Friday Books 1,2 & 3

Friday by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martín, and Muntsa Vicente - Collecting Issues Book Club In this episode of Collecting Issues, we read all of 'Friday,' books 1, 2, and 3 which comprise issues 1 to 9 of the 2020 Image Comics series by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martín, and Múnze Vicente. Our hosts dissect the comic's intricate plot, characterized by its mix of grounded young adult themes, eldritch horrors, and unexpected time travel twists. They discuss the development of characters, especially Friday and Lancelot Jones, the evolving comic's mythology, and how the thematic elements blend together. Accompanied by Guy’s thoughtful review from the Collecting Issues Discord, this deep dive blends humor, analysis, and a shared enthusiasm for the comic medium. 00:00 Introduction to Collecting Issues: Friday Series Overview 00:51 The Origins and Delays of the Friday Series 04:21 Community Engagement and Discord Promotion 05:31 Elevator Pitch and Concept of Friday 07:29 Exploring Edward Gorey's Influence 09:58 Defining Young Adult Fiction 11:48 Main Characters: Lancelot Jones and Friday Fitzhugh 15:11 Setting and Time Period of the Story 17:57 Volume One: Grounded Beginnings 29:00 Gravity Falls Vibes and Influences 30:27 Book Two: On a Cold Winter's Night 31:16 Friday Fitzhugh's Investigation 33:27 The Cult and Supernatural Elements 38:46 Time Travel Twist 52:03 Final Showdown and Conclusion 54:46 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Our Janruary read is: Give us your vote! Join the Discord and read along Join the Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Tiktok Watch us on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.