Title: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: jrosebud on June 11, 2009, 07:35:39 AM
Post by: jrosebud on June 11, 2009, 07:35:39 AM
those comics that have an honored place on my shelves:
*neil gaiman's sandman and moore's watchmen (are those not a given for most self-proclaimed geeks?)
*buffy season 8 and angel season 6 (i love how whedon can take contemporary religious stories and symbolism, set them up next to their counterparts of older origin, and bring them back down to the level of metaphor-fodder. i can watch season seven's television episode "beneath you" when *spoiler* spike hugs the cross and see it as a beautiful, rather than cringe-worthy, moment. good stuff. issue five of buffy was the first comic to ever make me sob.
*action philosphers - cute, witty - what's not to like?
*the unwritten - the first issue came out this past month and i'm already hooked. the authors are atheists. this is to be the story behind all the stories (the myths, the legends, the religions). i have high hopes.
*i've not read it yet, but fallen angel entertains an interesting concept: god exists, but wants to die.
anyone else want to share their favorites?
*neil gaiman's sandman and moore's watchmen (are those not a given for most self-proclaimed geeks?)
*buffy season 8 and angel season 6 (i love how whedon can take contemporary religious stories and symbolism, set them up next to their counterparts of older origin, and bring them back down to the level of metaphor-fodder. i can watch season seven's television episode "beneath you" when *spoiler* spike hugs the cross and see it as a beautiful, rather than cringe-worthy, moment. good stuff. issue five of buffy was the first comic to ever make me sob.
*action philosphers - cute, witty - what's not to like?
*the unwritten - the first issue came out this past month and i'm already hooked. the authors are atheists. this is to be the story behind all the stories (the myths, the legends, the religions). i have high hopes.
*i've not read it yet, but fallen angel entertains an interesting concept: god exists, but wants to die.
anyone else want to share their favorites?
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Jolly Sapper on June 11, 2009, 06:07:33 PM
Post by: Jolly Sapper on June 11, 2009, 06:07:33 PM
Preacher
A small town minister winds up getting fused with the offspring of an angel and a demon, and now has "the word." The word being the ability to command people to do what he tells them, for instance, count every grain of sand on a beach (actually happens in one of the story archs). Its not terribly atheist, but it dispenses with the "perfect god" stereotype. Its also fairly old so you should be able to find collected editions in book form for a reasonable price.
A small town minister winds up getting fused with the offspring of an angel and a demon, and now has "the word." The word being the ability to command people to do what he tells them, for instance, count every grain of sand on a beach (actually happens in one of the story archs). Its not terribly atheist, but it dispenses with the "perfect god" stereotype. Its also fairly old so you should be able to find collected editions in book form for a reasonable price.
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: MommaSquid on June 12, 2009, 01:55:17 AM
Post by: MommaSquid on June 12, 2009, 01:55:17 AM
Calvin and Hobbes (http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/calvinandhobbes/) was very philosophical. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Fhobbes.gif&hash=e3ee5d5523878057ba36550e96c4bfc52c675d84)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fcalvin_hobbes.jpg&hash=baacfb5e10c5a20a8f2011c91e75b193e4143f53)
The final strip ran on Sunday, December 31, 1995.
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The final strip ran on Sunday, December 31, 1995.
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: rlrose328 on June 12, 2009, 02:15:57 AM
Post by: rlrose328 on June 12, 2009, 02:15:57 AM
Quote from: "MommaSquid"Calvin and Hobbes (http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/calvinandhobbes/) was very philosophical.
Brendan is BIG into Calvin and Hobbes. He even dragged around his birthday bear (he got from a claw machine) for a few weeks and was describing their adventures to us each evening. So cute!
We love Pearls Before Swine (http://comics.com/pearls_before_swine/) and Get Fuzzy (http://comics.com/get_fuzzy/), both of which have had philosophical storylines. I mean with a name like Pearls Before Swine, it HAS to venture there SOMEtime, right?
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Guest on July 12, 2009, 09:56:25 AM
Post by: Guest on July 12, 2009, 09:56:25 AM
Well Sinfest (http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=110) is pretty obvious.
The Perry Bible Fellowship (http://pbfcomics.com/) is a good one too, although it seems to be discontinued.
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel is gay. :) I was unable to find whether he has been translated to English, I've read them in Finnish though.
Ralf König (http://www.goethe.de/kue/lit/prj/com/pch/chk/en549418.htm), especially Paul and Konrad -series, is one of the most enjoyable pieces of western literature. It plays with the usual stereotypes and is unashamedly homosentric, rare treat I shoud think! It is black and white and it is drawn quite simply, but it is very graphic in its depiction of sexuality, but still sells in the major bookstores and is among the other comics in libraries. We used to read them while in the army, and had an argument with the guys of the platoon about if we would be gays, who would fuck who in the ass! Finnish military (eh, or I don't know, maybe it's just us medics?)...
