What did you think of Charley’s War Vol. 1? To my mind at least, it is one of the best comic strips ever.
If somebody hasn’t read Azzarello’s Wonder Woman, they must. I’m just reading it now because it recently got released here and it’s great. And I never gave a crap about Wonder Woman.
Art by Cliff Chiang is on the wrong side of average, with a better artist this would’ve been a total classic (if only they would’ve brought Risso along like they did with Knight Of Vengeance)
thanks for a hint, i am big azzo fan - finally i have the reason to read wonder woman 
Anyone reading ?
BLACKSAD
Rendered in a film noir style, the stories are set in late 1950s America. All of the characters are anthropomorphic animals whose species reflects their personality, character type and role in the story. Animal stereotypes are often used: for example, nearly all of the policemen are canids, such as German Shepherds, Bloodhounds, and foxes, while underworld characters are often reptiles or amphibians. Female characters are often much more human looking than their male counterparts, especially those filling the role of love interest to more important characters.
Just started reading this it’s really REALLY GOOD !
[quote=“Frank Castle, post:184, topic:2596”]Anyone reading ?
BLACKSAD[/quote]
yeah, i had the pleasure - outstanding art, first one i liked most
I bought all the Blacksad books recently as I found them for discount price. I think the stories are pretty basic film noir based detective stories but the artwork is really stunning.
I’m still reading some of the “new 52” DC comics that are being released now and I must reccomend Tomasi’s and Gleason’s “Batman and Robin” (if you’re a fan of the characters that is).
I hadn’t read the Grayson/Damien team up written by Morrison but this one shows some very different and refreshing team dynamics between Batman and Robin. In this case, Robin is a lot tougher and badass and Batman is always trying to keep him under control and be a good dad all while still being “The Dark Knight”. I found that much more interesting than the story itself, and luckily Tomasi realized that was the strong element in this comic and exploits it well enough. I also like the very important role that Alfred plays.
And all that not to mention Gleason’s amazing art. I didn’t know this guy until I bought this book and I must say it’s probably one of the best artists involved in mainstream comics nowadays (or at least the ones I know). Among all the ex-Image, colorful and explosive artists that are in charge of most of DC’s biggest titles, it was very nice to see a more “classic” style artist, focusing a lot in expressions and contrasts rather than showing off in crowded pages full of explosive colors. I also like that he draws a pretty tough looking Bruce Wayne unlike the “pretty boy” looking one in other titles. If he would’ve been chosen to draw Azzarello’s WW I think it would’ve been a monster of a comic. I’m happy this way as well though, because Gleason really knows how to draw a menacing Batman and a badass Robin (I know this last one is hard to believe, but Robin is really badass in this one).
I’ll second that recommendation. It’s one of the best of the generally disappointing New 52 launches. Gleason’s chunky art is great and I also enjoyed his run with Tomasi on Green Lantern Corps.
[quote=“Frank Castle, post:184, topic:2596”]Anyone reading ?
BLACKSAD
Rendered in a film noir style, the stories are set in late 1950s America. All of the characters are anthropomorphic animals whose species reflects their personality, character type and role in the story. Animal stereotypes are often used: for example, nearly all of the policemen are canids, such as German Shepherds, Bloodhounds, and foxes, while underworld characters are often reptiles or amphibians. Female characters are often much more human looking than their male counterparts, especially those filling the role of love interest to more important characters.
Just started reading this it’s really REALLY GOOD ![/quote]
Wow! That does look good! I’m going to need to check that out, love stuff with Anthro’s. Reminds me of Redwall. 
An other good read if u like your ass kicking anti heroes
Must admit this is a good reintroduction for DEATHSTROKE into the new DC 52 , when DC have a long line of non killing characters this makes for a refreshing change !!!
Synopsis:
“Legacy!” Deathstrokes tactical prowess is put to the test when the man who hired him attempts to renege on the contract!
This is one of the best comics I’ve read - great gem with unique artwork, noir atmosphere and great script that works as a tense intrigue and as a tongue-in-cheek nod to to the times of UFOs, men in black, 50s paranoia etc.
It’s rare comic that I have enjoyed as much as Pratt’s and A.Moore’s work, so I highly recommend it.
I’m the webmaster for a webcomic by writer Greg Rucka (Detective Comics / Batwoman, Gotham Central, Queen & Country, Stumptown) and artist Rick Burchett (Batman Adventures, Detective Comics, Blackhawk, Archie). It’s set in a steampunk kind of world, and called Lady Sabre & The Pirates of the Ineffable Aether[/url].
The Victorian-inspired setting also lets us play a little with the western genre, and a pair of the main characters are a marshall and his deputy. The influence on the characters is probably a little more from American/Ford western than Italian, but a lot of the visuals are based on the spaghettis.
Best of all, it’s free! We’re currently looking at Kickstarting a hardback collection of the first five chapters, but the strips will, as long as I pay the server bill, be available gratis online. [url=http://www.ineffableaether.com/]I hope you’ll give it a read[url]http://www.ineffableaether.com/[/url].
Nice, I liked everything I’ve read by Rucka and I don’t know Rick Burchett but if he was in Batman Adventures then he’s ok with me. I’m gonna bookmark it for later, thanks for the link.
Just read through the first 3 chapters, Cat and was very impressed. Great work.
John - I loved Charley’s War. I read all three volumes I own and they are by far one of the best war comics I have read. The artwork is first rate and it has all the feeling of being there with Charley and his mates.
I’m glad you enjoyed them - the art in particular is simply amazing. The Titan reprints are excellent, but sadly there is only one more volume (vol. 10) before it ends because they’ve chosen not to reprint the work written by writers other than Pat Mills.
I hope to get the rest of the series as it is easily one of the best series out there.
have been reading some sf comicbooks lately
Valerian - The City of Shifting Waters - it is about time travel agent, but can’t say it grabbed me
Enki Bilal - Dormant Beast - artwork stunning, but i got lost in this cyberpunk story
Orbital Scars - space opera
Pascal Rabaté - Ibikus - this is not sf, but the best comics i’ve read in quite a long time, adaptation of Alexej Tolstoj’s book, artwork is brilliant, but maybe not for everyone’s taste
Wanted to let you know that we’re a couple of days into a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to publish a hardcover of the Lady Sabre webcomic[url]http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1319733363/lady-sabre-and-the-pirates-of-the-ineffable-aether[/url] I linked to above.
We’ve…uh…we’ve done much better than we expected to. We’re fully funded now, so please don’t see this as me coming hat in hand to ask for donations, but if anyone wanted a copy of the book, I wanted to let you know!
I hope it goes well Cat - you’re joining an ever growing list of noble artists to use Kickstarter, including Paul Schrader and Alex Cox!