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Review: Gregory Suicide

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gs01When trying to describe Gregory Suicide without giving anything away about the comic’s plot or story, I found that it is a somewhat difficult task. What isn’t difficult is recommending the Gregory Suicide  one shot to you, but to do so without any spoilers whatsoever?

That’s not as easy as you’d think.

The brilliance of the comic is so intrinsically tied to the story that to give you any real hint or synopsis would take away from the story itself.  I went in completely blind to this comic, having nothing but the name and the cover to go by and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Eric Grissom has crafted a story that is absolutely worth reading, and while I noticed some very interesting themes running through out the comic, I don’t particularly want to talk about them because I don’t want to influence your expectations when reading the comic.

What I can talk about, however, is Will Perkins art work. It has an almost clinically whimsical feel that isn’t overburdened by heavy line work and fits so effortlessly with the story that I didn’t really notice how well it suited, and how effortlessly the details were captured in the back grounds and faces of the characters as the live their lives on the page until I had read the comic a second time.

Published by Frankenstein’s Daughter, the Gregory Suicide one shot is a really good comic book, and it costs less than a dollar (okay, it’s $0.99, but that’s still less than a dollar!). Compared to many other digital releases at four times the price, this is be a must buy for anybody who is interested in not only quality independent comic books, but for fans of comic books in general. Before you think the price is adding to my enthusiasm, I would give you the same recommendation regarding the Gregory Suicide one shot if it was $3.99; that it’s only a dollar is the icing on a very tasty cake.

Gregory Suicide is a one shot comic book, and while it is a self contained entirely whole story, it feels as if the creators have more to tell us about this world and the characters within it.

I hope they do.

The Gregory Suicide one shot will be available exclusively on ComiXology on August 5th for $0.99.

Story: Eric Grissom Art: Will Perkins Cover Colour: Phil Sloan
Story: 9 Art: 8 Overall: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy

 

Frankenstein’s Daughter provided Graphic Policy a FREE copy for review

Preview: Planet Gigantic: New World Home TPB

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PLANET GIGANTIC: NEW WORLD HOME TPB

Writer(s): Eric Grissom
Artist Name(s): David Halvorson, Will Perkins, Phil Sloan
Cover Artist(s): David Halvorson
128 pgs./ FC/ Teen
$14.99

Two genetically engineered teenage astronauts crash land on a fantastic planet and are forced to grow up in a world filled with rock monsters, giant insects, smoke ninjas, and a cruel Queen who wants their powers. And that’s just on the first day. Collects PLANET GIGANTIC #1-4.

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Preview: Planet Gigantic #3

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PLANET GIGANTIC #3

Writer(s): Eric Grissom
Artist Name(s): David Halvorson, Phil Sloan
Cover Artist(s): David Halvorson (reg)
32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC
$3.99

Yuri is confronted by a past foe as Valentina and Lyana square off against a giant centipede. Also in this issue: Lyana the Seeker journeys to the underwater wreck of a grand skyship. When she arrives, she soon realizes there is more than treasure buried there.

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Preview: DeadHorse: Ballad of the Two Headed Dog #2

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DeadHorse: Ballad of the Two Headed Dog #2

Writer: Eric Grissom (@egrissom)
Artist: Phil Sloan (@philsloan)
Colorist: Marissa Louise (@marissadraws)
Special Back Cover Pinup by Brian Level and Marissa Louise

This issue, titled “CHEERS”, is set for release on October 22 on ComiXology and a limited print release on Deadhorsecomic.com

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You Can’t Beat a Deadhorse

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Starting now, you can pre-order a print version of the new chapter of Deadhorse.  Anyone who orders the print version will also get a DRM free PDF.  The issue is called, “The Second Coming” and the official release date is March 5th, 2014.

The second volume is called, “The Ballad of the Two Headed Dog” and like “Dead Birds” will consist of six issues.  March 5th is the release date for both print and digital on the same day, but make sure to get yours pre-ordered now!

Here’s a preview to get you excited!

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Deadhorse Goes Pay What You Want

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Over at his blog Eric Grissom one of the folks behind the comic series Deadhorse debates what the comic should be sold for.

…when so much of the content is available for free, and I’m not talking about piracy here, but artists who literally give it away under the pretense that eventually all will be made right, what does that do to the value of our work?  What does that do to the value of your work?

The man has a point and he’s come to the conclusion.

There are readers that might love the book, but would never buy it.  Whatever their reason, be it financial or otherwise, I want to make sure the book is available for them.  If they choose to follow this mystery until its conclusion – I’d love to have them.  On the other side of the coin, there are readers that would be willing to pay for our hard work. People that value the long hours that we poured into each and every panel.  People who would like to support the book and maybe even help carry some of the folks who can’t.   They should have that option.

So, going forward, comics of his bought at Deadhorse.com will now be “pay what you want” though comics on Graphic.ly will be the normal price.  You have to respect and praise a comic creator who is willing to shake things up a bit and try anything and everything to make it.  In an industry struggling to find it’s way in the digital world, it’s great to see folks try new things and see what works.