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Love and Capes #10

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I have made an error in assumption once again. After looking through some FCBD samplings, I stumbled upon Thom Zahler’s Love and Capes. Glancing at the artwork, I had assumed this was another small press title, which would be a few pages of cheesy, over exaggerated black and white art, which little plot, nonsensical dialogue, and characters with nothing to love about them. I was wrong an all accounts. After giving the cartoony artwork a chance, I discovered that this book is a little-known gem. I’m glad it was part of the FCBD offerings because I did have the chance to discover a title I would not have ordinarily read. The story was paced well and kept my attention throughout, while the artwork, while cartoony, seemed to fit just right with this comic romp. The characters are instantly likable and there is plenty humor to go around. Would I buy this next issue? Absolutely. Should you? You betcha. I’d give this book a solid nine out of ten. I think that Thom Zahler’s wit would be extremely refreshing on a mainstream title like the Flash or perhaps he could even add a touch of merriment to Marvel’s mighty mutants again. As far as self-published/small press books go, this is tops! For more info on Free Comic Book Day and other fantastic reviews see http://www.comicbookjournal.net/category/reviews/


Posted in Creator-Owned, Other Imprints, Reviews on May 29th, 2009

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