Bryan Talbot writer/illustrator
Stories by Bryan Talbot, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman and Lucy Swan
This
month sees the publication of Bryan Talbotīs BRAINSTORM COLLECTION
in which 120 pages of his underground work is republished.
Reviewed by Arni Gunnarsson
THE X-DIRECTORY published by Knockabout Comics in 1997 is a collection of only a few of these stories and will also be in the new collection. What this 32-page issue contains are stories by some of the best and brightest in the world of comics today. Alan Moore writes 'Cold Snap,' a tale of the end of the Jurassic era. Neil Gaiman takes a different look at God in 'Sloth' and then answers a question every interviewer asks a creator in 'An Honest Answer.' Lucy Swan wraps up the guest writers with 'Celtic Warrior,' a 2-page dream.
Talbot himself writes and illustrates 4 short stories: 'Smokey Bears,' a tale of washed-up dope starring Chester P. Hackenbush, the psychedelic alchemist who has been immortalised by Alan Moore in SWAMP THING as Chester Williams. In 'Arnold Gets Gross,' a couple's car breaks down on a deserted road. 'Evolution?' is a comic look at what one does when one is past deadline and needs a 2-page story. And finally 'Spill It!' a 1-page strip where Talbot makes fun of himself.
THE X-DIRECTORY is a great introduction to Talbotīs underground work and is an indicator of what the BRAINSTORM COLLECTION contains.
RECOMMENDED
The X-Directory is available from KNOCKABOUT COMICS at 10, Acklam Road, London, W10 5QZ, England, phone number is (44) 181 969 2945 for a price of $3.99
THE BRAINSTORM COLLECTION is due out this November from Alchemy Press at $16.95 cover price.
Arni Gunnarsson is Columns Editor of PopImage
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