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It's an age since I posted here last, and I'm not about to get bogged down in trying to list everything so I'll just mention some highlights in no particular order (mainly stuff I picked up at the Bristol Expo recently):
Funrama #1 & 2 (Ryan Kelly) - 4.5/5
(Ordered online direct from Ryan Kelly's website) I really liked these issues. A lot more than I thought I might, especially after seeing someone describe the writing as "Silver-age influenced" (I don't have much interest in or time for silver age comics or homages to them). But this was great, explaining what's going on without too much exposition (neatly helped by an inner monologue via caption boxes rather than convoluted dialogue) and some lovely art. At first I thought each issue would be self-contained but it seems that while they work that way, there's a thread that will run through future issues as well. And yes, I look forward to issue 3 with Cactus-Man the Union Buster.
More info here.
No More Heroes #1 & 2 (Gordon McLean) - 4/5
There's a lot to like about NMH. At a publishing level I'm delighted that Gordon has decided to make this available in digital form using both CBR & PDF formats at a wallet-friendly £1, and at a narrative level I'm happy to see that he's bringing nasty pitch-black humour together with his particular notions about superheroes and supervillains. The humour, I think, is what I'm liking about this more than anything else - it's not unlike Garth Ennis when he's on form (eg Dicks or the best bits of Preacher). For example, what's not to like abouta villain who blows up a polar bear with a rocket-launcher at a zoo, spraying kids nearby with bear innards?It's serious when it needs to be, but nastily, devastatingly funny otherwise. The art is very nice as well, rounding out the whole package. At £1 a go digitally you could do a lot worse.
More info here.
Tuk Tuk #1 by Will Kirkby - 5/5
Will's one of those folks whose work I find very visually appealing. It's been a while since I picked up something of his - probably Birdsong/Songbird, the reads-both-ways comic he put together with Naniiebim - so when I got a chance to catch up with him at Bristol, I figured I'd pick up Tuk-Tuk #1. It's an oversize full-colour comic with a very nice print job, so it's not cheap, but my oh my is it ever lovely. I've mentioned before that I get annoyed at folk taking the piss with pricing on their comics - you can sell expensive comics, but you've got to back up that price tag. I think this is something like £7, but despite that it's worth it. It's written in what I think of as a traditionally-British style, so 2-page stories that are relatively self-contained but flow together to make a bigger story. This leads to some very clever ideas for integrating the logo into the page in different ways, and some glorious artwork. A standout for me was the strip that's set up as a 2-page spread combining a story, a detailed map of the city where events are taking place, and a breathtakingly pretty vista of the cityscape.
The only problem I have with this being so bloody good is that Will takes his sweet time in putting stuff out. I imagine I'll be re-reading this rather a lot, though, because it's bloody gorgeous.
More info here.
Tales Of The Spiffing by Various - 5/5
It's no secret that I'm an absolute mug for anthologies. I like the idea of getting a bunch of different stories and styles in one book, and for every crap anthology I've read at least one bloody good one so for my money it's usually worth the risk.
Enter Tales Of The Spiffing, a collection of comics from folks who've all done work for Aardman Animation in the UK. It's sort of like what you'd get if you tried to capture the magic that infused the first 2-3 volumes of the Flight anthology series and recreate it with a mostly-UK animation creative base and used Britishness as a theme. Visually, it's gorgeous - as you'd expect, the storytelling is top-notch, and there are some lovely tricks on use here. The range of styles is impressive, and the quality is tremendous. To make it even better, since I picked my copy up at Bristol I ended up having a lengthy chat with two of the contributing artists and thus have two amazing sketches adorning my copy.
I can't say enough good things about this comic. I'm on board for the next volume (Taxi, using a taxi-driver and his various fares as the framing device for the anthology) and can't wait.
More info here.
Done To Death by Andrew Foley & Fiona Staples - 4/5
I'm not a fan of emo vampires, whether they're from Anne Rice or any of the more recent fad of foppish fawning fools a la Twilight. I am, however, a fan of nasty writing with black humour, and atmospheric painted artwork.
As a result a cheap collection of the single-issue form of Done To Death was right up my alley. After a clever scene-setting insert on the inside front cover, we're quickly introduced to our protagonist - a bored book editor stuck at a niche publisher sifting through endless books of terrible vampire prose (and worse, occasionally poetry - or worse yet, poetry disguised as prose). We're fairly quickly informed that our protagonist is a serial killer. And yet she remains the closest thing to a hero in this story, which should tell you all you need to know about the kind of story this is.
I really liked it - it doesn't settle for merely skewering a tedious trend that has been generating unimaginative knock-offs for years, and it has fantastic artwork to boot. Well worth a look if you like your horror but are tired of clichéd vampire tales.
