Buttery Flow Presents: Buttery Comic Roundup 3...

In this 50-min session, I review Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier for DC, Terry Moore's SiP vol.7, Larry Hama's run on Wolverine, Alan Moore's Tom Strong Omnibus Ed. vol.2, Scott Lobdell's run on Generation X, Ken Garing's Planetoid, Hellboy: Seed of Destruction by Mignola and Sandman vol.2 "a Doll's House' by Neil Gaiman.

*phew*

Review: Baltimore: Dr Leskovar’s Remedy #1

This 2 issue miniseries follows straight on from Baltimore: The Curse Bells, continuing Lord Baltimore’s quest for Haigus, A vampire who killed his family. Mike Mignola writes supernatural horror like no one else in the business, with the possible exception of Steve Niles. Baltimore: Dr Leskovar’s Remedy #1 is no different. It’s classic, gothic vampire fiction at it’s non-sparkling best.

There is a lot about this book that’s formulaic. It begins in a quaint little fishing village.

Review: BPRD Hell on Earth: The Devil's Engine

The Devil's Engine is a new 3 part story from Mike Mignola and John Arcudi expanding upon the Hellboy universe. The Devils Engine continues on from Hell on Earth and the aftermath of the "Frog War" a story that goes right back to "Seeds of Destruction", the first Hellboy storyline. In the aftermath of the Frog War things aren't looking good! This Story follows B.R.P.D. Field agent Andrew Devon and new crew member the Psychic called Fenix and a nice train journey but whats that? Fenix has a "bad feeling about it"! and the story goes from there!.

Review: Lobster Johnson #5

Ghouls and guns galore in this issue. Johnson and his crew attempt to locate and take down Annie Wald, the mob boss who Johnson has been after since the start of this series. Like any good plan things always go awry, and the do go awry in a big way in this issue. While not everything is wrapped up in a nice little bow, plots are resolved and things are left open for what I hope will be the next Lobster Johnson series. One of the best things about this mini series, it the character of Cindy Tynan. A reporter who has stuck her nose in to something bigger than herself. She is our eyes into the world of Johnson and his crew.

Review: BPRD: The Picken's County Horror #2

BPRD for my money is one of the best on-goings out there. Yes I know that this is a mini series. But it is an ongoing series of miniseries. All interconnected, some more so than others. But I have yet to read a BPRD mini that I didn't like on some level. Mignola and crew always manage to pack as much goodness into these issues as possible.

The creepiness is amped up in this issue.

Review: Lobster Johnson #4

This issue is mostly action. Which is really really fun. You get mobsters trying to kill Lobster Johnson. Johnson and his crew trying to kill the mobsters, and of course the seemingly unstoppable flaming man trying to kill Lobster Johnson. We still know very little about the motivations of the bad guys, but it seems like a lot of that will be answered in the last issue.

Review: Lobster Johnson #4

This issue is mostly action. Which is really really fun. You get mobsters trying to kill Lobster Johnson. Johnson and his crew trying to kill the mobsters, and of course the seemingly unstoppable flaming man trying to kill Lobster Johnson. We still know very little about the motivations of the bad guys, but it seems like a lot of that will be answered in the last issue.

Review: BPRD Hell On Earth - The Pickens County Horror #1

Another month, another BPRD mini series. I am really enjoying the frequency in which these minis have been coming out lately. It used to seem like there was a month in between mini series, and now I don't think there is any break between minis and it keeps the momentum going. Check out a showcase of his work after the jump!

This month we get the start of a fog filled, fungus infecting, vampire story.

On the Cover: Mike Mignola

Alan Moore once wrote that Mignola's style was "German expressionism meets Jack Kirby". Throw in a little Alex Tooth, and you've got it. Bold lines, High contrast, and effective use of negitive space dominate his covers. Mignola somehow manages to make his designs wonderfully detailed and strikingly minimalist at the same time. Check out a showcase of his work after the jump!

Review: Lobster Johnson #3

This series, for me, has become all about the art. Tonci Zonjic's art is fantastic. His line work is clean, no extraneous lines and he does some of the best body language I have seen in a while. I came for Lobster Johnson, but I am staying for Tonci Zonjic now.

The story continues to be a fun pulpy adventure. Lobster Johnson is confronted with the supernatural threat for the first time and realizes he may be out matched.

Review: Lobster Johnson #2

Mignola and Arcudi have yet to disappoint me on a Hellboy related series, and this Lobster Johnson series is no different. They, along with artist Tonci Zonjic, create an atmosphere of excitement and dread, as Lobster Johnson continues his war against the criminal underworld,.

We finally get to see Lobster Johnson talk and interact with people, instead of mercilessly killing gangsters. He is more of a strong silent type though, so what he does say is usually frank and straight to the point.

Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Russia #5

This issue finishes up the latest B.P.R.D. Mini series, Johann Kraus and Kate Corrigan finish up their dealing in Russia. Kate and Kraus are both changed by the experience. With Kraus taking a much more active role in dealing with the supernatural this series, and Kate being forced onto the sidelines with no knowledge of what the plan has been the entire operation. Things appear to be strained between the two. Hell on Earth: Russia, has introduced us to an interesting new character. First seen in an Abe Sapien mini, Iosif Nichayko the director of Russian Occult Bureau.

Trackers Pioneers B.P.R.D. Training Camp!

From Dark Horse: "Do you or someone you know have a penchant for the supernatural? Do you like spending time in the great outdoors? Are you between the ages of 9 and 17? Will you be in Portland, Oregon, from July 16 to July 20? If so, Trackers Earth has the ultimate summer-camp experience for you! Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce a partnership with Trackers Earth offering officially licensed B.P.R.D. and Hellboy camps, made possible through the generous permission of Mike Mignola, creator of B.P.R.D.

5 New B.P.R.D. Series in 2012

Dark Horse has announced 5 new B.P.R.D. titles to be release next year:

February - B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Long Death by Mike Mignola & John Arcudi, with James Harren on art;
March - B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Pickens County Horror by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie, art by Jason Latour;
May - B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Transformation of JH O’Donnell by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie, art by Max Fiumara;
May - B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Devil’s Engine by Mike Mignola & John Arcudi, with Tyler Crook on art;
June - B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Exorcism by Mike Mignola and Cameron Stewart.

Mike Mignola is amazing. What a year!

Creator Roundup

This week Dan Hipp would like to know more, Jeff Smith, Jeff Lemire, Brian Wood and Jamie McKelvie tells us where they’ll be this weekend, Sara Pichelli draws Siryn for charity, Mike Mignola draws Jesus for his greyhound, Warren Ellis discusses all things digital, Jeremy Bastion draws just as good as Rafael Grampa, Dan Clowes had a rough childhood, Joe Hill talks endings and beginnings, Rafael Grampa draws as good as Jeremy Bastion, Michael Alan Nelson is outcast and Alan Moore is good old crazy Alan Moore.