While I'm as big a fan of superhero comics as the next guy, sometimes I need a little variety in my comic diet. A little humor, a dash of drama, a pinch of surrealism, and a big helping of DIY. It makes for a more well rounded palette and as an added bonus I get the satisfaction of knowing that my purchases are helping out independent artists and publishers and not a gigantic corporation. Anyways, we got a whole batch of new mini-comics from Global Hobo Comics as well as Parcell Press so come check them out. In the meantime here are a couple of my recent favorites.
Papercutter edited by Greg Means - a comic anthology series highlighting young, and upcoming comic book artists. Stories can range from autobiographical high school stories, to long fantastical tales, to short one page pieces.
Jesse Reklaw's Ten Thousand Things to Do by Jesse Reklaw - Jesse is a busy guy. He's doing book tours, having parties and trying to make sure his cat doesn't throw up. Oh yeah, he's also documenting everything in his comic diary. Fun and fanciful.
Ivy, Chapter One by Sarah Oleksyk - While I definitely, definitely, definitely do not want to go back to high school, it's pretty interesting to revisit much of the angst, confusion and joy that accompanies being a teenager. Beautiful and clean art.
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