Why people recommend it
Pretty deadly is a supernatural western comic book series created by writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Emma Ríos, though discussed on the podcast in connection with Joe Schreiber. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: Richard McGuire's Here published on July 18, 2024, host John Williams highlighted a specific listener recommendation. A listener named Stevie Ray had suggested the graphic novel, asserting that anyone who appreciates westerns combined with supernatural folklore, beautifully rendered artwork, and ghoul-filled illustrated graphics would find the book immensely rewarding. Williams shared this enthusiastic feedback with the audience to showcase engaging listener contributions regarding comic art and illustrated fiction. The recommendation emphasized the atmospheric qualities, genre-blending elements, and striking visual presentation that make the work stand out to fans of dark, atmospheric storytelling. By reading and discussing Stevie Ray's endorsement on the air, Williams provided a platform for passionate reader opinions, encouraging the broader listenership to explore the richly detailed and macabre world depicted within the pages of this acclaimed graphic novel series during their reading journeys.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 1 mention
“uh a reader named Stevie Ray recommends graphic novel called pretty deadly and he says if you love westerns SLS Supernatural folklore beautifully ghoul full Illustrated Graphics than this one is for you”