John Seven reviews ‘In Waves’
INDIE VIEW: ‘Skip’ is a kaleidoscopic extravaganza for kids and adults
John Seven reviews ‘Skip’ By Molly Mendoza
INDIE VIEW: Manly tropes deconstructed and scrutinized in ‘The Art of Dying,’ ‘Dick Tracy,’ and ‘Through A Life’
The Art of Dying Written by Raule Illustrated by Philippe Berthet Europe Comics Prolific Spanish writer Raule crafted this story especially for French noir legend Bethet, and the combination of the two of them results in a fun throwback that pays tribute to Raule’s hometown of Barcelona even as it evokes the hardboiled comics of […]
Review: Deacon’s ‘Geis’ series depicts the human condition as a magical castle battle
In the fantasy series Geis, the European fantasy tropes are given a run for their money in a sort of It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World style parable of power and authority, by way of the Grimm Brothers, and through the lens of breathtaking illustration work that captures wonder and darkness together In the […]
Review: ‘A Castle In England’ gives new life to old lives
A Castle In England is the latest in multi-faceted explorations of the history behind single structures, having been preceded by Chris Ware’s Building Stories, Richard McGuire’s Here, and Vincent Mahé’s 750 Years In Paris. It might be more structurally straightforward than any of these, offering brief slices from real events with the comics section bringing […]
All the wonderful things I bought at SPX this year
I had never been to an SPX before. Generally speaking, as a guy that lives in the deep south (or as deep as Atlanta gets), my convention schedule gets a little limited. I make the yearly sojourn along with my partner (and co-editor here at The Beat) Hannah to SDCC, and I tend to find […]
Review: Two rich offerings in Nobrow’s 17 x 23 series
Nobrow Press’ 17 x 23 series highlights accomplished smaller works in a pleasing package that speaks to graphic novel consumers who might not seek out short comics stories. Two recent releases are particularly success in the way they take story forms of old and present them through a modern lens, making traditional lessons applicable to […]
Review: 750 Years In Paris offers details within the broad stroke of history
Given the recent tragic events in Paris, Vincent Mahé’s absolutely stunning 750 Years In Paris is a sprawling reminder that this is not the first time darkness has been cast over that city, and it’s likely not the last. Paris has been home to bloodshed and destruction, as well as a site of rebuilding and […]
The Shortlist for The British Comic Awards 2013 Has Been Announced
The shortlist for the 2013 British Comic Awards ceremony has been announced, a list compiled by a number of critics, retailers and readers – among them ‘our own’ Zainab Akhtar. Focusing on British comics, obviously, the shortlist collects together a number of self-published and small-press comics. The winners will be announced at Thought Bubble in […]
Review: Nobrow’s 17×23 Showcase: moon men and hopeful dystopias
17×23 Showcase Contributors: Isaac Lenkiewicz, Kyle Platts, Henry McCausland, Nick Sheehy, Joe Kessler Nobrow Press Following on from the success of the excellent Nobrow anthology- a bi-annual publication of two halves: one comics and one illustration, and their Showcase series, a smaller format paperback comic which launched Luke Pearson’s much-lauded Hilda adventures, Nobrow produced this last July : […]