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1 review
Scott Morse

Image Comics, 2007

Something New!
I've been a follower of Mr. Morse's work for several years now and I general prefer his art when it is combined with his storytelling. They are usually mutually exclusive. The story and the art lean heavily on each other to form a more filled-out body of work. Scrap Mettle is a different animal. Mr. Morse provides us with a glimpse into his work before the words have come along. This book ...

Cut My Hair

11 reviews
Jamie S. Rich, Andi Watson, ...

Oni Press, 2000

Close to My Heart
I bought this book on a whim. As many of the people who have read it, I first heard of it through Oni Press. And I was not disappointed one bit. My reaction was surprising most of all to me, since I've made the analysis of literary works my life (and my degree). There's nothing about this book that makes it astoundingly unique compared to all the other coming-of-age novels out there. But ...

The Dark Horse Book Of Witchcraft

4 reviews
Mike Mignola, Gary Gianni, ...

Dark Horse, 2004

Scary
The Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft features a leering, hideous old woman on the cover, in some kind of embrace with a goat. This is your first clue that these dark tales feature no young and curvaceous Charmed girls, no Sabrina the Teen-Aged Witch. The witches in this volume are the real thing, the original black magic practicioners who made convenants with the Devil and reveled in evil ways. ...

Soulwind Tpb Vol. 1: The Kid from Planet Earth

1 review
C. Scott Morse

Image Comics, 1997

Scott Morse is a genius.
Soulwind is an epic, fairy tale-type story that stretches across time, space and even reality. Here you meet Nick, the titular Kid from Planet Earth, a boy destined to save the world. He is quickly whisked away to another planet and another time. In his posession is placed a sword, Soulwind, a hot commodity amongst the planet's inhabitants. Morse's art styles change throughout the course of the ...

Soulwind V

1 review
Scott Morse

Oni Press, 2001

The thrilling conclusion to a great series!
This is the final part of Scott Morse's five-part SOULWIND saga. And it doesn't disappoint. Things have been building in four interlocking, but not always so chapters and now the breaking point is here. Morse is an amazing artist and this volume contains some simply beautiful brush work.

The Complete Soulwind

4 reviews
Scott Morse

Oni Press, 2003

Deserves much wider exposure
I'd place this on the same level as Neil Gaiman's work with Dave McKean, both in terms of story and art. However, unlike McKean's patchwork surrealism, Morse relies on a minimal, flowing style, often using blank space and page layout to their own ends. It might be disconcerting to some that the artistic style shifts according to each story's perspective, but it's all part of a greater whole. ...

The Barefoot Serpent

3 reviews
Scott Morse

Top Shelf Productions, 2003

Great Little Story
"The Barefoot Serpent" is Scott Morse's tribute to the master filmaker Akira Kurosawa; a fully painted tale of Kurosawa's life, and a charming story of hope make up this captivating book. While vacationing in Hawaii, a girl and her family--who are slowly disconnecting after suffering a death in the family--each take part in their own journey of resolution which brings them closer together. ...

Tales of the Vampires (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

10 reviews
Joss Whedon, Ben Edlund, ...

Dark Horse, 2004

Very Cool
Very cool comic book. I enjoyed it a lot, I received it in perfect condition. Quick read, keeps you interested.

Hellboy: Weird Tales, Vol. 2

4 reviews
John Cassaday, P. Craig Russell, ...

Dark Horse, 2004

Demon Babies Say the Sweetest Things!
While working for the BPRD, Hellboy and crew see a lot of action. Unfortunately for us, all this glorious information has to take a back seat to the other things pressing Mike Mignola for time. Its an understandable dilemma, mind you, and one that I?ve patiently worked around, hoping all the while for a few more delicious morsels from the Hellboy table and trying not to complain too much when I ...

Ancient Joe

2 reviews
Scott Morse, C. Scott Morse

Dark Horse, 2002

An Instant Classic From Scott Morse....
Ancient Joe is one of those stories that needs to be experienced firsthand; No amount of summation can convey the delightful quirkiness of ANY of Scott Morse's books, and Ancient Joe is no exception. Joe is a mystery man who fears his deceased wife's soul has been captured by his arch-enemy, El Diablo. Joe finds a pair of unlikely allies in his attempt to reach Hell in an old friend and his young ...

