By Leo Baxendale Publisher: Irmantas Povilaika by arrangement with Rebellion Publishing Ltd Well, isn’t this a delight! A hardback collection of the entire Leo Baxendale’s Mervyn’s Monsters, originally published in Buster and Giggle way back in 1968. This is all thanks to some incredibly hard work by Irmantas Povilaika who previously curated a fantastic slipcase […]
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Rin Tin Can Vol 2: The Godfather
By Morris, Fauche & Léturgie Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800441330 The second volume of this spin-off series from Lucky Luke sees hapless hound Rin Tin Can get everything wrong all over again. Mistaking wads of dollar bills for baklava, the world’s stupidest dog manages to consume a small fortune over the course of this tale. He […]
Spirou & Fantasio 21: The Prisoner Of The Buddha
By Franquin, Jidéhem and Greg Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800441354 This volume sees a leap back to an older Spirou and Fantasio tale, which is fine by me as it means we’re getting more Franquin. Ably supported by Jidéhem on backgrounds, with a script by Greg, this one’s got spies, wacky inventions, and, best of all, […]
Marsupilami 7: The Gold Of Boavista
By Batem & Yann Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800440692 Although these books aren’t illustrated or written by the Marsupilami creator, Franquin, I do find that Batem’s artwork utterly captures Franquin’s frantic, frenetic energy. And, let’s face it, that’s what we want. Strong visual humour, great characters, and panel by panel storytelling that drives the narrative forward […]
The Bluecoats Vol 15: Bull Run
By Lambil and Cauvin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800440616 Having recently read a novel about the battle of Bull Run, this latest Bluecoats adventure had me itching to read it. It involves a look back to the very first battle of the war where, as far as the North was concerned, victory was inevitable and the […]
Marsupilami Vol 6: Fordlandia
By Batem, Yann & Franquin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800440265 Possibly the greatest charm of the Marsupilami as a character is his absurd but brilliant biology. Of course, he’s tough, resourceful, intelligent and loving, but he sure gets a lot done with that extraordinary tail. It’s a marvel of evolution. And, boy, does he need it […]
