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Comic Review: The Nobody

The Nobody

A modern take on the invisible man story, about a mysterious drifter that shows up in small town. This Vertigo title is Jeff Lemire’s (Sweet Tooth, Trillium) first graphic novel that he both wrote and illustrated.

Small towns are known for a couple things, friendly people, good food and no secrets. When everyone knows each other it’s hard to keep anything secret. One day a stranger shows up in town. Covered from head to toe in bandages and wearing strange goggles, he takes up residence in the local hotel. Spending all day in his room he only comes out for food and the occasional walk. Will the town except this man for who he is or will their curiosity get the better of them.

Beautiful story by Jeff Lemire who has perfectly captured the atmosphere of small town’s and their citizens. The art work is definitely one of those love it or hate it styles. Very basic style, has a scratchy kinda feel (makes sense when you see it).

Comic Review: Sweet Tooth Volume 1 Out Of The Deep Woods

Sweet Tooth Volume 1 Out Of The Deep Woods

Sweet Tooth is a new take on the post apocalyptic world. Jeff Lemire (Justice League Dark, Trillium) does the writing and illustrations for this Vertigo Comic.

Over a decade ago something called the affliction killed billions of people. There appeared to be a side affect from this. All children born after the affliction are a human/animal hybrid. Gus is one such child who’s nickname is sweet tooth. One day he is saved from two hunters by a man called Mr. Jepperd. He tells Gus of a place called “The Preserve” where his kind can be safe and promises to lead him there.

With sweet tooth it doesn’t take much to get you binge reading. Jeff Lemire’s usual artwork style really lends itself to the post apocalyptic world with it’s grainy, unkempt approach. With this type of setting you are always wondering where they will be going next. You look forward to new locations when mentioned in conversation. A good book that will reward your curiosity as the story unfolds.