The Goon. Omnibus. Ediz. deluxe. Vol. 1: Un mucchio di roba

It has a rough start and has such a simple cliche ridden story that it was quite off-turning but considering that this was earlier in the man's career in comics and that he also mentions that he didn't want the first issues to be included softens the blow somewhat. It got funny from the middle onwar Leggi tutto

For all of the grumbling in some of the reviews here, you would think that this collection was mostly comprised of early sub-par stuff from GOON creator Eric Powell. I've been reading THE GOON since his Dark Horse debut, and going back and revisiting these early adventures just confirms what I alre

Full Effing Stars for this one. It's been a long time since I wanted to finish reading The Goon series. Just like I was introduced to Hellboy, I read random Goon from here and there, totally disjointed but ever amused by the art, characters and the story. I finally got my hands on the first Library E Leggi tutto

Goofy, whacky and charming in its own strange way. This really does give off 'cult classic' vibes with its dark humour, unconventional protagonist and horror imagery. The start is pretty slow, especially the first 3 parts which are done in black and white, but it does pick up as you progress through Leggi tutto

There is a predilection I have for comedy of the slightly infantile, politically incorrect, gross-out variety. I admit this fully. It's a cross I've borne for aeons, having to keep telling myself I was beyond this, that I was an adult. That I should really stop consuming the stuff. No Sir, prestigio Leggi tutto