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robin_dh's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
concussedcoffeegeek's review
5.0
If you're like me, you love anthologies. To me, they are some of the best examples of the power of the comic medium. In 'Now' #1, there are 15 artists sharing some of their best worked curated by Eric Reynolds. With stories like "Wall of Shame" (Noah Van Sciver), "Pretend We're Orphans" (Kaela Graham), and "S.O.S. Suitcases" (J.C. Menu), 'Now' has some serious diversity and is a GREAT place to jump in for those who are unfamiliar with the alt-comix movement. My favorite by far is "Widening Horizon" by Malachi Ward & Matt Sheean, a look at a timeline where the space race took a different direction, and a possible look at the future. Reminded me of Andy Weir's 'The Martian' and 'Moon Graffiti' from Radiotopia's 'The Truth' podcast.
I would HIGHLY recommend checking this first 'issue' (if you can call it that...120 pages long!) and trying it out. I was not at all disappointed and added it to my pull list immediately.
I would HIGHLY recommend checking this first 'issue' (if you can call it that...120 pages long!) and trying it out. I was not at all disappointed and added it to my pull list immediately.
hamikka's review
2.0
An uneven anthology. Many of the pieces were well-done and enjoyable; the ones that weren’t seem boring or incomprehensible.
I was skeptical from the first sentence of the intro, where “leverage” and “marketplace” are the big words. Art and creativity eventually shone through, but I am left wondering if some of the weaker pieces are merely padding or hype.
I was skeptical from the first sentence of the intro, where “leverage” and “marketplace” are the big words. Art and creativity eventually shone through, but I am left wondering if some of the weaker pieces are merely padding or hype.
otterno11's review
3.0
There are a lot of comics being published throughout the year, and sometimes it feels a little overwhelming. That’s why I enjoy anthologies like this, packing the work of many artists together and giving you a sample of their work to peak your interest and expose you to styles and ideas you may not know you’re looking for. I read the first seven and was impressed by the variety of artists featured.*
Like Fantagraphics’ periodical Mome before it, Now: the new comics anthology is always a captivating grab bag of comic art, featuring the work of established artists and new talent alike. Published three times a year, with eight issues so far, its bizarre, often unsettling covers showcase the work of specific artists, and give you a taste of the innovative and boundary pushing pieces you’ll encounter inside. You never really know what to expect, but you’ll know it’ll be interesting.
Exhibiting such disparate styles, tones, and genres, from the abstract to the meticulous, memoir to the surreal, some you will no doubt hate, some will mystify you, and some will spark your imagination enough to seek out more. After reading their work in issues of Now, I’ve been tracking down, for instance, comics by Eleanor Davis, Ben Passmore, Noah Van Sciver, and Tommi Parrish, among others. I got them all from the library, but at $10 each, they won’t break the bank.
I discuss also discuss the series in this entry of Harris' Tome Corner.
*This post serves to review each issue
Like Fantagraphics’ periodical Mome before it, Now: the new comics anthology is always a captivating grab bag of comic art, featuring the work of established artists and new talent alike. Published three times a year, with eight issues so far, its bizarre, often unsettling covers showcase the work of specific artists, and give you a taste of the innovative and boundary pushing pieces you’ll encounter inside. You never really know what to expect, but you’ll know it’ll be interesting.
Exhibiting such disparate styles, tones, and genres, from the abstract to the meticulous, memoir to the surreal, some you will no doubt hate, some will mystify you, and some will spark your imagination enough to seek out more. After reading their work in issues of Now, I’ve been tracking down, for instance, comics by Eleanor Davis, Ben Passmore, Noah Van Sciver, and Tommi Parrish, among others. I got them all from the library, but at $10 each, they won’t break the bank.
I discuss also discuss the series in this entry of Harris' Tome Corner.
*This post serves to review each issue
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