By Darryl Cunningham Publisher: Myriad Editions ISBN: 9781912408917 As I type this, Russia’s action against the Ukrainian territories it claims to recognise have begun. Putin has not long given a fiery speech, rewriting history to help justify his actions. He’s an indomitable figure, and looks as if he’ll once again get what he wants with […]
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Corpse Talk: Dead Good Storytellers
By Adam & Lisa Murphy Publisher: David Fickling Books ISBN: 9781788451253 There are a lot of great books to come out of the David Fickling stable, but for me the best is Corpse Talk. Adam Murphy had the genius idea of drawing himself interviewing historical figures. However, because they’re all dead, the interview involves him […]
Yakari Vol 16: The Lake Monster
By Derib & Job Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849184236 When my children were small I wanted them to experience the fun and excitement of comics, just as I had when I was their age. Unfortunately, most of the comics available now are more about the toy taped or bagged with the comic. Worse, the contents are […]
Escaping Wars And Waves: Encounters With Syrian Refugees
By Olivier Kugler Publisher: Myriad Editions ISBN: 9781912408122 Olivier Kugler is a German journalist and cartoonist who combines his talents to tell the stories of those he interviews. Escaping Wars And Waves is a collection of the individuals and families he met who were fleeing from the Syrian conflict. Travelling to Iraqi Kurdistan, the Greek […]
