Monthly Archives: February 2009

Indie Comic Review: Erotic Comics: A Graphic History from Tijuana Bibles to Underground Comix

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Brian Gardes

Erotic Comics: A Graphic History from Tijuana Bibles to Underground Comix by Tim Pilcher with Gene Kannenberg, Jr. Abrams Publishing Erotic comics are often spoken of in hushed whispers. They are hidden beneath the counter, behind a curtain, or under … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Welcome to Hoxford

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Brian Gardes

Podcast #8: Review of Welcome To Hoxford http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.3.swf Music is Brain Eaters by The Misfits

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Indie Comic Review: Closer

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Brian Gardes

In 2004, Oni published a series of horror comics. In typical Oni form, these comics were produced by some of the best artists and writers in the business at a time when horror comics were not as prevalent in the … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Missing the Boat and Scott Pilgrim vs the Universe

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Brian Gardes

Podcast #7: Review of Missing the Boat and Scott Pilgrim vs the Universe http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.3.swf Music is Blind by Face To Face

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Indie Comic review: Locke & Key vol. 1 (Welcome to Lovecraft)

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Brian Gardes

Locke and Key by Joe Hill and drawn by Gabriel Rodriguez is a deceptively simple book. It is a disservice to this book to provide a cursory look at the plot. Although technically a horror book, this is far removed … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic review: The Trugglemat

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Brian Gardes

Imagine a twisted and creepy Shel Siverstein poem. Got it in your head? That is the kind of manic magic that flows from The Trugglemat, a mini-comic by Neil Brideau. The Trugglemat is, essentially, the boogey-man who comes and steals … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic review: The Super Crazy Cat Dance

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Brian Gardes

The Super Crazy Cat Dance by Aron Nels Steinke (Note: The cover may be different than what you see above) This weekend I was at Powells (the most insanely large independent book store on the planet) with my family. It … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Trilobite

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Brian Gardes

It is a rare event when you stumble across a mini-comic that is good. I hate to say it, but there is more crap put out as mini-comics than there are fish in the sea. Just because you have access … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Won Ton Soup (A Space Trucker Cooking Opera)

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Brian Gardes

>Do you like Scott Pilgrim, Fear Agent, and/or Iron Chef? The graphic novel written and drawn by James Stokoe, mixes elements from all three of these areas to create a light hearted sci-fi romp with an insider’s look at galactic … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Transhuman and Heathentown

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Brian Gardes

Podcast #6: Transhuman and Heathentown Review http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.3.swf Music is Deadbolt by Thrice

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