05 octobre 2008
Spotlights on... #2 - Les Indés
2nde partie des titres qui m'ont interpelés dans le previews d'octobre.
IDW Publishing
Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Vol. 06 HC
Description : Presenting the sixth volume of IDW Publishing's deluxe hardcover collection of Chester Gould's timeless comic strip, Dick Tracy! Volume Six contains over 500 comic strips from the series' early years, this time covering material that originally ran from July 1939 through January 1941. This volume includes an introduction by Max Allan Collins and other historical material
Un incontournable pour tout amateur de comic strip.
APE Entertainment
Subculture Vol. 01 SC
Description : At long last, the critically-acclaimed mini-series is collected! Join Jason, Arthur, Noel, and the entire Kingdom Comix gang through life, romance, and innumerable layers of geekdom! This book is packed with extras, including easter egg explanations, new pin-ups, and the first 24 strips of SubCulture's continuation as a twice-weekly webcomic!
Le premier numéro m'avait beaucoup plu. Ce TP collecte les 4 numéros + les premiers strips. Yeah !!
DISNEY PRESS
Wonderland HC
Description : Of all the unexplained curiosities deep in the classic tale Alice in Wonderland, perhaps the most perplexing might be who, exactly, is the Maryann for whom the White Rabbit mistakes Alice at the beginning of the story. Lewis Carroll first begged us to ponder this, and years later, Walt Disney again made viewers wonder who Maryann might be in his classic feature-length animated film based on Carroll's book. Now this age-old question is finally answered. In Wonderland, readers experience Alice's fantastic world as they've never seen it before! The Queen of Hearts is present, barking orders to lop off people's heads, as is the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and the rest of Wonderland's beloved citizens. And there are some new faces, too, including the book's main protagonist, the mysterious Maryann herself!
Ce comic me plait beaucoup. Très drôle. Il possède un style graphique très intéressant et qui colle bien à l'histoire.
NIGHTLIGHT PRESS
Starslip Crisis Vol. 02
Description : The long-awaited second Starslip Crisis collection is here! This book picks up where Volume 1 left off, and runs all the way to the Spaceoholics Anonymous storyline. That's not all! Volume 2 also contains overhauled portions of the technical manual, including new material like expanded crew profiles, and Jinxlet and Cenobyss physiology! (See what Obdrath looks like beneath his dire cloak! It ain't pretty.)
Ce comic strip me plait bien. Il faudra que je commence un jour à collectionner la version papier.
Ca fait 2 mois (peut être 3) que je ne trouve pas grand chose d'intéressant chez les éditeurs indépendant. Dommage. Au moins, cette baisse de régime me permettra d'acheter des titres qui sont sur ma liste d'achat depuis un bout de temps.
Le bilan global est simple : ma liste de précommande sera ce mois-ci maigre. En dehors des titres que je précommande tous les mois (entre 5 et 7 titres), il y a peu de choses qui m'ont donné envie. Je prendrais probablement un TP ou deux chez mon fournisseur. Le reste attendra que je les trouve sur Amazon. J'espère que le mois prochain verra le retour de titres plaisant.
04 octobre 2008
Spotlights on... #2 - DC, Dark Horse et Image Comics
Voici la première partie du spotlights on... du mois d'octobre. Au programme : DC Comics, Dark Horse et Image Comics. Voici donc ce qui a attiré mon attention. Comme d'habitude, je ne parlerais pas de ce que je précommande habituellement.
DC Comics
House of Mystery Vol. 01: Room and Boredom SC
Description : Welcome to the House of Mystery! Filled
with peculiar, otherworldly characters from all walks of life, this
series from Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES) and Bill Willingham
(FABLES) focuses on five people trapped in the reality-warping House of
Mystery, a supernatural bar where tales are the legal tender and only
the finest storytellers are patrons! But how - and why - they're stuck
inside is all just a little piece of the puzzle in this first volume,
which collects issues #1-5 of the all-new acclaimed series and special
bonus material.
