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Staring from the Hill – Norbert Rybarczyk’s Delightfully Bizarre Celebration of Friendship Pulses with Energy

  • by Andy Oliver
  • March 20, 2017

A delightfully bizarre celebration of friendship and the bonds of music. Engagingly chaotic and pulsing with energy. Sometimes it seems like Centrala are one of the best kept secrets on…

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Flirting with Death – Rudra Purkayastha, Lyndon White and Paulina Vassileva Examine the Meaning of Life

  • by Matthew Box
  • March 17, 2017

In their self-published book Flirting with Death, writer Rudra Purkayastha and artists Lyndon White and Paulina Vassileva bring readers six thought-provoking and gorgeously-illustrated stories that teach us about Life. Just…

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American Gods: Shadows #1 – The Comics Adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Novel Proves a Testament to the Colourist’s Art

  • by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan
  • March 15, 2017

P.Craig Russell and Scott Hampton team up with author Neil Gaiman to deliver an enigmatic and underplayed opening issue that asks more questions than it answers… Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed novel…

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Sgt. Chip Charlton and Mister Woofles of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Heroic Hilarity from the Pages of ‘The Phoenix’ Via Jim Medway and Bog Eyed Books

  • by Andy Oliver
  • March 13, 2017

Sgt. Chip Charlton and Mister Woofles is a book that will genuinely appeal to all generations of comics readers. I’ve made this statement to the point of tedium here at…

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Royal City #1 – Jeff Lemire’s Ambitious Family Saga from Image Comics is 2017’s Most Impressive Serial Comics Debut so Far

  • by Andy Oliver
  • March 6, 2017

Lemire’s craft in Royal City is subtle and underplayed but it’s all the more compelling and human for just that reason. Jeff Lemire’s first book as both writer and artist…

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The Palace of Champions – The Dizzying, Whirling and Claustrophobic Visual Language of Henriette Valium

  • by Andy Oliver
  • March 2, 2017

A long overdue compilation of work from this vital figure in Canadian indie comics. Henriette Valium, aka Patrick Henley, is recognised as one of the most important French-Canadian cartoonists of…

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Kamandi Challenge #1 and #2 – Jack Kirby’s Last Boy on Earth Returns in a Joyous and Ambitious Multi-Creator Romp

  • by Andy Oliver
  • February 27, 2017

Engaging, appealing and embodying a welcome sense of sheer fun, Kamandi Challenge may just be the surprise DC hit of 2017. Over thirty years ago, during a period of constant experimentation…

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The Inflatable Woman – Rachael Ball’s Debut Graphic Novel is a Visionary Entry in the Graphic Medicine Canon

  • by Andy Oliver
  • February 21, 2017

Graphic medicine quite unlike anything to come before it, The Inflatable Woman is a visionary use of this ever expanding area of slice-of-life comics. The Inflatable Woman marks the first full-length…

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Sliced Quarterly #5 – Experimental Comics Anthology Reinvigorates the Slice-of-Life Genre

  • by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan
  • February 17, 2017

Take a look inside this imaginative and innovative anthology for an exploration of the creative possibilities of slice-of-life comics. Sliced is a digital-only anthology (released quarterly) edited by Ken Reynolds…

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The Lighthouse – Paco Roca’s Slim Volume is a Beacon of Comics Excellence

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • February 16, 2017

Paco Roca’s elegant storytelling takes centre stage in this slim yet extremely satisfying tale of self-determination. As he notes with great detail, in the book’s back matter, Paco Roca is…

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The Other Son – Vengeance at the End of an Axe from Anna Leue and Ron Joseph

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • February 13, 2017

Anna Leue and Ron Joseph weave a tightly-wound character study rooted in vengeance and steeped in the rich storytelling traditions of the Old West. There aren’t enough pure western comics…

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Encounters – A Mixed Media Masterpiece from Artist Anja Uhren

  • by EdieOP
  • February 1, 2017

Anja Uhren’s beautifully presented Encounters follows an assortment of whimsical characters across a year and their encounters with each other. The simple yet engaging story guides you through the year…

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Six Days in Cincinnati – Mẽndez Moore’s Graphic Novel is a Raw and Timely Tale of American Protest

  • by Paul Mirek
  • January 30, 2017

At a time when millions worldwide are taking to the streets in protest of systemic racism, the stripping of women’s rights, and the division between people and their elected officials,…

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Chernobyl: The Zone – Francisco Sánchez and Natacha Busto Give Heartbreaking Insights into a Pivotal Moment in History

  • by Andy Oliver
  • January 18, 2017

Centrala have put out some excellent work over the last couple of years but Chernobyl – The Zone is undoubtedly the most accomplished book in their catalogue to date. On…

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Nightlights – Lorena Alvarez Brings Us a Magical Tale of Childhood Imagination from Nobrow Press

  • by Andy Oliver
  • January 9, 2017

A beautifully presented metaphor for the triumph of creativity and imagination overcoming darkness and despair. Published in the similar hardcover album format that has proven so successful on Luke Pearson’s…

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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Volume 1 – Leah Moore and John Reppion Tackle the Chillers of M.R. James in the Latest SelfMadeHero Classic Adaptation

  • by Andy Oliver
  • December 23, 2016

There was a time when dramatisations and readings of the stories of M.R. James seemed almost a staple of festive programming on British television. James himself is said to have…

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A.D.: After Death Book One – Snyder and Lemire Set the Stage for an Epic, One-of-a-Kind Sci-Fi Thriller

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • November 28, 2016

Arguably the most anticipated release of the year, Snyder and Lemire’s first collaboration as writer and artist more than lives up to the hype. An instant classic of science-fiction, transcending…

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Saving Grace – A Resonant Journey through London’s Housing Crisis in Grace Wilson’s Slice-of-Life Debut Graphic Novel

  • by Andy Oliver
  • November 22, 2016

It’s pleasing indeed to see such an exciting and distinctive newer talent as Grace Wilson getting the attention their work so readily deserves. Whenever I have encountered the work of…

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