Tops and Bottoms 6/11/24

Morning Folks,

What a week it has been and it’s only getting worse. Or as I happily reply to the ‘How are you?’ Questions flung at me in the mornings.

‘It’s the end of the world as we know it but I’m feeling fine.’

This week at the ACP we had a Three Amigos week. We try and tackle a big statement – ‘Comics make me happy.’ (Agree/Disagree) and we all come at it from different directions. Have a listen here. We also have some great recommendations for listeners.

Thanks to everyone asking if I am tabling or attending Thoughtbubble this year. I won’t be but you’ll be able to find Falpy at the Strangers table with Eddie. Go spend some money on some comics there.

Let’s move on to some great projects coming your way or available on Kickstarter.

Launching on Friday November 8th is Sha: The Shadow One the first book in a three-volume series by the Godfather of British comics Pat Mills and award-winning, top French fantasy artist Olivier Ledroit.

SHA is a science fantasy, revenge story set in the futuristic, nightmare city of New Eden. It features Detective Duffy, who is assigned to hunt down the deadly assassin SHA.

This really is a thing of beauty and imagination. You’ll be hearing about it more in the coming weeks but I highly recommend backing it!

Next up and worth your attention…

The Monster on the Top Bunk is a brilliant childrens picture book from Alan Purdie. The story is full of warmth and flights of fantasy. Perfect for those with kids/grandkids! You can find a copy right here.

Small Press Comic of the Week.

Absolute chaos, created by a sick/brilliant/chemically affected (choose your words carefully) mind/s. Nudity and barely covered genitals/insanity make for one of the funniest reads I’ve had in a while. The cover reflects the interiors but it only gets worse/better/sexier the moment you start to read. Like a good/bad cheese dream. Need I go on? Get it here.

Tops.

This really keeps being a lovely surprise. I’ve always been drawn to the wilderness years of characters but this has another stranger vibe added in to the mix. A man who has so often been seen as and portrayed himself as a joke goes to some lengths to save himself and possibly his son. He’s barely the ‘Man’ part of the mix here, in more ways than one. Barely, or often, a superhero? And once and maybe again a villain.

Tragic and layered with story turns that might take you by surprise that are only emphasised further by using a character like Plastic Man. This should make for a trade/hardback that people may discover after the event. Highly recommended in the present. (Came out today).

Bottoms.

This cover is just tragic in other ways! Is this actually finished art?

Oh DC – hitting both spots this week may be the biggest failing of all.

Tip of the week – There are no safe spaces.

Thanks for reading. See you next week.