November 8, 2009
Comic Book Collection: Promethea was originally seen as ‘Alan Moore’s Wonder Woman’ but soon became something with a much larger scope and ambition, as Moore took the reader on a tour of magic. With JH Williams III being ably to draw anything and make it look amazing, it was truly magical (pun intended), as we followed the Sophie Bangs become Promethea, a metafictional character with magical power over the real world, a journey through magic, and the end of the world (or at least the ABC line of comics). The image is the cover to the first collection by Williams.

Comic Book Collection: Promethea was originally seen as ‘Alan Moore’s Wonder Woman’ but soon became something with a much larger scope and ambition, as Moore took the reader on a tour of magic. With JH Williams III being ably to draw anything and make it look amazing, it was truly magical (pun intended), as we followed the Sophie Bangs become Promethea, a metafictional character with magical power over the real world, a journey through magic, and the end of the world (or at least the ABC line of comics). The image is the cover to the first collection by Williams.

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November 6, 2009
This is the Alan Davis sketch variant cover for Siege: The Cabal. I don’t have any interest in the current machinations of the Marvel universe, but this is a nice cover.

This is the Alan Davis sketch variant cover for Siege: The Cabal. I don’t have any interest in the current machinations of the Marvel universe, but this is a nice cover.

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November 5, 2009
Comimc Book Collection: Preacher was like nothing else coming out. Garth Ennis created the perfect vehicle for his unique storytelling sensibility, allowing him to cover religion, America, cowboys, over-the-top violence, outrageous perversity, humour, love, loyalty (with even a cameo for Bill Hicks). He was joined in this journey by the excellent Steve Dillon on art, perfectly capturing every moment. I’d been reading Ennis’ work from his Hellblazer run, but it was this brilliant run that made me an Ennis fan for life. The image is the cover to the first trade paperback, done (as were all covers) by Glenn Fabry.

Comimc Book Collection: Preacher was like nothing else coming out. Garth Ennis created the perfect vehicle for his unique storytelling sensibility, allowing him to cover religion, America, cowboys, over-the-top violence, outrageous perversity, humour, love, loyalty (with even a cameo for Bill Hicks). He was joined in this journey by the excellent Steve Dillon on art, perfectly capturing every moment. I’d been reading Ennis’ work from his Hellblazer run, but it was this brilliant run that made me an Ennis fan for life. The image is the cover to the first trade paperback, done (as were all covers) by Glenn Fabry.

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November 4, 2009
Comic Book Collection: I can’t recall exactly when I first discovered the work of Brian Michael Bendis, but I think it was Jinx or Goldfish. Whichever it was, I became hooked on his crime/noir work, and the decision to buy Powers was obvious. Even though he was worried at the time that Alan Moore was doing something similar (Top 10 had been announced without too much detail), it was apparent that Powers was its own creation, and it is very good indeed. Initially starting out looking at the world of ‘powers’ (i.e. superheroes and villains) from the perspective of the ordinary cops who investigate the crimes in which they are involved, it became much more than that. Along with the distinctive artwork of Michael Avon Oeming, a sort of cartoon-blocky-noirish style, it was like nothing on the racks. Instead of a cover to illustrate the entry of Powers, the image is a wallpaper that highlights the noirish style and the element that the city has to play in the story.

Comic Book Collection: I can’t recall exactly when I first discovered the work of Brian Michael Bendis, but I think it was Jinx or Goldfish. Whichever it was, I became hooked on his crime/noir work, and the decision to buy Powers was obvious. Even though he was worried at the time that Alan Moore was doing something similar (Top 10 had been announced without too much detail), it was apparent that Powers was its own creation, and it is very good indeed. Initially starting out looking at the world of ‘powers’ (i.e. superheroes and villains) from the perspective of the ordinary cops who investigate the crimes in which they are involved, it became much more than that. Along with the distinctive artwork of Michael Avon Oeming, a sort of cartoon-blocky-noirish style, it was like nothing on the racks. Instead of a cover to illustrate the entry of Powers, the image is a wallpaper that highlights the noirish style and the element that the city has to play in the story.

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November 3, 2009
Comic Book Collection: after discovering Howard Chaykin’s work, I went through a period where I would buy anything of his (a pattern I repeat for any new creator I find and enjoy). This is Power and Glory, a 4-issue mini-series, a satire on PR set in the world of superheroes, which came out in 1994 from the short-lived Bravura imprint of Malibu comics. It is also being published as a new trade by Dynamite.

Comic Book Collection: after discovering Howard Chaykin’s work, I went through a period where I would buy anything of his (a pattern I repeat for any new creator I find and enjoy). This is Power and Glory, a 4-issue mini-series, a satire on PR set in the world of superheroes, which came out in 1994 from the short-lived Bravura imprint of Malibu comics. It is also being published as a new trade by Dynamite.

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November 2, 2009
DC comics for January 2010: I don’t want to read Jack of Fables (I’ve tried) but it is a series with great covers by Brian Bolland. This is for Jack of Fables #42.

DC comics for January 2010: I don’t want to read Jack of Fables (I’ve tried) but it is a series with great covers by Brian Bolland. This is for Jack of Fables #42.

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November 1, 2009
DC comics for January 2010: I’m not sure what it is about this cover for Doom Patrol #6, by Matthew Clark, that I like; but it has a certain je ne sais quoi.

DC comics for January 2010: I’m not sure what it is about this cover for Doom Patrol #6, by Matthew Clark, that I like; but it has a certain je ne sais quoi.

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October 31, 2009
DC comics for January 2010: Batman and Robin #7. The lesson here: if you can’t get Frank Quitely, get Cameron Stewart.

DC comics for January 2010: Batman and Robin #7. The lesson here: if you can’t get Frank Quitely, get Cameron Stewart.

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October 30, 2009
The Source posted this variant cover to Detective Comics #859 by Jock. Detective Comics now has two of the best cover artists in town, with both Jock and JH Williams III.

The Source posted this variant cover to Detective Comics #859 by Jock. Detective Comics now has two of the best cover artists in town, with both Jock and JH Williams III.

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October 29, 2009
Before getting into DC comics for January 2010, The Source provides the cover for Batman and Robin #6 by Frank Quitely. If only he could draw more quickly to provide the art for the whole series …

Before getting into DC comics for January 2010, The Source provides the cover for Batman and Robin #6 by Frank Quitely. If only he could draw more quickly to provide the art for the whole series …

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