Alone v4: “The Red Cairns”
Monkeys have a hostage, and the Alone kids are off to the rescue! It’ll involve rhinos, cranes, quads, shipping carts, and misdirection. Get ready for action!
Beginning BD: Where Did the Smurfs Get Their Hats?
What’s that hat the Smurfs wear? And what’s it covering up? Do Smurfs have luxurious locks of hair? Are they bald? And, most crucial of all, is it the wrong hat?!?
Monsieur Jean: The Singles Theory, Part 2
The upstairs neighbors are using a toaster. It’s loud. It’s hilarious. Also, Jean is having writer’s block, and takes an ill-fated trip to the country to get the writing juices pumping once again.
Asterix v6: “Asterix and Cleopatra”
The gang heads to Egypt to help an architect friend save his life and build a magnificent building for Cleopatra. But the Romans don’t want to see that happen. Conflict ensues.
Watch Albert Uderzo Draw Asterix
I went looking for some videos of Albert Uderzo drawing Asterix. Not only did I find a great one for that, but also a few others of interest. Wait ’til you see how he signs his name….
Maggy Garrisson, v3: “Shame It Had to End This Way”
Trondheim and Oiry, as the saying goes, stick the landing. They wrap everything up and tell a great story, as they have since the first page.
The Marvelous Adventures of McConey v0: “Slalom”
Four friends go skiing. Nothing happens, but it’s a bit of fun. Strong personalities, but no character arcs. A good looking book, but it doesn’t add up to much.
Asterix v5: “Asterix and the Banquet”
Asterix and Obelix run around France, collecting specialty foods at every town along the way. The Romans keep trying to catch them, but they’re hopeless.
Bendis vs Wayne, Wizard World Chicago 2004
Here’s the audio of the Brian Bendis/Bob Wayne discussion over Batman/Daredevil at WizardWorld: Chicago 2004
Monsieur Jean: The Singles Theory, Part 1
Life as a “single” isn’t always easy . There are other single people to contend with, other guys who seem brutally protective of their girlfriends, and parties that are crazily awkard. Welcome to the world of “Monsiuer Jean.”