Welcome to the inaugural Inkstuds Book Club. I was joined by seven enthusiastic comics folk for a discussion of Jason’s Isle of 100,000 Graves. This is the first time we have tried it out, and I think it worked out. Thanks to Michael, Brandon, Steve, Roman, Nolan, Chris and Andrew for taking part. I would like us to be able to continue the discussion of the book here.
If you had a chance to read it, please tell us what you think.
The next Book Club will be on July 2nd at noon pacific time. We will be discussing Frank Miller’s early work, Ronin.
Got stuck on the G train – I’ll join y’all for Ronin next time, promise! Hope the Book Club was good 🙂
I didn’t ask, and as the Jason “virgin” I should have– what would be the preferred starting point for his works according to those more experienced in his cartooning ways?
Haven’t thought it through enough to give a solid answer personally, but thought I’d throw this link your way for the time being – http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/05/comics-college-jason/
I’d say “Low Moon” or “Left Bank Gang.”
i dont dont know if theres a “best” jason to read first since it takes awhile to warm to his style. I would only say DONT read “shhhhh” first as its not the most indicative or fun. Personally, i read “The Living and the Dead” first and i became an instant fan.
Not my favorite Jason work, but definitely good. I think I prefer him solo rather than collaborating. I agree with Deforge in that, Jason is off my radar until I’m reading one of his books. Then when I am, I always enjoy it. I love his simple style and his storytelling ability.