Flintstones Vol. 1 | 
pickA spectacular shorthand for the anxieties of an era. I did look up a couple things, which confirms that as the Flintstones animated series started in 1960, it was just as the counterculture started reacting to the 50s, and simultaneous with the Vietnam and Korean wars. While the original series (which I've never seen) was I think a cute double of contemporary times in a stone age setting, this graphic novel is looking at the darker 1/?
Yes, folks, that is indeed Fred Flintstone asking the important questions! 😵💫
Of all the things I thought this series would have, the Major Tom references were not among them! 👨🏻🚀🚀
Damn. When Tumblr said this run hit hard, they weren't kidding.
1) Definitely, their stories focus on really different things and you can usually even see a difference in the books at times. A lot of my large comic book volumes still have the newspaper paper used which isn‘t common for graphic novel (plus we can even throw manga in as the third category here).
2) The tagged one is really fun and I don‘t think very well known
3) Depends on the story but open to whatever!
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pickThis is shockingly good. It is one of the best-written pieces of satire that I have read in a while. It manages to address PTSD, religion, infertility, war, and homophobia in a relevant and smart way. Using the Flintstones. I know, I was surprised, too. But trust me.
pickAlong with Scooby-Doo Apocalypse, this is DC's best Hanna-Barbera recreation. Funny, touching, surprisingly sharp and witty, much more than the silly rock and stone puns of the cartoon (although those are there too). I didn't expect this to touch on the horrors of war, veterans, consumerism and religion. I recommend it. 4 💥💥💥💥 out of 5.
pickThe classic pre-historic world re-imagined as trenchant social satire. Exquisite art and great writing combine in this shockingly good series. This is the new bar by which all reboots should be evaluated.
pickDidn‘t realize how much I needed this in my life. Super funny, laugh out bits like the swimsuits while also covering a wide variety of hard hitting topics. Definitely worth the read and will be getting volume 2 in the near future. Very nostalgic with all the same characters but takes a different twist on the story.
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pickThis is not the Flintstones of my childhood, it‘s a brilliant satire tackling a wide range of topics. This is just an incredibly well done book. Can‘t wait to read the next volume!
My husband has been after me to read this for weeks because he loved it so much. I finally have a day off and a break in reading commitments and can jump in.
pickIf you haven‘t yet read this, do it now. This is not what I remember from my childhood; the Flintstones are revamped and sophisticated, tackling modern issues in a Stone Age world, such as marriage and war. Great read.
I just heard about this on a podcast (The Librarian is In) and think I have to try it! I was a huge fan of the cartoon when I was growing up (I remember watching it after coming home from school 😉) Lots of fun! Might be good to see a new take on the classic.
pickThe #weekdayreadathon is clipping skinny great! After finishing S. and AMERICANAH, I decided I need something a little easy-breezy, and this did not disappoint. A delightful take on the old cartoon and a smart satire. Very well done. 5/5.
pickThe Flintstones volume 1
A modern-day take on this Stone Age classic 🤔 Loved it 👍 I grew up watching The Flintstones cartoon 😉 Reading this volume brought back some of those childhood memories. Also, as an adult I enjoyed the modern and social perspective of this remake 👍 Different, yet the same 😁 Totally looking forward to volume 2 ✌️
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The plan is to catch up on these comics during the trip to Hawai'i. The intention is there...we'll see how far I'll get 😆
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We didn't deserve such a great book. You HAVE to read all of the Flintstones ASAP #comics #comicsarerealbooks
pick5/5 I will admit there are flat parts especially in the beginning, but it wound up actually being genius! I loved all the puns, and the humor is perfect! There are brilliant references throughout, so give this a shot!
New reading materials for the weekend! I'm excited for The Flintstones; I've heard that the writing is excellent and addresses political issues and mental health. Keeping A Nature Journal will be useful for this upcoming Spring Quarter when I'll be hiking and identifying plants and plant families in the PNW.
panI do not know what is worse, the artwork or the story line. This graphic novel is so crude and mean to everyone that it has forever ruined a favorite part of my childhood.
Full scathing review on Goodreads.
Oh, and the repeated jokes about veteran suicide. Not cool man. Not cool.
Uggghhhhhhggh
Just thought I would share. They are constantly making fun of people, lots of off color jokes, etc.
I am reading the new Flintstones Graphic Novel. I am appalled at how bad it is. How it's just torn precious childhood memories to shreds. I'm going to finish it, but I'm having a hard time.
so-so
The rise of consumerism (which I'm pretty sure kicked off after the second world war and was big in the 50s as baby boomer soldiers got houses in new suburbs and industrialization and advertising told them what to put in them), the challenges to the nuclear family - the institution of marriage, who should be allowed to get married, the idea of women at home/pursuing other interests beyond childcare, 1w
It's an uneasy mix of satire and straightforward commentary, the messaging is inescapable. Having packed so much into the first volume, I can't fathom what the second will contain, but I'm impressed enough by how the creative team chose to tackle the subject matter that I want to keep reading. 1w
⚠️war violence, discussion of genocide, PTSD, animal abuse 1w