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Forgetless
Forgetless is the biggest party in New York, but now it's ending. On the final guest list: Sara and Sonia, struggling models turned professional killers; Derrick, a failed t-shirt maker and hypnotist's assistant turned YouTube porn impresario; and a sex-addicted koala (don't ask). Once their twisted paths cross, it'll be a miracle if any of them live to see last call!
128 pages, Paperback
First published October 13, 2010
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Nick Spencer
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Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics (Existence 2.0/3.0, Forgetless, Shuddertown, Morning Glories), his work at DC Comics (Action Comics, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents), and for his current work at Marvel Comics (Iron Man 2.0, Ultimate Comics: X-Men).
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics (Existence 2.0/3.0, Forgetless, Shuddertown, Morning Glories), his work at DC Comics (Action Comics, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents), and for his current work at Marvel Comics (Iron Man 2.0, Ultimate Comics: X-Men).
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August 5, 2018
This was pretty enjoyable, i did like the story and its weirdness. Only problems were there was a sick fetish (although in one brief scene) thrown in and i was kinda like "why?" And it isn't my favorite but overall another solid work from Nick Spencer (which i should probably go and rate the stuff I've read from him)
April 17, 2018
Nobody makes me enjoy spending time with despicable characters more than Nick Spencer! I wouldn't want to meet any of these characters in real life, but they are so much fun to watch from a safe distance. As one example, one of the characters would consider stabbing someone 60 times to be less of an ethical problem than eating one's roommates oreos.
Not my favorite of his works, but at least this time the team actually finishes a story! (Unlike "Morning Glories", or "Bedlam", for which we may never get the concluding sections. Grrrrr.) Actually this short book is even two separate stories in one volume.
Trigger warning: A blow-up doll is raped. Also the Empire State Building is raped. Actually, there's a lot of rape of inanimate objects.
Not my favorite of his works, but at least this time the team actually finishes a story! (Unlike "Morning Glories", or "Bedlam", for which we may never get the concluding sections. Grrrrr.) Actually this short book is even two separate stories in one volume.
Trigger warning: A blow-up doll is raped. Also the Empire State Building is raped. Actually, there's a lot of rape of inanimate objects.
March 18, 2012
This graphic novel made it onto my shelves when Morning Glories had the wrong cover for a while and in someways I wish I'd never seen the mistake. The title is very fitting for this GN as it's really not one of my favorites or even likable but I felt the need to read it from start to finish just incase it got better- I was wrong.
This comic is warped and honestly it just tries to hard to be 'cool' or 'different' while not having all that much substance to the storyline.
A very forgettable story and the drawing style isn't all that much either.
I'd rate this a 1.5 but I couldn't bring myself to give it 2 stars.
This comic is warped and honestly it just tries to hard to be 'cool' or 'different' while not having all that much substance to the storyline.
A very forgettable story and the drawing style isn't all that much either.
I'd rate this a 1.5 but I couldn't bring myself to give it 2 stars.
March 8, 2020
This series is so upbeat about assassinations it's a joy to read. Too bad it has such a confusing timeline. It jumps to several moments in time - hours earlier, days later, moths earlier, weeks later. You really need to read this in one sitting. It's pretty easy to do since the dialogue is (street) smart and funny, the plot is engaging and you can't help but root for these fun anti-heroes, one and all. The artwork is all over the place, if anyone cares.
There are two independent stories. The first one follows models turned assassins during a botched job. The other features a trio of underage characters that desperately want to attend the last Forgetless, a social event that is the only thing in common between these stories.
There are two independent stories. The first one follows models turned assassins during a botched job. The other features a trio of underage characters that desperately want to attend the last Forgetless, a social event that is the only thing in common between these stories.
May 1, 2025
A perfect comic about contract killer models, an intended target, a koala suit wearing man who shows up, and some pretty out there kinks to snug into bed with (seriously, I'm almost concerned that I was able to fall asleep immediately after reading this). And that's just the first story!
While the wild ride in the first story was fine enough, I really loved the second story where three South Jersey teenagers decide they need to go to the last Forgetless night at a club in New York. The ringleader behind the idea is Darla, a freckled faced, Fargo hat wearing firecracker who will go to lengths to make it to Forgetless. I was absolutely tickled by her and her nonsensical arguments that somehow ended up making sense to both her friends and to me. From her way of getting money for fake IDs to trying to actually obtain the IDs to trying to get into the door to experience Forgetless . . . hilarious. And somehow a little heartwarming.
This was my first Nick Spencer experience because I somehow misplaced my first volume of Morning Glories, but this is motivating me to try to find it.