Voilà une bonne occasion de découvrir ce comic book. Il collecte les numéros 1 à 5 et propose des bonus.
Showcase Presents: House of Mystery 1 SC
Description : A new printing of this volume collecting HOUSE OF MYSTERY #174-196!
Enfin ! Il était introuvable en neuf ou en occasion à un prix décent. DC a eu la très bonne idée de réediter un des meilleurs titres des années 70.
Showcase Presents: House of Mystery Vol. 03
Description : DC Comics serves up another helping of horror in this amazing
collection featuring tales from HOUSE OF MYSTERY #212-226! It's
classic, bone-chilling intensity from the DC vaults!
Vu le prix de ces Showcase, vous pouvez foncer directement et prendre également le vol 3 !
Tales of the Batman: Tim Sale SC
Description : The collection of award-winning artist Tim Sale's various Batman
stories is now presented in trade paperback! Collecting tales from
SHOWCASE '94 #3-4, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #32-34, SHADOW OF THE BAT
#7-9, SOLO #1 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE
Un TP regroupant des histoires de Batman par Tim Sale... Why not!
Saga of the Swamp Thing Book 01 HC
Description : Writer Alan Moore's seminal horror series is now published in hardcover for the very first time - including the never-before-reprinted SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20, in which Moore wraps up the previous storyline and sets the stage for the groundbreaking tales that were to come. Collecting SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20-27, this first volume features the stories that put Moore on the comics map in the 1980s thanks to his unique narrative style and deconstructive storytelling. Created by a freak accident, Swamp Thing believed he was once scientist Alec Holland - but when he discoveres his true nature, it shatters his universe and sends him on a path of discovery and adventure. Featuring the art of Stephen Bissette and John Totleben, this groundbreaking work features mind-blowing, genre-defying stories starring the rich, complex character that Neil Gaiman called "The No. 1 New Classic Monster" in Entertainment Weekly
Ce livre m'intéresse beaucoup. D'une part parce que je ne connais pas du tout ce personnage. D'autre part parce que j'ai découvert via le magazine Rough Stuff le magnifique travail de deux des artistes : Stephen Bissette et John Totleben
DARK HORSE
LARRY MARDER’S BEANWORLD BOOK 1: WAHOOLAZUMA!
Description : Beanworld is a peculiar fantasy that operates under its own rules and
laws. Series creator Larry Marder says, “Beanworld is about the
affinity of life. It’s like A Bug’s Life meets Mutts, as told by Dr.
Seuss and Joseph Campbell.” Meet Mr. Spook, Professor Garbanzo,
Beanish, and the Chow Sol’jer Army as they experience adventures that
prove, whether friends or adversaries, we all ultimately depend on each
other for survival. Beanworld reflects deep truths about our world,
including themes of ecology, advertising, culture, and art, making the
experiences of these fanciful creatures feel as true, funny, moving,
and relatable as anything in our own reality.
Voilà un livre qui devrait bien me plaire.
BEANWORLD HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Description : As enjoyable for children as it is enlightening for adults, Beanworld
is a grand adventure that explores social dynamics, culture creation,
and ecological networks—all in great fun! Take a tour of this magical
world, from Proffy’s Fix-It Shop to a Fabulous Look-See Show, in this
issue that introduces toys to the baby Cuties and plunges readers into
one of the most original and brilliant comic-book universes ever
created!
Je suis très intéressé par ce titre.
Image Comics
POPGUN, VOL. 1 OGN (NEW PRINTING)
Description : Featuring the work an all-star line-up that includes MIKE ALLRED, ERIK
LARSEN, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, JIM MAHFOOD and more, POPGUN acts as
the ultimate graphic mixtape by combining big name creators doing work
fans never expected and an array of the industry's rising stars. The
anthology crosses the protected borders of every genre, fulfilling the
desires of anyone hungry for the pungent taste of creativity.
