Comments on: Fantastic Four/Iron Man: Big in Japan

By: Heart-Shaped Box » Bookgasm

Heart-Shaped Box » Bookgasm — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:56:38 +0000

[...] If the final confrontation is too easy and the ending too abrupt – and they are – you’re still left with a tale of the supernatural that proves worth telling. In short stories and in comics, Hill has emerged as a young writer to watch, and in this full-length debut, he solidifies that reputation. His language is rich, even verging on literary, and many lines are oddly moving. Dad, you may have some serious competition. –Rod Lott [...]

By: FRIDAY AFTERNOON REGASM >> 8.11.06 » Bookgasm

FRIDAY AFTERNOON REGASM >> 8.11.06 » Bookgasm — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:36:48 +0000

[...] Oh, Ralph Dibny, you are what Mr. Fantastic dreams he could be. Taking advantage of your enhanced equipment in every way possible, you even call yourself The Elongated Man, leaving little to the imagination. But you managed to entertain Rod Lott this week, as he seemed positive about SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE ELONGATED MAN: VOL. 1. What’s up for you next, guy? A guest spot on RED SHOE DIARIES? [...]

By: FRIDAY AFTERNOON REGASM >> 8.4.06 » Bookgasm

FRIDAY AFTERNOON REGASM >> 8.4.06 » Bookgasm — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 21:49:44 +0000

[...] TUESDAY >> 8.1.06 There are a lot of comics artists who try experimental, nontraditional styles on for size, but it’s very rare that they actually pull it off. Like Bill Sienkiewicz (spelled it right from memory, BTW) and Mike Mignola before him, Seth Fisher was one of the talented few. Sadly, he’s not around anymore, but we’ll always have FANTASTIC FOUR/IRON MAN: BIG IN JAPAN to remember him by. I’m totally dumbfounded that Rod liked this book. Who knew that within his bitter, cynical shell lived an artistic, whimsical soul? (Maybe his wife, Malena, author of THE STORK REALITY, on sale now!) [...]