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Entries from March 2010

Jamie Smart’s incredibly moving comic about his Dad

March 15th, 2010 · Comments Off

My plan was to sit down and wrap up the Slave Labor Graphics reviews tonight. But, I happened across Jamie Smart’s latest comic: Talking to Dad. It’s put me into a bit of a contemplative mood, so SLG reviews will resume tomorrow. Pretty much everything will have to wait.
Jamie, I’m only [...]

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Tags: Comics

Evan Dorkin’s Monsters set on Flickr

March 14th, 2010 · Comments Off

Evan Dorkin’s monsters should be enjoyed by all.

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Doris Danger: Giant Monster Adventures – Review

March 14th, 2010 · Comments Off

Doris Danger: Giant Monster Adventures review – Stomping, smashing action!

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Tags: Independent Comics Critiques

Zombies Calling – Review

March 13th, 2010 · Comments Off

Zombies Calling
Writer and Art: Faith Erin Hicks
SLG Publishing (Slave Labor Graphics)

Zombies Calling is the first work done by Faith Erin Hicks for SLG, but I only read it after finishing The War at Ellesmere. Zombies Calling is the story of Joss, and college student worried about her future filled with uncertain job prospects and [...]

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Tags: Independent Comics Critiques

The War at Ellsmere – Review

March 12th, 2010 · Comments Off

The War at Ellesmere
Story and Art: Faith Erin Hicks
SLG Publishing (Slave Labor Graphics)

The War at Ellesmere is the story of Jun who leaves home to attend prestigious Ellesmere Academy boarding school as a scholarship student. She has a single friend in her roommate Cassie, but makes several enemies among the wealthier students, including [...]

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Tags: Independent Comics Critiques