What I picked up at the comic shop this week:
Fables 64
As mentioned earlier in the week, Fables is one of my favorite comics being produced at the moment, and this week’s issue continues the trend as the fables community mobilizes for war against the Adversary. Guest artist Aaron Alexovich provides a more cartoonish take on the characters than regular artist Mark Buckingham; it punctures the weight of the proceedings somewhat, but it’s still skillfully done.
This week is comics week at the Onion A.V. Club, and they’ve had some pretty fun features so far. The series kicked off with Twelve Memorable Comic Strip Deaths, a good read for those who enjoy their newspaper funnies, and it’s continued with interviews with Chris Onstad, Bill Willingham and Joss Whedon.
For those who haven’t read it, Chris Onstad’s Achewood comic strip is one of the funniest comics in production today, and since it’s online, it’s all available for free. It starts with the basic premise of talking animals, but it distinguishes itself with the care and precision that goes into defining each character’s personality. Ray’s gonzo materialism is offset by Roast Beef’s painful introversion, while the innocence of Phillipe is matched by Mr. Bear’s gentleman sophistication and Lyle’s raging benders.