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Arles

Arles Originally uploaded by Vileboy[ READ MORE ]

Cormauvais concept sketch

Cormauvais concept sketch Originally uploaded by Vileboy[ READ MORE ]

Frock coat

Frock coat Originally uploaded by Vileboy[ READ MORE ]

Old man

Old man Originally uploaded by Vileboy[ READ MORE ]

Cairo gang member

Cairo gang member Originally uploaded by Vileboy[ READ MORE ]

Pirate kid

Pirate kid Originally uploaded by Vileboy My rendition of The Night Pirates cover by Peter Harris and Deborah Allwright[ READ MORE ]

Witch Knots

Ira Marcks has created a fascinating little town of Saint Forget in Witch Knots.  His mastery of the clear line style is such that he can convey complex emotions with a few strokes.   The three panels are highly addictive as they are never enough as each page adds to the mystery of the town.  The [ READ MORE ]

Mycardboard life is amazing

I love My cardboard life.  The level of craft involved and the patience each issue must take to create has to be respected. As if it wasn’t enough that it looks gorgeous in its own idiosyncratic way Phillippa Rice is an excellent writer as well. Each character is well realised and conveyed with a simplicity [ READ MORE ]

Arkham Asylum has a new resident

Well apologies for not posting but my life has been consumed by work and Batman: Arkham Asylum. As a lifelong Batman fan it is a dream come true.  It really is a fantastic game.  However it has drained away my attention. I’ve been meaning to write an Eeekeemoo review for some time.  I may get [ READ MORE ]

The Superhuman Condition New Trends in Superhero Comic Books

I’m off to London on Monday to listen to a talk at the ICA as part of the Comica festival.  The substance of the talk will be what lies ahead in the superhero genre.  ‘American guest artists Cameron Stewart (Seaguy), Karl Kerschl (Teen Titans) and Ramon Lopez (NYX) will share their passion for the superhero [ READ MORE ]