Je n'avais pas pu acheter ce livre la première fois. Je pense que je vais succomber cette fois-ci.
Voilà pour cette première partie. Ca fait plusieurs mois maintenant que je ne trouve plus grand chose d'intéressant chez Image (alors que c'était l'éditeur chez qui je précommandais le plus de titres). J'aime beaucoup l'éditeur Dark Horse. Je ne précommande pas souvent chez lui. Mais, grâce à lui, on peut découvrir des choses très intéressantes qui ne seraient pas éditées par les grosses boites que sont DC, Marvel ou Image. Enfin, chez DC, peu de choses m'intéressent. Quasiment pas de super héros. Et vive les showcase!!
Je posterais demain la seconde partie de ce spotlights avec un passage en revue de tous les indés.
05 septembre 2008
Comixheroes : les nouveaux défis
Oyez, oyez braves gens. L'ami Roncevaux, du blog Comixheroes (que je vous recommande une nouvelle fois de visiter) , propose deux nouveaux défis illustrés. En voici la teneur :
- Le premier, intitulé Hermaphrodite Universe, est simple : vous prenez un personnage de comics que vous appréciez (par exemple Batman) et vous dessinez sa version opposée (dans mon exemple, vous dessinez une version féminine de Batman).
- Le second défi Modern Classic Cover va demander plus de boulot je pense. Il faut réinventer une couverture de comics datant d'au moins 5 ans en relookant les personnages de la couv' à la sauce 2008.
Voilà, j'espère que les éventuelles personnes qui aiment dessiner seront intéressées par ces défis (petit message perso : Cytrash, je pense que tu peux faire un truc sympa avec ton esprit ;) ). Pour plus d'infos, je vous invite à consulter la page suivante : http://comixheroes.canalblog.com/archives/2008/09/04/10465448.html#comments
A vos crayons ! Pour ma part, je vous montrerai l'avancement des travaux dès demain soir je pense (ou dimanche au plus tard).
04 septembre 2008
Spotlights on... #1
Eh voici le premier numéro de Spotlights on... Au programme : aperçu des comics qui sortiront (normalement) en novembre 2008 et qui me font de l'oeil. J'ai volontairement occulté les titres que je précommande systématiquement (Fables, Jack Of Fables...).
>> D.E / Dynamite Entertainment :
New Battlestar Galactica Orgins: Baltar SC ($ 14.99. Creators: Seamus Kevin Fahey, Clay Carmouche (W) / Jonathan Lau (A) Cover: Photo)
Description: DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT presents Battlestar Galactica: Origins -- an all new series of stories focusing on the characters and events of the award-winning Sci Fi series! In "Baltar" by Kevin Fahey (writer for the show and protege of comics legend Mark Verheiden), Clay Carmouche and Jonathan Lau, the origins of Gaius Baltar and his life and loves that lead up to the second Cylon War are explored. Also includes a complete cover gallery.
>> IDW Publishing :
- Cryptics SC ($ 17.99. Creators: Steve Niles (W) Ben Roman (A & C))
Description: It's everyone's favorite monsters as kids: Jackie Jekyll Junior, Drac, Wolfy and Sea-Boy, and now they're going to the scariest place they've ever been-the suburbs. Take a look into the young lives and escapades of pint-sized versions of classic monsters. If you think your kids are trouble, you ain't seen nothing 'till you've seen The Cryptics!
- Love and Capes SC ($ 19.99. Creators: Thom Zahler (W & A & C))
Description: Abby and Mark are a typical couple. At least, that's what Abby thinks. Unknown to her, her boyfriend is not just an accountant, but also the super-powered crime-fighter, the Crusader. See Mark tell Abby he's The Crusader. Find out how Abby deals with some of his super-ex-girlfriends. And learn the difference between a weakness and an allergy. Experience their first Christmas and beyond!
