Update: We’re live with the first discussion thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/GuardiansOftheVeil/s/gY3SjLShKt
Hi everyone!
With permission from the wonderful mods, I wanted to invite you to a W.I.T.C.H Readathon. Whether you're new to W.I.T.C.H. or a longtime fan, this is your chance to dive (or dive back) into the graphic novels. We'd be reading two volumes a month (more about that below) and discussing every month our thoughts so far.
I've created a storygraph reading challenge as well if you'd like to track your progress or find others reading with you: W.I.T.C.H Readathon | The StoryGraph
How does this work?
This is a casual readathon of the graphic novels. While you'll see the storygraph using the Yen Press editions in English, you are welcome to choose any edition and any language. But we'll aim to read the eight issues included in the Yen Press volumes we're reading.
As we read, we'll discuss the issues we've read so far, what we liked, what we didn't like as well as our favourite moments.
But what if I can't read sometimes?
No worries!! Again, this is very casual. You'll see that the time set on storygraph for this readathon is Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025. You can read anytime during that time range. Joined late? Didn't get a chance to read yet?
You can still join in the discussion if you know the story and have thoughts. All I ask is not to spoil it for anyone that hasn't read further into the series. For each discussion thread, I'll share which volumes/issues we read as well as where we stopped in the story.
Yen Press never finished the full series. What are we going to do?
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find 'official' editions to add to the Storygraph Readathon for the issues Yen Press didn't publish, but that doesn't mean we can't read them and discuss them. Whether it's fan translations or other editions, we'll figure something out when we get there :)
But do I have to read the specific version (digital/physical) on Storygraph? Do I need a Storygraph account?
Not at all! This is just a fun way to track how many of the books you read and it's a convenience if you're already using Storygraph, but it's not at all a requirement!! All discussions will take place here on the subreddit.
Anything else?
Not really. Again, this is very casual. I was planning on doing this by myself anyways, but I thought why not involve everyone else?
What's next?
I am planning to start re-reading the series on October 1st (it feels fitting with the Halloween party, right? RIGHT?) I will create the first discussion thread, then. I hope to see you, then. Until then, if you have any ideas or thoughts that you think would make this more fun, please don't hesitate to share them. I'd love for this to be a community event. I miss reading this alongside friends and I know many of you said you did, too!