3 Stars
While the wild ride in the first story was fine enough, I really loved the second story where three South Jersey teenagers decide they need to go to the last Forgetless night at a club in New York. The ringleader behind the idea is Darla, a freckled faced, Fargo hat wearing firecracker who will go to lengths to make it to Forgetless. I was absolutely tickled by her and her nonsensical arguments that somehow ended up making sense to both her friends and to me. From her way of getting money for fake IDs to trying to actually obtain the IDs to trying to get into the door to experience Forgetless . . . hilarious. And somehow a little heartwarming.
This was my first Nick Spencer experience because I somehow misplaced my first volume of Morning Glories, but this is motivating me to try to find it.
3 Stars
October 6, 2024
I took a break from The Fix to read this from Nick Spencer before finishing up in The Fix.
It was alright. I thought the non-linear storytelling was great and really captured a nice beat to it all. But the story could have been a little better.
I do think some people will want to know about potential TW:, SA/suggestive SA and kink (one of which was just there with no real purpose) being the bigger ones.
This isn’t Nick Spencer’s best work, but it was fine for what it was.
It was alright. I thought the non-linear storytelling was great and really captured a nice beat to it all. But the story could have been a little better.
I do think some people will want to know about potential TW:, SA/suggestive SA and kink (one of which was just there with no real purpose) being the bigger ones.
This isn’t Nick Spencer’s best work, but it was fine for what it was.
June 23, 2017
The first tale was an interesting experiment with flashbacks and rewinds. The second was a yarn about NYC and growing up.
November 21, 2019
5 stars for the first segment, 2 for the second
November 26, 2012
First of all, I'd like to say I'm a big Nick Spencer fan. His superb work on Infinite Vacation and Morning Glories were a big factor when I decided to check out Forgetless. That being said, Forgetless is a pretty interesting concept: a few foul-mouthed, outcasted teenagers and young adults with a wacky range of "professions," from Youtube-porn-sensation to pedophiliac late show host who wears a koala suit, add an adrenaline-fueled nightclub in which paths intertwine more than a group of drunkards walking a plank, and you've summed up Forgetless.
The interesting and peculiar concept, however, was not enough to justify the cringe-worthy dialogue and simply unlikable characters. From the exaggerated, stereotypical gay best friend, whom Spencer actually refers to as the "stereotypical gay best friend," to an irritating female assassin constantly thinking about fingering herself and making out (which I have no problem with in itself), the personalities in the book fall flat onto their lackluster cardboard asses.
I had high hopes for this book. The premise was very intriguing, but the execution was quite poor. The spitfire rate of pop culture references like annoying Facebook status updates and iPhone text exchanges only solidifies this book's berth in short-term memory. It pains me to say, ironically, that in five years, give or take, nobody will remember Forgetless.
The interesting and peculiar concept, however, was not enough to justify the cringe-worthy dialogue and simply unlikable characters. From the exaggerated, stereotypical gay best friend, whom Spencer actually refers to as the "stereotypical gay best friend," to an irritating female assassin constantly thinking about fingering herself and making out (which I have no problem with in itself), the personalities in the book fall flat onto their lackluster cardboard asses.
I had high hopes for this book. The premise was very intriguing, but the execution was quite poor. The spitfire rate of pop culture references like annoying Facebook status updates and iPhone text exchanges only solidifies this book's berth in short-term memory. It pains me to say, ironically, that in five years, give or take, nobody will remember Forgetless.
November 26, 2012
First of all, I'd like to say I'm a big Nick Spencer fan. His superb work on Infinite Vacation and Morning Glories were a big factor when I decided to check out Forgetless. That being said, Forgetless is a pretty interesting concept: a few foul-mouthed, outcasted teenagers and young adults with a wacky range of "professions," from Youtube-porn-sensation to pedophiliac late show host who wears a koala suit, add an adrenaline-fueled nightclub in which paths intertwine more than a group of drunkards walking a plank, and you've summed up Forgetless.
The interesting and peculiar concept, however, was not enough to justify the cringe-worthy dialogue and simply unlikable characters. From the exaggerated, stereotypical gay best friend, whom Spencer actually refers to as the "stereotypical gay best friend," to an irritating female assassin constantly thinking about making out, the personalities in the book fall flat onto their lackluster cardboard asses.
I had high hopes for this book. The premise was very intriguing, but the execution was quite poor. The spitfire rate of pop culture references like annoying Facebook status updates and iPhone text exchanges only solidifies this book's berth in short-term memory. It pains me to say, ironically, that in five years, give or take, nobody will remember Forgetless.
