By Rosinski & Sente Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849184946 Thorgal has been one of Cinebook’s gems, a series that has defied expectations with every new book. I’d read about some dissatisfaction with the Jolan-led stories when they were initially published, but I’ve not had too much of an issue with them. This is probably largely due […]
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Asterios: The Minotaur
By Le Tendre & Peynet Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800441156 I had absolutely no idea that the minotaur from Greek mythology had a name. Serge Le Tendre did, and his fascination for the Greek tales has captivated his imagination since childhood. This fascination led him to read the stories in depth and discover details that aren’t […]
Lonesome 3: The Ties Of Blood
By Yves Swolfs Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800440814 I’ve been really enjoying getting my teeth into this series. On the face of it, it’s a dyed-in-the-wool western, with all the gunslinging, treachery and action you’d expect. Somehow, though, there’s a twist of the supernatural in it too, and yet it’s so underplayed that it doesn’t derail […]
Spirou & Fantasio 20: The Dark Side Of The Z
By Yoann & Vehlmann Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800441033 A nice touch about Cinebook’s English translations of these books is the alternating between contemporary creators and the older stories. That could, quite easily, become confusing, but it’s handled with a thoughtful dexterity that allows them to blend seamlessly. In this latest book, Zorglub is back, and […]
Bear’s Tooth 4. Amerika Bomber
By Yann & Henriet Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781800440869 It’s been a while since the last Bear’s Tooth book which cunningly allows the creators to tease us a little with what we can remember. The striking cover image of Hanna stood amid the ruins of New York while advanced German planes sail overhead suggests we may […]
Joe Death & The Graven Image
By Benjamin Schipper Publisher: Dark Horse ISBN: 9781506717074 Every once in a while I come across a book that genuinely excites me by daring to be different. With publishers increasingly playing it safe with what they put out, it’s a phenomenon that seems to happen less and less. I can recall delighting in the discovery […]