Graphic novels can be considered the warm fuzzy sweater for Fan Boys. The stories written for graphic novels are usually very engaging to read. Strong story line, character depth with stunning visuals is one of the reason why I enjoy reading graphic novels. Over the past few years graphic novels have been a supply line for many popular movies with mixed results. For example, Constantine is a great graphic novel, the film adaptation not so good. On the other end of the spectrum, “Watchmen” which is considered to be the greatest graphic novel of all time, film adaptation was respectable. Over the past several years, I will usually engage myself with a good graphic novel or two.
While cleaning up my office the other day, I came across my lost volume 5 of Preacher. Quickly thumbing through the pages, caused me to remember what a joy it was to read Preacher. Preacher is a graphic novel written by Garth Ennis, it’s an epic story of a preacher possessed by the unholy creation from a Angel and Demon pro-creating. Throw in a vampire, hit woman, Angels living on earth, secret Christ society, Preacher is one wild weird ride. I doubt there will ever be a movie made that would truly represent the weirdness of the graphic novel and for that I am glad. A few years ago, HBO did dance with the idea of doing a series based on the graphic novel but decided against it. Once again I am glad, because due to the graphic novel violence, we would get a toned down version of the story. A toned down version would strip away the essence behind what I think is a great story.
I suggest that you check out volume 1 of the nine volume set and begin your journey into beautiful weirdness
