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"8 out of 10 cat owners who expressed a preference chose Hewlett and Martin as the voodoo sex-gods of the nineties." - Grant Morrison "Sheer sensual enjoyment, by jingo it's a must!" - Jonathan Ross"
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She's back! Join everybody's favourite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-lurving lunatic as she embarks on her first 'proper' literary excursion. Violence! Time travel! Midgets! Yes, tremble in fear at "Tank Girl: The Novel!" Tank Girl and Booga have launched an all-out assault on the town of Chankers, starting with the church. But what prompted this attack? Could it have something to do with Booga's nightmare vacation there years ago? Well, duh - whaddyou think?Destined to become a literary classic - y'know, like Watership Down or something - and a mainstay of school syllabuses, this is Tank Girl as you've never experienced her before: in attractively justified eight point serif. Warning: Adults Only!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At last......She's Back!! And as sassy, rude and in your face as ever. She is the kind of girl you wish you were with and the kind of girl your girlfriend wishes she was. With the love of her life, the half kangeroo Booga and her usual assortment of dysfunctional friends they decide to get revenge on the town of Chankers where Booga comes from. So be prepared for violence and loads of crude humour. The attack on Chankers is the story that goes under the name of Armadillo in this book, and is the only novel. The second part of this book is made up of very short stories and a couple of scripts for graphic presentation. Also thrown in are a few poems, and an interview with everyone's favourite anti-heroine.
I would advise you to stay clear if you don't know who Tank Girl is because you may not get it all, also be careful if reading this in a public place because you will laugh out loud in some places. I first came to Tank Girl through the brilliant film, Tank Girl [1995]. So for me even reading the graphic novels Tank Girl will always look like the excellent and so sexy Lori Petty. If you are into quirky humour and like something a bit different and raw you will like this.
I would advise you to stay clear if you don't know who Tank Girl is because you may not get it all, also be careful if reading this in a public place because you will laugh out loud in some places. I first came to Tank Girl through the brilliant film, Tank Girl [1995]. So for me even reading the graphic novels Tank Girl will always look like the excellent and so sexy Lori Petty. If you are into quirky humour and like something a bit different and raw you will like this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Most Tank girl fans will start off loving her through the comics and some through the film. You may turn your nose up at this book but i think that if you love Tankgirl you will deffinatley love this book!(as long as you have an imagination and sense of humour) I love the graphic novels but think Tank girl works really well in a 'novel' form as we already have a striking image of her built up for us so can transfer what we have into the themes in this book. I may be speaking for myself only but i personally loved reading the chapters and smirking to myself as i could see in my head the images to go with it. I really loved reading this, i realise it's not for everyone but think if you can keep an open mind you will love it to. Also, the chapters are short so it gives it a conformity to the graphic novel format and makes the overall pace of the book similar to what you may be used to. I know you may be unsure but go on, try it. It's worth it in my opinion.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
She still smells awful after all these years
11 Jun 2008
Format:Paperback
Our beer guzzling, chain smoking, roo shagging anti heroine is back in a whole new light.
I love Tank Girl. She came into my life at about age twelve and has always been there, even in her long absence from comics. I'll admit that though I highly enjoyed the latest series 'The Gifting' it did feel like something was missing with the absence of Jamie Hewlett's art. When I picked up Armadillo I assumed I would find the same hole Mr. Hewlett left. I couldn't have been more mistaken.
In this medium the world of Tank Girl is able to sprawl out before us in a vast new way. Gone are the constrictive bounds of the comic book panel, gone are the small clipped narratives and lack of inner monologue; all set free apart from the limits of our own imaginations.
I would recommend...no...I would insist that any long time Tank Girl fan pick this up and devour it as I did. The 156 page story, Armadillo! is comedic magnificence. The 2nd half called The Bushel is a nice collection of shorts, comic scripts and odd bits that are sure to burst or necessitate some stitches. Newer fans might want to familiarize themselves with some of the Tank Girl classics before delving into this world so they can completely appreciate the elevation of the characters, setting and general storytelling.
I always new Martin was a comedic genius, but he really shines brightest here all on his own. Until he gives us another volume like this one, I'll be rabidly craving more.
I love Tank Girl. She came into my life at about age twelve and has always been there, even in her long absence from comics. I'll admit that though I highly enjoyed the latest series 'The Gifting' it did feel like something was missing with the absence of Jamie Hewlett's art. When I picked up Armadillo I assumed I would find the same hole Mr. Hewlett left. I couldn't have been more mistaken.
In this medium the world of Tank Girl is able to sprawl out before us in a vast new way. Gone are the constrictive bounds of the comic book panel, gone are the small clipped narratives and lack of inner monologue; all set free apart from the limits of our own imaginations.
I would recommend...no...I would insist that any long time Tank Girl fan pick this up and devour it as I did. The 156 page story, Armadillo! is comedic magnificence. The 2nd half called The Bushel is a nice collection of shorts, comic scripts and odd bits that are sure to burst or necessitate some stitches. Newer fans might want to familiarize themselves with some of the Tank Girl classics before delving into this world so they can completely appreciate the elevation of the characters, setting and general storytelling.
I always new Martin was a comedic genius, but he really shines brightest here all on his own. Until he gives us another volume like this one, I'll be rabidly craving more.
I don't know man....
22 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Tank Girl is a liberal intellectual, Booga cleans up his life and starts Yoga, and the rest of the gang are lost in their dream worlds. ONLY REVENGE CAN GET THE TANK GIRL UNIVERSE BACK ON COURSE! Or rather, helping Booga get revenge will. That and Barney's army of little people (midgets to ya'll racist folk).
A must-have for any Tank Girl fan!!!
23 Mar 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought this book because I love Tank Girl and novels so I figured it would be a good combination. I was not disappointed! Any fan of Tank Girl would be proud to own this book. I've been a fan for nearly twenty years and this is by far one of my favorite stories in the series.
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