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. We will conduct our meetings on the Zoom platform. 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 vote for next month's books! We have a 'pass the torch' system in place so that each month, two specific members will have the honor of choosing the books. More details will be given in the meeting if you have any questions. 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 following are this month's books, as well as suggestions on where to read/buy them: Sara Written by Garth Ennis, illustrated by Steve Epting 2019, 151 pages, rated 17+ NAZI OCCUPIED RUSSIA, 1942. FIGHT HARD. SHOOT STRAIGHT. DO NOT LET THEM TAKE YOU ALIVE. SARA is a gripping war story following a team of female Russian snipers as they beat back the Nazi invaders during a brutal winter campaign on the WWII Eastern Front. Comixology Link: https://www.comixology.com/Sara/digital-comic/752771?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Sara-Garth-Ennis/dp/1732748535/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=sara&qid=1595727728&sr=8-5 They Called Us Enemy Written by George Takei, illustrated by Justin Eisinger 2019, 212 pages, rated 12+ George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outspoken commitment to equal rights. But long before he braved new frontiers in Star Trek, he woke up as a four-year-old boy to find his own birth country at war with his father’s—and their entire family forced from their home into an uncertain future. In a stunning graphic memoir, Takei revisits his haunting childhood in American concentration camps, as one of over 100,000 Japanese Americans imprisoned by the U.S. government during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon—and America itself—in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. Comixology Link: https://www.comixology.com/They-Called-Us-Enemy/digital-comic/760194?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Hoopla Link: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12579768
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