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Boris the Potato Child by Anne Simon

Boris, the round-headed child, reigns like a despot in the little house he lives in with his mother. His mother, Bulle, formerly known as Aglaia, was once the all-powerful queen of the country Marylene. Since Marylene's fall, residents have lived in peace thanks to a self-governing system they have adopted. But when Boris meets Sabine, a warrior French fry thirsty for revenge, nothing will ever be the same ...

The Envelope Manufacturer

Chris Oliveros is really pushing the envelope. Montreal’s graphic novel publisher (Drawn and Quarterly) has finally joined the fold as creator of his own book. The…

Black Hole: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Charles Burns achieved a significant milestone as his iconic graphic novel "Black Hole" made a remarkable appearance in the film "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."

Van Gogh: The Graphic Novel

Vincent Van Gogh’s life might have been dark but his paintings were full of coloring underling his sadness. What a novel idea to learn about…

The Best American Comics 2013

It is truly the Age of the Cartoonist (the artist who writes and draws his or her own work) so says Jeff Smith, the editor…

Cartoon College

I love cartooning and Vermont, what a perfect combo. Cartoon College is the coolest since sliced bread. Where were you when I needed you when…

Howard Stern to Get Comic Book

Howard Stern is getting his own comic book from Bluewater Productions who piggyback on celebrity names to sell comics. Howard Stern who describes himself as…

New Homage Tintin Drawings

With the advent buzz of the new Steven Spielberg/Peter Jackson Tintin movie, fans are sprouting with tribute art. The small stream is already flowing. Neon…

The Adventures of Unemployed Man

The Adventures of Unemployed Man takes a stab at the so real world of recession. (some are still in denial there is not one) Gan…

The Paris Review: Robert Crumb Interview

The enigmatic Robert Crumb, known for his reclusive tendencies, has sought refuge from the tumultuous atmosphere of the United States. Often regarded as the Henry Miller of comic book illustrators.

Inside Periscope Studio

http://media.opb.org/clips/embed/eW63920b20101012154713.js Periscope Studio seems like the coolest place to work at. The Portland studio houses 20 artists from different backgrounds in the comic book industry.…

New Charles Burns Book

The hottest graphic novel is coming out this October. X’ed Out by Charles Burns is a tip to two icons in the art world. The…

La Vilaine Lulu by Yves Saint Laurent

In 1967, Claude Tchou published an oddity called La Vilaine Lulu, the only comic strip written and drawn by Yves Saint Laurent. In this book…

Google Lit Trips

Google Lit Trips is putting literature back on the map. If you are a bibliophile, you can plan your trip around famous literature. Google Lit…

Doug Wright’s Nipper

Every country at one time had their own Charles M. Schulz, Canada is no exception to this. Doug Wright and his Nipper creation is a…

Russian Lord of the Rings

Every culture incorporates stories from other countries, iron curtain Russia of old rendered Lord of The Rings a bit different and unique at the same…

Ditching the Internet

It’s very hard to go cold turkey when it comes to the Internet. The lure of magical eye candy that it offers is like a…