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 Young Liars: Is Anything True?
The Splash Page #39 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett take a look at David Lapham's Young Liars #9 and reflect on the series thus far. What is going on in this comic, and why should anyone care? |
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| Wed, 12 Nov 2008 |
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The Details of Armageddon: Dungeon Monstres Volume 2
High-Low #223 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the latest collection of stories from Lewis Trondheim & Joann Sfar's DUNGEON series, DUNGEON MONSTRES VOL 2: THE DARK LORD (NBM). |
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| Mon, 10 Nov 2008 |
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 Justice Society of America #20: Continuity Porn and the Hysteria of Geoff Johns
The Splash Page #38 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett take a close look at Geoff Johns recent work on JSA and discuss exactly what the Johns approach entails. And how does it relate to Kingdom Come? |
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Anthology Round-Up: Good Minnesotan 3, Papercutter 8, Fluke 6
High-Low #222 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews three fairly recent anthologies: Papercutter #8 (edited by Greg Means), Good Minnesotan #3 (edited by Raighne & Meghan Hogan) and Fluke #6 (edited by Drew Weing). |
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| Sat, 8 Nov 2008 |
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Engaged Detachment: Burma Chronicles
High-Low #221 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the new collection of travelogue observational strips by Guy Delisle, BURMA CHRONICLES (Drawn & Quarterly). |
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| Thurs, 6 Nov 2008 |
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Humorist Round-Up: Aushenker, Sayers, Brown
High-Low #220 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews a number of different humor publications. Included are GREENBLATT THE GREAT! by Michael Aushenker, I WISH YOU WERE DEAD: THINGPART COLLECTION #6 by Joey Sayers and SULK 1 by Jeffrey Brown (Top Shelf). |
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The Stars My Degradation Part 1
Brought to Light #4 (a column by Andrew Edwards)
In part one of a two-part study, Andrew continues his look at Alan Moore’s early work for Sounds, focusing on The Stars My Degradation, his second series for the magazine. |
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| Tues, 4 Nov 2008 |
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Unfulfilled Ambitions: Slow Storm
High-Low #219 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the debut graphic novel by Danica Novgorodoff, SLOW STORM (First Second). |
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 News: Teenagers from the Future in Previews
Sequart Research & Literacy Organization is proud to annouce that Teenagers from the Future: Essays on the Legion of Super-Heroes is now available for order through comic shops.
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| Sun, 2 Nov 2008 |
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The Boys #24: Juvenile Humor or Scathing Satire?
The Splash Page #37 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett have been reading Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's The Boys since issue #1, and they have a few things to say about it. Would they recommend the comic to you? You'll see. |
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Enemy Territory: Drawn & Quarterly Showcase 5
High-Low #218 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the latest anthology of emerging talent, DRAWN AND QUARTERLY SHOWCASE 5. |
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| Fri, 31 Oct 2008 |
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Public and Private: Aya of Yop City
High-Low #217 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the newest volume in the Aya series by Marguerite Abouet & Clement Oubrerie, AYA OF YOP CITY (Drawn & Quarterly). |
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| Wed, 29 Oct 2008 |
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Nowhere Fast: Gus and His Gang
High-Low #216 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the collection of Chris Blain western stories, GUS AND HIS GANG (First Second). |
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| Mon, 27 Oct 2008 |
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The Man Who Thought Comics: Art Spiegelman's Breakdowns
High-Low #215 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the newly reissued edition of BREAKDOWNS, Art Spiegelman's long out-of-print anthology of his early work (Pantheon). It includes a 20-page comics introduction of sorts and a new afterword. |
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| Sun, 26 Oct 2008 |
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Final Crisis vs. Secret Invasion: Who Wins the Morrison vs. Bendis Event Showdown?
The Splash Page #36 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett have been reading every issue of the major DC and Marvel event books this year, and they have pretty strong opinions about both Final Crisis #4 and Secret Invasion #7. Guess which writer they prefer. |
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| Wed, 22 Oct 2008 |
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The Wretched of the Earth: Bourbon Island 1730
High-Low #214 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the recent work of historical fiction by Lewis Trondheim and Appollo: BOURBON ISLAND 1730 (First Second). |
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| Mon, 20 Oct 2008 |
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Action and Reaction: Burning Building Comix
High-Low #213 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews all five issues of Jeff Zwirek's BURNING BUILDING COMIX (www.jeffscomics.com). |
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| Sat, 18 Oct 2008 |
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Dream Jams: The Night Of Your Life
High-Low #212 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the new collection of Jesse Reklaw's SLOW WAVE dream comics, THE NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE (Dark Horse). He also takes a look at two minicomics of Reklaw's SALIVATING BOX and PTNRT2. |
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| Fri, 17 Oct 2008 |
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The Cure for the Superhero Blues: Comics to Snap You Out of Your Malaise
The Splash Page #35 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett like superheroes, but sometimes the genre can wear you down, and when that happens it's time for a cure. Join them for a discussion about which comics are actually worth reading these days. |
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| Wed, 15 Oct 2008 |
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News: Grant Morrison: The Early Years in Stores Today!
The second edition of Grant Morrison: The Early Years has arrived in your local comic book store!
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The Anthologies of CCS
High-Low #211 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews several anthologies from current and former students at the Center for Cartoon Studies. Works reviewed include SWORD (from One Percent Press), INDELIBLE, SORRY and NO. |
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| Mon, 13 Oct 2008 |
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 Invincible Iron Man and the Perils of the Mundane
The Splash Page #34 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett look at the final issue of Matt Fraction's first Invincible Iron Man arc and disagree about the role of the superhero in today's comics. |
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| Sun, 12 Oct 2008 |
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Start Anywhere: Best American Comics 2008
High-Low #210 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the latest volume in the Best American Comics series, edited by Lynda Barry, Matt Madden and Jessica Abel (Houghton Mifflin). |
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| Fri, 10 Oct 2008 |
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Under the Surface: Petey and Pussy
High-Low #209 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the riotous new book from John Kerschbaum, Petey and Pussy (Fantagraphics). |
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| Wed, 8 Oct 2008 |
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Generational Shift: SPX 2008
High-Low #208 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob recounts his experience at SPX (Small Press Expo) 2008, held this past weekend in North Bethesda, MD. |
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