Thinking about Eight Billion Genies

[u/SonnyCalzone]

I keep meaning to dive back in to the Ghost Machine stories. (I can scarcely believe that I still haven't leafed through the pages of Rook: Exodus yet.) But it was decided today that my next Image Comics reading experience will be Eight Billion Genies. I've been procrastinating for far too long. I've enjoyed many a Soule creation and I'm sure I'll enjoy this one too.

What's your favorite (spoiler-free) thing about Eight Billion Genies?

[u/HassenPepperINC]

I loved it as well. Anybody recommend anything similar. Not in the sense of wish based comic. But something with a strangely fascinating premise and great world building

[u/SonnyCalzone → u/HassenPepperINC]

I recommend Geiger by Johns/Frank.

And, it's not Image Comics, but I also recommend Planetary by Ellis/Cassaday (and I hope I'm allowed to say that in the Image Comics sub.)

[u/--DD--]

Eight Billion Genies is INCREDIBLE!!! It's a smooth, fun read!!

[u/ScornfulOrc]

Have you read Curse Words by the same duo? Very fun read that packed more emotion than I could have expected from it's early issues.

Has anyone who finished God Hates Astronauts tell me if it has the same trajectory? It's a little bit too heavy on the late 2000s comedy halfway through volume 2.

[u/ziggurqt → u/ScornfulOrc]

God Hates Astronauts is just batshit crazy from beginning to end.

[u/thefnord → u/ziggurqt]

Not to mix up with God id an Astronaut, which is a terrific band.

[u/thesdo → u/thefnord]

I just happened to be listening to God Is An Astronaut when I read this comment. Yes, great band.

[u/SonnyCalzone → u/ScornfulOrc]

Curse Words was fun even if it's not very memorable. God Hates Astronauts was difficult for me to get into and I soon found myself seeking satisfaction elsewhere.

[u/BigJimSlade1 → u/ScornfulOrc]

I enjoyed GHA, but compared to 8BG, it's definitely an early work. They've refined their work over the years

[u/WelcomingRapier]

Its own of those life affirming kind of reads. Its just great.

[u/earbox]

The structure blows me away. You'll understand what I mean when you finish #1 and see the description of #2.

[u/EobardThawne2151]

It defined how I would wish forevermore upon finishing with tear streaked eyes. It hit like a sledgehammer.

[u/Adventurous_Soft_686]

Eight Billion Genies is brilliant. The social commentary is very well done. The same team wrote Lucky Devils that I think wraps up in a month. If you like EBG check out Lucky Devils I think it's slightly better.

[u/comicguy13]

I liked it, but I do think the premise was stronger than the book itself.

[u/ryaaan89 → u/comicguy13]

Yeah. This book wasn’t bad by any means but it wasn’t nearly as good, to me, as Reddit had hyped it up to be.

[u/comicguy13 → u/ryaaan89]

I admit that I bought it for the hype. The premise sounded so interesting. But the time-jump mechanic made me lose track of anyone I may have had a connection with.

[u/Justin-Case-3113]

Almost every character we meet goes through an arc or a storyline of some kind.

 I read the first chapter, was hooked, bought a bundle only for this. Then I binge read the entire series once I got it. My all time favourite comic. Absolutely amazing and I promise you you won't regret reading it. 

[u/RedditAntiHero]

Just read it last week (part of a Humble Bundle). I was a little confused on the rules of making wishes, about which wishes could/couldn't cancel other wishes. But similar to time travel stories, I try not to think about it too hard.

Also, I love that the genies use the wishers intent rather than exact actual words, non monkey paw style. =)

Very cool story. Recommended!

Also, Curse Words was awesome!!!!!

[u/cravenj1]

There's also a one-shot special called Wishworld

[u/CanadianKaiju → u/cravenj1]

Omg thank you, hadn't heard of this.

[u/Unifiedshoe → u/CanadianKaiju]

they also put out a short called The Red One direct from Soule's website.

[u/BigJimSlade1]

Great choice! This is an EXCELLENT series, as are all of their books together. I love how each book takes place an 8-increment of time later (8 seconds, 8 minutes, 8 hours, 8 days, etc)

[u/Somethingwitty-96]

Loved reading it. Might be the only trade paperback I’ll bring on my move over the Atlantic. Just so many little things and creativity abounds.

[u/InitiamprssionCFLeft]

Great series

[u/Vegetable_Party3763]

Fantastic book!

[u/winallison]

Loved it

[u/Lampropeltis33]

This is simple - but it made me laugh a lot and well we all need that. Very creative

[u/Only-One-Canoli]

Trying my best to be spoiler free, my favorite thing was how they constructed the system of using wishes, IE the rules/ bending of the rules in terms of what and how to wish. A very fun, faced paced ride. Easy and quick to consume yet deep and engaging. Looking forward to a follow up post!

[u/green_morphin]

The synergy of Browne and Soule in general actually. I read both this and Curse Words, latter being better albeit longer than it needed to be. Both are fun.

[u/CanadianKaiju]

One of the best ever written imho. Stuck with me.

[u/penispotato69]

Was a good read it enjoyed it

[u/Smaug015]

Hell yeah, you got the Spawn cover. So cool.

[u/GruneTheDestroyer84]

I read the entire hardcover one day with a kitten asleep on my lap. That was a really good day.

[u/papertomm]

Best comic I read last year. And easily to 5 of an time. I think about it constantly

[u/DaFinnsEmporium]

Everything. It's an awesome concept with amazing execution.