You really have to start at the beginning ("Legends in Exile") and go in order (though I didn't go quite in order all the time, since the library took a while to get in everything but it's better in order). And this definitely has not just one story arc at a time but also a major story arc. The first seventy-five issues together, in about ten bounded volumes, are the culmination of one major plot, and there are smaller arcs within that get you to that end.

I'm just happy they kept on going and have another major story arc after cause I don't want to leave the world. But I'm like you; I can't get too interested in one-off episodes or issues for comics or television. I need a broad, overlying and planned plot. Otherwise I don't really see the point in it all; there's no tension to keep me watching. (And that's why I love Lost so much.)

The art changes, although there are a couple who are the most prevalent and you get used to their styles. But it's interesting to see different artists' takes on the same characters as they trade off every so often. It's not always my favorite art but the main thing for me is the truly excellent writing. I can't like a book without good writing.

But graphic novels work well for me; I have a very visual mind and they cater to that well.

Edited at 2009-05-04 12:10 am (UTC)