>> Dark Horse :
- Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite SC ($ 17.95. Creators: Gerard Way/Gabriel Bá/Dave Stewart)
Description: In a worldwide event, forty-seven children were spontaneously born by women who'd previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, To save the world. These seven children form The Umbrella Academy. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite. Collects the first six-issue series, as well as out-of-print short stories, and an expanded sketchbook section featuring work by Bá, James Jean, and Way.
>> Vertigo :
- Young Liars Vol. 01: Daydream Believer SC ($ 9.99. Creators: Written, Art and Cover by David Lapham)
Description: From the creator of Stray Bullets comes this rip-roaring, hardcore urban adventure comic! When young Sadie gets a bullet lodged in her brain, it sets her group of friends on an insane ride where nothing is what it seems! Featuring an introduction by rockstar and Eisner Award-winner Gerard Way!
>> Image Comics :
- Amazing Joy Buzzards Vol. 02: Monster Love GN ($ 19.99. Creators: Story Mark Andrew Smith / Art & Cover Dan Hipp)
Description: In the second volume of THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS's graphic novel series, band manager Dalton finds himself on his way to a mental breakdown. He's hot on the trail of a criminal organization known as the Spider Syndicate. This naturally leads to monsters riding vespas, the Buzzards rocking out at a mysterious Egyptian temple, werewolf tribes, and more! Amidst the mayhem, Gabe and Betty continue to get closer (isn't that sweet?), and Biff happens upon nothing less than the secrets of the whole universe and life as we may or may not know it!
>> Approbation Comics :
- Chaos Campus Sorority Girls vs. Zombies #1 ($ 4.99. Creators: Bart A. Thompson, Christian Duce & Josh Cruz)
Description: Zombies have taken over the city and the only hope for humanity lies in the hands of the three remaining buxom members of the Epsilon Alpha Zeta Upsilon (EAZY) sorority - Jamie, Paige, and Brittany! Packed full of action, comedy, and horror, Chaos Campus is the only education needed to survive the upcoming zombie apocalypse!
>> Blind Ferret Entertainment Inc :
- Least I Could Do Vol. 01: Jesus Made Me Do It SC ($ 11.95. Creators: Ryan Sohmer & Lar Desouza)
Description: Love means never having to say you're sorry. Casual sex means never having to say anything at all! And so goes the forward thinking of Rayne Summers, the 24-year-old corporate executive at the heart of the Least I Could Do universe. A sex-obsessed Narcissist who uses his charm, humor, and vivid imagination to enjoy life as much and as often as he can possibly manage, Rayne's own happiness, often at the expense of others, comes first. Joining Rayne in the majority of his adventures is Noel, a successful engineering consultant, who tends to go with the flow of things, as he long ago learned the futility of resistance. Best friends Mick, Issa, and Rob round out the group, but don't nearly complete the cast.
>> Cartoon Books :
- Rasl Vol. 01: Drift SC ($ 13.00. Creators: Jeff Smith)
Description: Cartoon Books proudly presents Jeff Smith's new adventure series - RASL - a stark, sci-fi series about a dimension-jumping art thief, a man unplugged from the world who races through space and time searching for his next big score - and trying to escape his past. In this first of three graphic novels, Rasl faces an assassin's bullet and stumbles across a mystery that not only threatens to expose his own illicit activities, but could also uncover one of the world's most dangerous and sought after secrets! Contains mature content.
>> Fantagraphics Books :
- Comics for Idiots: Blecky Yuckerella GN ($ 11.99. Creators: Johnny Ryan)
Description: AMERICA'S STUPIDEST SECOND-GRADER IS BACK! Sure, she's smelly and gross, but she's got a heart of gold! This is the third collection of Johnny Ryan's weekly comic strip, Blecky Yuckerella, as seen in the pages of the Vice magazine and elsewhere. Blecky is a four-panel gag strip in the tradition of Underworld, Maakies, and Nancy, but with much more generous portions of bodily fluids and toilet humor. Blecky Yuckerella is the ugliest girl in the second grade, and the only one with three-day stubble. The strip's cast of characters also includes Blecky's Aunt Jiggles, her best friend Wedgie, Insanio the Cat, and many other absurdist goofballs, like Rich Bucksley (millionaire and "high class idiot"), Unitard (the last retarded unicorn), the pregnant babies ("we're guaranteed to blow your mind!"), and Quasimodo Rose (the hunchback porn star). This book collects over 100 strips for the first time, and his unmistakable blend of politically incorrect gags and social satire is as sharp as ever.
