Good day, folks. We're back again, this time to offer a helping hand to the comic-book curious. I've gone ahead and taken the liberty of compiling a modest list of review sites for those looking to either dip a toe into the choppy waters of the comic world or take a massive leap of faith, cannonball style, right into the open maw. You're welcome: No. 5 Bleeding Cool First on the list is Bleeding Cool, which gets extra brownie points for having a cool name. The site covers comics, TV, film, and even wrestling, with its comic section being particularly impressive. While a little cluttered for my taste, the articles have eye-catching titles and visuals, providing not only informative coverage of select titles but also interesting opinions on the world of comics as a whole. As good a starting point as any. No. 4 iFanboy iFanboy comes in 4th spot, and beats out Bleeding Cool with a site more focused and dedicated to comic books. They also bring cool podcasts and a T-shirt...
Don't I Know You From Somewhere?
Cyanide and Happiness have been a common fixture in the life of the average
social media frequenter for years, and many may very well have cracked a smile
or three at these quirky comics without ever knowing their names. Well, if there
ever was a time to become better acquainted with these little dollops of joy,
then the time is now.
The three masterminds behind these crudely drawn delights,
invite readers to accompany them down memory lane in Cyanide and Happiness: Twenty Years Wasted(A Questionable Recollection of Two Decades). Kris Wilson,
Rob Denbleyker, and Dave McElfatrick stand as the prime culprits in the line-up
and fill these pages with old and new pieces, as well as photographs documenting
a remarkable journey from unassuming knuckleheads, to internet sensations.
Spoonful of Cyanide Makes the Medicine Go Down
Indeed, what readers can look forward to is not only the impressive collection
of some of their finest work, but also how these unmistakable and iconic
characters have found their way into art galleries, tattoo shops, and everywhere
in between. Yet, the pictures also speak to a remarkable bond between the three
creators, one strengthened through the common goal to bring joy to the world,
one amusingly offensive and violent comic at a time.
Said comics slap with
incredible hilarity, showcasing the punchy dark humor of its authors, and is
tied up nicely with a bow and presented in both hardcover and paperback form,
with narration by the Almighty himself as the cherry on top. Positioning itself
as both a strong work of art in its own right and a wonderful addition to the
coffee table, C&H is an invaluable collection of pick-me-ups that show the power
that little doodles can wield.
In times where one need not look far for the dark
and depressing, C&H positions itself as a welcome title to turn those frowns
upside down.
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