In a message dated 8/10/01 2:02:39 PM,
DJ-Anonyme@webtv.net writes:
<< Two Whiteout graphic novels written by Greg
Rucka
Several issues of American Century, co-written by Howard
Chaykin
(unfortunately not drawn by him, although the artist looks
pretty good), a known pulp fan >>
As you know, I'm a Rucka fan. And just because he works in
comics as well as novels, I don't find his novels "comic
booky" so much as I find his work in comics tough,
intelligent and filled with versimilitude. Both WHITE OUT
stories are excellent examples. Protagonist is a female U.S.
Marshall at McMurdo Station on the South Pole. One tough
cookie.
I'm also reading the Chaykin series. The first story arc
takes place largely in Central America. Lots of the dialogue
is in Spanish. Post modern cynical take on U.S. involvement
in world affairs. Not as compelling as I had hoped, but
Chaykin at least doesn't dumb down for his audience. The
second story arc which has just started finds the hero
working as a security guard in the Hollywood of the day. Only
read the first of these but I like so far.
John Lau
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