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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…

Eyecatcher · Reviews

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Mayday #1 – de Campi and Parker Ask “Are You Experienced?” in a Trippy New Spy Thriller

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • November 7, 2016

Crank the volume to 11! Alex de Campi fronts a new super-group of comics talent, in this immersive, balls-to-the-walls rock opera of a spy thriller. It’s important to note when…

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Moonshine #1 – Azzarello and Risso Howl at the Moon in Their First Creator-Owned Series from Image

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • October 12, 2016

Atmospheric, visceral, and unabashedly pulpy, Azzarello and Risso’s latest collaboration is a series you can sink your teeth into. Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso are no strangers to each other…

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Nix Comics Quarterly #9 – Eppstein’s ‘Garage Punk Horror’ Anthology Rises from the Grave

  • by Paul Mirek
  • September 19, 2016

After reading the upcoming issue #9 of the so-called Nix Comics Quarterly, it’s my grave duty to report the continuation of a disturbing trend I first glimpsed in the previous…

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On Topics #2 – Michael DeForge Returns to Breakdown Press with a Characteristically Intelligent Comics Double Bill

  • by Ally Russell Shields
  • September 15, 2016

Comprised of the two short pieces ‘The Prime Minister of Canada’ and ‘Talking Sweat’, Michael DeForge’s latest Risograph release via London’s Breakdown Press sees the prolific comics artist operating within…

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Marie Antoinette, Phantom Queen – A Sumptuously Supernatural Offering from NBM

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 9, 2016

Goetzinger and Rodolphe weave a delightful ghost story from seemingly disparate threads, gathered from across time and space. Lushly illustrated, not one but two eras come to stunning life under…

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Stan and Nan – Sarah Lippett’s Beautiful Reflection on the Bonds of Family and the Lives that Shape Our Own

  • by Andy Oliver
  • September 5, 2016

A revealing reflection on the relationships that guide our passage through life and the richness of the bonds of family. It’s hardly the most perceptive of observations to make but…

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Flesh of White #1 – Heflin & Rachels Explore the Horror of Humanity in this Illuminating Book about Albinism in Tanzania

  • by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan
  • August 24, 2016

Erica J. Heflin and Amanda Rachels’ Flesh of White miniseries shines light on the plight of albino men, women, and children in Tanzania. A bitter struggle barely seen or heard…

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Kim & Kim #1 – Magdalene Visaggio Presents a Colourful, Riotously Fun Ride Concealing Important Deeper Messages

  • by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan
  • August 19, 2016

In Kim & Kim writer Magdalene Visaggio has delivered us an intriguing and exciting sci-fi world, complete with instantly lovable leads, morally dubious bounty hunters, interstellar gang rivalries and good…

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Breaking the 10 – A Widower’s Quest to Piss Off God Falls Flat

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 18, 2016

Despite clarity of tone and impressive artwork, stilted dialogue and a patently unlikeable protagonist derail a subversive premise full of potential. I’ve never been much for rules. Too many of…

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