{"id":206,"date":"2007-08-23T23:32:01","date_gmt":"2007-08-24T03:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/skyeview\/?p=206"},"modified":"2007-08-26T11:43:25","modified_gmt":"2007-08-26T15:43:25","slug":"skyes-top-10-graphic-novels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/skyeview\/?p=206","title":{"rendered":"Skye’s Top 10 Graphic Novels"},"content":{"rendered":"


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FULL COLOR<\/a>
\nHow often does one find a comic or graphic novel character depicted as an Afriles, cornrow coiffured, visual artist, action hero? The promotional poster displayed in my local comic shop piqued my curiosity and was enough for me to purchase the book. I was not disappointed it was definitely a fun read.<\/p>\n

I particularly enjoyed the chapter when the main character Boom broke up with her sharp witted and smart girlfriend; the author hit all the right notes. So much so, I was inspired to send Mark Britt an email commenting on the sensitivity and witty repartee exchanged between Boom and her g\/f. He replied that it was the most agonizing chapter for him, but I tell you he nailed it. He informed me that his next graphic novel will be set in Oakland, CA. I can\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n

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Synopsis
\nA lifetime marked with Napoleonic bosses has generated a rage in Boom that she can’t contain anymore – only aim. Her target? Her boss.<\/p>\n

The same day she decides to go after her boss, Boom comes home to find an old friend standing on her fire escape. David’s double-crossed a drug dealer and he’s looking for help. Boom tells him, “I can’t. I’ve given myself one day to make it all right or I’m just going to kill myself. What do you think of that?” David smiles, “Chaos it is then. We’ll need coffee.”<\/p>\n

FULL COLOR is an action-packed odyssey through New York. Fast-paced and thoughtful, compelling and funny, FULL COLOR is a revenge-fueled morality tale.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\nHothead Paisan<\/a>
\nThis book was my introduction to graphic novels. The main
\ncharacter’s outrageous and over-the-top antics provides a great
\nescape from all the “isms” and oppression sickness a sistah may
\nencounter in the mundane world.<\/p>\n

Synopsis
\nIs it a book, or is it a weapon?
\nIt’s got 428 pages and weighs a friggin’ ton. The Complete Hothead (until there’s more) contains issues #1 through #21, with a 10-page intro. Read it, love it, refer to it. Display it, hide it, hit someone over the head with it. Just remember to take notes!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Ada Lee (Volumes 1<\/a> and 2<\/a>)
\nI discovered Ada Lee while searching my erotic comic catalogs for comics with people of color characters that weren\u2019t grossly stereotypical. I enjoy this character because she reminds me of some of the sex positive Asian lesbians I\u2019ve had the pleasure of partying with in the bay area. If Ada Lee was a cartoon character I could imagine Margaret Cho providing the voice over. A hilarious read and sexy too!<\/p>\n

Synopsis
\nAda Lee<\/a> (volume one)
\nAda is one hard-bitten good-lookin’ bitch with attitude for an army. And she likes pussy. Oh, when it comes to T&A, the more nubile, the more horny, the better. Ada likes her pussy submissive, warm, cuddly, wet, and wanton. Like her.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Ada Lee<\/a> (volume two)
\nThe Tough-As-Nails lesbian is back with her cursin’ mouth and mean punch but it seems her ways may be catching up with her! First her sweet lover is abducted and then she is caught and made by all her former jilted lovers (and there’s an army) to do things we cannot possibly mention here! The goofy and very raunchy sheer fun continues unbridled.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n


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The Spidergarden\/Metal Web Series<\/a> (7 novels & 1 art book)
\nI like EVERYTHING Michael Manning publishes. His fine artwork is sublime and his graphic novels are imaginative beyond description. One has to peruse his website to view his vast collection of work.<\/p>\n

Synopsis
\nMixing influences from various parts of the world, Manning has produced here<\/a> the book that will introduce gender bending to the eager public. A pseudo oriental setting for a fantasy world of erotic delights and gender-blurred decadence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Inamorata: The Erotic Art of Michael Manning<\/a>
\nInamorata is Manning’s hardcover book that offers newbies and fans alike a visual survey of his work spanning a two decades. Years ago I had the pleasure of seeing his fetish fashions modeled on the runway at Stormy Leather’s annual fashion show. Brilliant!<\/p>\n

Inamorata is…<\/p>\n

… (It., fem. of inamorato, lover, orig. pp. of innamorare, to fall in love)<\/p>\n

… an alternate reality where identity, gender, and even species become more fluid concepts.<\/p>\n

… a compendium of character studies and wordless narratives in which elemental goddesses, technological demons, human pets, and erotic avatars celebrate a transcendently deviant sexuality…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Bonus Link
\nMichael Manning Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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