Retro Reads discussion

Do you read graphic novels?

I guess graphic novels can be called comic books and vice versa.

I like graphic novels that have been adapted from classic and retro literature, although they have mostly been published since 2000. Some that come to mind are Fahrenheit 451, Dune, To Kill A Mockingbird.

I like graphic novels. I don't love that so many children's books have been adapted to graphic novels, like Babysitter's Club and Magic Tree House, because I think it discourages kids from trying chapter books earlier on.

I have yet to read a graphic novel but maybe I should try - bust out into something new?

Nowadays - rarely. My library carries very few & I'm not going to buy them!

But I improved my German many years ago reading the Asterix graphic novels.

If we expand to cartoon collections I loved Peanuts, Thelwell & a NZ one, Footrot Flats.

British one Andy Capp & some political cartoon collections didn't age well IMO.

I love Thelwell! I never see them in used book stores. :(

Jackie wrote: "I have yet to read a graphic novel but maybe I should try - bust out into something new?"

They are a quick read!

I have not, but as Carol suggested, if that includes comic collections, I was a huge Peanuts fan growing up, and loved Bloom County in high school (and it’s resurrection during trump’s first term).

Susan in NC wrote: "I have not, but as Carol suggested, if that includes comic collections, I was a huge Peanuts fan growing up, and loved Bloom County in high school (and it’s resurrection during trump’s first term)."

Comics for sure. According to the internet Watchmen is the most famous graphic novel and it is about superheros.

Hello, I am new to the group. Like others, read Asterix as a child - my sister is planning a re-read from the start, so I may join her in that. More recently, I've read the Lumberjanes books. And Alison Bechdel, though most of hers are memoirs. And Maus. And The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage. I'd recommend most of those.

Georgia wrote: "Hello, I am new to the group. Like others, read Asterix as a child - my sister is planning a re-read from the start, so I may join her in that. More recently, I've read the Lumberjanes books. And A..."

Welcome Georgia!

Yes I read graphic novels. I find them a nice change of pace from regular books. I don't read them very often but I do have a category for them in my categories. I admit I am more likely to be attracted to ones with horses on the cover 🐎 but I do read a variety.

Oh I just joined this group. I like these questions too. They are interesting and fun to answer.

Georgia and Sarah, welcome!

I have one SF graphic novel series that I got hooked on, but haven't checked to see if it is still going.
I got a major laugh from the graphic novel versions of several of Betty Neels' romances. is an example. Scary, right?

wow, Barb, I'm surprised to find Betty Neels comes in a graphic novel! Scary, LOL!

Jackie wrote: "wow, Barb, I'm surprised to find Betty Neels comes in a graphic novel! Scary, LOL!"

A few of the Harlequin/Mills & Boon authors do. I've never read any of them but I think the art work is pretty.