Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
The idea is so simple that I just slapped my face in recognition of its genius once I read David Ratte’s Le Voyage des pères (The Pilgrimage of the Fathers)…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
I have previously documented Dutch publisher STRIP2000’s experiments with non-humour comics, and to that purpose they now have created the Gorilla imprint, dedicated to more serious comics work. Most of them are seemingly…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
Collecting three reviews of war in all its various appearances, Crossing Borders tackles comics from the Netherlands, France and the UK. Missions: 10 Veterans, 10 Stories Tasked by the Foundation…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
Ayak + Por is a remarkable collaboration between veteran writer Marc Légendre and up-and-coming artist Wilbert van der Steen, whose exceptional linework just drips with an atmosphere reminiscent of The Arabian…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
As the cold and snow creep in, it’s time to snuggle up with the kids on a sheepskin with these all ages releases starring Gaston Lagaffe and the kids from…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
Crossing Borders is just one big barrel of laughs with vikings on the run from a vulcano (?) confusing Scotland with Walhalla and 5 easy steps on how to turn…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
From moody western horror in Promise by Lamy & Mikaël to the uproarious photo comics of Ype Driessen, Crossing Borders has it all. Promise vol. 1: The Book of Last…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
Trondheim tackles the wild west in Texas Cowboys and The Godfrrrsaken Island is Luc Cromheecke’s new all-ages gag comic where anything goes. Texas Cowboys by Trondheim & Bonhomme The always…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
This one’s for the youngsters with all-ages European books aimed squarely at young readers: Kill Your Mothers 2 & The Adventures of Timo. Kill Your Mothers 2 (of 2) The…
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