Good-bye, Chunky Rice (1999)

by Craig Thompson

This was the first alternative comic I ever read, which I will never forget. I borrowed it from the library, and I remember feeling completely in awe of the beautiful drawings, the emotive brushstrokes, the love between Chunky Rice and Dandel, even though Chunky Rice had to go away.

I think I must have bought the same copy from the National Library Book sale today for $2. I was so surprised when D pulled it out from under a pile of nonsense. "THIS IS MY BOOK." I said.

And so it is now mine, forever.

Astro Boy Vol 3 (1952)

by Osamu Tezuka

The original story that inspired Takashi Urasawa's Pluto storyline. The retrolicious design of Astro Boy is delightful, and I was surprised at the subtle hints of erotica (e.g. when Astro Boy needs an oil change , Uran running out into the cold night in just Astro Boy's shorts and even the scene where Uran shares her stickers with Pluto to name a few)

A great read for the comic buffs but perhaps it might be dated for the general public to appreciate and enjoy.

American Vampire (March 2010- ongoing)

created by writer Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque.