This is one of the rare recent comics that really amazed me. The historical context, the atmosphere, the characters and their astonishing animal representations… Blacksad is the comic that you cannot miss!
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21
Apr
Blacksad
31
Mar
Those French are crazy!
Lately I watched a few Asterix’s films (it’s kind of difficult to get the comics in Cardiff…) and I really enjoyed it. As I mostly watch Japanese animes I did not expect to find Franco-Belgium cartoons so clever and untertaining (especilly the songs :). Besides, I was astonished to see how much Asterix embodies some typical French behaviour and culture. Though it is in French I realy advise you to watch some!
Enjoy!
06
Feb
Swimming in a salted sea
This is probably my favourite comic. Corto Maltese. Even the name of the protagonist inspires adventures and dreams. Hugo Pratt’s drawing is rough and colourless. But once one manages to look beyond it, a new window appears filled by fragrances and mysteries. It is very rare to meet such a narrative exception. There are no happy endings, no big bad guy to defeat, and no common love stories… Corto is just following his desires and his aimless quests. He meets beautiful women, singular characters and hangs around with a crazy psychopath.
What I appreciate the most is the whole atmosphere. Pratt used a lot of historical facts and mystical episodes in his stories. The combination between hard reality and dreams create a very special feeling. What’s more, the characters all have a quirky charm. Eventually, the dialogues rock! They are a blend of poetry and simplicity.
ps: Here is a web map I made about
It will give you a lot more information.
