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Giant Days (Single Issues) #44
Giant Days #44
Esther becomes fixated on Valentine’s Day as a marker of her romantic failure, and decides to fully activate her drama field for the first time in a long time, in an attempt to “Win Big At Love”. It’s going to be great. No, really.
30 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2018
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John Allison
311 books832 followersJohn Allison is the author and artist of the British webcomics Scary Go Round and Bad Machinery.
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November 9, 2018
I'm really enjoying McGraw and Esther's developing friendship. The line about him taking her seriously really hit home for me as a long time fan of the series. The art, as always, was on point. Daisy took action and made some friends and Susan... Susan just kept on truckin'. Kept on keeping on. Giant Days is quickly approaching issue 50, and I can't wait to see what they do with it!
March 3, 2021
This series just gets better and better. This specific issue is a new favorite!
November 7, 2018
I remember when I used to love this series... :S
November 5, 2019
Welcome Back!
Wow! So as I type this I realize I am writing a review about Giant Days issue number 44! That's a lot of issues and I love this series so much, I know the end of the series was just announced recently and it broke my heart. However, I intend to reread this series often whenever I am needing some Esther, Daisy, Susan, Ed, or McGraw in my life. I have slowly begun purchasing all of the volumes and as the series wraps up I will continue to collect them all so I can return down memory lane whenever I want (and also to my favorite issues as I want). If you are looking for a long-running graphic novel series I highly highly recommend this one!
SPOILERS AHEAD
In this issue we see Esther find a new love and lose her new love all at once (however, something tells me we are not quite done with this new love). We also see Daisy have to deal with a difficult resident during her job. This resident, in particular, is charming and Daisy is easily taken by her charm. However, Daisy has to learn to overcome and push past to be able to be the awesome residential advisor she is! Then we get to visit Susan and McGraw on Valentine's Day! This was incredibly cute, we have been with this couple for so long in this series and seen their ups and downs so it is really nice to see a cute sweet holiday period in their relationship that is outside the every day but still fits their personalities perfectly. Additionally, when it comes to McGraw and Susan I am reminded so much of myself and my relationship, we met in college and are still together (we have been out of undergrad for about three years now maybe a little longer). So it's always special to see McGraw and Susan for me and see their relationship growing, changing, and hopefully flourishing but we will see how the series ends! My fingers are tightly crossed that they get a happily ever after. (Side note their whole first apartment living situation reminds me so much of mine and my spouses)! I am giving this issue five stars on Goodreads and I am already so ready to pick up the next one! I really missed my time in this world.
PS one final note I think McGraw and Esther's weird friendship is super adorable!
Wow! So as I type this I realize I am writing a review about Giant Days issue number 44! That's a lot of issues and I love this series so much, I know the end of the series was just announced recently and it broke my heart. However, I intend to reread this series often whenever I am needing some Esther, Daisy, Susan, Ed, or McGraw in my life. I have slowly begun purchasing all of the volumes and as the series wraps up I will continue to collect them all so I can return down memory lane whenever I want (and also to my favorite issues as I want). If you are looking for a long-running graphic novel series I highly highly recommend this one!
SPOILERS AHEAD
In this issue we see Esther find a new love and lose her new love all at once (however, something tells me we are not quite done with this new love). We also see Daisy have to deal with a difficult resident during her job. This resident, in particular, is charming and Daisy is easily taken by her charm. However, Daisy has to learn to overcome and push past to be able to be the awesome residential advisor she is! Then we get to visit Susan and McGraw on Valentine's Day! This was incredibly cute, we have been with this couple for so long in this series and seen their ups and downs so it is really nice to see a cute sweet holiday period in their relationship that is outside the every day but still fits their personalities perfectly. Additionally, when it comes to McGraw and Susan I am reminded so much of myself and my relationship, we met in college and are still together (we have been out of undergrad for about three years now maybe a little longer). So it's always special to see McGraw and Susan for me and see their relationship growing, changing, and hopefully flourishing but we will see how the series ends! My fingers are tightly crossed that they get a happily ever after. (Side note their whole first apartment living situation reminds me so much of mine and my spouses)! I am giving this issue five stars on Goodreads and I am already so ready to pick up the next one! I really missed my time in this world.
PS one final note I think McGraw and Esther's weird friendship is super adorable!
November 9, 2018
Feels a bit like a return to the odd atmosphere of Bad Machinery or the Giant Days prequel run, but given the romantic frenzy of Valentines, it was quite entertaining to see Esther's antics. All three of our MCs had a share of the spotlight, and Susan's fit her perfectly. Seeing Daisy grow into her job, even while receiving a bit of help, was also nice to see.
The ending felt rather pat, but as it had to do with side-characters, I didn't mind it much. A bit of a filler holiday issue?
The ending felt rather pat, but as it had to do with side-characters, I didn't mind it much. A bit of a filler holiday issue?
November 9, 2018
Ah, Giant Days. I love nothing more than to read and relax with this series. It’s so fun and quirky, and while it does have an interesting plot I know it’ll all work out. Probably. So it doesn’t stress me out too much.
Apparently it’s Valentine’s Day for this issue, which sounds like exactly the sort of chaos these girls probably don’t need. Esther is a walking disaster, romantically speaking. Daisy is still recovering from her breakup. Suzie is the only one in a stable relationship, but the pressure to be cute and romantic is not something she needs in her life. Need I say more?
