Things to check out
Recently (at the New York Comiccon) I picked up some comics. Surprise, surprise no really these days I have become very picky about the comics I read. You have to pass my litmus test. First the comic has to have a well-drawn cover and intelligent or fun title. The artwork inside the book should match the artwork on the cover. It does not have to be as good, but if the artwork on the cover is the best part of the comic it’s not worth buying. Last but not least the writing. If a meal looks good, smells good, but tastes like dog crap it probably is dog crap. The same goes for a comic, the writing has to be the best part. Characters are key, if the characters are not interesting or do not move the story then what is the point. Comics like books have to have a beginning, middle, and end. Of course it could take several comics to complete a story but, please tell me a story..
Perfect comics that fit my litmus test include Watchmen, Secret Wars, and Kingdom Come just to name a few. On the most part I am a hater, it is rare that something is created that I feel others should know about. Here goes two comics caught my attention at the New York Comic-Con.
The first is a two-issue comic titled Meltdown. Written by David B. Schwartz, Art and Lettering by Sean Wang, Color by GURU-eFX and Covers by Chris Bachalo and Greg Horn. I don’t want to give the comic away so I will sum it up. A fire generating, meta human, who becomes a reluctant super hero, with only days to live. He spends his last days trying to fix the failures of his past. David B. Schwartz’s writing drives the story and Sean Wang’s art gives it the power needed for such a great story. I could spend hours telling you why this is such an excellent comic, I won’t you will just have to buy it. Trust me you will love it.
The second is a graphic novel called Runners. Story and Art by Sean Wang. It has aliens, meta humans, and good old interplanetary fun. A space cruiser, full of smugglers finds a living cargo. This starts a storyline that has a heart, soul, and sprit that has teeth. It’s everything you could ever want in an interplanetary adventure. I can’t wait till the next issue. Keep up the good work Sean you have a new fan. To keep up with Sean Wang’s work check out his web site www.seanwang.com.
Later
Sapo
