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Summary: Oh, the Wonderful World of Johnny
Review: When people ask me about my favorite book, I answer "Anything Johnen V. writes". This is one of the best books I have ever read, despite being a comic. This series brings you into the world of a homicidal maniac named Johnny C, who deals justice to the idiots of the world. He has a number of voices: Nail Bunny, a rabbit who Johnny fed once and then nailed to the wall, is Johnny's voice of reason. Mr. Eff and Phycho are two styrofoam Doughboy models which Johnny painted. Phycho is constantly urging Johnny to end his life (which lands Johnny in Hell for a day).
Johnny is the person who takes a flying leap over the line of over-reacting (i.e. Capturing and torturing two teens who talked during his favorite movie), but he is a character that will always remain in my memory because of the humor attached to the killing. If you're the kind of person who says this is disgusting, I don't really know how you found your way here. If you're like me, the person who thinks peppy cheerleaders are terrifying, then I encourage you to buy this book.
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Summary: Flawed, yet still great
Review: This is one of the greatest books I have ever read. In fact, it is probably my favorite book of all time (despite falling apart horribly. Get the hardback if you don't want to paste the pages back in every few days). That is not to say that this book is without its flaws. After reading the lower-rating reviews, I can relate to many of their points. Yes, the dialogue can be quite tedious ("Descent" in issue four is the only segment that runs longer than 4 pages, and it has the most dialogue per page), the drawing style is REALLY sketchy, repetitiveness (except for "goblins" in issue #2, the "JTSM" in issue #3, and everything in issue #4, the first few issues are exactly what you'd expect from a comic called Homicidal: juvenile blood and guts killing) and the violence is in excess at all points and time. Also, how can JV make the entire first few issues be entirely about senseless violence, then switch to deep and meaningful plot development without so much as a transition, and still expect to keep his audience? However, on its lowest level, it is an entertaining, funny read. But, after reading through it, one does start to notice patterns and references to great writers and thinkers, the "Mr. Samsa" roach being the most blatent example (a cute reference to "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, the great Extentialist. He also made reference to "The Fly" which was very similar in theme to "Metamorphosis"). JV's view of Hell is reminiscent of Sartre's play "No Exit." His refrigerator door comment (in issue three) is a very souped up version of Kant's manifold philosophy. He also made reference to Descartes directly in the intro to issue #5 (you don't get the intros in the DC) and Kurt Vonnegut in the "I Feel Sick" comics (they're in Devi's bookshop). One can even see echoes of Ernst Cassirer's essay "Art" throughout the novel. Even those who don't delve into philosophy can still find deeper meaning in the writing, such as Devi's symbolism of any and all feeling and emotion, and its ability to destroy Johnny. I'm not going to say that this is the greatest extentialist work of literature in the past century. After all, JV would be the first person to point out that he writes for entertainment before he writes for substance. I'm just saying that there is more to this book than meets the eye and you shouldn't shrug it off as just another juvenile, angsty, violent book geared at profiting off gothic culture while making them feel better about themselves (I blame Hot Topic, despite being the only place where I can get these comic books).
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Summary: All hail Jhonen Vasquez
Review: sick and twisted, what eles can I say buy this book if you like
Roman Dirge then you will love the world of Jhonen Vasquez Nuff said
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Summary: Seriously Messed Up
Review: ... Oh well. The first time I read "Johnny," I thought it was awful. Sick, offensive, and just plain wrong. Then I became a fan of Jhonen Vasquez' after watching "Invader Zim" (his now-defunct Nicktoons show), and I gave "Johnny" another try. And loved it. To enjoy "Johnny," you have to realize that Jhonen has a very twisted sense of humor. He holds a funhouse mirror up to the dark side of life, and somehow makes it all funny. You just have to accept Jhonen -- and "Johnny" -- for who they are ... and be happy neither one of them is your next-door neighbor.
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Summary: All bow down to the Greatness
Review: Oh my god...this is the greatest book ever its like the supernatrual greatest ever its about a guy who goes around killing people *made by the creator of invader zim* it shows that every one has a evil side to them and of course its fun to dement peoples minds haha k thats it
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Summary: Excessive Violence Is Funny!