Documentary comics are an interesting genre as well, of course the legendary Maus by Art Spiegelman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maus), but more recent and interesting was Palestine by Joe Sacco (http://www.palestineonlinestore.com/books/palestine.htm). A real eyeopener, this was. Gyu DeLisle's Burma Chronicles (http://thedailycrosshatch.com/2008/08/20/burma-chronicles-by-guy-delisle/) offers an interesting viewpoint on the country that is not easily reached. Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjane_Satrapi) gave one viewpoint to the Islamic revolution in Iran in the 70's, and the aftermath. It's available as an animated movie also.
Well, these were just some that has stuck in my mind, I like Calvin and Hobbes, have read every Sandman I've got my hands on, and same can be said about Alan Moore.
The Perry Bible Fellowship (http://pbfcomics.com/) is a good one too, although it seems to be discontinued.
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel is gay. :) I was unable to find whether he has been translated to English, I've read them in Finnish though.
Ralf König (http://www.goethe.de/kue/lit/prj/com/pch/chk/en549418.htm), especially Paul and Konrad -series, is one of the most enjoyable pieces of western literature. It plays with the usual stereotypes and is unashamedly homosentric, rare treat I shoud think! It is black and white and it is drawn quite simply, but it is very graphic in its depiction of sexuality, but still sells in the major bookstores and is among the other comics in libraries. We used to read them while in the army, and had an argument with the guys of the platoon about if we would be gays, who would fuck who in the ass! Finnish military (eh, or I don't know, maybe it's just us medics?)...
Documentary comics are an interesting genre as well, of course the legendary Maus by Art Spiegelman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maus), but more recent and interesting was Palestine by Joe Sacco (http://www.palestineonlinestore.com/books/palestine.htm). A real eyeopener, this was. Gyu DeLisle's Burma Chronicles (http://thedailycrosshatch.com/2008/08/20/burma-chronicles-by-guy-delisle/) offers an interesting viewpoint on the country that is not easily reached. Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjane_Satrapi) gave one viewpoint to the Islamic revolution in Iran in the 70's, and the aftermath. It's available as an animated movie also.
Well, these were just some that has stuck in my mind, I like Calvin and Hobbes, have read every Sandman I've got my hands on, and same can be said about Alan Moore.
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 12, 2009, 10:29:02 AM
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 12, 2009, 10:29:02 AM
Deadpool
He is the only person in all of comics who knows exactly what's going on.
He is the only person in all of comics who knows exactly what's going on.
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: PipeBox on July 12, 2009, 07:09:31 PM
Post by: PipeBox on July 12, 2009, 07:09:31 PM
Add http://www.dresdencodak.com to the list. Brilliant artwork, and very entertaining.
Also has a long, now complete series with a transhumanist bend, though you'll see that bend throughout.
Also has a long, now complete series with a transhumanist bend, though you'll see that bend throughout.
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Rastelin on July 13, 2009, 01:40:12 AM
Post by: Rastelin on July 13, 2009, 01:40:12 AM
It's a sin in it self not to mention "The Littlest Atheist".
I love those stripes. Here is a taste. http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-athei ... -image.php (http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-atheist/littlest-atheist-comic-strip-7-gods-image.php)
And more here. http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-athei ... stings.php (http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-atheist/littlest-atheist-complete-listings.php)
I love those stripes. Here is a taste. http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-athei ... -image.php (http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-atheist/littlest-atheist-comic-strip-7-gods-image.php)
And more here. http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-athei ... stings.php (http://www.freethunk.net/littlest-atheist/littlest-atheist-complete-listings.php)
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Sheeplauncher on July 13, 2009, 01:56:32 AM
Post by: Sheeplauncher on July 13, 2009, 01:56:32 AM
Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"Preacher
A small town minister winds up getting fused with the offspring of an angel and a demon, and now has "the word." The word being the ability to command people to do what he tells them, for instance, count every grain of sand on a beach (actually happens in one of the story archs). Its not terribly atheist, but it dispenses with the "perfect god" stereotype. Its also fairly old so you should be able to find collected editions in book form for a reasonable price.
