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bluestjuice's review
4.0
My brother picked this out for me as a Christmas gift, so I sat down to read it with no preconceived notions - I'd never even heard of the comic previously. It's splendidly reviewed, and my impression was very favourable as well. The story is interesting and mysterious, with interludes of poignant humor, and the artwork is simply breathtaking. I got the first and second books (and read them both in a matter of days), but I suppose I will have to go look up the rest of the story on the web now!
sisteray's review
5.0
Gorgeous, fun, and like any good indie comic, a little forlorn. I can't recommend it enough.
ngizmo's review
5.0
Charles Christopher es en apariencia un yeti medio atolondrado que vive en un bosque rodeado de animales parlanchines que tienen a su vez sus propios problemas. El protagonista se encuentra de pronto con una misión épica que lo llevará a conocer nuevos compañeros y tirarnos sonrisas y lágrimas en pocas viñetas.
Con un estilo de arte tierno pero descarnado Karl Kerschl hace emocionar con una sutileza al mejor estilo Miyazaki. Si les gustó Totoro y quieren más humor a lo Porco Rosso, deben leer este comic.
Recopilación del "primer capítulo" de un webcomic que sigue colgado y listo para leer. Si bien se supone que este libro tiene alrededor de 2 años de tiras juntas fui leyendo de la página por lo que desconozco dónde es exactamente el corte. Se puede encontrar todavía en http://abominable.cc/ aunque con pocas actualizaciones nuevas.
Con un estilo de arte tierno pero descarnado Karl Kerschl hace emocionar con una sutileza al mejor estilo Miyazaki. Si les gustó Totoro y quieren más humor a lo Porco Rosso, deben leer este comic.
Recopilación del "primer capítulo" de un webcomic que sigue colgado y listo para leer. Si bien se supone que este libro tiene alrededor de 2 años de tiras juntas fui leyendo de la página por lo que desconozco dónde es exactamente el corte. Se puede encontrar todavía en http://abominable.cc/ aunque con pocas actualizaciones nuevas.
judd's review
5.0
The Abominable Charles Christopher is the worthy predecessor to Smith's graphic novel, Bone. It has a similar vibe, with adorable talking animals and good humor wrapped around an epic fantasy story that is unfolding at a slow and easy pace.
Unlike Bone, ACC is a print version of a web comic with a really pretty book, though pricey, well worth it in order to support an independent creator. The web comic medium means that each page feels like a complete moment but these moments add up and the pacing is right on.
That said, I want more and I want it now. If I had any gripes, it would be that the first graphic novel felt a little light for the money and the antagonist's presence is felt, though it doesn't yet have any kind of a face or a real presence just yet, other than some off-screen humans.
If there is a hole in your graphic novel reading that is curiously shaped like a stupid, stupid rat creature, The Abominable Charles Christopher is the way to start filling it.
Unlike Bone, ACC is a print version of a web comic with a really pretty book, though pricey, well worth it in order to support an independent creator. The web comic medium means that each page feels like a complete moment but these moments add up and the pacing is right on.
That said, I want more and I want it now. If I had any gripes, it would be that the first graphic novel felt a little light for the money and the antagonist's presence is felt, though it doesn't yet have any kind of a face or a real presence just yet, other than some off-screen humans.
If there is a hole in your graphic novel reading that is curiously shaped like a stupid, stupid rat creature, The Abominable Charles Christopher is the way to start filling it.
kesterbird's review
5.0
I love Charles Christopher, and I love all of his friends, and I had to start over and read all the way through again after the name reveal at the end because yeah.... I didn't pick up on that on my own.
Edit: almost a decade later and yes, Charles Christopher is still The Best and I love him so much.
Edit: almost a decade later and yes, Charles Christopher is still The Best and I love him so much.
bookfairy's review
5.0
I love this comic, the art is gorgeous and expansive, but understated. It's a slow story, but it's a weekly webcomic, I really enjoy the interactions between the creatures, and how there are reflections that are useful for examining life.
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