“A Love for the Ages”
I hope you’re a hopeless romantic. This book is a love story of a couple who sacrificed everything to be with each other, despite their families.
Melusine v1: “Halloween”
Melusine the Witch celebrates Halloween in some strange ways. The scares are not always obvious, and the monsters are legion. But the lack of set-up hurts the book.
8 Most Wanted Bamboo Translations
I’m Like a Panda; I Want More Bamboo! Bamboo is not part of the Europe Comics collective, unfortunately. From what I can tell, they’re not big into translating their stuff into English on their own. NBM’s Papercutz division has the North American license for a few of their titles, such as “Dance Club” and “The…
“You Can’t Just Kiss Anyone You Want”
A boy makes a move on a girl. She screams. The movie stops. The Soviet propaganda machine is not happy. The dominos begin to fall.
Zombillenium v1: “Gretchen”
When the witch and the demonic vampire/werewolf join forces to outwit the ex-wife’s lover, you just know the monster theme part is in danger. Wait, what?!?
Blutch’s “Variations”
Blutch reinterprets pages from classic BD books, drawing them in his own style and adjusting their storytelling as he goes. It’s an artistic exercise.
Dad v1: “Daddy’s Girls”
Here’s the story, of a washed-up actor, who was busy raising four girls of his own. Hijinks ensue, of course. And the art is beautiful.
Sisters, v8: “Anything to Make Her Happy!”
A comic book sit-com starring two feuding and loving sisters. Beautifully drawn/colored, with lovable kids and one page gags. “The Sisters” is lots of fun.
Seeking: Dad 2.0
Caroline is a single mother. Phillipe is the stay at home dad. They have a lot in common with how society treats them. “Seeking Dad 2.0” is their stories.
Milan K. v1 “The Price of Survival”
A young man’s life is made miserable by the president of Russia’s vengeful crusade against his family. His bodyguard helps him survive.