Andrew Builds Your Library

Walter's dad. Lawyer. Jam band aficionado. Silver Age enthusiast. Gin drinker. Krypto fan. Dedicated friend.

ANDREW SAYS:

"Usagi Yojimbo is nothing less than one of the greatest comics ever made. It follows the adventures of a wandering samurai in a meticulously detailed and accurate feudal Japan, but all the people are talking animals. Usagi Yojimbo effortlessly alternates between serious, silly, and educational, but it is always so much fun and one of the most expertly crafted comics out there. Don’t be intimidated by the fact that it’s been running since the 1980s – it’s pretty light on continuity and you can hop in (that’s a rabbit pun) anywhere, even if you don’t see a “1” on the spine. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, you’ll lean in, and you’ll be left wanting more. Every comics reader owes it to themselves to try Stan Sakai’s masterpiece!"

ANDREW SAYS:

"Coda is 'Mad Max Lord of the Rings' and it’s exactly as fun as it sounds. It takes place in your typical fantasy realm, but in the world of Coda, the evil dark lord actually won. There’s no new magic, making existing magic a finite and precious resource. You’ll fall in love with the story of Hum, a former bard who was separated from his wife in the cataclysm and travels the world in hopes of finding her, but not as much as you’ll fall in love with Matias Bergara’s gorgeous painted artwork. Every page could hang in a museum. Full of memorable characters and locals, Coda is the perfect read for anyone in need of a fantasy fix."

ANDREW SAYS:

"One of my very favorite comics in recent memory, Lavender Jack by writer-artist Dan Schkade truly has something for everyone. In the fictional city-state of Gallery at the turn of the 20th century, the corrupt wealthy elite control everything. Masked vigilante swashbuckler Lavender Jack is the scourge of the ruling class, but who is he? To find out, the Powers That Be hire an Agatha Christie-esque detective as part of a desperate effort to stop him. It’s basically Zorro versus Sherlock Holmes! Yet the book is so much more than that premise. Lavender Jack is full of characters you’ll fall in love with, not to mention effortless queer representation and masterclass-level cartooning. Perfect for fans of Batman: The Animated Series, V for Vendetta, The Spirit, or anything pulpy. Lavender Jack is one of those comics you’ll find yourself returning to over and over just to spend a little more time with the characters and the world. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!"