The Book of Chaos v1: “Ante Genesem”
A man makes an amazing discovery, gets a book deal but loses the rest of his life, then falls off the face of our earth. Mathieu Lauffray’s art carries the day.
Freaks’ Squeele v1: “Strange University”
Let’s go to the French equivalent of Superhero School! Don’t let the monsters kill you, or your teachers dress you in costume, though….
Podcasts of a European Persuasion
A couple of podcasts recently devoted episodes to topics of interest to Franco-Belgian comics fans, including a representative from Europe Comics and interviews at Angouleme.
Irons v1: “The Engineer”
He’s a Bridge Engineer! He’s a Detective! He’s the perfectly-named Jack Irons! He’s also gruff and a bit anti-social, which makes me like him even more.
“Pietrolino” v1 and v2
Pietrolino, a mime in Nazi-controlled France, must fight his way back into the limelight, get the girl, and overcome a myriad of his own issues.
“Shangri-La”: A Great Manga Influenced Sci-Fi OGN
Mathieu Bablet’s “Shangri-La” is a sci-fi novel in comics form. Filled with breathtakingly detailed art, we see humanity living on a space station and controlled by a tech company.
Boni v1: “The Last Bite of Carrot”
It’s the story of Boni, a rabbit who wants to kick the bully where it counts, while his father doesn’t want him around and his grandfather is downright cruel. Unsurprisingly, it’s not funny. Or good.
The Pipeline Review Challenge: An Umbrella Academy Mug
Over the years, I’ve reviewed a lot of comics. Only once, however, have I taken up the challenge of reviewing a mug. Yes, a mug. Gerard Way’s mug. This classic from the Pipeline Archives is a blatant attempt to cash in on a new TV series. Synergy!
“In the Moment” – A Time-Based Romantic, uhm, Thriller?
There are people who live in the nanoseconds around us. And when one falls in love with a Chrono Person, he has to go on the run. High concept from start to finish.
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Asterix v36: “Asterix and the Missing Scroll” [Redux]
“Asterix and the Missing Scroll” is the best of the new generation of “Asterix” books. Ferri and Conrad combine modern references and age-old gags for a hilarious and relevant entry in the series.