Reddit reviews Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass & Sorcery
We found 8 Reddit comments about Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass & Sorcery. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
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Reddit reviews Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass & SorceryWe found 8 Reddit comments about Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass & Sorcery. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Moreover, I think there are some people out there that simply don't want tons of tiny little comic books laying around. I buy comics now and again, but always in the form of collected volumes that sell for around $10.
Like, I bought the first rat queens collection.
From the previews I'd seen, the art was gorgeous and I'm into DnD so I tried it out. I liked it and bought Volumes 2 and 3 shortly thereafter (the art wasn't as good in these...).
Now I've got three booklets I can put comfortably on a shelf and identify from the side, instead of 15 little tiny magazines that I would probably lose anyway. To be honest I know so little about the industry that I wouldn't even know where to buy Rat Queens singles. And that's just fine, I'll wait until the collected volumes come out on amazon.
I've bought the new Ms. Marvel the same way. Just wait for the volumes.
Let's say I did rush out and buy a single. I'd be finished reading it in a few minutes. That wouldn't feel like a satisfying purchase, even if it might be cheaper to buy individually than in volumes.
I don't know how common my outlook is, but I do know that I don't want to be drowning in paper and that the collected volumes look nice on the shelf. How does this impact sales?
Introduction to Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
Acquire/Buy comics:
Marvel
DC
You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
Other
You're going to want to read Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky and Rat Queens by Kurtis Wiebe and Roc Upchurch. They're both hilarious and filthy.
Rat Queens is a comic about a ckassic adventuring crew, consisting of a dwarf fighter, a human cleric, a half-elf wizard, and a smidgeon thief. And it's a lot of fun.
https://www.amazon.com/Rat-Queens-1-Sass-Sorcery/dp/1607069458
Introduction to Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
Acquire/Buy comics:
Marvel
DC
You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
Other
Batwoman ( begin here ), Birds of Prey (original runs currently out of print, so this has to do to start) and Supergirl ( begin here ) definitely deserve mentions! Although I don't think any of those titles have yet to be announced to be returning post-convergance (I'm sure Supergirl will be getting a book again soon, with a TV show coming out next year). DC also has a Black Canary title coming out after Convergance, by the same creative team currently working on Batgirl. It can be easy to forget Wonder Woman too, but she has a lot of great runs and stories that interested people should check out (have a look at recommended reading on the side bar for a selection, but the recent Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang run is an amazing read and it starts here ).
Besides DC, Image is putting out a title called Rat Queens about a group of women adventurers in a fantasy (swords and sorcery type) world, and it is an absolute blast. It's hilarious and fun! It starts here.
edited to fix the Supergirl link
RUST - https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Vol-1-Visitor-Field/dp/160886894X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480976851&sr=8-2&keywords=rust+novel
The Rat Queens - https://www.amazon.com/Rat-Queens-1-Sass-Sorcery/dp/1607069458/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480976882&sr=8-1&keywords=rat+queens
I love short work weeks!
Let's go with Rat Queens because it's awesome.