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.

This month’s recommenders are:

- Duncan

- Ben

The books for this meeting are:

Lone Wolf and Cub

Written by Kazuo Koike, illustrated by Goseki Kojima

1970, 112 pages, rated 15+

An epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions, Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of visual storytellers both in Japan and in the West.

Hoopla Link: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11438579

Comixology Link: https://m.comixology.com/Lone-Wolf-and-Cub-Vol-1-The-Assassins-Road/digital-comic/225538

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Lone-Wolf-Cub-Assassins-Road/dp/1569715025/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=lone+wolf+and+cub&qid=1606016077&sr=8-11

BPL: https://burnaby.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1183357002

VPL: https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/5058320038

Fantastic Four: Unstable Molecules

Written by James Strum, illustrated by Guy Davis

2003, 93 pages, rated 12+

In 1961, the first issue of FANTASTIC FOUR was drawn and written by the brilliant team of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, and set a new standard for heroic adventure comics. Few people realize that the Fantastic Four -- a family of sci-fi adventurers gifted with amazing powers -- was actually based on the lives of real people. As often is the case, real life was as astonishing as fiction!

Comixology: https://m.comixology.com/Startling-Stories-Fantastic-Four-Unstable-Molecules-2003/comics-series/116344

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Fantastic-Four-Unstable-Molecules-TPB/dp/0785111123/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fantastic+four+unstable+molecules&qid=1606016874&sr=8-1