By Jamie Smart Publisher: David Fickling Books ISBN: 9781910200070 If ever a modern strip struck a chord with kids, it’s Bunny vs Monkey. While there are plenty of worthy contenders, particularly from the pages of the Phoenix, this is the one I hear most enthused about when I talk to kids. It’s not an overtly […]
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BPRD Hell On Earth Vol 9: The Reign Of The Black Flame
By Mignola, Arcudi, Harren & Stewart Publisher: Dark Horse ISBN: 9781616554712 Since the Hell On Earth run began BPRD, once one of my firm favourites, has felt very much a hit and miss exercise with a lack of direction. However, the previous volume was certainly an improvement and then along comes this one – a […]
Wisher Vol 1: Nigel
By De Vita/Latour Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182157 There’s no getting away from the fact that the lead character here is called Nigel as it’s in the title. I suppose it makes a pleasant change from the ubiquitous Jack as a hero’s name, and the creators are striving for an English set up so it’s understandable, […]
Corpse Talk Season 1
By Adam Murphy Publisher: David Fickling Books ISBN: 9781910200018 I stand by the notion that, growing up, I learned more about history, science and geography through comics than through any other medium. My eyes were opened to new possibilities, old discoveries, distant places, unusual concepts, and, not least, fascinating people that have gone before. One […]
Alone Vol 2: Master Of Knives
By Gazzotti & Vehlmann Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182065 This tale of a small group of children attempting to survive in a city devoid of people after an inexplicable event just keeps on impressing. It’s a strong mix of childhood curiosity, fear of the unknown, innocence and trying to do the right thing, but it also […]
Murder Me Dead
By David Lapham Publisher: El Capitan/Image ISBN: 9781632150790 If you’ve read Stray Bullets then you need no introduction to David Lapham’s prowess as crime noir writer and comic creator. With Murder Me Dead he takes his beloved genre and puts a modern spin on it, resulting in a powerful story that’s a genuine page turner. […]