More info at IDW's page.
More later when I'm at home looking at the pile o' comics.0 -
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Mal-Adjusted wrote: »
side note. got Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1 the other day on a whim. quite good, even if it is all setup.
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Just read Marvel Civil War today, really liked it, I know alot of people hate crossover stuff but I really enjoy them! I'm also reading Fables at the moment; I think it's the only non Marvel/DC thing I've read besides Johnny The Homicidal Maniac. Give me anything Fairytale based and I'm all over it
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Just read Marvel Civil War today, really liked it, I know alot of people hate crossover stuff but I really enjoy them! I'm also reading Fables at the moment; I think it's the only non Marvel/DC thing I've read besides Johnny The Homicidal Maniac. Give me anything Fairytale based and I'm all over it
Check out Sandman and Hellboy if you like some of the supernatural stuff. Both great series!0 -
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Check out Sandman and Hellboy if you like some of the supernatural stuff. Both great series!
Thanks! I think Sandman would be quite good alright, a friend of mine is reading them at the moment and she loves them.Mal-Adjusted wrote: »Fables is DC (though it's a creator owned one)
Really? Oops, shows how little i really know about comics...
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Thanks! I think Sandman would be quite good alright, a friend of mine is reading them at the moment and she loves them.
Yup it's generally considered one of the best comics of the last thirty years. The Unwritten too is very good. That's also on Vertigo along with Fables and Sandman (which is DC Comics' imprint for creator-owned stuff though these days it's not really creator-owned anymore!) Hellboy then is Dark Horse Comics and a bit more action-orientated. A lot of the earlier stuff is just Hellboy interacting with various old myths and legends with some lovely art!
Beasts of Burden is fantastic too. About a load of cats and dogs that solve occult phenomena. It's, uh, better than it sounds
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Title: She Is...Silkie
Publisher: Seajay Ventures and CE Publishing
Co-Creators/Co-Writers: Jonathan Gilbert/Laura Wright aks Michelle DeVarennes
Artist/Cocer Artist: Seppo Makinen
Letterers: David Vance/Stan Wong
Co-Story Editors: Nathon Massengill/Dave A. Law
Editorial Consultant: Llyod Smith
Production: Mike Rickaby
Price: $ 5.00 US digital, $ 9.95 US printed
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Websites: www.graphicly.com/publishers
www.redlionpublications.blogspot.ca/
www.cepublishing.wetpaint.com/page/COMICS
Comments: "Chapter One: Of Myth and Reality" On this Island there is a legend of Silkies. They are underwater creatures that you should be careful of according to the local legends.
A reporter is investigating the legend. The reporter ends up joining a hunt for the Silkie.
The story is accompanied by some well drawn scenes of the local and people. The story is filled with a lot of build up and suspense. The Silkie turns out to be more than just a legend.
"Chapter Two: Obsession" Barry the reporter is the main character. Heather a beautiful young woman plays a good part to as she helps Barry. The town is unsure what to do with the Silkie it has caught. Barry we see is thinking a lot about this Silkie.
Barry and Heather start working together and now they have a common goal.
The art really does bring this comic to life.
The Silkie this were-seal creature does not talk at first or do much. Having her do so creates a sense of mystery about her. Is she good or bad? Or just a creature of nature?
"Chapter Three: Storm Warning" Barry heads out on his own to find the Silkie. The water is choppy, a storm in brewing. Barry`s friendship towards the Silkie pays off for him. When she finds him at sea.
The Silkie is a thing of beauty. Her curves are well drawn. Plus she is fully nude but her long hair hides her sexual areas.
Barry while in the home of the Silkie learns of her nature. It is wonderful to see the story unfold. As you read more you are drawn more into the story.
"Chapter Four: Revelations" This chapter has Heather shown a lot more sexy in the art. Her concern for Barry is more noticable as well.
Barry continues to learn more about the Silkie. She seems so kind and sweet and caring.
"Chapter Five: Passions"The search for the Silkie goes on. Meanwhile Barry and the Silkie become very close.
Also Heather meets a man who washed up on shore with no memory. Whats his story?
Evans a vengeful hate filled man finds Barry and the Silkie. His reaction is not calm or nice. The Silkie is so peaceful she deserves to be left in peace.
"Chapter Six: What Price Vengeance?" Mr. Evans still wants revenge for the death of his son which he blames on the Silkie.
The artwork continues to be very detailed.
Things are building and moving faster. All the players are gathering. Things play out as they most often do when humans are involved, with violence.
Things do turn out ending as most endings do not entirely happy but not entirely sad.
The story keeps you focused on it and the art is a visual delight.
Richard Vasseur www.jazmaonline.com0 -
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