Woodland Creatures volume 2: Wild Souls Cristina Roswell, Fali Ruiz-Dávila, Tomás Aira I reviewed the first volume of Woodland Creatures back in February 2020, when the world was different. The urban fantasy tale of humans lycanthropically linked to giant Amaroq wolves of Inuit legend focused on conflict, both personal and political. The conflict theme continues in the second volume. Our angst ridden anti-hero Calliope returns … Continue reading Back to Nature
Eve by Una The world seems to grow more fractured and dangerous by the day. Plague, war…which horseman of the apocalypse will ride over the horizon next? Ah, looks like hunger. Eve deals with a young woman born during the pandemic and growing up in the world as it may unfold in the next few years, as it is beginning to unfold now. The fragile … Continue reading Run to the Hills
At Last the Light Written by Simon Birks, with art and colours by Anna Wieszczyk, and letters by Rob Jones. Published by Blue Fox Comics. The Firth of Forth is a fjord in Scotland that flows between Edinburgh to the South and Fife to the North. Within the Firth there are several islands and as you pass over on the famous Rail Bridge you can … Continue reading Gothic Illuminations
Final Boy issue 1 Writer & Letterer: Samuel Ethan Carter, Penciler & Inker: Marlon Souza, Colourist: Danilo Leao Horror comics seem to be super popular in the indie comics world these days. The genre is evergreen and big enough that sub genres are also well represented. Case in point, Final Boy from writer Samuel Ethan Carter, artist Marlon Souza and colourist Danilo Leao which gives … Continue reading Strictly Come Slashing
That Comic Smell Comic 2 It’s been a little while since I cranked up the keyboard to review some comics. But what better way to reinvigorate your love of comics than to review this book. The That Comic Smell team of David Robertson, Mike Sedakat, Tom Stewart and Nando are comic creators and podcasters who have an intense love of the comics medium. The second … Continue reading The Heady Aroma of Comics
Nightmare Fuel #1 Nightmare Fuel is written by Fraser Campbell, with art by Norrie Millar, lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, logo design from Faye Stacey and script editing by Heather Palmer. Published by Cabal Comics As the world faces climate change disaster world leaders are meeting in Glasgow to find a way forward. Big brands are getting in on the act, keen to show that their … Continue reading Monster Power
Hob’s Lane Written by Martin Hayes, with art and colours by RH Stewart, and letters by Paul McLaren There are a few constants in life. Things that none of us can escape. It doesn’t matter if you are a billionaire or a beggar – death is inevitable. Or it should be. There is certainly plenty of death in this first issue of Hob’s Lane. A … Continue reading Dealing with Devils
Booze Ha Ha Writer: David Robertson. Artist: David Robertson, with 18 short stories drawn respectively by Clio Ding, Zu Dominiak, Ali Hodgson, Rebecca Horner, Asuna Ikeshima, Marc KC, Tim Kelly, Francesca Mancuso, Norrie Millar, Emma Oosterhouse, Neil Paterson, Mike Sedakat, Abi Wye, Pam Wye, and Cherish York. Published by Fred Egg Comics It is always good news when a new book arrives from Fred Egg … Continue reading Robot Soldier Balls Winter Special
Whoa, Jaime! When I first discovered Love and Rockets in the late Eighties with its depiction of latinx punks in California and the wider society around them, I was entranced. The Hernandez brothers were just depicting their everyday world but to me in faraway, provincial Scotland it was a wonderland. The fashion, both punk and ‘cholo’ – the cars, the music, the expressions. I spent … Continue reading Review – Queen of the Ring – Wrestling Drawings by Jaime Hernandez 1980-2020
Lights, Planets, People! Molly Naylor and Lizzy Stewart Public speaking – it divides us. Some weirdos (I must include myself in this group) have no issue with it. They will happily ad-lib a few remarks or drone through a powerpoint for an hour. But for many others the thought of standing up in front of more than two people elicits dread. Lights, Planets, People! Tells … Continue reading Another Girl, Another Planet
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