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What I've read this past Fall and Spring semester (so far)
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Preacher Vol. 1: Gone to TexasPreacher Vol. 1: Gone to Texas by Garth Ennis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $7.49
I've been waiting to read this series for so long. I finally picked this up last September and I was blown away; so far it’s exceed my wildest expectations.
Preacher Vol. 2: Until the End of the WorldPreacher Vol. 2: Until the End of the World by Garth Ennis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $6.99
Even better then the first, this volume officially got me addicted to the series.
Preacher Vol. 3: Proud AmericansPreacher Vol. 3: Proud Americans by Garth Ennis
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The addiction continues; this series gets better and better with each book.
Preacher Vol. 4: Ancient HistoryPreacher Vol. 4: Ancient History by Garth Ennis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $7.25
A collection of one shots, worth reading for the Saint of Killers storyline alone.
Preacher Vol. 5: Dixie FriedPreacher Vol. 5: Dixie Fried by Garth Ennis
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This volume gives us a little more insight into Cassidy's past; my addiction continues.
Preacher Vol. 7: SalvationPreacher Vol. 7: Salvation by Garth Ennis
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $8.50
This volume takes Jessie out of the main storyline as he helps out the town of Salvation, TX. A risky move but I think it works out well in the end.
Preacher Vol. 6: War in the SunPreacher Vol. 6: War in the Sun by Garth Ennis
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One of the best in the series, it doesn't get much better.
Preacher Vol. 8: All Hell's A-ComingPreacher Vol. 8: All Hell's A-Coming by Garth Ennis
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $7.00
The series starts winding down to its inevitable conclusion; I don’t want it to end.
Preacher Vol. 9: AlamoPreacher Vol. 9: Alamo by Garth Ennis
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The series comes to its satisfying conclusion. I will definitely be re-reading this in the future; bring on the Absolute editions!
Unmanned (Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1)Unmanned (Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1) by Brian K. Vaughan
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $5.00
I've heard such good things about this I had to give it a shot. Overall I thought this volume was just ok; I'll give it a few more volumes to try and suck me in before I decide whether I'm going to bother with the whole series.
Y: The Last Man Vol. 2: CyclesY: The Last Man Vol. 2: Cycles by Brian K. Vaughan
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $5.00
Much better then vol. 01
Y: The Last Man Vol. 3: One Small StepY: The Last Man Vol. 3: One Small Step by Brian K. Vaughan
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $6.70
The story really starts to unfold, I'm starting to get hooked.
Y: The Last Man Vol. 4: SafewordY: The Last Man Vol. 4: Safeword by Brian K. Vaughan
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $6.00
The best so far; Yorick really starts too developed as a character. These volumes are short and sweet; I can't wait to read more.
The Sandman Vol. 7: Brief LivesThe Sandman Vol. 7: Brief Lives by Neil Gaiman
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $8.00
I'm not sure how I feel about this Sandman volume. Everything up to this point has been such a pleasure to read, but for some reason I found my self struggling through this one. Sure it settled a major arch, but I couldn't help but feel bored and under whelmed.
The Sandman Vol. 8: Worlds' EndThe Sandman Vol. 8: Worlds' End by Neil Gaiman
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The thrid and final collection of short stories. Sigh, I couldn't get into this volume either.
The Sandman Vol. 9: The Kindly OnesThe Sandman Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman
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Sooooooooooooo much better then vol 7 and 8, ties up a lot of loose ends.
Like a Velvet Glove Cast in IronLike a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron by Daniel Clowes
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $8.99
Weird as hell, that's all I've got to say.
White Teeth: A NovelWhite Teeth: A Novel by Zadie Smith
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $2.50
Wow, a funny and refreshing look at the trials and tribulations of non traditional families living in modern England. One of the best novels I've read in a long time.
EpilepticEpileptic by David B.
Buy new: $19.11 / Used from: $7.98
A heartbreaking story about what it’s like to grow up with a mentally ill brother. I enjoyed the book, but the narrative structure and paneling started to get really old about halfway through
JasmineJasmine by Bharati Mukherjee
Buy new: $11.20 / Used from: $6.06
Can you really abandon who you are simply by moving somewhere new? A very honest look at immigrant life in America through the eyes of a Hindu woman.
ChokeChoke by Chuck Palahniuk
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.11
Pessimistic as hell but extremely compelling; a very good read.
Transmetropolitan Vol. 1: Back on the StreetTransmetropolitan Vol. 1: Back on the Street by Warren Ellis
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.95
A good start, short and sweet.
Transmetropolitan Vol. 2: Lust for LifeTransmetropolitan Vol. 2: Lust for Life by Warren Ellis
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $7.70
An excellent volume, fun as hell to read. Ellis packs it with just the right amount of humor, crudeness, and attitude; the future is bleak but I don’t care.
Black HoleBlack Hole by Charles Burns
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $10.98
Very different, but also very enjoyable. The art is just fantastic, I highly recommend this to anyone interested in non mainstream comics.
Pride of BaghdadPride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $4.99
Very original story, beautiful art; I highly recommend this book.
TrickedTricked by Alex Robinson
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $2.85
A very good follow up to the amazing Box Office Poison