Observing the isolated existence of an adolescent cat, his younger brother and their overactive imaginations in the American Heartland, Skyscrapers of the Midwest serves as an intimate chronicle of their stories of childhood hope, panic, and loss. Filled with belligerent cowboys, lumbering automaton deities, and wide-open spaces, this comic gives voice to a highly respected new creator in the field of sequential literature.
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probably my favorite comic of all time.,
By Max Bird "goodgrief" (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Skyscrapers Of The Midwest (Hardcover)
I first came across SoTM at a comic shop in Atlanta, GA. The artwork on the cover (it was issue # 1) just grabbed me. Upon glancing at the comic, it had a unique kind of sarcastic humor to it. I connected with the comic, and in turn...the comic connected with me. I think it's a rare thing to read a piece of literature (be it comics, article, novel, etc.) and to think to yourself...wow this really connects with who I am, what I enjoy, how I feel about life, etc.
This comic does just that for me. Thoughts of childhood, overall life frustrations, and really a sense of humor that I can totally relate to. In terms of art, this hardcover book is wonderfully illustrated, beautifully bound together, and does the comics (originally separate issues 1-4) 100% justice. There is also a nice addenda included...which displays much of the extra artwork/sketches, which lets you into the mind of the creator, Josh Cotter. SoTM is definitely my favorite comic line of 2007 and 2008, and quite possibly could be my favorite comic of all time.
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If you like Chris Ware...,
By elBryan (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Skyscrapers Of The Midwest (Hardcover)
...you should own this book.. It's worth a tumble if you collect The Acme Novelty Library.
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A graphic novel that stands on the shoulders of giants,
By Stephen Hines "pinnick" (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Skyscrapers Of The Midwest (Hardcover)
Imagine David Lynch's bizarre surrealism crossed with cute, cartoony (yet detailed) artwork and you have something in the ballpark of this amazing graphic novel. The layers and layers of depressing vignettes are loaded with symbolism and recurring motifs, but there's also some comic relief in the form of redneck-mocking humorous newspaper columns as well. If you're not afraid to think, read this book!
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