borrow it.
This graphic novel doesn’t seem to bad but i don’t think i’ll probaly borrow it.
This graphic novel doesn’t seem to bad i’ll think about borrrowing this before i actually do it though
This graphic novel doesn’t seem to bad i’ll think about borrrowing this before i actually do it though
Well i’ve looked into it and i’m like what the heck might as well give it a try
Well i’ve looked into it and i’m like what the heck might as well give it a try
Front cover reminds me of Naruto (not a fan of it);)
Front cover reminds me of Naruto (not a fan of it);)
Yup it sorta does remind me of naruto weird lol
Yup it sorta does remind me of naruto weird lol
I wonder when there will be a naruto book o.O?
I wonder when there will be a naruto book o.O?
I think there auctualy is one but not so sure
I think there auctualy is one but not so sure
Well this would seem er..intresting? i’ll have to take a look
Well this would seem er..intresting? i’ll have to take a look
ya same here it doesn’t look bad
ya same here it doesn’t look bad
This deserves to be the first weeks graphic novel
This deserves to be the first weeks graphic novel
Pretty cool name though
Pretty cool name though
And the cover page is awesome
And the cover page is awesome
Really awesome
Really awesome