I’m sorry, I meant “graphic novel”. I’m pretty sure I understand the difference. My take on it is that a comic book is a part of a series. I have one of the Ultimate Spiderman books, and it felt like an episode. I’ve read one other, and though they shared the same setting and important facts (Peter Parker is still in high school, for instance), one is not a continuation of the other. A graphic novel, on the other hand, is different. It may be presented in episodes, but only a set number. It has a distinct beginning, and a distinct end, in which all the events and conflicts are brought to their conclusion (unless the writer wants to fuck with you). An example of this is V For Vendetta. And now, my recent favorite.
Wanted. As with most comic-movie relationships, it is infinitely better than it’s film counterpart. It’s dirtier, grittier, more grotesque, and has a deeper story. Plus, it has a character named Shit-head! And why is he named Shit-Head, you may ask? Well, because he is literally made up of feces from the 666 worst people to ever walk the earth. Yes, he’s got a part of Hitler somewhere in him. Isn’t that just lovely? 
And Wesley gives badass points to every poor sod who got stuck with the name “Wesley”. Just kidding, there’s nothing wrong with the name. It’s William Goldman’s fault. 
But as I was saying, Wesley starts out as the ultimate pussy. But he is saved from all the crap in his life; a girlfriend who’s sleeping with his best friend, a boss who doesn’t hesitate to call him a pussy, and won’t shut the fuck up, and days of looking up diseases he may have/surfing porn on his computer. Brought to a world of killing (sometimes just for the hell of it), sex and pure adrenaline.
My favorite line (or at least my favorite line that comes to mind right now) is this:
Cop: “Where they gonna run?”
Wesley (covered in guns from the neck down): “Who’s running, asshole?”
A little reminiscent of, “SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!”
Alrighty, all done.
Fu out.
Note to self: Check back on the four year blog.
2 Comments
June 3, 2009 at 10:52 pm
In better hands, this could have been a descent film.
[Fu's edit]
Wow, this is funny. I respect the comment, just not the fact that it’s from a porn site, and therefore spam. I left the name intact because I think it’s hilarious that this writer isn’t even TRYING to hide what their site is. Very bold of you.
As for the comment, I can see why you feel this way. It was corny, the story was kind of weak, it was pretty much pure action, and it strayed from the source material dramatically. I just believe that if you’re in the right mood, it’s at least entertaining.
Thanks for your input.
June 10, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Umm…
Funny, since that is a PR0N comment… “descent” means to “go down”.
Decent comment, though. LOL