Alone v6: “The Fourth Dimension and a Half”
It’s “Lord of the Flies” time. Survival isn’t as big a deal as it was before, yet some of the kids are playing for keeps. How far will it go?
Theodore Poussin, v1: “Captain Steene”
Travel the world by boat! See Asia! But most of all, try to survive in a country lapsed into anarchy and people with dubious motivations all around.
Asterix v30: “Asterix and Obelix All At Sea”
Asterix helps some escaped slaves get free of Caesar’s pull by taking them to — Atlantis? Also, Obelix drinks too much and ships crash!
The Campbells v5: “The Three Curses” – The Grand Finale
“The Campbells” comes to an end, wrapping up the storyline in surprising and heart-tugging fashions. Be prepared. Also, it’s funny and action-packed.
New Releases for Mid-October 2018
The folks at Europe Comics released a fresh batch of English language translations last week. Here’s a selection of titles that piqued my curiosity.
Seriously, Don’t Be a Comic Book Artist. Just Don’t.
If your career goal is to draw “Spider-Man” for a living, sit down. We need to have a little chat.
Asterix v29: “Asterix and the Secret Weapon”
Asterix vs Feminism! Caeasar sends in women warriors, and the Bard is replaced by a Parisian woman. All hell breaks loose!
10 (Mostly European) Creators to Follow in Inktober 2018
For Inktober 2018, here are some suggested European creators to follow. From Mickey Mouse to cats and dogs, you’ll get lots of nice art this month!
His Name Was Ptirou: The Somewhat True Story of Spirou
Based very loosely on the true story of Spirou’s creation, “Ptirou” is an orphaned kid caught stowing away on a ship heading to America. He becomes a bellhop, and adventure begins!
Pipeline and Sundry: Podcasts, Dad, Lucky Luke, and Jordi Lafebre
A round up of news and tweets including a big sale, an interview with Jordi Lafebre, the mayor of Paris and Lucky Luke, and some podcasts to listen to.