The Pipeline BD 100 Half Time Report
Halfway through the year, I look back to see if it’s going to be possible to hit my goal of 100 BD reviews in 2017.
BD | HyperAnalysis | Lettering
Small Lettering Change. Big Improvement?
One panel in a Valerian album could be improved greatly with a few tweaks to the lettering. This is not about the font. It’s about the layout.
On the Run: Valerian and Laureline v17: “Orphan of the Stars”
It’s time to cue the chase music, as Valerian and Laureline try to get their young charge to safety before the bounty hunters swoop in. Run, Valerian, Run!
Waging War on War: Valerian and Laureline v14, “The Living Weapons”
What do you do when your job is morally questionable? Be happy for the money or let your conscience be your guide? Valerian and Laureline take opposite sides.
The Amnesiac Girl With Telekinesis: Harmony v1: “Memento”
Harmony is a young amnesiac woman with telekinetic powers. She’s locked in a room, with no idea how she got there. It’s a well-drawn mystery from Mathieu Reynes.
Valerian and Laureline v16: “Hostages of Ultralum”
Valerian chases the kidnapped Laureline across the galaxy and back to a familiar place we first saw in the sixth volume, Point Central. With lots of humor and brilliant visuals, this album is a winner.
Fantastic Four #60 – Pages 1 and 2
Here begins a HyperAnalysis of Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo’s first “Fantastic Four” issue together, issue #60. There’s great stuff on every page.
A Girl, Her Doll, and Her Sleeping Mother: “Clara”
When a young girl’s mother dies suddenly, a late birthday present helps her cope with an awful situation.
Pipeline #1043: “She-Hulk” by Charles Soule and Javier Pulido
I’m late to the game, but I did enjoy Charles Soule and Javier Pulido year on “She-Hulk” recently. It dives deep into Marvel continuity, naturally.
HyperAnalysis: Tellos #1, Page 4
Mike Wieringo pulls off a dolly shot and an energetic action shot in the opening pages of “Tellos.” I’m going to break them down for you.