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Fan favorite writer Joe Casey (SEX, NEW LIEUTENANTS OF METAL) and artist Ian MacEwan come together to weave modern mythology for a new generation in the forthcoming MCMLXXV launching this September.
Read MoreFan favorite writer Joe Casey (SEX, NEW LIEUTENANTS OF METAL) and artist Ian MacEwan come together to weave modern mythology for a new generation in the forthcoming MCMLXXV launching this September.
Read MoreI will read this because Ulises Farinas is a unique voice in comics. That said, sometimes that unique voice can leave all his work feeling the same. Point in case, when I read the preview (see below) I got the same vibe I did with his last two or three comics. That doesn't mean it's a bad read or that it won't be enjoyable. With any creator, you want to see them continue to expand and create while maintaining their voice and not get stuck in the same type of story over and over. Is that the case here? Find out in July... supposedly on the 4th.
Read MoreAnnual #1 is unlike many other comic books on the market today. It is not a graphic novel, but it’s significantly more comprehensive than a simple single issue of a comic book. It’s also completely segmented, including multiple stories as well as written essays featuring many different artists. In the introduction Joe Casey, the main writer for the comic, claims this project is his attempt at emulating the anthology issues that influenced him as he matured as a writer and to this end he succeeds. However, Casey attempts to make this composite reflect the industry’s current state of more personal, character driven stories and in this way I feel Annual #1 ultimately falters.
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