The latest issue of Gilbert Hernandez’ “Speak Of The Devil” came out. It’s a story of a high school gymnast who channels her frustrations with her life by becoming a peeping tom in her neighborhood. I don’t really like it, but I respect Gilbert for having the guts to keep trying new stories — and, unlike classic Gilbert, they are self-contained ones. And it’s high stakes and original (i.e. it doesn’t rely on comics invented fifty years ago like so many superhero comics) and is weird, and has lots of emotional and honest characters. It just isn’t a good STORY somehow. He makes great moments, but not great page-turners. But [...]
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Ex Lion Tamer by Wire from "Pink Flag"
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