I want some comic fantasies - Page 2

Latinandgreek · 12-05-2010, 04:44 PM

I find Diana Wynne Jones' books to be really funny. Try taking a look at "Dark Lord of Derkholm", "Year of the Griffin" "Howl's Moving Castle" and "The Tough Guide to Fantasyland"

WillAdams · 12-06-2010, 10:05 AM

Barry Hughart's _Bridge of Birds_

William

JSWolf · 12-06-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shootingMaNs

Maybe this is considered dark fantasy, but "Good Omens" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is one of my favorites. "Incarnations of Immortallity" is pretty funny, too.

I doubt the OP will like Good Omens.

JSWolf · 12-06-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by v1k1ng1001

The Xanth series by Piers Anthony comes to mind.

Again I doubt the OP will like the Xanth series since the OP didn't like the Discworld series.

Jamp · 12-06-2010, 03:43 PM

I can recommend Gunnerkrigg Court, it is written as a comic first, but can be classified as fantasy, it has long-spanning plot and it's really interesting read. Author makes lots of connections and links between the chapters, and his drawing style is non-intrusive and fitting. It can be viewed for free on Archive (Homepage)

Geekette70 · 12-07-2010, 06:09 PM

Wow, comic fantasy with no Pratchett? That would have been my first suggestion BUT...here goes.

Good Omens MAY be a good try (a lot of people perfer Urban Fantasy over epic fantasy)
Niel Gaimen His stuff is urban fantasy, and there's a bit of dry humor in them
Simon R Green (Blue Moon Rising comes to mind...the funniest take on the typical 'rescue a princess from a dragon' story since Shrek.)
The Princess Bride
John Dies at the End Urban horror/fantasy (maybe more horror than fantasy), but there's lots of alternate universe stuff in it and it's more slapstick/stoner humor. Not necessarily high-brow, but very funny. At least it was to me anyway.

That's all I've got. And if you hate Pratchett, make sure you didn't read one of the first few Discworld novels...they're not so good. I always suggest starting with some of his later works...and most people tend to love one particular story arc over others, I'm a Witches and Death girl, others like the Wizards and there are lots of people who swear the Guards stuff is best (I find those just okay.)

I lean towards liking the British 'dry humor/sarcastic' books best but it's definitely not for everyone. If that's what's turning you off of Prachett, then maybe these aren't good examples.

Good luck!

Gadget_girl · 12-08-2010, 03:51 PM

Hmmm, I remember reading Robert Asprin's Myth series as a teenager, has some Sci-Fi / Fantasy crossover elements. Not sure of their availability as ebooks. Mythadventure, and Myth Inc. Link. come to mind. Also - british humor again - Douglas Adam's Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. More of a modern Urban comic fantasy, as I recall.

My favorite Christopher Moore novel, is probably A Dirty Job ... I'm not sure if that's the exact title, but it's something to that effect.

I have a book in hard copy called Heroics for Beginners, by John Moore, that I've enjoyed now and then.

Terry Brooks' Landover Series has some comedic elements as well. I believe the first book is Magic Kingdom for Sale.

ChrisHaycox · 12-08-2010, 03:54 PM

Wonder Women and Super Girl ! Now that would be a fantasy...!

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12-05-2010, 04:44 PM	#16
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I find Diana Wynne Jones' books to be really funny. Try taking a look at "Dark Lord of Derkholm", "Year of the Griffin" "Howl's Moving Castle" and "The Tough Guide to Fantasyland"

12-06-2010, 10:05 AM	#17
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,234 Karma: 3350652 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	Barry Hughart's _Bridge of Birds_ William

12-06-2010, 03:43 PM	#20
Jamp Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: PRS 505	I can recommend Gunnerkrigg Court, it is written as a comic first, but can be classified as fantasy, it has long-spanning plot and it's really interesting read. Author makes lots of connections and links between the chapters, and his drawing style is non-intrusive and fitting. It can be viewed for free on Archive (Homepage)

12-07-2010, 06:09 PM	#21
Geekette70 Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Irving, TX Device: 2 Kindle 3 WiFi's and a Nook WiFi	Wow, comic fantasy with no Pratchett? That would have been my first suggestion BUT...here goes. Good Omens MAY be a good try (a lot of people perfer Urban Fantasy over epic fantasy) Niel Gaimen His stuff is urban fantasy, and there's a bit of dry humor in them Simon R Green (Blue Moon Rising comes to mind...the funniest take on the typical 'rescue a princess from a dragon' story since Shrek.) The Princess Bride John Dies at the End Urban horror/fantasy (maybe more horror than fantasy), but there's lots of alternate universe stuff in it and it's more slapstick/stoner humor. Not necessarily high-brow, but very funny. At least it was to me anyway. That's all I've got. And if you hate Pratchett, make sure you didn't read one of the first few Discworld novels...they're not so good. I always suggest starting with some of his later works...and most people tend to love one particular story arc over others, I'm a Witches and Death girl, others like the Wizards and there are lots of people who swear the Guards stuff is best (I find those just okay.) I lean towards liking the British 'dry humor/sarcastic' books best but it's definitely not for everyone. If that's what's turning you off of Prachett, then maybe these aren't good examples. Good luck!

12-08-2010, 03:51 PM	#22
Gadget_girl Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 126024 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Device: Aura HD Espresso, Sony PRS-650	Hmmm, I remember reading Robert Asprin's Myth series as a teenager, has some Sci-Fi / Fantasy crossover elements. Not sure of their availability as ebooks. Mythadventure, and Myth Inc. Link. come to mind. Also - british humor again - Douglas Adam's Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. More of a modern Urban comic fantasy, as I recall. My favorite Christopher Moore novel, is probably A Dirty Job ... I'm not sure if that's the exact title, but it's something to that effect. I have a book in hard copy called Heroics for Beginners, by John Moore, that I've enjoyed now and then. Terry Brooks' Landover Series has some comedic elements as well. I believe the first book is Magic Kingdom for Sale.

12-08-2010, 03:54 PM	#23
ChrisHaycox Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: none	Wonder Women and Super Girl ! Now that would be a fantasy...!