European Comics

[pearlofthepacific]

I must recommend XIII, brilliant comic

Agree. One of the first TPBs that I　just HAD　to buy more than one of. I started reading Largo Winch, and it's amusing and good, but doesn't pull me in the same way. I'd like to read more of Lady S than I　have, though.

[Ghostwise]

Agree. One of the first TPBs that I　just HAD　to buy more than one of. I started reading Largo Winch, and it's amusing and good, but doesn't pull me in the same way.

Largo Winch seems more intended as light, 1980s James Bondian power fantasy -- whereas XIII sees itself more like a 1970s political thriller.

[maeda]

Even better, it has Jones.

Jones kick ass!

btw. does anyone know are there any english translations of Carlos Giménez? some collected work edition would be awesome

[Dizzy D]

Largo Winch seems more intended as light, 1980s James Bondian power fantasy -- whereas XIII sees itself more like a 1970s political thriller.

I generally like Largo Winch a bit more, but it is at it's best when it's games of follow the money around. I like issues 3 and 4 (Public Takeover Bid, Business Blues) the best, because while there is a bit of murder/terrorism as a plot, the main plot is Winch trying to take over a compant while that company is doing the same to Winch.

[James]

Hey, i'm wondering, since i've read only first few stories, loved it, is quality consistent through the end? i'm asking to see if that big collection sheduled for july is worth it, or i should maybe go with single HCs?

re: torpedo
sorry, just seeing this now. i'm only through the first three volumes (have 4 & 5 whenever i get around to them) and i think it's been consistently good. i think it would be safe to say if you liked the first few stories, you'd like the rest.

[pearlofthepacific]

Winch trying to take over a company while that company is doing the same to Winch.

Thanks! I am going to have to investigate further! I was attracted to Largo Winch in the first place because there are so few comics that play around with the world of business (I mean, apart from "Big Bad Tycoon" villains).

[maeda]

re: torpedo
sorry, just seeing this now. i'm only through the first three volumes (have 4 & 5 whenever i get around to them) and i think it's been consistently good. i think it would be safe to say if you liked the first few stories, you'd like the rest.

tnx


interesting exhibition:

http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/comics-unmasked
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27526796

[Kid A]

Has anyone read this before?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logicomix

I found it in the Harvard bookstore, and it was the only comic I could find there.

[JackDaw]

Has anyone read this before?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logicomix

I found it in the Harvard bookstore, and it was the only comic I could find there.

Read it recently. Highly recommended. Brief "thoughts" on it:-
Story: Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos Papadimitriou. Artwork: Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna.


Given the subject matter of this graphic novel (Betrand Russell’s early life, and his part in the quest for mathematical certainty in the 20th century) I’ve no idea how to persuade anybody to consider reading it.

But its very, very absorbing. It portrays Russell as an immensely sympathetic character, showing how his remorseless search for truth partly came about because of his innate character, but also partly because of his extraordinary childhood.

I was in mood for something a bit different, so decided to give this a chance even though I thought story might be a wee bit obscure. But the way the story is told makes it pretty straightforward to follow.

The way the artist manages to capture the true individuality of the key characters and show them as intensely human is one reason why I can’t imagine this story being so gripping in any other media. (Its true comic book art, none of that photo realistic tosh.)

A wonderful riposte, I think, to all those merchants of doom that proclaim comics are on the way out whenever DC or Marvel super hero comic sales are struggling. No chance… because sometimes there’s no better way to tell a story.

[Kid A]

Read it recently. Highly recommended. Brief "thoughts" on it:-
Story: Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos Papadimitriou. Artwork: Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna.


Given the subject matter of this graphic novel (Betrand Russell’s early life, and his part in the quest for mathematical certainty in the 20th century) I’ve no idea how to persuade anybody to consider reading it.

But its very, very absorbing. It portrays Russell as an immensely sympathetic character, showing how his remorseless search for truth partly came about because of his innate character, but also partly because of his extraordinary childhood.

I was in mood for something a bit different, so decided to give this a chance even though I thought story might be a wee bit obscure. But the way the story is told makes it pretty straightforward to follow.

The way the artist manages to capture the true individuality of the key characters and show them as intensely human is one reason why I can’t imagine this story being so gripping in any other media. (Its true comic book art, none of that photo realistic tosh.)

A wonderful riposte, I think, to all those merchants of doom that proclaim comics are on the way out whenever DC or Marvel super hero comic sales are struggling. No chance… because sometimes there’s no better way to tell a story.

Thanks a lot.

Yeah it's interesting because you would never get this kind of story told in a comic book in the American industry. I only briefly skimmed the book, but it seemed underwhelming because all the panels were on people when it could have done something unique with the mathematics aspects, but maybe that could have been on the dry said. I'll have to check it out again.

[cgh]

Read it recently. Highly recommended. Brief "thoughts" on it:-
Story: Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos Papadimitriou. Artwork: Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna.


Given the subject matter of this graphic novel (Betrand Russell’s early life, and his part in the quest for mathematical certainty in the 20th century) I’ve no idea how to persuade anybody to consider reading it.

But its very, very absorbing. It portrays Russell as an immensely sympathetic character, showing how his remorseless search for truth partly came about because of his innate character, but also partly because of his extraordinary childhood.

I was in mood for something a bit different, so decided to give this a chance even though I thought story might be a wee bit obscure. But the way the story is told makes it pretty straightforward to follow.

The way the artist manages to capture the true individuality of the key characters and show them as intensely human is one reason why I can’t imagine this story being so gripping in any other media. (Its true comic book art, none of that photo realistic tosh.)

A wonderful riposte, I think, to all those merchants of doom that proclaim comics are on the way out whenever DC or Marvel super hero comic sales are struggling. No chance… because sometimes there’s no better way to tell a story.

Great comment. I read Russell's biography some time back and it was an incredible read, one of the great personalities of the 20th century. The whole story of Principia Mathematica is kind of tragic, all that work and Godel tore it down with a brief paper.

And yeah, too many people think comics = superheroes, but what can you do.

[Billy Batson]

Recently read Yukiko's Spinach. It was pretty good even if a bit quick.
I've also been reading Jason's (the Norwegian cartoonist) work, which is gold.

[maeda]

Now you got me interested about this Logicomix, in queue..