The interesting and peculiar concept, however, was not enough to justify the cringe-worthy dialogue and simply unlikable characters. From the exaggerated, stereotypical gay best friend, whom Spencer actually refers to as the "stereotypical gay best friend," to an irritating female assassin constantly thinking about making out, the personalities in the book fall flat onto their lackluster cardboard asses.
I had high hopes for this book. The premise was very intriguing, but the execution was quite poor. The spitfire rate of pop culture references like annoying Facebook status updates and iPhone text exchanges only solidifies this book's berth in short-term memory. It pains me to say, ironically, that in five years, give or take, nobody will remember Forgetless.
January 25, 2025
2024 update
I randomly remembered this comic and decided I should review it. Imagine my surprise when I see I have already reviewed it.
I was a teenager when I read it. I don’t remember much except the three friends who wanted to DJ at a party or something?? I loved their story more than the assassin girls. I then remembered there was some weird stuff that made me cringe. One of them is scarred into my memory.
Anyways, I bumped the rating down. I’ll need to reread this again and view it through my refreshed adult lenses.
Original review: I loved every aspect of this crazy weird book. The characters were funny, the art had a bit of nostalgia and variety to it, but it felt rushed. Although I got that rushed feeling, it was still a good story, but the ending felt so short. I thought this was a supernatural story because of the cover (I kinda wish it was a supernatural story), but it was fine the way it is. There's something about this strange book that gave me a nostalgic feeling. Darla is my favorite character from the book, and wish her side of the story was longer. All in all, great book and good story.
I randomly remembered this comic and decided I should review it. Imagine my surprise when I see I have already reviewed it.
I was a teenager when I read it. I don’t remember much except the three friends who wanted to DJ at a party or something?? I loved their story more than the assassin girls. I then remembered there was some weird stuff that made me cringe. One of them is scarred into my memory.
Anyways, I bumped the rating down. I’ll need to reread this again and view it through my refreshed adult lenses.
Original review: I loved every aspect of this crazy weird book. The characters were funny, the art had a bit of nostalgia and variety to it, but it felt rushed. Although I got that rushed feeling, it was still a good story, but the ending felt so short. I thought this was a supernatural story because of the cover (I kinda wish it was a supernatural story), but it was fine the way it is. There's something about this strange book that gave me a nostalgic feeling. Darla is my favorite character from the book, and wish her side of the story was longer. All in all, great book and good story.
August 4, 2015
This graphic novel was something else... Swift changes in art style, explicit character interactions, and numerous intricate plot twists do not always a masterpiece make. One of the things that really caught my eye about this comic is the unique art style, or one of them, that uses thinner lines and deeper, more vibrant colors to create a more cinematic feel than traditional comic art styles in my experience. I can appreciate the use of style changes, but was not really a fan of it given the distraction from the style I preferred personally. There isn't a single hero in the bunch of characters (these guys practically give new meaning to "anti-hero"), but they're quirky and amusing, and likeable, or tolerable, enough as a result. The most redeeming thing about this work, though, is how the stories are all so carefully woven together. This one is a wild ride from start to finish, and having such insane events and characters connected was a mid-laugh breath of fresh air.
September 15, 2014
Perfectly readable, not all that interesting. The writing is quintessentially Nick Spencer, complete with all the weird sex and violence he likes to bring into his work. The dialogue is great, but the characters are all pretty unlikable in their young adult believability. Maybe I'm missing out because I'm not a New York native? That seems sort of important, so maybe something's going over my head here, but Forgetless reads like a bad Cohen Brothers movie, full of turns, but void of "aha" moments. I didn't care for all of the art either, and the two distinct styles on display don't blend well and even lead to some confusion between chapters. All that said, the small story at the end of the book is charming, complete with likable characters. Too bad there wasn't more of that story in here.
March 17, 2011
This is a graphic novel that tries too hard, long story short. It's the last night at a popular New York nightclub, and a bunch of different stories converge at this nightclub to somewhat telegraphed but otherwise surprising results.
It wasn't terrible by any means. It's very fast paced and gets the job done for what it is, but it's almost trying to be shocking for the sake of being shocking, and I'm not sure any of it would really hit the intended audience that way.
I expected more from it, I guess, and it was an enjoyable romp overall, but nothing special.
It wasn't terrible by any means. It's very fast paced and gets the job done for what it is, but it's almost trying to be shocking for the sake of being shocking, and I'm not sure any of it would really hit the intended audience that way.
I expected more from it, I guess, and it was an enjoyable romp overall, but nothing special.
