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Shirtlifter #5 – Steve MacIsaac Concludes ‘Unpacking’, His Long-Form Tale of a Gay Man at a Crossroads

  • by Tom Murphy
  • September 7, 2015

After a four-year gap since the last installment, Shirtlifter #5 sees the conclusion of ‘Unpacking’, Steve MacIsaac’s compelling story of a commitment-averse gay man. Punctuated by interesting short strips from…

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Stringers #1 – Guggenheim and Greenwood Take Readers on a Thrilling Joy Ride Exploring the News behind the News

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 26, 2015

Arrow executive producer Marc Guggenheim and Oni Press vet Justin Greenwood bring widescreen cinematic sensibilities to their rambunctious tale of freelance newshounds and adrenaline junkies racing through the streets of…

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Safari Showcase: Breakdown Press Launch ‘Another Blue World’ and Bring Back DeForge and Cossé Comics

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 21, 2015

  A SAFARI FESTIVAL TIE-IN! With less than 24 hours to go until the second staging of the Safari Festival, it’s time to go back to where we started with…

Young Terrorists #1

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Young Terrorists #1 – Polarizing and Explosive, Pizzolo and Nahuelpan’s Dystopian Fringe Anthem is a Provocative Call to Creative Arms

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 19, 2015

Black Mask founder Matt Pizzolo taps into our morbid fascination with shadow governments, conspiracy theories, and social revolution, in his self-described “revenge story” targeting a system built on hypocrisy, greed,…

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Safari Showcase: In ‘Silica Burn’, Liam Cobb, Tom Kemp and Will Tempest Use the Comics Form to Explore Issues of Technology and Identity

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 18, 2015

A SAFARI FESTIVAL TIE-IN! As mentioned in their interview with Broken Frontier last week, UK artists Liam Cobb, Tom Kemp and Will Tempest have collaborated to produce an anthology comic,…

King Tiger #1

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King Tiger #1 – Dark Horse’s Mystic Martial Artist Returns to Action in His First Solo Series

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 17, 2015

One part Master of Kung Fu, one part Dr. Strange, King Tiger leaps into the fray as sorcerer and warrior in this thrilling, gorgeously illustrated adventure tale that blends the exotic…

The Lion of Rora

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The Lion of Rora – The Latest Historical Graphic Novel from Oni Press Illuminates a Dark Era of Religious Persecution with Modern Resonance

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 13, 2015

Writing team Christos and Ruth Gage uncover a forgotten corner of world history, infusing Joshua Janavel’s struggle for religious freedom in 17th-century Italy with fiery passion and righteous zeal. Their…

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The Bozz Chronicles – Dover Publications Reminds Us that Before There Was “Steampunk”, There Was Bozz

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 7, 2015

Predating the trend towards comic-book genre mash-ups by a good thirty years, this creator-owned Victorian saga by David Michelinie (Iron Man, Spider-Man) and Bret Blevins (New Mutants, Inhumans), about a…

Dear Rikard by Lene Ask (Centrala)

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Dear Rikard – Lene Ask’s Delicate Pencilwork Brings a 19th-Century Correspondence to Life

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 7, 2015

Translated from Norwegian as part of Centrala’s cosmopolitan catalogue, Dear Rikard is Lene Ask’s touching and beautifully rendered treatment of a series of letters between a Norwegian missionary in Madagascar and the…

John Flood #1

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John Flood #1 – The Man Who Never Sleeps Takes on the Most Prolific Killer in History in Jordan and Coelho’s Quirky New Crime Book

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 6, 2015

Justin Jordan (Deep State) twists the traditional detective tale into a strange, new multifaceted shape, through an engaging cast and unique premise. Over the past couple of years, Justin Jordan…

This Damned Band (Paul Cornell & Tony Parker (Dark Horse Comics)

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This Damned Band #1 – Paul Cornell and Tony Parker’s Opening Number Misses a Few Notes

  • by Paul Mirek
  • August 5, 2015

Although Motherfather, This Damned Band‘s titular international rock stars, are no strangers to “black magic” onstage, the band is unprepared when the real thing comes knocking. This hook comes late…

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Tim Ginger – Childlessness and Conspiracy Theories Converge in Julian Hanshaw’s Melancholy Drama from Top Shelf

  • by Andy Oliver
  • August 5, 2015

Emotive subject matter tackled with grace and serenity, this is Julian Hanshaw’s finest book to date. Julian Hanshaw’s graphic novel Tim Ginger from Top Shelf Productions was our Broken Frontier…

Come Prima by Alfred (Delcourt)

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Come Prima – Alfred’s Angoulême Winner is a Fitting First Volume in Delcourt’s ‘French Invasion’

  • by Tom Murphy
  • July 30, 2015

A poignant period tale of family strife, Alfred’s Come Prima – winner of the Fauve d’Or for Best Album at Angoulême in 2014 – marks a strong start to Delcourt’s English-language list on ComiXology….

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The Man Who Laughs – Hugo’s Novel Brought to Macabre Life by Gosh! Comics/Broken Frontier Drink and Draw Guest Creators Hine and Stafford

  • by Andy Oliver
  • July 29, 2015

A compelling distillation of the character study that is at the true heart of Hugo’s novel. Mention Victor Hugo’s 1869 novel The Man Who Laughs to a mainstream comics fan…

Dorfler by Jeremy Baum (Fantagraphics Books)

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Dörfler – Jeremy Baum’s Debut Graphic Novel is a Trippy but Demanding Piece of Work

  • by Tom Murphy
  • July 22, 2015

In Dörfler, his debut graphic novel from Fantagraphics, Pittsburgh-based cartoonist Jeremy Baum scales up his familiar style and approach to create a hypnotic narrative that trips gaily along a tightrope…

Long Walk to Valhalla (Adam Smith and Matthew Fox; BOOM! Studios/Archaia)

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Long Walk to Valhalla – Adam Smith and Matthew Fox Bring a Touch of Magic to Their ‘Southern Fable’

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • July 21, 2015

A strong debut from Adam Smith and Matthew Fox, this tender story of loyalty and loss boasts strong characterization, a bold visual style, and just a touch of magic. Matthew…

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Island #1 – Brandon Graham and Emma Ríos Take a Leap of Faith with Their Oversized Anthology

  • by Tom Murphy
  • July 17, 2015

With an ambitious and stylish mix of short and long-form work, editors Brandon Graham and Emma Ríos bring the monthly anthology comic to a new dimension. When Image Expo blasts…

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Strange Fruit #1 – Mark Waid and JG Jones Look at Perception and Belief in a World Being Washed Away

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • July 15, 2015

A poignant commentary on perception and belief driven by characters whose world is literally being washed away, Strange Fruit #1 is a thought-provoking mix of social history and fantasy. Mark…

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