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5.0 out of 5 stars
Look a little deeper ..., May 10, 2009
This review is from: 2 Sisters (Paperback)
The professional reviewers disparage the talent on display here, but take another look. Matt Kindt's style is different, brush-like, using lots of black space, and unlike many other illustrators work. That is what caught my eye when I found this book on my library's shelf. The story was convoluted, like a spy thriller ought to be, with lots of noir-ish touches and sparing with words. Following the plot mainly through the graphics was an enjoyable challenge. The artwork avoids both the slick "Disney" and the crude "underground/indie" extremes, giving Matt's work a fresh, unique look. As Scott McCloud might say - sometimes the combination of words and pictures becomes greater than either alone. Try this book, I'm going back for more, myself.
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