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scans_dailyThis is my first s_d 3.0 post, and I believe only my second s_d post overall, since I don't have regular access to a scanner. But, I've got a scanner now and I thought I'd share a little love for "The Unwritten".
"The Unwritten" is a Vertigo ongoing written by Mike Carey and Peter Gross that explores the intertwining of fiction and reality and the theme that words, once written, are powerful (whether high literature or banal tweets). I'm being intentionally vague about the plot for those who may be trade waiting, but it involves the impact of fiction on reality, fan culture and the 24-hour internet news cycle, a map of fictional places, a disappearing and reappearing tattoo, and a conspiracy to manipulate how stories are told. Oh, and Tom Taylor, son and only heir of the author of the worldwide phenomenon "Tommy Taylor" book series about a boy wizard attending wizarding school with his winged animal companion, two best friends and beloved headmaster while fighting an enemy who would destroy the world.
The latest issue is an interlude focusing on Cosi, the daughter of a peripheral character. Cosi is an obsessed fan of the Tommy Taylor books, spending much of her time playing an elaborate game with her younger brother, Leon, in which they play Tommy's best friends from the books, Sue Sparrow and Peter Price.
She looks a bit like Hermione, doesn't she?
Her obsession doesn't exactly make her popular at school but, well, let's just say that the books have taught her a thing or two.
Ouch.
I thought this issue was an interesting look further into the Tommy Taylor phenomenon, and gave me, for one, a better understanding for the first time of the fanatical Tommy Taylor fans that have so far been seen only in the periphery of this book. Given what we've seen so far of fiction crossing over into reality, I suspect there may be more to Cosi's obsession than simple fandom.
Oh yeah, and there's a little girl kicking ass, a favorite theme of mine. Of course, it's a possibly-psychotic little girl kicking little kid ass in a cringe-inducing way, but I'll take it.
"The Unwritten" is a Vertigo ongoing written by Mike Carey and Peter Gross that explores the intertwining of fiction and reality and the theme that words, once written, are powerful (whether high literature or banal tweets). I'm being intentionally vague about the plot for those who may be trade waiting, but it involves the impact of fiction on reality, fan culture and the 24-hour internet news cycle, a map of fictional places, a disappearing and reappearing tattoo, and a conspiracy to manipulate how stories are told. Oh, and Tom Taylor, son and only heir of the author of the worldwide phenomenon "Tommy Taylor" book series about a boy wizard attending wizarding school with his winged animal companion, two best friends and beloved headmaster while fighting an enemy who would destroy the world.
The latest issue is an interlude focusing on Cosi, the daughter of a peripheral character. Cosi is an obsessed fan of the Tommy Taylor books, spending much of her time playing an elaborate game with her younger brother, Leon, in which they play Tommy's best friends from the books, Sue Sparrow and Peter Price.
She looks a bit like Hermione, doesn't she?
Her obsession doesn't exactly make her popular at school but, well, let's just say that the books have taught her a thing or two.
Ouch.
I thought this issue was an interesting look further into the Tommy Taylor phenomenon, and gave me, for one, a better understanding for the first time of the fanatical Tommy Taylor fans that have so far been seen only in the periphery of this book. Given what we've seen so far of fiction crossing over into reality, I suspect there may be more to Cosi's obsession than simple fandom.
Oh yeah, and there's a little girl kicking ass, a favorite theme of mine. Of course, it's a possibly-psychotic little girl kicking little kid ass in a cringe-inducing way, but I'll take it.
