We’ve got an eventful week here in comicdom, with a couple of new books added to the pull list and a couple that are gettin’ the axe. Yep, it’s chopping time. So, who’s making the jump? Who’s taking a dive? Read on, my good sirs and madams… Seven: Wonder Woman #7 Heh, it’s fitting that…
By Harvey Pekar (W) and many others (A) Vertigo, $14.99 The Plot: By now, pretty much everyone knows about Harvey Pekar, the straight-talking, slice-of-life-telling, crusty persona of the comics industry. Let’s hope that, at the very least, most everyone has seen the great movie American Splendor. Since that came out a few years back, Pekar…
By nature, comics is home to fun-loving writers and artists, some of the strangest and most interesting folks in the entertainment industry. So, it’s saying something when I call Dean Haspiel one of the most unique creators I’ve ever talked to. The guy’s stories always spin archetypes in some bizarre directions and his art is…
By Marguerite Abouet (W) and Clement Oubrerie (A) Drawn & Quarterly, $13.97 As far as I know, this is the first mention on our site of a book from Drawn & Quarterly, which, beyond having a delightfully clever name, puts out some of the most thought provoking comics of any publisher. Their latest book to…
Lots of stuff going on this week, with nine books under my belt. You may think it’s strange that I put comics under my belt. Well, it eases the digestion, so back off. A pretty even split, with four to Marvel and five to DC. Also, a nice mix of new series and the expected…
We’re back for another month of Previews, and once again I’m parsing the thing so you don’t have to. If I come across as distracted, it’s because I’m doing some serious multi-tasking and watching Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story as I write. Maybe we’ll be lucky and Steve Coogan’s comedic brilliance will rub…
Lots going on in the world of comics, as always. Here’s a quick run through of some of the word on the street, or whatever you want to call it. Because, really, word on the street sounds pretty silly. Ray Olson of Booklist has named his 10 best comics of the past year, which strangely…
Of the many good things one can say about Mike Allred, the first thing that needs to be said is the guy’s work is unmistakable. Anyone who pays any attention to comics can immediately pick up his crisp linework that feels classic and modern all at once. If that’s not distinctive enough, Allred has made…
Recent years have seen a serious influx of talent from outside mediums (TV, films, etc.) into the comics business, and it’s brought both some highs and some lows. But, for the most part, it’s brought attention to comics and new voices, more than enough to offset the major delays of Allan Heinberg’s Wonder Woman or…
Look at me. I’m posting reviews on time. Now, before you get excited, you should know that I’m just getting this out of the way so that I can take this week’s batch and move them far from sight. Just a very forgettable week. All six titles I picked up failed to meet expectations (I…