Finally a nice day to do some laundry. These dreary fall days are nice and calming but get a bit dull after a while. Been inking like mad this past week and now I'm on to some different work. I had some time to pick up some new books in between jobs and they are:
I am a Hero #1 by Kengo Hanazawa. The guy who did
Ressentiment. It's a zombie book and, on the surface, will make you compare it to
I am Legend but is very different. The main protagonist is a manga artist and goes through his daily routine of visiting the studio working as an assistant and trying to spend time with his girlfriend. There are surreal moments and touching scenes of vulnerability peppered throughout. This first issue is a slow burn for character moments and world building. This guy's art has grown so much it took me by surprise. Heavily photo-refed and realistic, it helps to flesh out the everyday in order to show the shock of the undead pandemic creeping up around Tokyo. Recommended.
Mugen no Jyuunin #25 by Hiroaki Samura. Not much to say other than it was another awesome issue. The big showdown with Shira which everyone has been waiting for. I haven't been following the monthly installments so it was great ot be able to read it in one sitting. Brutal brutal stuff. Just when you think you've seen every possible way to slice and dice flesh another is tossed in your face. Beautiful art and compelling characters. Recommended.
Sister Generator by Hiroaki Samura. A collection of shorts I recall seeing in
Afternoon over the years. Not sure if they've all seen print before since about half the book was new to me and I try and read everything he's done. Anyway, Samura awesomeness set in different time periods and locations with all the quirky moments, characters and light S&M you've come to expect from the man. Recommended.
It's been a good week for new reads.
TAK