>> Hornco Press :
- Cool Jerk Vol. 01: Hodabeast SC ($ 12.00. Creators: Paul Horn)
Description : This is the first anthology of Paul Horn's hilarious Cool Jerk newspaper comic strip. Live vicariously through the titular Armpit, his superior-in-every-way girlfriend Puppy, and their clique as the cope with high school, post-graduation, and the banality of pop culture and life in general. Each strip comes with a DVD-style commentary an anal-retentive index.
>> Jetpack Press :
- Fatsquad Vol. 01 GN ($ 11.95. Creators: Josh Belanger & Rich Brunelle)
Description: For almost a decade they've torn up the internet with their edgy, inappropriate, and politically incorrect humor. Now the Fatsquad's antics are in print! This long-awaited first volume collects over 120 strips, taking the Fatsquad on new adventures of hilarity. It's a cast of overweight roommates, a living pillow, and a cloud of farts. Like their real-life counterparts, they constantly fight, and make fun of each other, challenge each other to eating contests, and argue the finer merits of comics, gaming, and film. Believe it or not, the basis for them is real!
>> Titan Publishing :
- Jane: (Mis)adventures of a Bright Young Thing HC ($ 19.95. Creators: Don Freeman and Norman Pett.)
Description: These are the cartoon strip (mis)adventures of Britain's first and best-loved World War II pin-up - the, blue eyed, blond-haired, cartoon legend that is Lady Jane Gay! Originally run in the Daily Mirror from 1932 to 1959, Jane reached her peak of popularity during WWII when she became known as the Forces Girlfriend, her quintessentially British Carry On-style sauciness inspiring British Tommies everywhere. Even Sir Winston Churchill himself was said to be a fan! The ever-patriotic Jane wasted no time in joining up to keep the Nazis on the run, as a chauffeur, secretary and even in Army Intelligence! Jane's initial appearance scandalized America with its risqué content and nudity - which although extremely mild by today's standards was considered too daring and raunchy for American tastes of 1940s and early 50s and as a result Jane was heavily censored in the United States. The Jane newspaper strips will appeal to fans of the character and comics historians alike!
>> Viper Comics :
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes #2 ($ 3.25. Creators: Dale Mettam & Erich Owen)
Description: Things look bleak for humanity as the Tomato onslaught continues. Even as Dixon searches for answers, his elite team are falling in battle. Worse still, someone seems intent on thwarting Dixon's plans to save the world. Who is the mysterious assassin? Is humanity doomed to fall before round, red overlords? And how did Puberty Love get to be a hit?
Et en bonus, voici un magazine qui, je pense, vaut le détour :
- Sketch Magazine #39 ($ 6.95)
Description: This issue takes a look at comics illustrator Adam Hughes. From Catwoman and Wonder Woman to Star Wars and beyond, Adam has graced the industry with his beautiful illustrations, and Sketch takes a look at his art and the steps he takes to produce it. Sketch continues to satisfy with numerous how-to instructional from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (NOTE: Previously listed under Blue Line Art in the Comics sections.)
Et ceci conclu le premier Spotlight On... Bien évidemment, je ne vais pas acheter tous les titres cités. Pour certains, je vais faire des recherches plus approfondies pour vérifier la qualité de ces comics. Pour d'autres, je vais attendre une bonne occasion de les trouver moins cher. J'espère que cet article vous aura plu.