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How the World Was: A Californian Childhood (Emmanuel Guibert; First Second)

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How the World Was: A California Childhood – Emmanuel Guibert Takes His Friend’s Childhood Recollections from the Mundane to the Sublime

  • by Tom Murphy
  • September 10, 2014

In the depression-era prequel to Alan’s War, cartoonist Emmanuel Guibert deftly creates a touching family memoir, an engaging piece of social history and a fitting tribute to a deep friendship….

The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage (Jen Van Meter and Robert de la Torre; Valiant Entertainment)

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The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage #1 – Jen Van Meter and Roberto de la Torre Provide Empathy and Mystery in this Valiant Revival

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 8, 2014

Jen Van Meter and Roberto de la Torre propel this obscure 1990s classic into the 21st century with style, sophistication, and smarts. The Second Life of Doctor Mirage, despite possessing one…

Wayward #1 by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings (Image Comics)

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Wayward #1 – A Delicate Portrayal of the Foreigner’s Experience in a Tokyo of Sword-Wielding Turtle-Monsters

  • by Reid Vanier
  • September 1, 2014

This frenetic first issue by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings layers chaos upon chaos, allowing their teenage hero’s resilience and maturity to shine through. It’s a strong debut issue in which…

New Physics by Box Brown (Yeah Dude Comics)

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New Physics – Box Brown’s Risographed Zine Punches Above Its Weight in Style and Satire

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 29, 2014

Prolific cartoonist and publisher Box Brown takes time off from his Retrofit Comics duties to produce this exquisitely designed little poke at cults and social media for Yeah Dude Comics. Box…

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Jaegir – Gordon Rennie and Simon Coleby’s Rogue Trooper Spin-off Ventures Behind Nort Lines to Expose the Horrors of War

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 28, 2014

Originally serialized in 2000 AD, this repackaged one-shot for the U.S. audience might fly beneath the radar of those unfamiliar with Rogue Trooper, despite beautiful artwork and outstanding character development…

Pictures That Tick Volume 2 by Dave McKean (Dark Horse Comics)

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Pictures That Tick Volume 2 – From CD Booklets to Gallery Shows, Dave McKean Remains the Master Alchemist of Comics Imagery

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 28, 2014

In the 14 years since his first Pictures That Tick collection, Dave McKean’s work has continued its evolution. One thing that hasn’t changed is his incredible gift for creating intriguing narratives…

The Fade Out by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Image Comics)

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The Fade Out #1 – It’s Business as Usual as Brubaker and Phillips Delve into the Dark Side of Hollywood

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 22, 2014

Stepping back from the supernatural shenanigans of Fatale, The Fade Out marks a return to prime noir territory for Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips – one of the most durable and reliable creative teams…

Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present (Dan Mazur and Alexander Danner, Thames and Hudson)

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Comics: A Global History, 1968 to the Present – Dan Mazur and Alexander Danner Deliver an Ambitious but Flawed Survey of the Ninth Art

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 20, 2014

As nicely presented as it is, Dan Mazur and Alexander Danner’s ambitious chronicle of modern comics history doesn’t quite live up to its billing. 1968: now THAT was a momentous year….

Dark Horse Presents #1: Geof Darrow

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Dark Horse Presents Vol. 3 #1 – The Perennial Eisner-Winning Anthology Returns in a New Streamlined Format

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 19, 2014

Tried, tested, and always new thanks to injections of fresh talent, this survey of the unabashedly cool in the world of comics brings veterans and newcomers together easily. Featuring a typically…

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The People Inside – Ray Fawkes’s Latest OGN from Oni Press Explores Romantic Love, Inside and Out

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 19, 2014

Tracing the relationships connecting 24 people with a balance of bittersweet insight and technical virtuosity, Fawkes’s spiritual sequel to One Soul challenges its audience with brutal honesty and lyrical narration. When…

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Dead@17: The Blasphemy Throne #1 – The Beginning of the Gorgeous End for Josh Howard’s Series

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • August 18, 2014

Josh Howard provides a fine jumping-on point and a strong springboard for the final chapter of Nara Kilday’s story. Setting up the conclusion of a book with a sharp retelling of the events…

The Wrenchies by Farel Dalrymple (First Second)

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The Wrenchies – Farel Dalrymple’s Epic Story is Puzzling and Exhilarating, Infuriating and Exquisite

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 15, 2014

At more than 300 pages and five years in the making, Farel Dalrymple’s The Wrenchies is an epic achievement of imagination and illustrative splendour. But can you have too much…

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Displaced Persons – A Truly Magical Mystery Tour of the City-by-the-Bay

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 14, 2014

Fifteen years in the making, Derek McCulloch’s latest OGN explores the stories that connect families with heart, craft, and just a dash of time travel. San Francisco has always been…

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On the Trail of Sandalwood Smugglers – An Illicit Trade Exposed in the Debut Graphic Novel from Lush Comics

  • by Andy Oliver
  • August 14, 2014

On the Trail of Sandalwood Smugglers is proof positive of the advantages of graphic journalism as a tool to educate and enlighten. The power of sequential art as a means…

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Moon Knight #6 – A Deep, Dark and Lovely Descent into Madness

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • August 13, 2014

What does it take to drive an ordinary man over the edge? It might seem like a cliché to outline a crappy childhood as the root cause of criminal judgments…

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In a Flat Land – Richard Swan’s Tender Tale of Childhood Imagination

  • by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan
  • August 13, 2014

A gorgeously illustrated and charmingly pure tale of imagination and creativity, Richard Swan’s In a Flat Land will make you smile and contemplate your daily life at pretty much the…

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Uber Volume 1 – Gillen and White’s Uncompromising Examination of the Super-Soldier as WMD is a Compelling and Unsettling Read

  • by Andy Oliver
  • August 11, 2014

There is no gung-ho heroism in the pages of Uber; actions are borne from jaded pragmatism rather than any unrealistic sense of pure honour or ethical superiority. In that regard,…

Love Machines by Josh Trujillo

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Love Machines #1 & 2 – Josh Trujillo and His Collaborators Take a Fresh Look at Technology and Relationships

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 8, 2014

In four stories across two issues, writer Josh Trujillo and a group of talented artists take a wide-ranging and surprising look at how technology has affected every aspect of our…

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