The Day I Tried to Live (Soulwind, Book 2)

2 reviews

Oni Press, 2000

High adventure
Morse is creating an epic that uses some of the great standards of fantasy -- magic swords, outer space, rayguns, talking animals, robots -- and gives them new vitality. He also injects genuine emotion into the story. For example, the protagonist is a young boy shanghaied from Earth to the other side of the universe, to help overthrow an evil empire. The boy enjoys playing the role of "space ...

Magic Pickle

1 review
Scott Morse

Oni Press, 2002

Freaky Fruit & Vengeful Vegetables, Beware The MAGIC PICKLE!
If you're anything like me, you've probably always wanted to see a super-powered pickle in an epic struggle with an evil head of lettuce (The Romaine Gladiator), and his cronies (The Brotherhood of Evil Produce). Well look no further, because your prayers have been answered! Creator Scott Morse is clearly having fun with this stuff, and it shows. From cute little Jo Jo Wigman (The aspiring ...

Visitations

2 reviews
Scott Morse

Oni Press, 1995

Beautiful and moving
I picked up this book at the San Diego Comic Con after it was recommended to me by Tom Beland (who writes "True Story, Swear to God" which you should also read). I found it to be one of the most beautiful and moving graphic novels I've ever read. A distraught woman visits a church looking for some peace and quiet, but despite her pleas, she is interrupted by the resident minister who senses that ...

Magic Pickle Graphic Novel

1 review
Scott Morse

GRAPHIX, 2008

I don't want a pickle, I just wanna ride my motorcycle
I should begin this review by being straight with you. I am not an impartial reader of this book. There have been times, more in my life than I can count, when I have craved a dill pickle spear. I admit it. The cat is officially out of the bad. I love pickles and I'm not ashamed of the fact. And magic pickles do sound tasty. On the other hand, I'm also a picky graphic novel reader. There's so ...

The Ancient Book Of Myth And War

2 reviews
Scott Morse, Lou Romano, ...

AdHouse Books, 2007

Here's What War Is Good For!
The only point to be made here, is that you simply must do yourself a favor and buy this art gallery they call a book. Speaking as an animator and as a collector of the 'Art of Book' genre in general, I find it a refreshing and rare jewel that we have been given access to the creative side-genius of the wonderful artists that call Pixar their collective home. If you already own any of the books ...

Noble Boy

1 review
Scott Morse

AdHouse Books, 2006

Kids or grownups?
The students of the late Warner Brothers Cartoon Studio art director Maurice Noble (who art directed WHAT'S OPERA, DOC? and all the ROADRUNNER cartoons, among other classics) were called "Noble Boys" and "Noble Girls". Here is one Noble Boy who wrote a book about his mentor. Although it appears to be a children's book, it's actually aimed at animators who knew Mr. Noble or worked with him. There ...

Big Book of Horror

1 review
Steve Niles, Scott Morse, ...

IDW Publishing, 2006

Intelligent People will not buy this book--here's why, & I suggest a good alternative.
Please note that I am the ONLY reviewer as of August 20 2008. That speaks volumes. Here is a MUCH BETTER Graphic Novel adaptation of Dracula, well-written & better drawn. Buy it, instead. All-Action Classics: Dracula (All-Action Classics) Sala is a good artist, but the others leave a lot to be desired, & can't tell a story with pictures very well. The adaptations are very ...

Negative Burn: Winter 2005

1 review
Brian Bolland, Bob Burden, ...

Image Comics, 2005

Graphic SF Reader
Anthology type collection of average quality. You get bits of pieces of good things, like B. Clay Moore, but they are only tastes. This is what it is for, of course, so if you like that sort of thing so you can check things out on paper, then this is likely for you to help you in your comics quest.

Afterworks Volume 2

2 reviews
Mark Andrews, Jennifer Chang, ...

Image Comics, 2006

Great collection.
Above all else the artwork in Afterworks is to die for and completely original. Every style is different, while also maintaining a clean and professional work. The stories within are a mixed bunch, but most are great and worthwhile reads. The only downfall of this is that a given story only lasts 5 to 15 pages, leaving you hanging and wanting more. Specifically the first story especially, ...

Spaghetti Western

1 review
Scott Morse

Oni Press, 2004

Another good Morse mini-masterpiece
Taking the traditional western heist and giving it a modern twist, Scott Morse has crafted another fun little story. Morse's beautiful, stylized artwork once again shines; and the sephia toned hue of the pages helps to reinforce the old-style, gritty western feel that the story follows. To any Morse fan, western fan, or anyone looking for something a little different in comics, "Spaghetti ...

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