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usedbooks

member since February 02, 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

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Tribute |
17 pages |
last: Dec. 8 2016 |
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

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Horror |
101 pages |
last: Feb. 18 2024 |
11 likes

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

Gelotology

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Fantasy |
123 pages |
last: June 9 2019 |
24 likes

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

Strange Creatures

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Sci-Fi |
156 pages |
last: April 15 2020 |
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

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Noir |
1672 pages |
last: Dec. 12 2024 |
54 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

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72 pages |
last: Aug. 1 2017 |
2 likes

Guest contributions to Used Books both solicited and unsolicited.

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Comics Recomended By usedbooks

Better Luck Next Time

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

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

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

The winners are being announced now! Please have your extras in by October 31st.

Fred Peterson The Mighty Warlord Book 1

Now Playing: Chapter 29- The Mighty Warlord is a world mixing together puertorican culture, fantasy, character development, action, and romantic comedy. Updated Wednesdays-ish

The Devon Legacy

The continuation to The Devon Legacy Prologue

Used Books

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

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!

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