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Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Brussli (repost)

Beak-faced Brussli is bullied by the village children. Curious about his true origins, the dauntless “Dragon Boy,” sets off on a quest of adventure and discovery. What he finds, however, turns his world upside down and puts him face-to-face with a unique cast of fantastical fairies, talking rabbits, wily wolves, battle-hardened nuns, demonic beings, and much much more, in this hysterical and heartwarming comedy adventure.


Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Bad Break

A classic crime story peppered with plenty of noir tropes and dark humor. A determined antique dealer, a bored junkyard worker, and an inquisitive porn star join forces as they follow the tortuous trail of a long-dead sailor. Written and drawn by Philippe Riche ("The Alliance of the Curious") in his trademark loose yet graceful line.



Friday, November 19, 2021

Non Album Collections 335

Mox Nox (2015)

Spanish cartoonist Joan Cornella’s viciously funny Mox Nox single-page strips are wordless, full-color, hand-painted marvels of the form. That his visually inviting artwork is in the service of Cornella’s graphic sense of humor/horror only heightens the appeal. Mox Nox is populated almost exclusively by smiling psychopaths who invariably turn even the most mundane situation into a side-splitting and cringe-inducing farce. Full-color illustrations throughout (Fantagraphics: 56 pages).

Zonzo (2017)

Joan Cornellà’s Zonzo is the most magical comic of the year — and the latest entry in a proud, under-appreciated tradition of sequential art designed to provoke both denouncements and surreptitious giggles. It is, in a word, appalling. It’s a slim compilation of dozens of the Spanish artist’s wordless webcomics, most of them six panels long and all of them offensive in one way or another.

Ayak & Por 01 (Europe Comics 2021)

Wild adventures are on the horizon for little girl Ayak and her one-eyed dog Por. In the first story of this two-part tale, Ayak, Por, and the wacky professor seek shelter in an abandoned house, after their biosphere in Kamchatka explodes. But the discovery of an old teapot will soon whisk them away to a far-off land. In the second story, Ayak meets a lonely crown prince who is kept away from his people. Everyone thinks he is foolish, but what if he is just misunderstood? Wilbert van der Steen.


Thursday, November 11, 2021

Gunblast Girls

After a job that went wrong, Zdenka and the other “Galactic Sistas” decided to go their separate ways. But now Zdenka has found something that seems to offer big rewards for zero risk, which is why she’ll need to convince her “sistas” to get the old gang back together. The job? Taking the director of the Economic Consortium’s daughter safely across Alliance lines. Fearing that too large a protection detail could attract unwanted attention, the director has requested something more discreet. But his headstrong teenage daughter isn’t going to make things easy. And as if that wasn’t enough, certain people seem to have a score to settle with Zdenka… Action, comedy, girls, and big guns are all on the menu in this first-rate space opera. Script by CRISSE - Art by CRISSE



Saturday, August 28, 2021

In the villages

A parallel universe where merdouzilss, joles and other fantastic creatures meet. Julienne, Jean-Marie and their companions decided to go in search of La Crognote Rieuse. Cabanes has invented a fantastic world where humor is always very offbeat. A comic book by Max Cabanes.


Friday, July 9, 2021

Non Album Collections 310

Girlsplaining - A (Sorta) Memoir (2021)

Story and art by Katja Klengel. For fans of Kid Gloves and Waves comes a new original graphic novel by cartoonist Katja Klengel tackling the subjects that have shaped her life: from body shaming to the exploration of herfemale sexuality, from the representation of women in the media to the social pressure on women who have not yet started a family. * Why do we fear the word "vulva"? * Do we really have to be ashamed of our body hair? * Why do gender roles in children's toys seem to be stuck in the '50s? With a sense of humor, an open heart, and unsparing candor, Klengel draws inspiration from her own life as she examines what being a woman today means to her (and really, a whole lot of us!).

The Keeper of the Little Folk 001 - The Fairy Balm (2021)

Script by Carbone, Véronique Barrau - Art by Charline Forns. While visiting her in the hospital, Élina discovers that her grandmother is the Keeper of the Little Folk, protecting fairies, nymphs, naiads, and other fantastical creatures! And now, her grandmother is ready to pass her responsibilities on to Élina. It’s not a moment too soon—Llyam and Nelvyna, creatures of the Little Folk, have sent up a distress signal, because a naiad has gone missing from Bird Lake. Will Élina be able to figure out how to see the fairy creatures in time to help them in their search?

Guerilla Green (2021)

by Ophelie Damblé (Author), Cookie Kalkair  (Illustrator). “PLANT...EVERYWHERE!” Ophélie is a thirty years old city-dweller who’s joined the guerilla gardening movement fighting for decades to bring more green back into cities that increasingly resemble concrete jungles. Now she’s putting the guerillas’ motto into action by reviving the true spirit of her city and showing everyone the true nature of their world! Cookie Kalkair & Ophelie Damblé explore the real world of the guerilla gardening movement that teaches us the principles of making our cities more beautiful and sustainable places, one plant at a time.


Monday, June 7, 2021

Non Album Collections 305

Old Pa Anderson (2020)

by Hermann Huppen (Illustrator), Yves Huppen. The US state of Mississippi, during the segregation of the 1960s. All his life old Anderson has been slavish and obedient. When his daughter was brutally murdered a few years ago, the old black man has always known that the culprits were white and that the court would never do anything about it. Yesterday his wife died of old age.

Assholes (2021)

Simon Kennedy and Chuck Atkins are well-known TV presenters. With their bleached teeth, dyed hair and overly bronzed skin they’re trying to look as young as they did twenty years ago. In the course of an 18-hole round of golf, they endlessly spew out vile remarks – denigrating the caddy, ethnic minorities and especially women. These sexist, racist jocks are utterly repellent in every way, yet Bram Algoed and Micah Stahl keep managing to make them seem a little bit human… until you turn the page and Simon and Chuck once again cross every line of decency.

Nationalist Love (2021)

When Zapsky and Byro meet during a right-wing nationalist march, their joint escape from the police results in an unexpected and violent outburst of passion. Their initial euphoria quickly turns into doubt and fear—after all, if their buddies found out about them, the consequences would be terrible... But now that they’ve come together, will they be able to simply forget and move on with their lives? Or is it something more lasting, despite the risk it represents for both? "Nationalist Love" is the third graphic novel by Jakub Topor, nominated for the graphic novel of the year award at the Lodz Comics Festival.


Saturday, February 27, 2021

Non Album Collections 280

Down to the Bone

by Ralf Konig (Author, Illustrator), Jeff Krell (Editor, Translator). In this long-awaited sequel to Ralf König’s The Killer Condom, macho gay detective Luigi Macaroni takes on another outrageous case. Someone is killing the gay men of Manhattan and leaving nothing but their bones behind. Can Macaroni catch the killer before New York runs out of targets?

Maybe... Maybe Not (2016)

by Ralf Konig (Author, Illustrator), Jeff Krell (Editor, Translator). Germany's most popular cartoonist tells the uproarious tale of a heterosexual man who may or may not stay that way. This book and its sequel were the basis for the largest grossing movie in German history. Translation by Jeff Krell, creator of "Jayson."

Maybe... Maybe Not Again! (2016)

In this sequel to his best-selling graphic novel Maybe...Maybe Not, Ralf König tells us what happens once the honeymoon is over for newlyweds Axel and Doro and how they once again cross paths (and lock horns) with Norbert and Waltrina. Could Axel really be cheating on his pregnant wife? With another man? Ralf König's screwiest comedy yet!


Friday, November 27, 2020

Garfield (European release)

Jon, Garfield, Odie, Drusilla, and Minerva decide to escape a sweltering heat wave in the city by going camping. But once they make camp in the forest, they experience a year's worth of seasons in a matter of hours! Who can be behind this surreal turn of events? by Jim Davis,  Cedric Michiels, Ellipsanime (Illustrations), Dargaud Media (Illustrations).


