test heading Every so often a book comes along that is simply—NEW. Not a repeat, not an echo of anything else. Something drawn from a well-spring all its own. Gene Yang's newest book, Boxers & Saints, is such a work. In two volumes that can be read separately and together, Boxers & Saints has the humor and [...]
test heading Attention, citizens of the monster-ridden city-planet Arcopolis! The Death of Haggard West is the final installment in the legendary Invincible Haggard West comics series, the bestselling chronicle of the adventures of our beloved hero, Haggard West. In breathtaking color and frenetic action, this 32-page comic presents the final moments in the life of one of the greatest vigilante heroes Arcopolis has [...]
test heading In a season of plenty, here's even more! Congratulations to Steven Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen—and their superb new work, releasing in time for San Diego Comic Con 2103: GENIUS. I remember being awe-struck by their early collaboration "It's a Bird..." with Vertigo some years ago. And the awe grows with their latest. Wait till [...]
It's out! It's gorgeous, it's thrilling, and it's . . . hefty! In fact, it may be THE biggest full-color graphic novel yet published, clocking in at almost 500 pages. It's TEMPLAR. This stunner has the spirited swashbuckling flair of Alexander Dumas, a heist caper worthy of Ocean's Eleven, and the epic sweep and immersive historical [...]
test heading Kim Thompson died on the morning of June 19th. With immense sadness, here's to salute an exceptional human being, and a man who, with Gary Groth and all of Fantagraphics has profoundly and irrevocably changed the landscape of comics in America. Before starting First Second, I was knocking on publishing doors with my [...]
test heading THOUGH NO STRANGER TO COMICS, Boaz Yakin is better known to the world of movies. My first introduction to him was through Fresh. One of my favorite movies. Since then, Yakin has written and directed many films with the likes of Denzel Washington, Renée Zellweger and Jason Stratham, working on blockbusters and indy pictures [...]
I first came across Aaron Renier's work in Spiral Bound, and with it developed an instant affection for his storytelling. I loved the readability and distinctness of his characters, the rambunctious, breathless pacing of the adventure, and the unique mix of influences that lends Renier's work an instantly familiar mood. When he joined First Second [...]
“Be prepared. You’re going to love it.” - Brian Selznick “Aaron’s work makes me feel ten years old again. ” - Lane Smith “Outrageous and wonderful!” - Jeff Smith "Anyone who has said that pirates are an overused motif in youth literature has not yet met Walker Bean." Starred Review—Kirkus Reviews At first glance, this graphic novel looks [...]
George O'Connor delivers POSEIDON, the fifth installment in his mythical OLYMPIANS series—and continues to dethrone D'aulaires Book of Greek Myths, as the most valuable and trustworthy reference for young readers for the original world-shaping tales of Ancient Greece . . . and O'Connor turns out to be one of their most inspired and exciting retellers. [...]
test headingIt's such a pleasure to work with someone as talented as Mike Cavallaro. Every stage of his process gives me its own distinct pleasure... Put together, the steps of page 47 from Curses! Foiled Again (written by Jane Yolen) is a feast for the eyes. First, Mike's rough thumbnails, where he works out his basic [...]
