Graphic fiction (comic books) vs. prose fiction (novels)

[jono]

Novels. Ive honestly read more novels than comic books but its not because I think one is superior its just that I like for things to be settled and not broken into pieces.

I know that some novels operate in parts but pretty much all comics do. Im not the type to hunt for issue 4 or 5 of a comic book or a novel but some of the best stories ive ever read like Orwell or Bradbury or Ellison were single novels.

I couldn't imagine having Invisible Man or Black Boy broken up into multiple books. Comics are fun though.

 

[Broddie]

I like a good book as much as the next guy. Give me some free time and a classic James Ellroy or Stephen King novel and you won't see me again until I've finished it.

With that said I learned to read thanks to comic books back in the late 80's. Because of that I have read thousands of comic books from then to now as opposed to only hundreds of books in the same time period. I can't say I really prefer one to the other though. I find equal enjoyment in both mediums and both have their merits. For the sake of the argument though if I had to the slight nod goes to comic books only because again it was my gateway to reading.

 

[zzombie]

Two different artforms two different feelings