Blankets


For This week I tried to read both “Blankets “by Craig Thompson and “Contract with God” by Will Eisner. “Contract with god” only managed to capture my attention for a couple of minutes. Maybe it was because of the way the story is narrated, but it simply was not my cup of tea. “Blankets” on the other hand got me hooked instantly. Now that is an enjoyable read. Nothing like an innocent story with gruesome twists to keep you entertained. Not only that, but also the topics handled in the comic. More specifically, the way religion is handled In the story leaves you questioning your own faith. Which I personally think its an extremely powerful thing to do. I truly enjoyed this read and I will be reading more works from this artist in the future.

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