My reading challenge has been a success on a couple of FB groups. And I've had a ton of fun with it as well. However, I made 1 big change with this year's challenge. I felt like I'd run a marathon trying to get 50 books in as quickly as possible. After a while, I'd hardly have any enjoyment going as fast as the Speed Force to get done in time while scrambling to find books to fit my criteria. I'd also have to scrape fund together or hope the library could help me out on the really difficult items on my list. So I've cut the number of books down to 40. It's still a lot of books to read. But at least I can breathe a little. Feel free to give this challenge a try yourself.
Best of Luck!
THE RULES- which in 3 years haven't really changed:
1. I must read 40 graphic novels or comic books. The only exception is #40, which does involve reading a prose work of non-fiction about comic book history. These criteria can be completed in any order. I do not have to start at #1 and work my way down to 40.
2. I might read a book that fits multiple criteria. But I can only use 1 criteria per book. For example from an older challenge, I might read Star Wars #1 which from the year I was born (1977). As that book was also published during the Bronze Age, I could select that one instead. It's up to me to choose which criteria I mark off.
3. Once a criteria is selected, it's off the board. I cannot go back and switch criteria. For example, if I marked off Star Wars #1 as being a book more than 20 years old from my list, I can't go back and switch it to the book that was when I was born just because I am having trouble finding other comics/graphic novels from the greatest year ever!
4. I must write a review of the book in order to receive full credit. Those reviews will be listed as being part of the reading challenge. Every month I will post the challenge list to show my progress.
5. Finally, I have until midnight, December 31st to complete my readings. That final review must be posted by January 4th, 2026 since life could get in the way. In a year that has seen power outages, cancelled flights and unexpected illnesses, a couple days grace to complete the last review is probably not such a bad idea.
Comic from the Golden Age (1938-1955)
Comic from the Silver Age (1956-1970)
Comic from the Bronze Age (1971-1985)
A Graphic Novel Sequel
A Comic Book Based on a Live Action TV Show
A Comic Book Based on an Animated TV Show
A Movie Adaptation
Starring the Human Torch
With the word GREEN in the title
Funny Animal Book starring a SQUIRREL, POLAR BEAR or ANTEATER
Pick a Long Box and read the 6th book in the box.
An Anthology
A War Comic
A Volume of Marvel Essentials or DC Showcase
An Archie Comic
Book from the Year You Graduated High School
A Kaiju Comic Book
Work of Nonfiction
Written or Illustrated by Carmine Infantino
A Superhero Team Book
Written by an Author From the UK
With an Original Cover Price of $1.00
Book Found This Year in a Bargain Bin
Starring Buck Rogers or Flash Gordon
With a Female Lead Character
Set In South America
Based on a Toy Line or Video Game
A Doctor Who Comic or Graphic Novel
A Book Involving Gargoyles
A Mystery
A Book Featured in a FB Group Post
Fictional Comic Based on a Real Person
Book That Begins With the Letter B
With a 3 Word Title
Manga Work
Bought From Your Favorite LCS
A Facsimile Edition
A Comic Book Digest
Involving a Natural Disaster
Prose non-fiction about comic book history
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