Heroes Con Neighbor Reviews
Okay. I'm finally getting around to putting these up. Been kinda lacsidaisical lately. Anyway, for those of you who are new to this, I'll be putting up The title, studio, creators, a quick overview of the plot of the book, a quick review, and any website info. I will NOT put up mailing or e-mail addresses. Mostly because I know how junk mail works, and I don't really wanna contribute to it. If you are a creator who has a book reviewed in this column or a later one, and you want your address mentioned, simply drop a comment in the comments section.
Today we will be covering my immediate neighbors.
No Frailty- Updown Studio/Greg Carter. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. An action/romance story about a vampire woman and the guy who is prophesied to kill her, despite the fact that he's in love with her. Solid overall with a loose, yet vaguely experimental art style.
Abandon- Updown Studio/Greg Carter. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. A continuation of No Frailty, this time around we've got whole series of mismatched love interests going around as the vampire heroin and her sword swinging beau continue to develop their odd relationship. Stronger emotional resonance and good character development are the keys to this issue.
Gentlemen of Fortune/Mosquito- Updown Studio/M. Carter. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. "Gentlemen" is about a crazy guy who thinks he's a pirate, while "Mosquito" is about a dude who impersonates a chick in order to become a ballarina. Interesting meditations on the nature of identity, featuring an art style that's kinda manga, but also very experimental.
Bear Island Adventure Act I- Updown Studio/Keith Patterson. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. A simple story with a simple art style about the day to day goings on on Bear Island, which isn't supposed to have any bears, but does.
Legend of Terrar- Updown Studio/Elliot Dombo. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. Very manga fantasy comic about the adventures of a group of adventurers (a bit redundant there) adventuring on the high seas and fighting a giant sea serpant. Adventure!
Beware of Doug Vols 1-3- Manuel Aguilera & Sue Baute. www.manuelaguilera.net Mini-comics. The day to day life of Doug, a normal enough guy who just happens to turn into a werewolf at night. The books primary focus is showing how Doug attempts to deal with his condition. Well written, with a loose, cartoony art style that complements the overall feel of the piece.
And lastly, Shawn Surface was a really nice guy who started out across the road from us, then moved in next to us on the last day. He had a sketchbook full of excellent artwork, and he and some friends are on the verge of releasing a new comic called "The Super 7". You can check out his stuff at www.surfaceartstudios.com.
More reviews tomorrow.
Today we will be covering my immediate neighbors.
No Frailty- Updown Studio/Greg Carter. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. An action/romance story about a vampire woman and the guy who is prophesied to kill her, despite the fact that he's in love with her. Solid overall with a loose, yet vaguely experimental art style.
Abandon- Updown Studio/Greg Carter. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. A continuation of No Frailty, this time around we've got whole series of mismatched love interests going around as the vampire heroin and her sword swinging beau continue to develop their odd relationship. Stronger emotional resonance and good character development are the keys to this issue.
Gentlemen of Fortune/Mosquito- Updown Studio/M. Carter. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. "Gentlemen" is about a crazy guy who thinks he's a pirate, while "Mosquito" is about a dude who impersonates a chick in order to become a ballarina. Interesting meditations on the nature of identity, featuring an art style that's kinda manga, but also very experimental.
Bear Island Adventure Act I- Updown Studio/Keith Patterson. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. A simple story with a simple art style about the day to day goings on on Bear Island, which isn't supposed to have any bears, but does.
Legend of Terrar- Updown Studio/Elliot Dombo. www.updownstudio.com Mini-comic. Very manga fantasy comic about the adventures of a group of adventurers (a bit redundant there) adventuring on the high seas and fighting a giant sea serpant. Adventure!
Beware of Doug Vols 1-3- Manuel Aguilera & Sue Baute. www.manuelaguilera.net Mini-comics. The day to day life of Doug, a normal enough guy who just happens to turn into a werewolf at night. The books primary focus is showing how Doug attempts to deal with his condition. Well written, with a loose, cartoony art style that complements the overall feel of the piece.
And lastly, Shawn Surface was a really nice guy who started out across the road from us, then moved in next to us on the last day. He had a sketchbook full of excellent artwork, and he and some friends are on the verge of releasing a new comic called "The Super 7". You can check out his stuff at www.surfaceartstudios.com.
More reviews tomorrow.
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