Review: Whether you have the 7 single JTHM volumes, getting this is definately a must. I've seen all the other seven volumes and I know what they have and don't have that this has and doesn't have. Here is a comparison list of the 7 JTHM volumes and the JTHM Director's Cut. JTHM 7 vols have:
Wobbly Headed Bob, and the Meanwhiles(which isn't a problem if you get Squee's Wonderful Big Giant Book of Unspeakable Horrors)
The letters in the front cover
The different front and back covers (That really isn't a problem cause you can find most if not all of them on fan sites) JTHM Director's Cut has:
New single page JTHM comics (including the one where he cleans out his fridge, it's hilarious)
New Happy Noodle Boy
Character Bios (they include NNY, Nail Bunny, and more)
Sketches
Some of the very first Johnny comics with commentary by Jhonen
An interview that Jhonen did himself (it is absolutely hilarious)
Has pictures of many of the characters seperating each part (I actually haven't seen most of these ones on the web)
JTHM volume synopsis for the 7 single comics done by Jhonen Well that's what I can remember not having the comics in front of me at the moment. I'd say that Wobbly Headed Bob abd the Meanwhiles were put in the Squee book because there aren't that many Squee comics, and because it's called being smart at business. Putting them in the Squee book while not making everyone who does will make some want to buy the Squee book.
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Summary: Dear Die-ary . . .
Review: Johnny The Homicidal Maniac: The Director's Cut is great. I've been a fan of Jhonen Vasquez's work for awhile now, and love everything he does. Now, most people think that, because of the title, all Johnny (Nny) does is go all homicidal-like on everyone. That is ~SO~ untrue. Yes, he does go around killing people, but they are, in fact, deserving of a fate much greater. In case you don't already know, JtHM: DC is a collection of all seven issues of the JtHM, sans "Wobbley Headed Bob" and "Meanwhile . . ." strips. It also contains early sketches of Nny and everyone, as well as early strips in which all Nny did was smiles hideously and kill people. Not to mention the 'interview' that is included! JtHM is the story of Nny, a young man who has gone past the edge of sanity, and has no memories of his past. He draws "Happy Noodle Boy", an "anemic piece of s**t" as Nailbunny (his voice of reason) calls it (it's very popular amongst the homeless-insane). Besides Nailbunny, there's also Mr. Eff and Psycho Doughboy, former pastry displays who have started to gain minds of their own. There's Todd (Squee), who is Nny's neighbor, and possibly a child-version of Nny himself! Then there's the thing behind the wall . . . (it's not a moose) Although Nny ~DOES~ indeed kill people, he doesn't just do it for the sake of doing it. Each of his victims (with the exceptions of Edgar Vargas) has in some way contributed to Nny's growing insanity, and therefore deserves death. He also makes some very poignant observances about human nature and and life. In one issue, he even has the chance to visit Heaven and Hell, each confirming his beliefs in one way or another. Well, I won't give away the entire story. But let me just tell you that any true Jhonen Vasquez fan ~NEEDS~ this! It's an absolute ~must~!
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Summary: Best Damn Book...Ever
Review: Read and understand y we who read and believe love it so much!
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Summary: The doom-book
Review: JTHM is a book about a genius artist who was cursed to become the keeper of World's Greatest Evil (AKA "Not A Moose"). He lost his talent that made him draw Noodle Boy comics (most amazing brilliant stories i've ever seen. although Jhonen should quit doing LSD). Johnny C. (main character) is trying to express himself in drawings but always fails and when people refuse to hear him there goes some violence. this comic book is all but funny. it starts with Artist going on insane killing rampage in an attempt to feed the Demon (Not A Moose) and keep him trapped behind the wall, and ends with mixing cybernetics and religion (that makes MATRIX seem like child story) in explanation of how universe works and how it spinns around Johnny the Artist and his Not A Moose.
I wouldn't recommend this book if you are religious person or you're not fond of seeing graphic violence.
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Summary: This is my favorite commic book
Review: The black comedy in JTHM is hilarious. I love reading all the new things NNY has written on his shirts. Also, if you have ever seen the short lived cartoon Invader Zim you will notice many characters are based off of people in this book. On a separate note, if you like black comedy, try downloading the movie "Rejected" by Don Hertzfeltd.
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