As usual I review the new issue of Savage Dragon over at Image Addiction. Here’s what I had to say:
“The page layout matters in comics. The method of how the panels mesh along with the placement of borders and breaks determines the reading experience as well as the pacing.
Well, this issue of Dragon explores that as Larsen shows the effect of page design by repeating one particular layout for basically the entire issue…”
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I have posted a new review over at Image Addiction on Butcher Baker, The Righteous Maker #1. Here’s what I had to say:
“The new series from Godland’s own Joe Casey (or should I say Joe Casey’s own Godland? – which I guess wouldn’t make any sense) is Butcher Baker, The Righteous Maker: a comic book centered on an ex-super-hero who is now pulled from retirement in order to deal with a few past villains…”
You can read the rest HERE.
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Cover of Mice Templar Vol. 3 #3
I have posted a new review over at Image Addiction on Mice Templar Vol. 3 #3. Here’s what I had to say:
“Mice Templar may work really well if your taste leans toward the genre of fantasy, but if not the reading experience could come off slightly clunky and maybe even a bit boring…”
You can read the rest HERE.
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Cover of The Li'l Depressed Boy #2
I have posted a new review over at Image Addiction on The Li’l Depressed Boy #2. Here’s what I had to say:
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Cover of Herculian #1
I have posted a new review over at Image Addiction on Herculian #1. Here’s what I had to say:
“This comic book is a great example of Erik Larsen’s ability. True, Savage Dragon usually conveys that point, but with this collection of strips and off-the-wall tales an excellent sense of Larsen’s creativity and artistic skill comes forth, smacking you upside the head. Herculian carries an identity of a classic independent comic book. The pages and the ideas are all the product of one man, all directly thrown down in strategic patterns without being filtered through the perspectives of other collaborators. The book is 100% Larsen. A point really enjoyable when it comes to the department of coloring…”
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Cover of Savage Dragon #169
As usual I review the new issue of Savage Dragon over at Image Addiction. Here’s what I had to say:
“There is always one issue of a comic book series that is all about catching up and re-iterating the status quo. These instances can be risky though because they walk a fine line between good and bad, and it is easy for a writer to make a breather issue boring by filling the page space with plain exposition. Luckily, Erik Larsen is better than this because Savage Dragon #169 allows room for breathing but also does not loose much momentum…”
You can read the rest HERE.
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Hack/Slash #1 Cover B
I have posted a new review over at Image Addiction on Hack/Slash #1. Here’s what I had to say:
“With the topic of “diversity in comics” being so up front recently, Hack/Slash seems to have come just at the right time because this book is certainly unique in a sea of comic books that tend to follow a standard pattern. Hack/Slash packs a tone both exciting and comedic while supplying a vibe familiar of a John Hughes film, and honestly it is very refreshing…”
You can read the rest HERE.
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