'The Woodchipper' by Joe Ollmann is a comic anthology of short stories showing the magic in the mundane.
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RPG Review: ‘Vaesen’ from Free League
Winning is not always about “defeating” a monster; instead, it may be about finding a way for our world and that of the monsters to coexist.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Cornelius’ by Marc Torices from Drawn+Quarterly
Marc Torices explores the comic medium while Cornelius the hapless dog explores an existence of finding roommates and solving kidnappings.
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Puppy Pile’ from University Games
Puppy Pile from University Games is a fast-paced collecting game with the most energetic thing to collect: puppies!
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Organ Attack!’ from University Games and The Awkward Yeti
Organ Attack! from University Games brings life to the many body-part characters presented by The Awkward Yeti webcomic. It all began with “Heart and Brain” comics from The Awkward Yeti showing the comical differences in a passionate, nearly unpredictable character and an overly logical one, each illustrated by the classic …
Read More »RPG Review: ‘Rapscallion’ from Magpie Games
While some TTRPGs have their game-worlds detailed down to individual streets and even the shops on them, 'Rapscallion' is intentionally player-created. Players' own campaigns will determine what lies in the unknown.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Reel Politik’ by Nathan Gelgud, from Drawn+Quarterly
'Reel Politik' by Nathan Gelgud follows the adventures of a theater crew that overthrows authority and seizes the means of projection.
Read More »Kids’ Game Review: ‘I SPY Build & Seek’
'I SPY Build & Seek' adds new dimensions – literally! – to the classic search-and-find books for young gamers.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Physics for Cats’ by Tom Gauld from Drawn+Quarterly
In 'Physics for Cats' Tom Gauld returns with more science comics collected from New Scientist, featuring machines, theories, and cats.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Do Admit’ by Mimi Pond from Drawn+Quarterly
'Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me' by Mimi Pond tackles an enormous project in telling not just one biography but seven.
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