So, it's been a while since I've posted on this blog because I really wasn't sure what I was going to use it for. I think I've decided to use it to vocalize my love of comics. Part of what inspired me to use this was the blog Girls Read Comics Too (here's the link, I highly recommend it: http://girlsreadcomics.com/). It's a group of girls talking about comics! I thought I'd add my thoughts to the massive amount of thoughts out there. I don't really care if I get a lot of views or followers, this is just me talking about one of the things I love the most, comics! Hell, I'm majoring in Illustration so I can make comics myself.
Anyway, I guess to get the ball rolling I'm going to talk about one of my favorite comics, Sandman, by Niel Gaimon. This is one of the comics that changed my view of comics. It made me realize the potential of the medium as a whole. Not only is the writing excellent, but the art as well. The line and the use of lots of shadow adds a magic and mystery to the comic, which reflects the nature of the comic's namesake, Sandman, or Morpheus. Gaimon digs into themes about identity, greed, power, and so much more as the comic goes on. It's late, so I don't have time to go into a deep reflection of the whole thing, and I may do that at a later date, but if you are a comic fan, or a Niel Gaimon fan, I highly recommend you read this series. It may be 12 books long, but so worth it! I don't want to spoil anything for people who haven't read it, but Death is by far one of my favorite characters of all time.
So, I'm going to try and update this blog every week or other week depending on the amount of work I have. If you'd like to follow me, please do! It'll help motivate me. Or just stop by and read whenever you feel like it. Also leave comments. I like to know what other people think. Just keep it civil and respectful. Remember, everything on the web is permanent. Thanks for reading, check back soon.
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