Hey fellow comic readers!

This is a monthly reading club for comics and graphic novels. All are welcome, from total newcomers who are interested in delving into the world of comics, to seasoned veterans who know their Secret Wars from their Civil War. This is a safe place where you can share your opinions and partake in discussions, all in a respectful and mature environment.

Each month, there will be two books assigned for us to read before the meeting. However, don't worry if you don't get the chance to finish reading them! You can come in and give us your thoughts based on however far you got! Just be aware that everyone is free to talk about spoilers for the particular volume we read.

We place emphasis on books that are accessible, and will typically assign either graphic novels or collected volumes that contain around six issues (although this is not a hard and fast rule). If there is demand for it, we may explore other formats, such as web comics, etc.

You'll also get the chance to suggest and vote for next month's books! We have a 'pass the torch' system in place. More details will be given during the meeting.

A lot of our books will be available digitally, as well as from libraries. We aim to accommodate you in whatever way you prefer to read your comics.

The books for this meeting are:

Descender Vol 1: Tin Stars

Written by Jeff Lemire, illustrated by Dustin Nguyen

2015, 140 pages, rated 17+

One young robot's struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. A rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey that pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling space opera from the creators of Trillium, Sweet Tooth, and Little Gotham.

Hoopla Link: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11903262

Comixology Link: https://www.comixology.com/Descender-Vol-1-Tin-Stars/digital-comic/271433?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9jb21peG9sb2d5VW5saW1pdGVk

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Descender-1-Stars-Jeff-Lemire/dp/1632154269/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=descender&qid=1598745096&sr=8-3

PS 238 (Volume 1, Issues 1-5)

Written by Aaron Williams, illustrated by Aaron Williams

A web comic that follows the lives of both teachers and students at an elementary school for children with super powers, which the comic calls metaprodigies.

PS238 is a school only recently founded, three miles below the seemingly normal Excelsior School, with many of the teachers having little or no experience teaching, because most of the teachers are former superheroes. Part of the school is made from the old satellite headquarters of the Union of Justice, a superhero team whose members founded the school.

Web Link: http://ps238.nodwick.com/