I have been absent form the Comic Book Club the last few weeks and have not been able to offer a proper update in a bit. To make up for it I will suggest the latest graphic novel "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life Vol. 1." The crew was still hyped from the election results only a few weeks back. They were supposed to discuss "All Star Superman" that night, and from what Geoffrey's Comics co-manager Geoffrey Patterson Jr. said, the group was watching the television coverage most of the time.
After some settling down last night we finally did get to "Scott Pilgrim." Written and drawn by Bryan Lee O'Malley, the graphic novel follows 23-year-old Scott Pilgrim -- an unemployed all around "awesome" dude living in Toronto.
Scott, who is recovering from a breakup, starts dating a 17-year-old high school girl named Knives Chau. Not long after that he meets the girl of his dreams -- literally. I liked this graphic novel, and even though I am not a regular reader of manga-style works it drew me in.
Beyond the art style is the writing. O'Malley creates characters that are so vivid it seems like people you know. Knives, the 17-year-old who thinks Scott is the greatest thing in the universe, was spot on. So was Scott himself who is a lot like some dudes were when they were 23. Not me, but, um, other dudes. Check it out and please save some money for the following volumes because you're going to want to read more. Did I hear 'gift idea for the Holidays?' (I Hope my wife reads that last part.)
Later, we checked out the new J.J. Abrams Star Trek trailer and man, it sparked a discussion. I was one of the ones who liked it, but there was a hardcore fan in our midst who was concerned.
Did you see it during the Sarah Connor Chronicles on Monday? No? Click the image below to peep it out or go here and let me know if you are appalled, thrilled or still think Sylar looks like Sylar and not Spock.
(So far the video is only offered through Apple Previews so it's in Quicktime format right now.)
Image courtesy Paramount Pictures
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