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Graphic Novel Review: ‘Palookaville 24’ by Seth from Drawn+Quarterly
'Palookaville 24', by Seth, brings together an extensive range of projects by the author including a DVD of a puppet show.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Girl Juice’ by Benji Nate from Drawn+Quarterly
'Girl Juice' by Benji Nate is a glimpse into the lives of four roommates complete with selfies and text message short form dialogue.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Work-Life Balance’ by Aisha Franz from Drawn and Quarterly
Work Life Balance by Aisha Franz brings intertwines three stories of the existential struggle that is our modern work world.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘World Record Holders’ by Guy Delisle from Drawn+Quarterly
World Record Holders by Guy Delisle and published by Drawn and Quarterly, with translation by Helge Dascher, collects many of Delisle’s early works. The anthology pulls stories from famed indie magazines like Lapin and Spoutnik as well as adding Drawn and Quarterly exclusives. Most of Delisle’s recent works have been …
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Come Over Come Over’ by Lynda Barry from Drawn+Quarterly
In this comic book tale of a 14-year-old girl's trials and tribulations the art is rich enough to carry the story itself, which is fleshed out with sarcasm and wordplay.
Read More »Comics Review: ‘Red Flowers’ by Tsuge from Drawn+Quarterly
'Red Flowers' by Yoshiharu Tsuge is an early example that comics can evoke as much as any form of literature.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Constitution Illustrated’ by R. Sikoryak
'Constitution Illustrated' by R Sikoryak is a great reminder of the power of the relatively short original document that defined American federal power.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Arrow: The Complete Seventh Season’
'Arrow: The Complete Seventh Season' is the ideal package for fans of the series and is a great way to set yourself up for the show's final season.
Read More »Interview: Actress Paula Garcés, Co-Creator of ‘World of Aluna’
Actress/producer/writer Paula Garcés and her husband Antonio Hernandez continue to expand their 'The World of Aluna' with a new graphic novel trilogy that continues the adventures of the South American superhero.
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