Blankets: A Graphic Novel of Love, Loss, and Discovery

 

Blankets is a graphic novel by Craig Thompson, spanning 624 pages in black and white. Set in the United States, this love story has garnered several international awards in the graphic novel and comics industry.

The narrative, set against the backdrop of a snowy Midwestern winter, follows two brothers growing up in rural isolation and the blossoming romance between two young lovers. It explores themes of security and discovery, playfulness and tragedy, a fall from grace, and the origins of faith. Blankets is a profound and breathtakingly beautiful work.

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Insightful Isolation: Guy Delisle's Burma Chronicles

 Guy Delisle's Burma Chronicles is an exceptionally insightful graphic novel about contemporary Burma/Myanmar. This 272-page black-and-white comic explores a country known for using concealment and isolation as tools of social control. In Burma, scissor-wielding censors monitor the media, the de facto opposition leader has been under house arrest for years, insurgent-controlled areas are cut off from the outside world, and rumors serve as the most reliable source of information. Delisle is at his most compelling and endearing in this work.

Pics - Asif Zumkhawalla

Articulated Comic Book Art by Slade Preston

 

Jack The King Kirby and Stan Lee - The Creators of The Marvel Universe

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Scarlett versus The Baroness

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Snake Eyes and Scarlett

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Jean Grey

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Batman and Nightwing

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ACBA, short for Articulated Comic Book Art, encompasses a photographic and display approach that centers on action figures. Typically drawing inspiration from comic books or films, ACBA involves dynamically posing action figures and incorporating a range of accessories and props to craft visually captivating scenes.

Exploring the Martian Frontier: Artistry by Reinis Gailītis

 

Check out this incredible piece by artist Reinis Gailītis! Titled "Martian," it's a copperplate engraving from 2023 capturing a SpaceX/NASA astronaut on Mars alongside Starship rockets and the Perseverance Mars rover, affectionately called Percy. The print size is 25x17cm on a 26x19cm paper. Truly captivating work!

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