MBR: The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Midwest Book Review
Unknown Worlds
Revil
Andrews, McMeel Publishing
4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
0740776215, $12.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
UNKNOWN WORLDS! A COLLECTION OF PARANORMAL CARTOONS blends black and
white with color photos by Revil on everything from flying saucers to
Yeti. From 'Praying Feet' to a 'Used Flying Saucer' factory, this
imaginative, fun collection of one-page, one-panel one-liners is a
hilarious, fun presentation deserving of ongoing, high recommendation
for any general-interest library strong in comic art and inspiration.
The Extraordinary Works of Alan Moore
George Khoury and friends
TwoMorrows Publishing
10407 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
1605490091, $29.95 www.twomorrows.com
The Extraordinary Works of Alan Moore: Indispensable Edition covers
the works of a world-famous comic book artist and reclusive British
actor who tells his own story of his life, work and influences. A
series of interviews blends with black and white representations of
his many works in this fine biography of the writer of watchmen and V
for Vendetta, perfect for any graphic novel or cartoon-oriented
library.
Hawkman Companion
Doug Zawisza
TwoMorrows Publishing
10407 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
1893905934, $24.95 www.twomorrows.com
Hawkman is a notable comic and this collection of Hawkman adventures
and insights blends new interviews and commentary from those who have
created Hawkman. Black and white illustrations throughout pack a
survey revealing how the Hawkman protagonist emerged to influence the
comic world.
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