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usedbooks

Member since Feb. 24, 2007

About

Hi, my name is Vickie.

My home base is in Virginia. I'm a seasonal guide with the National Park Service, and I'm never quite sure where I'll end up. Formally educated in biology, I love science junk (especially genetics and ecology), intelligent humor, classic sitcoms, 80's adventure movies, and some anime.

I've written mystery-adventures since I was ten years old. I read Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie. I am captivated by all stories/TV/movies involving detectives, heists, spies, and complex character dynamics. I am obsessed with Lupin III and Detective Conan. That is the inspiration for my comic "Used Books." (Along with my very interesting former roommates, who are often stranger than fiction.)

Find my comics and other ventures at CuriousV.com

Comics by usedbooks

Character Swap

Rated:

Teen

Genre:

Tribute

Volume:

17 pages

Updated:

Dec. 8, 2016

Popularity:

3 likes

Community project imagined by Pitface and initiated by ozoneocean. Comic creators swap in their characters for those in other comics, creating unique crossover-writing-art exercises.
Echoes

Rated:

Teen

Genre:

Horror

Volume:

79 pages

Updated:

Aug. 31, 2023

Popularity:

9 likes

A collection of short stories that demanded to be written. Maybe paranormal at times, maybe sci-fi-ish, psychological horror-ish.
Gelotology

Rated:

Everyone

Genre:

Fantasy

Volume:

123 pages

Updated:

June 9, 2019

Popularity:

24 likes

A weekly comic strip about a science expo -- including all of the ologies! (Plus some istry and ics to.)
Strange Creatures

Rated:

Teen

Genre:

Sci-Fi

Volume:

156 pages

Updated:

April 15, 2020

Popularity:

9 likes

In a quiet rural town, rumors of a monster abound. This mysterious beast will bring together unlikely companions in a quest to discover the truth.
Used Books

Rated:

Teen

Genre:

Noir

Volume:

1621 pages

Updated:

Sept. 12, 2023

Popularity:

51 likes

Faced with troubled pasts and uncertain futures, three women must choose forgiveness, justice, or revenge. Closely guarded secrets and old foes threaten their friendships and their lives as they attempt to live peacefully in a used book store.
Used Books Fan Art

Rated:

Teen

Genre:

Tribute

Volume:

72 pages

Updated:

Aug. 1, 2017

Popularity:

2 likes

Guest contributions to Used Books both solicited and unsolicited.

Comics assisted by usedbooks

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Comics recommended by usedbooks

Better Luck Next Time

Rated:

Teen

Genre:

Parody

Volume:

209 pages

Updated:

Jan. 29, 2021

Popularity:

2 likes

The chronicles of two boys that REPEAT the sixth grade and who, along with their small circle of friends, are trying to survive their pre-teens and middle school in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA.
Cosmos Song

Rated:

Mature

Genre:

Fantasy

Volume:

545 pages

Updated:

Nov. 16, 2021

Popularity:

58 likes

Cosmos Song is a post apocalyptic fantasy story about a carefree young sorceress named Roxy living in a secluded fishing village known as Pyll’ar. The Outlandian villagers of Py’llar consist primarily of individuals from the old Lasochy’an commune, known for their great knowledge and fascination with the Earth, stars and the universe. The day she happens upon a mysterious individual from a distant continent, her world seemingly becomes a tidal wave of uncertainty over night. Was it the cosmos that fated their meeting or did something much more sinister bring the mysterious traveler to Roxy’s humble abode?
DeadFingers

Rated:

Mature

Genre:

Fantasy

Volume:

1221 pages

Updated:

Feb. 26, 2016

Popularity:

55 likes

Deadfingers is a story about an indigenous girl and her tribe, struggling to salvage its independence from the imperialistic mainland. Features magic, knife fights, guns, robots and everything else you'll find in the alternate universe.
Drunk Duck Awards 2018

Rated:

Everyone

Genre:

Parody

Volume:

92 pages

Updated:

Nov. 12, 2018

Popularity:

33 likes

The winners are being announced now! Please have your extras in by October 31st.
Fred Peterson The Mighty Warlord Book 1

Rated:

Mature

Genre:

Superhero

Volume:

985 pages

Updated:

July 12, 2023

Popularity:

34 likes

Now Playing: Chapter 28- The Mighty Warlord is a world mixing together puertorican culture, fantasy, character development, action, and romantic comedy. Updated Wednesdays-ish
The Devon Legacy

Rated:

Mature

Genre:

Superhero

Volume:

78 pages

Updated:

Aug. 20, 2015

Popularity:

32 likes

The continuation to The Devon Legacy Prologue
Used Books

Rated:

Teen

Genre:

Noir

Volume:

1621 pages

Updated:

Sept. 12, 2023

Popularity:

51 likes

Faced with troubled pasts and uncertain futures, three women must choose forgiveness, justice, or revenge. Closely guarded secrets and old foes threaten their friendships and their lives as they attempt to live peacefully in a used book store.
Without Moonlight

Rated:

Mature

Genre:

War

Volume:

270 pages

Updated:

Aug. 25, 2023

Popularity:

57 likes

In 1942 Nazi-Occupied Athens, Fotis and his gang of fellow war-stricken friends risk their lives to earn their daily meal,hoping to scrape by until the war ends, if it ends. But when a British agent vital to the success of a mysterious plan by the newly formed Greek Resistance against the Nazis goes missing, the children's routine is forever disrupted. Suddenly, Fotis and his friends will have to tell friend from foe and traitor from patriot in time, or the Greek Resistance will be crushed before it even makes its stance. VOLUME 1 COMPLETE!