May 17, 2012
The very definition of "trying too hard", this book comes off as insipid and narcissistic. You could make the case that narcissism was the point of the book, but no one tries hard for the insipid branding. And because of the one, the other doesn't work.
I would have gone ga-ga for this thing if I were still 17 and watching movies like 'Spun'. But I'm not and I don't so I just couldn't care less about this atrocity so I'll stop talking about it now and giving it more time and effort than it deserves.
I would have gone ga-ga for this thing if I were still 17 and watching movies like 'Spun'. But I'm not and I don't so I just couldn't care less about this atrocity so I'll stop talking about it now and giving it more time and effort than it deserves.
June 14, 2012
What do a couple of fashion models turned hit women, a rising youtube porn star, and a hypersexual koala have in common? Forgetless, the number one night club in New York. But like all good things, Forgetless is coming to an end, and our main characters are aiming to make it the best night yet. Before the Morning Glories craze, Nick Spencer wrote this highly under-appreciated gem. Highlights of the book include Spencer's ever engaging writing and a collection of awesome artists including W. Scott Forbes, Marley Zarcone, and Jorge Coehlo.
July 15, 2013
Attempting to explain the plot here wouldn't do it justice. It all revolves around a special night at a club in New York. The key players are two models/contract killers, a perverted youtuber, and a late night TV host who dresses up in a koala suit to anonymously feed his sex addiction.
The secondary story follows three under age New Jersey kids who want to go to Forgetless to fulfill their young dreams.
A hilarious, exciting, sometimes vile, and always insightful look at what the city can do to a person.
The secondary story follows three under age New Jersey kids who want to go to Forgetless to fulfill their young dreams.
A hilarious, exciting, sometimes vile, and always insightful look at what the city can do to a person.
June 11, 2012
Well, I liked this work despite the material being rather vulgar. Somtimes even the raunchy bits were funny. I was expecting a straight-up neo-crime story, but this is an unusual story chopped up into several past and future time-based sequences featuring different groups of cast like Pulp Fiction and how at the end everyone meets one another. I guess it's like what if Kevin Smith tried to make a short Quentin Tarantino movie.
November 28, 2014
Four stars for creativity.
Three stars for content. Some scenes were a bit too vulgar for my taste. Maybe it would have been more acceptable if there would have been fewer incidences of raunchiness.
I love stories that weave characters lives together while they are completely unaware of the connections happening. Most of my favorite movies have that theme, so it was refreshing to see it used in a graphic novel.
Overall, it was clever and I enjoyed it.
Three stars for content. Some scenes were a bit too vulgar for my taste. Maybe it would have been more acceptable if there would have been fewer incidences of raunchiness.
I love stories that weave characters lives together while they are completely unaware of the connections happening. Most of my favorite movies have that theme, so it was refreshing to see it used in a graphic novel.
Overall, it was clever and I enjoyed it.
June 3, 2011
Great book from the writer of Morning Glories about models turned hit girls, koala-costume-wearing late night talk show hosts, loser guys trying to be the next Youtube sensations, and teens in search of fake IDs. Really good plot that ties together a lot of disparate ideas while flashing back and forward, and it's got plenty of laughs too.
March 29, 2014
It was okay. I mostly enjoyed the different art styles really.
Story wise I'd say it's not all that great. There's some parts that works okay and some parts are just boring. I found myself disliking most of the characters.
I'd recommend you try finding a copy at your local library if you want to read it.
Story wise I'd say it's not all that great. There's some parts that works okay and some parts are just boring. I found myself disliking most of the characters.
I'd recommend you try finding a copy at your local library if you want to read it.
May 10, 2011
Pretty pathetic as graphic novels go. The story was too loose - I mean I like stories where they show how all the main characters wind up in the same place at a certain time but if there was going to be no point to the story you could have at least made the book funny.
April 7, 2014
So it's really well done, but...I think I'm over stories about how great being a teenager is and how awesome music is and it will change our lives. Like, music's great and important, but...I don't need to read stories about it anymore.
May 30, 2012
It was fun. Reminded me of raves-and that movie Go!
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July 30, 2011I will be ready for the next one. What can I say, I love graphic novels. Especially sick and twisted ones as such!
July 4, 2012
14.99
June 15, 2012
Incredible dialogue but some horrible art.
October 1, 2013
It was confusing at first and kinda weird. Altough I found it funny, it left me with a few questions but not hungry for the answers.
January 6, 2014
A little fun, a little weird, but this doesn't come together quite as well as Spencer's "Morning Glories" or Image's "Mind the Gap".
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