By Gustavo Duarte Publisher: Dark Horse I bought this one based on some sample illustrations accompanying the promotion, and was rather pleased to see it had a thoughtful introduction from Sergio Aragones. The reason Aragones was asked is that both artists produce wordless comic strips, and while Aragones is the veteran master, Gustavo Duarte is […]
By Aymond & Van Hamme Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849181631 You’ve got to feel a little sorry for Lady S, or Suzan, as we’ve come to know her. Her life’s been a huge upheaval and she’s found herself manipulated by others to their own ends, but despite it all she’s found a sense of normality and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
