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Saint Cole by Ethan Van Sciver (Fantagraphics Books)

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Saint Cole – Another Unblinking Look at the Male Psyche from Noah Van Sciver

  • by Tom Murphy
  • February 5, 2015

In Saint Cole, Noah Van Sciver offers another uncomfortable look at what might be going on in the life and noddle of that bloke taking your pizza order. While Charles Forsman might be…

Saint Cole by Noah Van Sciver (Fantagraphics Books)

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Broken Frontier Staff Picks for January 28, 2015: Casanova Acedia, Find, Saint Cole, Street Angel, Effigy & More

  • by Frederik Hautain
  • January 27, 2015

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, the…

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Jet City Comic Show, Tacoma, November 8 2014 : A Photo Gallery of a Growing Event with a Friendly, Local Feel

  • by Tyler Chin-Tanner
  • November 10, 2014

The Jet City Comic Show was held this past weekend on Saturday, November 8. It was the fifth year they’ve held the show and the second since they’ve moved to…

Gast by Carol Swain (Fantagraphics Books)

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Gast – A Triumphant Return for the Unique Talent of Carol Swain

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 5, 2014

Coming a decade after her last new book, Carol Swain’s atmospheric, intoxicating blend of meticulous observation and magic realism is one of the graphic novels of the year. A few months ago I tried…

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Lost in the Snow with Dieter VDO

  • by Bart Croonenborghs
  • February 18, 2014

Bries publishing brings us the stunning debut graphic novel slash picture book by Dieter VDO entitled Snow where a warped lens shines on your favorite childhood remembrances transmogrifying cuteness into…

Black is the Color by Julia Gfrörer (Fantagraphics Books)

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Black is the Color

  • by Tom Murphy
  • December 16, 2013

Julia Gfrörer’s tale of strangeness at sea is a rich and surprisingly touching mix of lyricism, doomed romance and humour. Welcome back to Broken Frontier – where it’s ALL MERMAIDS,…

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Broken Frontier Staff Picks for November 27, 2013

  • by Frederik Hautain
  • November 27, 2013

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…

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