I do feel like Suzie’s bit in this was the smallest, with Daisy coming in second. Esther took the forefront, but considering the holiday that sort of makes sense. She’s really quite good at getting herself tangled into a mess quickly, isn’t she? Luckily she’s equally skilled at getting out of said mess…so I guess it all balances out in the end.
Apparently it’s Valentine’s Day for this issue, which sounds like exactly the sort of chaos these girls probably don’t need. Esther is a walking disaster, romantically speaking. Daisy is still recovering from her breakup. Suzie is the only one in a stable relationship, but the pressure to be cute and romantic is not something she needs in her life. Need I say more?
I do feel like Suzie’s bit in this was the smallest, with Daisy coming in second. Esther took the forefront, but considering the holiday that sort of makes sense. She’s really quite good at getting herself tangled into a mess quickly, isn’t she? Luckily she’s equally skilled at getting out of said mess…so I guess it all balances out in the end.
November 20, 2018
Awwwww, I really enjoyed this issue!
Richard and Esther were cute! (I didn't understand the train thing, though. Why was Esther so pissed about that?)
I'm totally team Susan&McGraw <3
Richard and Esther were cute! (I didn't understand the train thing, though. Why was Esther so pissed about that?)
I'm totally team Susan&McGraw <3
November 7, 2018
Ah, I’ve missed these jerks.
July 25, 2019
Not sure what happened to the character of Esther in this issue, she's all over the place.
November 6, 2018
Daisy: I´m going to spent Valembrines loving myself this year.
Esther: Figuratively, I assume, not physically.
...
Some girl to Susan: Don´t hold back, Susan. We´re in the medical school.
Some guy to Susan: Yeah, if my heart stops because you say something romantic.
We can restart it.
...
Susan: They mocked me, Ess. They said I don´t have a romantic bone in my body.
Esther: Huh, I´m ALL romantic bones. It aches on a cosmic level..
I just love Esther and Susan. These two give me joy!
Esther: Figuratively, I assume, not physically.
...
Some girl to Susan: Don´t hold back, Susan. We´re in the medical school.
Some guy to Susan: Yeah, if my heart stops because you say something romantic.
We can restart it.
...
Susan: They mocked me, Ess. They said I don´t have a romantic bone in my body.
Esther: Huh, I´m ALL romantic bones. It aches on a cosmic level..
I just love Esther and Susan. These two give me joy!
November 19, 2018
A Valentine's issue right after Halloween didn't feel right at all, but I did love this issue. Any glimpse into Susan and McGraw's relationship makes me a little giddy, and seeing Susan bond with the students on her floor is always great. Seeing Esther's interest in architecture and science is always a nice reminder of how well-rounded these characters are. I love that she fangirls as much over those subjects as she does everything else she's into.
November 9, 2018
I loved the line about McGraw taking Esther seriously and I'm really enjoying their developing friendship!
November 21, 2018
This series always makes me smile. I love the crazy antics and the friendships and just everything about Giant Days.
November 28, 2018
3.5 Stars. That love plot line with Ester was so quick, and I wish it had been drawn out over several issues.
November 29, 2018
I usually love the wacky story lines that Giant Days has but this one was... just no
November 29, 2018
"OX Heart Day"
December 2, 2018
*heaves huge sigh* Oh, Esther...
December 8, 2018
It feels a little odd reading about Valentines when it's Christmas time... but it was cute. Esther finding love then throwing it away and the possibly evil ramifications that this could have.
December 9, 2018
Great issue!
September 5, 2019
I loved this one! I love the characters!
September 3, 2020
Esther é uma bomba atomica do amor ! Susan é incrível como pessoa ! E sem comentários pra Daisy né? Que está sempre tentando ajudar todo mundo.
October 21, 2023
Susan ha cambiado mucho <3
January 13, 2019
This is still my all-time favorite comic series. I just love looking forward to the new issues every month.
March 26, 2019
Daisy: I'm going to spend Valembrines loving myself this year.
Esther: Figuratively I assume, not physically.
These two together crack me up! Esther is an absolute whirlwind (as expected for any Valentines day special) and Daisy tries to keep it lowkey indoors to recover the mess that Ingrid left behind. (Gah, I'm still girl crushing Daisy hard, she's phenomenal!)
I liked the little subplot of Esther and McGraw's continued friendship however it did take some absurd turns at times. One of the things I love most about this series is that it's relatable and skipping out on V-Day diasters with a parachute just doesn't seem like a plausible real-life solution. How does that even work in reverse? Was that meant to be a wind sail? It's all a little too illogical for me right now haha!
Esther: Figuratively I assume, not physically.
These two together crack me up! Esther is an absolute whirlwind (as expected for any Valentines day special) and Daisy tries to keep it lowkey indoors to recover the mess that Ingrid left behind. (Gah, I'm still girl crushing Daisy hard, she's phenomenal!)
I liked the little subplot of Esther and McGraw's continued friendship however it did take some absurd turns at times. One of the things I love most about this series is that it's relatable and skipping out on V-Day diasters with a parachute just doesn't seem like a plausible real-life solution. How does that even work in reverse? Was that meant to be a wind sail? It's all a little too illogical for me right now haha!
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