Thursday, November 5, 2020

Un-Sacred

Angelina, a voluptuous angel, and Damiano, a mischievous devil, are madly in love. But, while she does not intend to give in to temptation, he would very much like to... This is the tale of their bizarre and spicy daily life! The extraordinary talent of Mirka Andolfo (Unnatural, DC Bombshells) brings to life a Heaven (and a Hell) filled with humor and lovable characters! A sex-positive - and incredibly funny - slice of life...full of angels, devils and gags!


Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Bigby Bear

It's a series of one-page comics by Philippe Coudray starring Bigby Bear and friends. Where Peanuts’ jokes were often verbal (and Coudray’s animals can talk), Bigby Bear’s punchlines tend to be visual. Bigby himself is an artist who we first meet chipping away at a rock with his chisel. A series of vignettes on imagination, science, mathematics, and the life of our planet... shared from the perspective of a curious bear and his furry, forest-dwelling friends!
Bigby Bear lives peacefully in the lush mountains where he was born. Struggling to figure out nature and its elements, Bigby engages in silly experiments of all kinds. Accompanied by his loyal rabbit friend, he gives us the secret to living a happy, simple life: to follow your curiosity, and make friends along the way. A feel-good tale for all ages!

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Pirate Family

The Marrowbone has been immobilized and Victor MacLimpet is feeling glum: a pirate without a ship is a pirate without a job. Just as he hits rock bottom, Victor gets a very bad idea... He'll wreck a galleon and steal its cargo. Perfect! Except that the "loot" in question will sow discord within the "Pirate Family" and all over Turtle Island... Written by Fabrice Parme, Aude Picault. Art by Fabrice Parme.


Friday, June 26, 2020

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Pussycat (2016)

From comics master Peyo (The Smurfs) comes Pussycat, a lovable, mischievous tuxedo cat who spends his time chasing after milk and snacks and framing other members of his family for his shenanigans. This cat isn't exactly the noble hunting type; he'd rather play a game of kickball with the resident mouse than chase after him. Warning, our hero Poussy is a real (somwhat mischievious) cat. He does not speak (he just meows) and his main passions in life are eating, hunting mice, avoiding dogs and meowing at night. And you'll be surprised at the lengths he goes to in order to indulge his passions! Originally published in Spirou magazine in France, this is a delightful collection of comics that can be enjoyed by all-ages.

The Lions of Leningrad 01 - I am Chapayev (Europe Comics 2019)

On January 27, 1962, a concert at the Maly Theatre in Leningrad is interrupted by a gunshot and an ex-state prisoner is arrested. At the police station, the mysterious gunman recalls the early summer of 1941... When the German army begins its invasion of Soviet Russia, four children are evacuated to the countryside: Maxim, the son of a senior Communist Party official; Pyotr, the son of writers; Anka, the daughter of a concert violinist; and Grigory, the son of a pilot that was executed for insubordination. The farm where they are staying is attacked and the train that is supposed to take them to safety is blown to bits by German planes. The four children must find their way back to Leningrad through enemy lines. This adventure will test their friendship to the limit...

Days of Sugar and Spice (Europe Comics 2019)

Script by Loïc Clément - Art by Anne Montel. Rose is not a happy young woman; she is closed off and angry and she hates her job. But her life changes drastically when she inherits her father’s bakery in a small town in Brittany. Returning to a place that brought her both joy and grief forces her to confront painful memories of her past and find the courage to open her heart to a new, happier life that awaits her if she will just let it. A story about new beginnings, filled with small town charm, delicious pastries and the warmth of home and friends.


Friday, February 7, 2020

Nelson

Nelson is a cheeky little imp who is the bane of Julie’s life. But watch out, nobody is safe from the orange curse! Nelson is capable of making life difficult for pretty much anyone he comes across… Script and Art by Bertschy.


Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Non Album Collections 208

The Eagle With No Claws (2018)

Script by Lax - Art by Lax. 1907: In a small town in the Pyrenees, a young soldier regularly climbs one of the tallest peaks to deliver supplies to an observatory. There, he makes a friend whose great passion for the Tour de France pushes ambitious Amédée to take up cycling and dream of winning the Tour himself. But the road to the Tour de France is more challenging and dangerous than he thought, and a terrible accident leaves him handicapped. Still, Amédée remains undaunted and trains even harder, which sets him on the road to cycling stardom… until war breaks out and interrupts his plans yet again. An inspiring tale of courage and human achievement, set against the fascinating backdrop of one of the world’s most grueling tests of endurance.

My New York Marathon (2018)

Sebastien, a quiet and shy teacher, gets lost in the memories of his boyhood, when he was a strong and successful runner. On a whim, he decides to challenge his aging body and crumbling spirit and run the New York Marathon! From the streets of France to the streets of Brooklyn, Sebastian pushes himself past limits he didn't even know he had. A humorous and poignant autobiographical tale and a love letter to the landscapes and panoramas of New York as well as a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.

Watersnakes (2018)

Mila is a solitary teenager ready to put another boring summer vacation behind her until she meets Agnes, an adventurous girl who turns out to be a ghost. And not just a regular ghost, but one carrying the essence of an ancient fallen king and a mouth full of teeth that used to be his guardian warriors. Three-time Eisner Award - nominated writer/artist Tony Sandoval presents a wondrous world of secret places and dreamlike magic hidden in the everyday corners of our sleeping imagination.


Friday, January 10, 2020

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Stevenson, The Pirate Within (2018)

Script by Rodolphe - Art by René Follet. This is the fascinating life story of Robert Louis Stevenson, the beloved author of classics such as “Treasure Island” and “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” from his early days as an aspiring writer to his first published works, his love affair and then marriage to Fanny Osbourne, his success as an author, his many travels across Europe and the U.S., and finally his voyage to the islands of the South Pacific, where he eventually built the house of his dreams. Stevenson never let his weak lungs (which he referred to as pirates waging a battle inside him) and delicate constitution stand in the way of his insatiable thirst for adventure, living life on his own terms until the very end.

Superman Isn't Jewish (But I Am...Kinda) (2018)

Created by Jimmy Bemon & Emilie Boudet. An intimate and humorous autobiography of a boy's quest for identity as he struggles with his heritage and his heroes. “I’m Jewish!” yells Benjamin, adorning a cape, as he soars among his classmates on the playground. Convinced by his father that Judaism is some kind of superpower, Benjamin believes that each of his eccentric, Jewish relatives is a superhero in their own right, and that he is sure to follow suit—that is, until he realizes that being “different” has turned him into a Bizarro among his classmates.

My Beijing. Four Stories of Everyday Wonder (2018)

Yu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing - and it's full of big personalities. There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic. In one tale, Yu'er wants to swim in the Special Olympics, a sports competition for people with disabilities. But she and her grandpa don't have a pool! Their trick to help Yu'er practice wows the whole neighborhood. In another story, a friend takes Yu'er to a wild place full of musical insects. Later, Yu'er hears a special story about her grandparents. And in the final story, Yu'er and her grandpa show a cranky painter the sweet side of life.


Sunday, December 1, 2019

Lord of Burger

When you run a 3-star restaurant, you do not have the right to make mistakes. And the great Alessandro Caprese is not an easy leader. It's not his killer who will say the opposite. Following the murder of their father, Ambre and Arthur inherit a debt of several million euros. Therefore, no choice but to take over the family restaurant. But the Amber thing is sculpture and Arthur's, the fast food. Too bad, it will roll up the sleeves, because the fortune depends on the famous red guide and its critics. And the inspector must come from one moment to the next.


Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Baker Street

Did you know that Watson owes much of its popularity to a jellyfish? That Holmes sometimes practices burglary? And would you be able to find a relationship between a canned devil, a dumbbell, an alarm clock, a cactus and a mass of weapons? No ? Well, dive into Dr. Watson's secret notebooks, miraculously exhumed by two "froggies". Scenario: Veys, Pierre. Drawing: Barral, Nicolas.