Bluntman & Chronic [Paperback]

Kevin Smith (Author), Michael Avon Oeming (Author), Mike Allred (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001

Popular Feature Film director/writer Kevin Smith (Chasing Amy, Dogma) brings his world famous slacker creations Jay and Silent Bob as their `super-hero` personals : Bluntman and Chronic! Specifically timed to coincide with the release of Kevin's new film: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! (August 2001) This story is culled directly from what will become one of the summer's biggest smash releases! A photo cover ensures instant sales from film and movie buffs. Place it in the film or pop culture sections and to attract a whole new audience into the growing graphic novel genre.

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About the Author

KEVIN SMITH sold his comic book collection to fund Clerks (1994), and after the film became a huge hit he was able to buy them back. One of the most successful independent film-makers of recent years, Smith is also the writer/director of Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Dogma. He owns a comic book store, Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash in New Jersey. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Image Comics (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582402086
• ISBN-13: 978-1582402086
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the kids, but perfect for the Kevin Smith fan, February 26, 2002

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Blake Petit "Novelist, columnist & reviewer" (Ama, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bluntman & Chronic (Paperback)

Anyone who feels like comic books are exclusively a medium for children would be more than a little surprised by Kevin Smith's histerical "Bluntman and Chronic" graphic novel. Allegedly by "Holden McNeil and Banky Edwards" (the comic book creators in Kevin Smith's movie "Chasing Amy"), this follows a pair of stoner superheroes based on View Askew stars Jay and Silent Bob.

Kevin Smith fans will enjoy this because of the over-the-top comedy and frequent references to the "Askewniverse." But even the steady comic book fan will split a gut reading this book, because just as "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" made fun of any and all movies, THIS makes fun of any and all comic books, with goofs on Green Lantern, Batman, Spider-Man and even a couple of characters near and dear to Kevin Smith himself -- Daredevil and Green Arrow.

A funny, funny book. Check it out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love those stoner (...)and fart jokes!!, September 1, 2004

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Mike Without Fear (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bluntman & Chronic (Paperback)

Okay so it's no William Shakespeare or Alan Moore but it's not suppose to be. Its crude humor at it's best. You really have to be a Kevin Smith fan to enjoy it. The artwork is pretty cool but I would much rather have seen Mike Allred do the book since he did the art in the movie, Chasing Amy. But we are graced with his pop art at the end with the one-shot Smith and Allred did awhile back. The only down side I guess is that it really doesn't take anything serious at all. In Smith's movies we usually get (...)jokes but there is always a serious side to it. But I don't think Smith was trying to do anything other than make us laugh with this book. If you want a serious side of Kevin Smith in comics go read his DareDevil or Green Arrow runs, but if you're looking for some good old fashion stoner, (...)jokes then this is for you. A must own for any Kevin Smith fan.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Hemp Knight Returns!!, March 4, 2002

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Daniel V. Reilly (Upstate New York, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bluntman & Chronic (Paperback)

Finally, the LONG delayed Bluntman & Chronic Graphic Novel!! Was the wait worth it? Oh yea!!

Kevin Smith and Mike Avon Oeming (Under the guise of Banky Edwards and Holden McNeil) deliver big laughs as they tell the origin of the "Queer Duo" and their arch-enemies, whose group name is hilariously unprintable (At least here....). Comic book lovers will especially enjoy the loving jabs Smith takes at the origins of Green Lantern, Spider-Man, Captain America, and Daredevil, among others. The book also includes the hard-to-find story from Oni Double Feature, in color for the first time. All in all, a great book, loaded with laughs. (And MUCH more obscene than you could ever imagine!!)