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Modern Masters #28
Modern Masters Volume 28: Eric Powell
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September 17, 2012
First Reads Review - Modern Masters Volume 28: Erik Powell Review
Well, if you were to judge this book based solely on what is probably its intent, which is to make me want to read more by Erik Powell, then the writers and publishers can sleep easier knowing that they have accomplished their mission well. I would consider myself a comic book fan, and while I might indulge in less indy comics than I should, I have been aware of The Goon for a while, as it has been showcased in such publications as Wizard before the magazine died and I guess I've just been around long enough to know of it. But I never really picked it up, because it just never seemed to really fit with what my tastes are.
But perhaps I should change my thoughts. I mean, the artwork is gorgeous. If just for that I would recommend this volume quite highly. I mean, Mr Powell can draw. He can draw the grotesque and the ugly and the twisted about as well as I have seen anyone draw it, and he can everything else with a style that makes me take notice. It is a strange thing, the way he draws sort of like an old monster movie, classic beauty contrasting against classic terror. Quite effective. And from what I saw from the samples in the volume, he can write pretty well to boot, so perhaps I will have to look into picking up some trades of The Goon.
On top of that, and perhaps more to the credit of the interviewer and not just Mr Powell, the narrative as it is told show the artist (of both words and images) as someone who I feel I can root for, someone I can like without meeting. He seems a strangely grounded person, someone just trying to do what he loves. It is interesting to see the self deprecation, the jokes, the worries. It is as disarming as it is intended to be, and works at making me more...I guess sympathetic wouldn't be the right word, because I cannot pity anyone with that sort of talent, but perhaps more willing to support his creative endeavors.
And really, it shows that Mr Powell really seems to respect his audience and his craft. It is nice and I guess it's just a treat to see that side of the profession, to hear the stories and his insights. It is all well done, with great samples of his work, and though the book is a little light, it does provide a satisfying experience. And, with that, I give it four out of five stars.
Well, if you were to judge this book based solely on what is probably its intent, which is to make me want to read more by Erik Powell, then the writers and publishers can sleep easier knowing that they have accomplished their mission well. I would consider myself a comic book fan, and while I might indulge in less indy comics than I should, I have been aware of The Goon for a while, as it has been showcased in such publications as Wizard before the magazine died and I guess I've just been around long enough to know of it. But I never really picked it up, because it just never seemed to really fit with what my tastes are.
But perhaps I should change my thoughts. I mean, the artwork is gorgeous. If just for that I would recommend this volume quite highly. I mean, Mr Powell can draw. He can draw the grotesque and the ugly and the twisted about as well as I have seen anyone draw it, and he can everything else with a style that makes me take notice. It is a strange thing, the way he draws sort of like an old monster movie, classic beauty contrasting against classic terror. Quite effective. And from what I saw from the samples in the volume, he can write pretty well to boot, so perhaps I will have to look into picking up some trades of The Goon.
On top of that, and perhaps more to the credit of the interviewer and not just Mr Powell, the narrative as it is told show the artist (of both words and images) as someone who I feel I can root for, someone I can like without meeting. He seems a strangely grounded person, someone just trying to do what he loves. It is interesting to see the self deprecation, the jokes, the worries. It is as disarming as it is intended to be, and works at making me more...I guess sympathetic wouldn't be the right word, because I cannot pity anyone with that sort of talent, but perhaps more willing to support his creative endeavors.
And really, it shows that Mr Powell really seems to respect his audience and his craft. It is nice and I guess it's just a treat to see that side of the profession, to hear the stories and his insights. It is all well done, with great samples of his work, and though the book is a little light, it does provide a satisfying experience. And, with that, I give it four out of five stars.
May 6, 2019
Excellent collection of interviews covering Powell's origins and maturation as one of the greatest comic artists working today.
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