AMAZING GRAPHIC NOVEL
Just read all of it
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Sheeplauncher on July 13, 2009, 02:26:42 AM
Post by: Sheeplauncher on July 13, 2009, 02:26:42 AM
also saw this other day
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fzs1.smbc-comics.com%2Fcomics%2F20090709.gif&hash=4e9c0cc169691ad92d7799a143e310ae30d4fb10)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fzs1.smbc-comics.com%2Fcomics%2F20090709.gif&hash=4e9c0cc169691ad92d7799a143e310ae30d4fb10)
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: SSY on July 13, 2009, 09:47:18 PM
Post by: SSY on July 13, 2009, 09:47:18 PM
Quote from: "MommaSquid"Calvin and Hobbes (http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/calvinandhobbes/) was very philosophical. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Fhobbes.gif&hash=e3ee5d5523878057ba36550e96c4bfc52c675d84)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fcalvin_hobbes.jpg&hash=baacfb5e10c5a20a8f2011c91e75b193e4143f53)
The final strip ran on Sunday, December 31, 1995.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimgs.xkcd.com%2Fcomics%2Felectric_skateboard_double_comic.png&hash=3d83a1c490cc41f045328b3efd1d099c9b6fddfc)
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: McQ on July 14, 2009, 05:28:21 AM
Post by: McQ on July 14, 2009, 05:28:21 AM
My faves were:
Peanuts
Calvin and Hobbes
Bloom County
Ziggy (30+ years ago)
Peanuts
Calvin and Hobbes
Bloom County
Ziggy (30+ years ago)
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 16, 2009, 06:31:13 PM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 16, 2009, 06:31:13 PM
Help!
I've just become addicted to Sinfest!
I thought I'd just read a month or so of the archives, but then I blew all of my free time yesterday reading a whole year of them!
...and if I just let it burn itself out, at this rate I won't have any free time outside of Sinfest for the next week, since there's about 8 years of comics on the website.
Help!
I've just become addicted to Sinfest!
I thought I'd just read a month or so of the archives, but then I blew all of my free time yesterday reading a whole year of them!
...and if I just let it burn itself out, at this rate I won't have any free time outside of Sinfest for the next week, since there's about 8 years of comics on the website.
Help!
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: JillSwift on July 16, 2009, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: JillSwift on July 16, 2009, 06:32:00 PM
Quote from: "Heretical Rants"Help!Resistance is futile.
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 16, 2009, 07:29:37 PM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 16, 2009, 07:29:37 PM
Quote from: "JillSwift"I know! It's like Calvin and Hobbes joined teams with Garfield, Dilbert, Ziggy, and the magic sky daddy, and then turned into anime!Quote from: "Heretical Rants"Help!Resistance is futile.
Admittedly they're all drunk, but still!
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Ayreon on July 19, 2009, 01:36:46 AM
Post by: Ayreon on July 19, 2009, 01:36:46 AM
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnEsiQLp5MA[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAhJLUzsbLo[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQjGubgZ4LM[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r5JuWfSHDA[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pj97sLmyP4[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUJLnaUUrac[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9IyWVVDmvQ[/youtube:8gummert]
In the future a mysterious artifact is found on a mining expedition, Unitologists claim it is proof of god, Abraham is not so sure, as the colony slowly spirals into madness. Then shit gets real.
'Braman is the atheists that tries to hold the pieces together, unitologists make everything worse.
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAhJLUzsbLo[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQjGubgZ4LM[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r5JuWfSHDA[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pj97sLmyP4[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUJLnaUUrac[/youtube:8gummert]
[youtube:8gummert]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9IyWVVDmvQ[/youtube:8gummert]
In the future a mysterious artifact is found on a mining expedition, Unitologists claim it is proof of god, Abraham is not so sure, as the colony slowly spirals into madness. Then shit gets real.
'Braman is the atheists that tries to hold the pieces together, unitologists make everything worse.
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Tom62 on July 19, 2009, 08:49:39 AM
Post by: Tom62 on July 19, 2009, 08:49:39 AM
I guess that every comic lover here knows the influential Belgian comic artist André Franquin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Franquin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Franquin)). He is best known for his Marsipulami, Spirou and "Gaston Lagaffe" comic series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaston_Lagaffe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaston_Lagaffe)). His work has been translated in numerous languages, but little of it is available in English (which I think is an absolute shame).
In 1977 Franquin started to work on a black humor series, called "Idées noires" (transl: Dark Thoughts). That serie was much more adult-oriented than Franquin's other works, focusing on themes such as death, war, pollution and capital punishment with a devastatingly sarcastic sense of humor.
[attachment=1:34torkks]franquininoires.jpg[/attachment:34torkks][attachment=0:34torkks]Franquin.jpg[/attachment:34torkks]
In 1977 Franquin started to work on a black humor series, called "Idées noires" (transl: Dark Thoughts). That serie was much more adult-oriented than Franquin's other works, focusing on themes such as death, war, pollution and capital punishment with a devastatingly sarcastic sense of humor.
[attachment=1:34torkks]franquininoires.jpg[/attachment:34torkks][attachment=0:34torkks]Franquin.jpg[/attachment:34torkks]
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: Sheeplauncher on July 21, 2009, 06:35:46 AM
Post by: Sheeplauncher on July 21, 2009, 06:35:46 AM
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Another good one i saw
Another good one i saw
Title: Re: favorite comics with a philosophical/atheistic bent
Post by: ewomack on July 23, 2009, 08:42:33 PM
Post by: ewomack on July 23, 2009, 08:42:33 PM
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I try...
I try...