Escaping Conventions: A Look Inside the Mind of Comics Designer Tom Muller
A designer by trade, Tom Muller’s comics journey started when he became webmaster and designer of the website of his local comic shop back in Belgium. Many years later, he’s…
The Cigar That Fell in Love with a Pipe – David Camus and Nick Abadzis Conjure up an Unorthodox Love Story, with Tobacco
Quirky, unusual and delightfully inventive, The Cigar That Fell in Love with a Pipe, an enchanting and ultimately tragic story by David Camus and Nick Abadzis, weaves together two romances – one…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
The Last Tiger On Earth, from Newcomer Michaël Olbrechts, Is a Touching Remembrance of a Colonial Past
Ever since the boom in popularity of the graphic novel, it seems to be a given that artists are also excellent writers, churning out literary stories while putting down depictions…
Broken Frontier Staff Picks for May 28, 2014: This One Summer, Trees, Brass Sun, Interesting Drug, C.O.W.L. & More
It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, BF…
Ordinary #1 – Rob Williams and D’Israeli Find an Entertaining New Angle on Superpowers
Ordinary might not be the most original story ever published, but long-time collaborators Rob Williams and D’Israeli give it wit, style and energy. Maybe its a sign of how unengaging the…
“I’m so chuffed. It’s unbelievable!” – Jade Sarson on Winning the Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition
The waiting is over! Jade Sarson’s For the Love of God, Marie is the winner of the 2014 Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition. On the evening of Friday 23rd May,…
Greg Rucka and Rick Burchett Talk Lady Sabre, the Collaborative Process and the Pain of a Successful Kickstarter
Artist Rick Burchett (left) and writer Greg Rucka (right) were introduced to each other by legendary writer and editor Denny O’Neil, and have worked together on a number of titles over…
The Amateurs – Conor Stechschulte’s Debut Book from Fantagraphics Offers Dark Slapstick and Rural Strangeness
With black humour, a vivid sense of the uncanny and dense, claustrophobic art, Conor Stechschulte’s tale of amnesiac butchers becomes the most horrific Laurel and Hardy film you’ve never seen….
Woodrow Phoenix’s ‘She Lives’ at Comics Unmasked – Experience Live Page Turnings of this One Metre Square Graphic Novel from this Friday!
Of all the exhibits at the Comics Unmasked show – running at the British Library until August 19th this year – one of the most intriguing by far is Woodrow…
X-O Manowar #25 – An Anniversary Celebration Worthy of Valiant’s Flagship Title
A massively talented pool of creators pays a joyful tribute to Prince Aric and the X-O suit in this special anniversary issue – a celebratory act that is as respectful of…
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1- Mike Benson and Tan Eng Huat’s Story is Actually a Fun Summer Action Movie!
Mike Benson did his homework and updates this series into a modern kung fu classic. I like this book for the same reason I like summer action flicks and Bruce…
Broken Frontier Staff Picks for May 21, 2014: MPH, The Last Broadcast, FUBAR, X-O Manowar, Invincible & More
It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, BF…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
Memphis, Tennessee is Clouded in Mystery in Rodolphe and Marchal’s Latest Collaboration
Steel mils and classic cars: what could be more American than those icons? How about a good ol’ dose of paranoia and mystery? French creators Rodolphe & Bertrand Marchal’s third…
Exiles of Metrodome – Craig Collins and Company Return to Small Press Splatterfest with a Multi-Talent Sketchjam
In August of last year I reviewed the Battle Royale/The Hunger Games/Avengers Arena satire Metrodome from the team of Craig Collins and Iain Laurie in this column here. The ghoulish imaginations…
Puppyteeth #4 – Jess Wheelock and Laura Knetzger Lead the Way in an Intriguing Indie Anthology
The latest edition of the handsomely produced Czap Books anthology sets a very high standard and showcases a fine variety of strongly authored work. One of the many titles to…
Superman: Doomed #1 – The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
Following in the footsteps of ‘The Death of Superman’, Superman: Doomed is an action-packed heavy hitter whose significance depends on how the story unfolds from here. Since Superman made his début back…
Columns · Eyecatcher · Small Pressganged
Cafe Suada Cups 3 and 4 – The Unadulterated Fun of Jade Sarson’s Manga-Influenced Ensemble Webcomic
Jade Sarson’s webcomic Cafe Suada – an offbeat, manga-influenced romantic comedy charting the rivalry between Piyo Piyo tea shop manageress Geraldine Grey and Ewan from the next door Dark Moon…
Celeste – An Ambitious Mystical Journey That Gets a Little Lost Along the Way
INJ Culbard’s debut solo book looks as beautiful as you’d expect, but it’s a puzzle that never offers a satisfactory solution. When I was falling into comics back in the early…
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