Valerian and Laureline v20: “The Order of the Stones”
Christin and Mezieres bring back a bunch of characters to set up the final conflict of Valerian: Man versus Rock Monolith Creatures. The plot is just as crazy as the aliens… I don’t get it.
Alone v2: “The Master of Knives”
Things get serious in a hurry with “Alone.” Dodzi runs up against a knife-wielding psycho, leading to a treacherous rooftop chase, before the fight moves to the rest of the kids, living high in a hotel.
Alone v1: “The Vanishing”
A kid-friendly series about five kids left alone in the world and learning to cope with missing adults, missing children, and wild animals in their city.
The Old Geezers, v2: “Bonny and Pierrot”
This is where The Old Geezers gets good. Welcome to a Paris run by a cadre of old folks, and the hunt for a long lost love gives Pierrot’s life new meaning.
The Old Geezers, v1: “Alive and Still Kicking”
Three senior citizens come together when one wife dies, and the secret she left behind drives her widower to — Italy. Chases, union politics, and more!
Harmony v3: “Ago”
Writer: Mathieu Reynes Artist: Mathieu Reynes Colorist: Valerie Vernay and Mathieu Reynes Lettering: Calix Ltd. Translator: Montana Kane Published by: Dupuis/Europe Comics Number of Pages: 58 Original Publication: 2017 Remember how I mentioned in my review of the second volume of this series that we had thankfully completely forgotten about those people from 4000…
Where It All Began: Harmony, v2: “Indigo”
The series goes back in time to show us where Harmony comes from, and then presents the events of volume 1 from a different angle.
Love, v2: “The Fox”
A silent graphic novel starring a fox trying desperately to survive an island on fire, while dodging bears, whales, and other larger furry creatures.
The Simple Joys of Paper Comics
A trip to the comics shop has me thinking about how great paper comics are, and how much fun it is to hunt for them. Also, Magnetic Press has some great books.
Final Incal v1: “The Four John Difools”
Writer: Alexandro Jodorowsky Artist: Ladronn Colorist: Tatto Caballero and Ladronn Lettering: Uncredited Translator: Chuck Austen Published by: Humanoids Number of Pages: 68 Original Publication: 2014 An Admission of Ignorance I’ve never read any of the Incal or Metabarons or Technopriests books. I couldn’t tell you how they’re all related. (I think “Incal” came first…