Author Archives: Michelle White

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Reviews
“An Entity Observes All Things”

By | Aug 9, 2017 | Reviews

“An Entity Observes All Things” from Box Brown and Retrofit Comics is both funny and heartbreaking, carving out a troubling, gelatinous future. Written and illustrated by Box Brown Stories of science fiction and mental exploration from Box Brown, New York Times-bestselling author of Andre the Giant: Life and Legend. Lizard aliens! New Physics! Electromages! Wastelands! […]

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“Ripples: A Detective’s Diary”

By | Jun 27, 2017 | Reviews

“Ripples: A Detective’s Diary” is a comic from Swedish publishing house Peow Studio that doesn’t resemble anything else. Maps, timelines, and character sketches intermingle to form the loveliest police procedural you’ll ever flip through. Written and illustrated by Wai Wai Pang A detective story, like if Twin Peaks was less scary and more bizarre in […]

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“Escargoteric” / “Post”

By | May 23, 2017 | Reviews

“Post” and “Escargoteric” are two indie comics, each featuring a heroine in a dangerous land, because a theme never hurt anybody, but malevolent snails and acid rain just might. Written and illustrated by Johnny Herber Escargoteric, by Johnny Herber, is a mollusk heavy existentialist fantasy. It features snails, and a grumpy female protagonist who should […]

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“Sacred Heart”

By | Apr 18, 2017 | Reviews

Chaotic but subtle, “Sacred Heart” from Liz Suburbia and Fantagraphics is an idiosyncratic comic that’s full of surprises. Written and illustrated by Liz Suburbia There’s an absence of authority in the town of Alexandria, and the teens are trying to keep their makeshift society together until their parents return. But students keep dying mysteriously, local […]

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“Goliath”

By | Mar 7, 2017 | Reviews

The Biblical story of Goliath is usually understood as an underdog’s tale, with David, of course, acting the underdog. He doesn’t have brute strength on his side, but he has God, and he’s all set. Flipped around, though – run through “Moon Cop” creator Tom Gauld’s disarmingly minimal aesthetic – this Drawn & Quarterly publication […]

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Columns
Multiversity Keeps It Real: “The Influencing Machine”

By | Feb 15, 2017 | Columns

Does the news control us or reflect who we are? It’s a question with wide-ranging implications, and one explored with wit and energy in the non-fiction comic “The Influencing Machine.” Written by Brooke Gladstone Illustrated by Josh Neufeld A million listeners trust NPR’s Brooke Gladstone to guide them through the complexities of the modern media. […]

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“Chloe Noonan: Monster Hunter”

By | Jan 31, 2017 | Reviews

From Great Beast comes this digital collection of all the Chloe Noonan comics so far. If you’ve never encountered this scowling redhead – and never been charmed to bits – it’s a digital purchase that should be high on your list. Written and illustrated by Marc Ellerby Chloe Noonan is a monster hunter, but she […]

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“Safari Honeymoon”

By | Nov 8, 2016 | Reviews

I don’t get down to the Drawn & Quarterly store here in Montreal often enough, but when I do, there’s always something gorgeous that catches my eye. Published by Koyama Press, “Safari Honeymoon” is one of my more unusual finds – an off-kilter fable about coupledom and corruption. Written and illustrated by Jesse Jacobs Join […]

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“The King in Yellow”

By | Sep 27, 2016 | Reviews

This horror adaptation from Self Made Hero is icy, elegant, and quite weird. Those familiar with I.N.J. Culbard’s previous adaptations won’t find that surprising; his approach is restrained but versatile, excavating the source material and coming up with strange artifacts. Written by Robert W. Chambers Illustrated and adapted by I.N.J. Culbard The supernatural stories that […]

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