April 26th, 2012 § § permalink
Beldan Sezen isn’t a name that’s likely to ring a bell – unless you happen to closely follow the European graphic art scene. I came across her in an interest group on a social network some time back where she mentioned she’d recently published her first graphic novel. She was kind enough to send me a copy to review and my only regret is that I took so long to get around to it.
Some graphic novels have a great story that keeps you riveted. These depend largely on the strength of the plot, supported with average artwork, to see them through. Most others have an above-average story that’s supported by rich artwork. Zakkum is one of those few novels that outdo the competition on both counts – a great story with outstanding art that’s told well.
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April 1st, 2012 § § permalink
Anti-establishment. Womanizer. Wanderer. Iconoclast. Meet Largo Winch – the man who, at 26, just inherited the W Group – a multi-national corporation that’s worth well over $10 Billion. That’s the character Jean Van Hamme created to be the starring hero of a series that takes readers into the dangerously seductive world of corporate boardrooms and unscrupulous men who play for the highest stakes.
It’s no surprise then, that the books inspired a video game, a TV series and two movies – one of which starred Sharon Stone.
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November 17th, 2011 § § permalink
Of all the different genres out there, ‘Noir’ has been a long time favorite of mine. There’s something about gritty straight writing that I just can’t get enough of. From Miller’s Sin City to Brubaker’s Criminal, I’ve read and re-read them all. Joining that list now is The Killer.
The Killer (or ‘Le Tuer’, as it’s called in the original French) is the work of writer Matz and artist Luc Jacamon. A story of a professional assassin, The Killer is a dark narrative in the first-person by the hitman himself. » Read the rest of this entry «
