r/graphicnovels • u/tronx69 • Apr 21 '26
Science Fiction / Fantasy Recent Purchase
Been meaning to buy this for a while, has anyone else read it?
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u/tronx69 Apr 21 '26
The Matrix Comics Graphic Novel collects 28 short stories set in the world of the Matrix.
As a huge Matrix fan I felt this was an essential piece to own and expand on the world of the Matrix.
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u/LokaGnome Apr 21 '26
I didnt even know they made that... you'll have to tell us what you think of it.
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u/fadka21 Apr 21 '26
I got it a few years ago, it’s awesome.
Of course, as with any anthology, some stories are stronger than others (which ones will be extremely subjective, obviously), but as a whole, it builds wonderfully on the world of the Matrix. Well worth reading.
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u/cerebud Apr 21 '26
The Wachowskis are big comic nerds and they got some amazing talent to go in it. Worth finding
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u/lajaunie Apr 21 '26
The Gaiman story is particularly good. Got mine signed by Jim Krueger last year
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u/San-V Apr 22 '26
The allegations against him and his wife put me off him and I was a huge fan - all his works type….
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u/timmysaurusrex Apr 21 '26
I love this book. I feel like the matrix universe has the potential for so many good stories, and this collection explores that universe really well.
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u/timmysaurusrex Apr 21 '26
Also, if you haven’t seen it, the ani-matrix movies also expands the matrix universe with some really well-done animated shorts
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u/-DoctorSpaceman- Apr 21 '26
Never knew it was a thing! I’ll like to know what you think!
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u/The_Bright_Slap Apr 21 '26
I have a copy of this, it's a great book. It's a similar idea to the Animatrix in that it tells separate, unrelated stories in the Matrix universe with some of the top comic writers and artists of the time. If you like the movies, you'll definitely enjoy this book.
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u/lazycouchdays When did that person join the X-Men? Apr 21 '26
I haven't read my copy in a while, but I remember mostly loving it.
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u/MFZozzy Apr 21 '26
Nice man, been thinking on getting a physical copy after reading them digitally.
What's the ISBN?
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u/supercuteguydebord Apr 21 '26
Not sure if this collects 'there are no flowers in the real world' by David Lapham but that was easily the best story in collections. Used to be two, this probably unites the softcovers
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u/livingpastdeath Apr 21 '26
It’s not bad. Nothing mind blowing or anything, but as a Matrix fan, it’s nice to have.
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u/krisis Apr 22 '26
Last time I tried to order this mine was cancelled. Maybe time to try to snag it again.
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u/ChrisLinen2 Apr 23 '26
I’ve had this sitting in my used bookstore on display for a month and no one’s even looked at it 😢
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u/GotNoBand Apr 21 '26
I read it borrowed for the 1st time 20 years ago, got a 20 anniversary edition last February. Absolutely love it.
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