2004-05-13
I don't think there's much doubt that the Agent327 comics by Martin Lodewijk are among the best, or even the best Dutch comics; and they shine even among Belgian or French comics. There are currently 18 volumes, with two more expected, and I count myself very fortunate to possess all 18. True, in various states of dilapidation, because these are comics to read, re-read and re-read again.
2003-05-27
I first came across Gibrat's wonderful painting when I visited Dupuis' website looking for newly appeared albums. There was also a new section with wallpapers, and the cover of Elke Raaf Pikt was amongst them.
2003-02-23
Right, so I've decided to add comics to Fading Memories, too. Or rather, bandes dessinees, to distinguish between the kind I like to read and superhero stuff, which I'm not interested in. I will write a notice only for albums I've just bought, since adding reviews on rereading would bandes dessinees would really cut into my reading time. If I've got five minutes, perhaps ten, I tend to grab a Sammy, a Melisande or a Cupido. I'll start with the latests Sammy. And no, I haven't got an advanced taste in bandes dessinees, either. Lotusbloem (or Poupee d'ivoire by Franz is about as sophisticated I can handle. I don't like the kind of bandes dessinees where the author uses the story as an excuse for graphically shoving unsuitable implements in cunts. And those are more common than someone who doesn't frequent comics shops would imagine.
One of my favourite Dupuis series is Cupido. And not only mine; also of my daughters. Malik is a consummate artist who sketches his scenes with a lovely delicacy. As with Sammy, Cauvin is responsible for the scenarios, but Cupido albums contains several shorter stories and gags, and there's a fair chance of hitting upon one or two wonderful ones.