Grant’s Reviews > Mirror, Window: An Artbabe Collection > Status Update
Grant
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The main collection, prior to the non-fiction epilogue/coda stuff, seems to be organized by increasing melodrama and diminishing returns. "Goddamn Hollywood" is probably Abel's least visual and involving story. It's simply missing the strong personal identities, fluidity, and balanced tones of the first two and even "Point of Departure." Ah, well. As an introduction to a serious comic artist, one could do much worse.
— May 17, 2016 07:57AM
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Grant
is on page 116 of 117
Profiles of the Staley plant workers in Decatur, IL, are still so sadly timely. "There's no future for our kids unless they organize." -This was in '97.
— May 17, 2016 07:58AM
Grant
is on page 77 of 117
Engrossing, nuanced portrayal of characters continue in "Point of Departure" even if I don't as strongly identify with the relationship gossip. Loved the dissection of Jamal's short story in the coffee shop.
— May 12, 2016 02:57PM
Grant
is on page 47 of 117
I wish I could fully express my appreciation at the moment, but I'm distracted.... The first two stories - "As I Live and Breathe" and "Châiné" - are simply exceptional. This is even more significant, because Abel's panels are some of the most unbelievably text-heavy I've come across. (In #2) Possessed by self-doubt, Paloma's inner monologue is so real (cue Jeff Buckley). Dialogue/dynamic with Nina is fascinating.
— Apr 06, 2016 10:00AM
