Annotations
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They’re unfortunately rare, but I love it when annotated comics and graphic novels are published. I wish more writers, artists, writer/artists, or both took the time to release annotated versions of their work.
My favorites so far include Carla Speed McNeil’s Finder series. There’s a very thorough annotation at the end of each of the collected trade paperbacks published by Lightspeed Press. Similarly, the first two books in Leah Hernandez’s Texas Steampunk series (Cathedral Child and Clockwork Angels) contain an enjoyable page by page (and sometimes panel by panel) annotation. (The books were published by Cyberosia Publishing, but they seem to be out of business now, so I’m not sure if they’re even in print currently).
I’m also currently reading through Anarchy for the Masses: The Disinformation Guide to the Invisibles. I prefer annotations from the creators themselves, but even without Morrison’s direct input (other than a few interview pieces), this book is still a fascinating read.
Now if DC would just publish an annotated Seven Soldiers. I’d love to hear what Morrison himself had in mind for each comic and the series as a whole.
November 2nd, 2006 at 8:54 am
Hurrah for another Finder fan! I’d love to see you discuss the medical issues someday. I know it’s all pretty far-flung, and it has a sense of being well grounded (does Carla ever not do her research?) but it would still be fun to hear a doctor’s opinion on, say, Medawar rehab and hospitals or Jaeger’s healing.
November 2nd, 2006 at 8:46 pm
The Texas Steampunk books ARE in print, and can be had directly from me. Email divalea @ gmail . com
I sell ‘em $12. for one, $21.00 for both, signed and sketched.
November 2nd, 2006 at 8:59 pm
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You heard is straight from Lea, the books are in print, so order them! You won’t regret it — they’re some of my favorites!
November 3rd, 2006 at 10:49 pm
I’ve always suspected that each of the Seven Soldiers minis was supposed to be seven issues long. I’d love to find out if this is true.
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