(Y-11) Old School Monday…Green Lantern (1960-1986) #1

Welcome to the new addition to this blog.

Old School Monday.

In which, I’ll read a classic comic, the only condition here is that it has to be one that is prior to the year I was born, 1981.

To start off this new and exciting section I read one of my favorite comic books of all time, Green Lantern.

Written by John Broome and Murphy Anderson, we get to experience Hal Jordan getting the hang of his new powers, given to him by Abin Sur, and traveling to far away planet to install the Green Lanterns help.

In the helms of the artwork there is a legendary team of artist, Murphy Anderson, Joe Giella and Gil Kane.

Some of my favorite things of this classic comics, and something you don not see often in modern comics, is the thought bubbles of the characters, describing their deep concerns.

I found this issue on Comixology, I think some of the upcoming old school entries will be on digital form, except if I find some reprints.

The next Monday I will be entering the fascinating world of The Eternals, by the legendary artist and writer Jack Kirby.

azr.

3 June, 2019 1

(Y-11) let us start in 1937

I’m starting to read the first volume of the Spanish translation of Prince Valiant, each volume will cover a year of the weekly publications, and the whole collection will be 75 volumes.

I have the first two and tomorrow, hopefully, the third one will be in stores, they are coming out approximately every two weeks.

Let us begin this journey.

azr

2 June, 2019 0

(Y-11) the impossible task

I go into the last day with 1,237 pages and about 11 hours.

Hence, the impossible task.

I’ll enjoy the last day and see how this thing plays out.

I’ll start reading the first volume of Prince Valiant by Hal Foster.

azr

2 June, 2019 0

(Y-11) productive day

Today was a very cool one.

Although I could not read that much, I went and see some panels in the book fair and finally got to see the new exhibition in the museum of art.

For this last one, the exhibition has to do with the natural process of color dyeing, it is call Cromática by artist Tania Candiani, if you are in Ciudad Juarez, go check it.

Here are some pictures

I’ll try to squeeze some reading before I succumb to sleep.

azr.

1 June, 2019 0

(Y-11) for this evening’s reading and drinking.

I’ll try to chip off more time and pages before I succumb to sleep.

For this evening’s reading I will be starting with Doctor Voodoo and collection of tales from The Dark Crystal.

Also, I’ll go to work on Fire & Blood, right now the history has turned to Aegon The Dragon progeny, amazing stuff.

For the drinking, I’ll be trying a new variety of coffee from my favourite local roasters, Casa Cafetzin this particular one comes from the state of Chiapas, and it’s called Pantelhô.

Now back to reading.

31 May, 2019 0

(Y-11) The Clock does not goes tick, tack

I have finished reading Las Brujas de Westwood, great horror comic by an amazing group of Spanish artists, check it out, it will not disappoint.

On the history book front, I am progressing nicely, an it is a fantastic read.

I managed to chip away at some of the pages and some of the time, but I still gave some work ahead, fortunately I bought a shit load of coffee and still have the better of this afternoon and the weekend.

Right now, I’ll head out and do some of the waiting game, and because the book by Mr. Martin is so damn heavy, I’ll take my tablet and read some stuff on Comixology, Doctor Voodoo and some tales of The Dark Crystal are the order of business.

Off to read.

azr

31 May, 2019 0

(Y-11) 5 minutes…or a couple of hours, the late night dilemma

I have finished reading Bruce Wayne, Murderer?, and the Tres Castillos graphic novel.

Also, read the first two chapter of Fire & Blood, as I was saying, reads like a fantastic history book.

Now my dilemma is if I call it a night or push a bit further.

I have reduced my reading clock to 16 hours and I am nearing 300 pages for the day, so naturally I will keep on pushing for a bit more.

I am about to start reading a graphic novel that I bought a few weeks ago, Las Brujas de Westwood, by Spanish editorial house dibbuks.

A bit of horror before a nice sleep.

azr.

30 May, 2019 0

(Y-11) intensive night reading session

I planned to read my eyes out tonight.

I’ll try to finish Bruce Wayne, Murderer? , and chip away at Blood & Fire.

Also, chip away at my page total, which is currently at 411 of the 2,480 pages planned for this week, and my time of reading.

Long way to go, but these type of things gets me really motivated.

azr.

30 May, 2019 0

(Y-11) Back to Westeros

This morning, after 45 days, I finally finished the fourth and final book of the Neverwinter Saga, and following the lead of Drizzt, I’ll take a break of the Faerûn, only to jump into another of one of my favorite stomping grounds, Westeros.

This time I’ll go back 300 years before the events on Game of Thrones, the novel not the series, and explore the ancient history of the Targaryen family.