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A Treasury of XXth Century Murder Compendium II – Rick Geary and NBM Bring Together More Trials, Convictions and Crimes from Our Recent Past

  • by Lindsay Pereira
  • February 10, 2025

A decade or so ago, bestselling American journalist David Grann published a collection titled The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession. It brought to light several…

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NBM Graphic Novels List Announced for Summer 2021-Winter 2022 – Includes ‘Canciones of Federico Garcia Lorca’ by the Late, Great Tobias Tak

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • March 16, 2021

NBM have announced their upcoming releases for the second half of this year which include work from the late Tobias Tak, whose contributions to anthologies like The Comix Reader, Tiny…

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Michael Jackson in Comics – NBM and Writer Céka Invite Artists to Tell Stories About the Once Legendary King of Pop

  • by Lindsay Pereira
  • February 4, 2021

The cynic in all of us would ask if Michael Jackson deserves yet another biography, given how every aspect of his life continues to elicit scrutiny even a decade after…

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Niki de Saint Phalle: The Garden of Secrets – Osuch and Martin Bottle the Lightning of an Extraordinary Female Artist

  • by Tom Murphy
  • September 28, 2018

It’s probably no surprise that artists’ biographies make up a sizeable chunk of the market for high-end, broadsheet-acceptable ‘Waitrose comics’. Those among us who are enthralled by the visual arts…

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Look – Jon Nielsen Spins a Delightful All-Ages Tale about a Robot and His Friend

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 24, 2017

An inquisitive robot and his friend embark on a wonderful journey of self-discovery perfect for kids and adults alike. Known for his longrunning Massive Pwnage, cartoonist and illustrator Jon Nielsen…

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A Treasury of 20th Century Murder Compendium I – Rick Geary’s True Crime Series is a Classic Example of Great Comic Book Reportage

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 15, 2017

Crisp, clear, and decidedly addictive, this handsome compendium edition features three of Geary’s best true crime sagas. As one of the most respected cartoonists in the biz, Rick Geary’s work…

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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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3 Reasons Why You Need to Read ‘Equinoxes’ by Cyril Pedrosa

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • October 21, 2016

Originally published in 2015 in France by Dupuis, Equinoxes by Cyril Pedrosa debuted last month in North America, courtesy of the ever-eclectic NBM Graphic Novels. Quite simply put, Equinoxes may…

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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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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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