Great stuff again from Xavier. The art is beautiful as well. This is a pretty standard western story in the grand scheme of things, but there’s a lot Great stuff again from Xavier. The art is beautiful as well. This is a pretty standard western story in the grand scheme of things, but there’s a lot more complexity to add to it as well. In other words, exactly what you want from a good western. Easy recommend. These French guys are quickly becoming some of my favorite comic creators...more
A collection of short stories. They are interesting and brutal, and are interwoven to a degree, but can be read as totally separate stories.
AbsolutelA collection of short stories. They are interesting and brutal, and are interwoven to a degree, but can be read as totally separate stories.
Absolutely brilliant art and coloring here. What a treat to read through. Simplistic, but still great attention to detail. The constructed ads pages at the end of issues and the 1-page ongoing story there are great as well and give me that cozy, nostalgic feeling. These are not just there to fill up extra pages.
The quality of the hardcover is good and I love the thick newspaper feel of the pages. Besides some woke aspects that bring it down, it's an easy recommend. I'll check out what Jay does in the future...more
Another great story from Jeff. Another melancholic, small town one about the inhabitant's fates. I like the mix-in of supernatural strangeness though.Another great story from Jeff. Another melancholic, small town one about the inhabitant's fates. I like the mix-in of supernatural strangeness though. It works so well in the otherwise very down to earth setting. I liked it from start to finish, and it was an easy read despite being confusing at times. I can't say I totally "got it" in the end. It was like one of those horror movies that tried to make sense by explaining some of the strange things, tie some of it together in the end, and just leave the rest hanging.
The art is what it is. It does the job and matches the story telling pretty well, but I still think the book could been even better with better artwork. That said, I will always respect greatly a creator that both writes and illustrates his works
A lot of dialogue and commentary on each page as you would expect of this time and type of comic, but it's pretty good nonetheless, and a treat to seeA lot of dialogue and commentary on each page as you would expect of this time and type of comic, but it's pretty good nonetheless, and a treat to see the first appearance of such a unique character. The mood and design of the Swamp Thing is already fleshed out here. Recommended for all Swamp Thing lovers out there to buy the facsimile and enjoy this piece of history...more
A social justice warrior guy gets a hold of a powerful device, letting him kill people who use homophobic language, put a guy - who touches a girl inaA social justice warrior guy gets a hold of a powerful device, letting him kill people who use homophobic language, put a guy - who touches a girl inappropriately - in place and steal rich people's belongings. It's the perfect scenario for a white knight writer to live out his fantasies on paper. In other words, it's the same as a majority of american comics these days. Monologues from the main character tell us what's right and wrong. The reader is of course expected to: 1. Not share these morals before reading this comic, so learn something new and profound, or else get some kind of sadistic moral release and a "YES! Kill them bastards!"-reaction 2. They should pay for this lesson with their hard earned cash
However, I am actually prepared to continue reading. Which brings us to the things the creators did right - the art. It's a shame I haven't come across Andrew Robinson before. This is some absolutely gorgeous character art and perspective work. Because of that, I will likely see this through, and also follow Andrew and see what he has done in the past. I hope that they have gotten the moral release and virtue signalling out of their system in the first issue so that we can focus on the story next...more
Uninspired and poorly written. Same teenage girl as in every story - angry and with one side of the head cut. Present a bunch of "unique" characters iUninspired and poorly written. Same teenage girl as in every story - angry and with one side of the head cut. Present a bunch of "unique" characters in 2 pages (they all have different hairstyles you see) who just happened to be there, have them say a word or two, and expect the reader to care. The industry could really do with more previews. I would understand that this wasn't for me in a 4 page preview. That cover is gorgeous though...more
The story of a Ronin going through trials and tribulations. Interesting throughout and a page turner. Sometimes cringe, but that’s to be expected.
The The story of a Ronin going through trials and tribulations. Interesting throughout and a page turner. Sometimes cringe, but that’s to be expected.
The art is good and expressive. I especially like the colored parts. Would be nice if the whole thing was. I don’t think I will continue reading the rest. I might have as a teenager ...more
The overall plot is pretty interesting, but it just didn't deliver on any other front.
The art is very bland and sparse with detail. The backgrounds iThe overall plot is pretty interesting, but it just didn't deliver on any other front.
The art is very bland and sparse with detail. The backgrounds in particular, but the characters as well. This makes it more difficult to get immersed in it. The feeling is that they have an economic approach. This feeling is increased by the amount of dialogue on every panel. It is filled with basic dialogue that doesn't do much for the story or the characters. Everything has to be commented on and discussed, so that we don't waste any paper on only the art - which again, would not be economic, and also wouldn't work since it isn't detailed or beautiful enough. After reading about halfway, I started to get a bit annoyed with this tendency, and to not get too bored I decided to read the dialogue very quickly.
At first, I really appreciated the extra pages at the end of each issue that collected newspaper articles or personal notes from a character. I thought it as attention to detail and a way to increase immersion, but after a few issues I noticed that it was also rather bland, and just a lot of text. Again, they decided that since they couldn't have more art, they just use these pages for almost pure text. This whole novel felt like it could've been AI generated. I don't accuse the creators of this - it's just the feeling I get from it. It's very generic in many ways, despite trying hard not to be.
In summary, it is a totally fine story with a decent thought to begin with. It just lacks attention to detail in both art and writing. Despite the animal characters and funny looking aliens, it all feels pretty generic in the end...more
It’s a good read, even though it’s about one of my least favorite topics in Batman - Robin. It’s maybe trying to do a bit much but it’s interesting enIt’s a good read, even though it’s about one of my least favorite topics in Batman - Robin. It’s maybe trying to do a bit much but it’s interesting enough for me to continue checking out the rest. The art is not on par though. Some scenes are expressive, but mostly it is more amateurish than professional, which hurts the book a lot in my opinion. I loved the fake newspaper material for the issue...more
Not a whole lot happens in the first issue, and it's nothing super special, but it does promise a mafia story with high stakes and the jew angle is neNot a whole lot happens in the first issue, and it's nothing super special, but it does promise a mafia story with high stakes and the jew angle is new to me. It's also from David Hazan (enjoyed most of his Robin Hood stories), so I have enough faith to continue reading the follow up...more
Great issue of Asterix that has a bit of everything that you hope for. It has great characters, timeless art, humor that works well enough, and a uniqGreat issue of Asterix that has a bit of everything that you hope for. It has great characters, timeless art, humor that works well enough, and a unique story. There’s also a new threat to our beloved village. One that focuses more on mind than muscle. What it lacks a bit is the adventure aspect. I’m really happy that this cartoon can live on and that it can still put out great stories like this ...more
As with the first issue, we are stuck with the basic writing, not very fun humor, but with great art and beautiful coloring. While decently fun to folAs with the first issue, we are stuck with the basic writing, not very fun humor, but with great art and beautiful coloring. While decently fun to follow and a good pace, the story was never that interesting and the characters shallow. It's good enough to check out, but nothing to remember...more
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