And so the library grows…
Just like we did in 2020 , 2021 , 2022 and 2023, let’s track what we read, talk about it, and see what we can learn about the medium along the way. I really can’t believe how long it’s been since we started, and I love that it keeps going.
Starting at 12:00 am on January 1st, 2024, keep track of every comic you read. Either you write it down in this thread or make a document on your computer with all the information you need. By 11:59 pm on December 31st, whoever has read the most wins the special prize of… knowing that you won! Wow, such a great prize, right?!
Now as for what counts as a single comic, we’re going with one single issue. So, for example, if you read Detective Comics (2011) #1-24, then you have 24 comics added to your total. OGNs such as Killing Joke or Superman Earth One also count as one, but if you read a collected edition, such as Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen or Crisis on Infinite Earths, then you add however many issues you read of it (eg, four issues for a completed Dark Knight Returns, 12 for Watchmen or 6 if you only finish half of COIE).
And don’t worry, those issues of Hellboy that you’ve got stored away for a rainy day count, too. Any comic from any company gets added to the total, as long as it is generally considered a comic. It gets a little trickier with manga, but if you wanna count that, too, then be my guest! You’re smart, I trust you.
Like I said, this thread can be used to keep track of what you complete, but if you come across anything that’s just absolutely mind blowing that you just have to talk about, feel free to do so here, too. Share ideas for what people can read next if they’re looking, or discuss your favorite part of a book. And remember, the point of this is to encourage as much comic reading as possible this year, so have fun and get ready to get digging.
Here’s where I’ll be keeping track of my reading: 2024 Spreadsheet
claiming my post for future additions
