Through the Walls v1: “The Bottom of Things”
Four short stories are united by a common theme: One character in each can walk through walls. But each uses it differently.
Valerian: “Shingouzlooz Inc.”
Wilfrid Lupano’s story is fun for all with references to classic Valerian for fans. But Mathieu Lauffray’s art steals the show in this beautiful book.
“The Beautiful Death” #1
“The Beautiful Death” #1 features an empty city drawn in exquisite detail by Mathieu Bablet. With any luck, there’ll be a story in the second issue.
Statix Press Q&A
Statix Press is the new imprint from Titan Comics devote to European comics. I had a couple of formatting questions that they were kind enough to answer…
Spirou & Fantasio v12: “Who Will Stop Cyanide?”
She named herself “Cyanide.” How did they not see this coming? When she can control all electronics, it’s up to Spirou and Fantasio to stop her!
Spirou & Fantasio v2: “In New York”
This is the story of two poor journalists and a squirrel sent to the city, only to get caught up in a mob war in Chinatown.
Spirou & Fantasio v1: “Adventure Down Under”
Spirou and Fantasio are reporters headed to Australia to help their friend who just found treasure in a mining town, putting his life in danger!
Yakari v14: “Lords of the Plains”
A Sioux boy who can talk with the animals protects newborn buffalos from hungry wolves on the Great Plains.
“Asterix and the Missing Scroll”
The second book in the series by Ferri and Conrad is one of best post-Goscinny volumes of the series. It’s Asterix versus Rome, once again!
The Big Amazon Marvel Digital Comics Sale (Is Over)
Update (End of September 2017) The sale lasted almost two weeks, I’d say. Prices rose slowly. The $2.00 cover prices went up to $3 and $4, and now they all appear to be back to normal. The $3 books below are back to $7.50 — still cheap compared to print, but not Pocket Change Price….