By Lupano & Moreau Publisher: Knockabout ISBN: 9780861662265 You may already be aware of this little bit of English folklore, although folklore may be the wrong word. In 1814, while Britain was at war with Napoleon’s Empire, a French warship hit trouble off of the Durham coast and sank during a storm. Amongst the detritus […]
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Spirou & Fantasio Vol 7: The Rhinoceros’ Horn
By Franquin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182249 An early tale, this one, but a good one (as you’d expect from Franquin). Spirou and Fantasio get caught up in some industrial espionage when they rescue a man in possession of plans for a revolutionary new car. The other half of the plans are held by his colleague, […]
Love-Bites
By Fred Jefferies Publisher: Book Guild Publishing ISBN: 9781910508282 For those of you who don’t know CCGB member Fred Jefferies, his story’s an inspiring one. After a life earning a living as a freelance cartoonist Fred became registered blind in 2001, a tragedy for most but somewhat more heartbreaking for someone who created visual gags […]
Kenya Vol 2: Encounters
By Rodolphe & Leo Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182270 Kathy and her colleagues Fuchs and Merlin are investigating the disappearance of a safari led by American John Remington. Clues to exactly what took place come from, potentially, the only survivor, who now acts as their own guide, and who fleshes out his tale of how Remington […]
The Shaolin Cowboy
By Geof Darrow Publisher: Burlyman ISBN: 9781932700404 It would be fair to say that the collected comic works of Geof Darrow won’t fill a shelf, although what he lacks in quantity he certainly makes up for in quality. His superbly detailed artwork is visually compelling, meaning this is a man who likes to draw stuff, […]
Valerian & Laureline Vol 8: Heroes Of The Equinox
By Mézières & Christin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182133 The people of Simlane are barren so the only way for them to obtain another generation is for them to partake in a trial at the time of the equinox where theie champions travel to a sacred island, and, if successful, return with a new horde of […]
