Shazam! The Monster Society Of Evil by Jeff Smith Publisher: DC ISBN: 978-1-4012-0974-2 Jeff Smith is a superb comic talent and one of those rare people who understands childlike wonder. He's a captivating graphic storyteller and a good writer to boot, and because he can do both he knows when a picture, or often an […]
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Aline And The Others
Aline And The Others by Guy Delisle Publisher: Petits Livres ISBN: 978-1-897299-12-5 Review by Simon Chadwick I missed this the first time round and when I spied it was being reprinted I was quick to snatch a copy. This is not a cartoon book you can share with the kids as it's resplendent with adult […]
Asterix: How Obelix Fell Into The Magic Potion When He Was A Little Boy
Asterix: How Obelix Fell Into The Magic Potion When He Was A Little Boy by Goscinny & Uderzo Publisher: Orion Books ISBN: 978-1-4440-0026-9 Review by Simon Chadwick Asterix has always been my favourite. I still have fond memories of discovering a healthy selection of the titles at my local library back in the late 70s. […]
Assembled Cartoons
Assembled Cartoons (Book) Rodger James PenwillReleased: 01 December, 2003 Perusing my bookcase (Ikea, birch veneer, in case you wondered) for another victim to review, I realised I'd completely overlooked a very enjoyable collection by one of our very own CCGB members. 'Assembled Cartoons' by Roger Penwill brings together the very best of his international cartoons […]
Web Junkie
Web Junkie: Cartoons About Virtual Addiction (Book) nik scottReleased: 18 November, 2005 Nik Scott is one of those cartoonists who saw the potential of the internet before most of us had even bought our first 56k modem. His new book Web Junkie collects together his Cran and Lerma web cartoons which have featured on the […]
Bizarro World
Bizarro World (Book) Tony Millionaire, Danny Hellman, Roger Langridge, Kyle Baker, Evan Dorkin, Hunt Emerson, Farel Dalrymple, Dylan Horrocks, Eddie Campbell, Dave CooperReleased: 23 June, 2006 I've never been an avid reader of superhero comics, my only exposure to many of the characters coming from the numerous Hollywood blockbusters that have either been quite entertaining […]
