McBLACK reviewed at Scaryminds.com

Friday, 16 April 2010

"One of the most insanely great graphic novels to be released anywhere in the World in 2010. Check this one out kids, Jason Franks has gone psycho on our arses!"

"A tight plot, a lot of imagination, and exceptional writing."

"The panels are clean, crisp, and easy to read making the novel an enjoyable experience both from a reading stance and a visual point of view."

http://www.scaryminds.com/reviews/2010/comic018.php

10 stars. 

Buy your copy right here, or read it as it's serialized online at McBlack.com.

Doujicon 2010

Tuesday, 27 April 2010

Blackglass Press will be attending Doujicon in Melbourne this weekend, with copies of KAGEMONO and McBLACK for sale--look for the banner with Old Smiley on it. 

Saturday May 8th, from 10am, at Monash University, Caulfield Campus, Building K.

Most Melbourne indie comics creators will be present. Of particular note, Bobby N. will be launching the newest installment of his amazing DIGESTED book there. If you're in town and you like Aussie comics, you need to go to this event.

-- JF

KAGEMONO #2 reviewed at Scaryminds

Thursday, 08 April 2010

 

Scaryminds.com continues their Blackglass reviewfest with KAGEMONO #2, which they have given 9 stars:

 

"Kagemono #2 was just the right dose for an over wise rain drenched and miserable day; yes we do get them in Oz folks. I was once again highly impressed with Jason Franks writing, noted the deeper thoughts a number of the stories addressed, and grooved along to the artwork. There's something subversive about Kagemono that kept me humming to Mr Franks beat."

 

Full review is here: http://www.scaryminds.com/reviews/2010/comic016.php

 

ROCKSTAR PIZZA reviewed at Scaryminds

Sunday, 28 March 2010

The good folks at scaryminds.com have rated ROCKSTAR PIZZA 8 stars:

 

"Each of the scripts in the comic are written with an eye to plot flow, get where they are going with minimum detours, and have something to say about either the Institutions we live amongst or the human condition. However when Franks decides to get funky, see the excellent Peas, he can deliver a humours off the cuff yarn that will bring a grin to your face. There's a versatility going down in Franks' published work that immediately brings to mind Forrest's view on a box of chocolates."

 

Full review is here: http://www.scaryminds.com/reviews/2010/comic014.php

 

KAGEMONO #1 reviewed at Scaryminds

Monday, 22 March 2010

 

A comprehensive review of KAGEMONO #1 at scaryminds.com, where the book was awarded a 'hard 7' stars.

 

"The scripting is damned fine here, once again I'll emphasis that there's more going on under the hood than it first appears, with each story in the issue being well constructed."

 

Full review: http://www.scaryminds.com/reviews/2010/comic011.php

 

Scaryminds specializes in horror genre work from Australia and New Zealand and I encourage fans of darkf ictionto explore the site in depth.

 

KAGEMONO: TOOTH AND CLAW reviews

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Some reviews of KAGEMONO: TOOTH AND CLAW by various and sundry:

John Retallick's "Comic Spot" radio show (archived as podcasts), available here:

http://thecomicspot.podomatic.com/player/web/2009-12-29T05_31_05-08_00

Jen Breach, writer of the awesome SAWBONES, on the SAWBONES site:

http://sawbonesonline.com/2010/01/kagemono-tooth-and-claw/

Andrei Buters' review in the Sticky Institute newsletter: (Scroll down for the review):

http://www.stickyinstitute.com/communicae/for%20nov%202009.pdf

ROBOTS ARE PEOPLE 2.0 sold out

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Stocks of ROBOTS ARE PEOPLE 2.0, edited by Greg Vondruska, have now dwindled to almost nothing and it will no longer be for sale through the online store. You can, however, read the book in its entirety on this website.

 

We are presently discussing plans to collect the best of the ROBOTS ARE PEOPLE stories (including the two non-Blackglass issues), along with some new material.