#RIP Comic book artist Philippe Tome

Another day, another sad event.

One of my favorite francobelgium comic book writers has passed away. Philippe Tome, from his real name Philippe Vandevelde, aka TOME, has passed away in the night of the 5th october.

He's mostly known for his work on Eurocomix mascot Spirou, with artist Janry. To be honest that was MY Spirou, growing up. It remains my favorite era of Spirou, even though I later discovered the awesome work of the predecessors (Rob-Vell, Jijé, Franquin) and even enjoyed the following teams (Morvan & Munuera..).

His Spirou was action-packed, filled with humor and great touches of science-fiction.

I specially loved his and Janry's more "grownup" take on Spirou in "Machine qui rêve" ("Dreaming machine").

He also did lots of other stuff, to many to name. But a special mention to Soda, one of my all-time favorite characters. Pulp action cop series taking place in New York.

He will be sorely missed! Rumors were around Tome and Janry (Yes, named after that cartoon duo..) would be returning to Spirou for a special one-shot, no more...

#GamingNEWS Blacksad: Under the Skin pics

Here's something random, they're adapting this fantastic world-popular european comic book series Blacksad into a pretty sweet adventure game!

Here's the official synopsis:

Blacksad: Under the Skin is based on the world of the comic book series Blacksad, created by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido and published by Dargaud.
For the first time, players will be able to see their hero John Blacksad in 3D, along with some of the game’s settings: the boxing club where his investigation begins or an alley in the city of New York, as imagined by Pendulo Studios and YS Interactive.
As part of this novelesque exclusive adventure, players will play the private detective John Blacksad, a cynical, seductive and nonchalant anthropomorphic cat.
“We want the player to discover all sides of John Blacksad’s complex personality and choose the one he wants to be,” said Pendulo Studios game designer Josue Monchan in a press release.
Story
In 1950s New York, Joe Dunn, the owner of a humble boxing club is found hanged. At the same time, Robert Yale, his protege and greatest hope, is reported missing. Although overwhelmed by these terrible events, Joe Dunn’s daughter, Sonia, decides to continue working towards her father’s dreams: she takes over the boxing club and calls on John Blacksad to investigate this mysterious disappearance. It’s the eve of the fight of the year and the club, which is in serious financial difficulties, will not survive Robert’s withdrawal. The investigation will lead John Blacksad to the very heart of a world in which corruption reigns supreme.

Check this out:

Blacksad: Under the Skin will launch for PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC in 2019.

ComicPanelsOfTheWeek: The meaning of life

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Gaston © Dupuis

ComicPanelsOfTheWeek: Cleopatra's nose is so sexy

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Asterix © Albert-Rene Comics

#Blog RubberMan News!

Check out RubberMan #3 on @comixology

RubberMan #3
RubberMan Strikes Back
RubberMan gets into action! All-new chapter, all-new adventures!

Issue 3 is out on comixology!
Support RubberMan! Spread the word!

#blog - WEDNESDAY COMICS New #comics on #comixology !

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to let you guys ‘n’ gals know I have 2 new comics up on comixology!

- RUBBERMAN issue #02 (of 05) (x)

• Like Rubber and GlueThis is it, gang! Action, adventure, the beginning of a plot and actual stuff happening!

- LOCUST VALLEY (x)

• A greedy bug lord wants to get his hands on the gold beneath a little town. But the villagers won’t give up without a fight. Welcome to… Locust Valley!! 

SPREAD THE WORD! SUPPORT MY COMICS!
I wanna include some fanart in a guest gallery in future issues. So send me your fanart! You can contact me at eyz_master [at] yahoo.fr

#Blog - Happy New Year 2016!

Hi everyone,
I wish you a Happy New Year!!

This is a sort of updated/continuation of last year's illustration:

1PanelReview Green Lantern: Hunt and Seek

Time for a review a DC Comics book you probably never heard of. It's an European exclusive! Basically, it's "Where's Waldo Green Lantern?"

Well, I did promise you all more obscure reviews. This is without a doubt the only good thing to ever come out of the awful Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern film.
 

CBR Bad Ass 3

What is this? A fun meta self-aware gritty parody of the super hero genre? Mark Millar doesn't have the monopole of this idea!

My original intention for today was to review the "other" Star Wars movies. But since I couldn't make that on time, here's a very unexpected comic book reviewed.

For other great French comics, check these following reviews:

Bad Ass: Vol. 1 Dead End - Vol. 2 The Voice

CBR Texas Cowboys

This here is my 200th Comic Book Review! I'm surprised it has already been that long! For this very special occasion, I decided to one more have a look at a Franco-belgium comic (or Bande Dessinée) for a change!

If like me you're a big fan of the Old West, Spaghetti Westerns, the comics Jonah Hex or the game Red Dead, here's something you will no doubt enjoy!

The following book is a French comic book~

ComicPanelsOfTheWeek: RroGnTudJUû!

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Gaston © Dupuis

#Drawing - Docteur Poche

Here's another recent drawing from yours truly;

Page on deviantArt

Well, after drawing "Natacha"

I felt like drawing more Franco-belgium "Bande Dessinée" characters.

Here's Docteur Poche, also from the pages of the Spirou magazine, created by Wasterlain.

#Drawing - Natacha

I took the occasion to actually finish today's Daily Sketch:


Although I did some minor edits, such as changing her uniform.

Page on deviantArt.

ComicPageOfTheWeekend: the Mirrored Smurf

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Les Schtroumpfs © Dupuis

CBR Bad Ass 2

To celebrate the upcoming release of Bad Ass through a translation at Dynamite Publishing, let's have a review of the second volume for this occasion!

For other great French comics, check these following reviews:

Bad Ass vol. 1 Dead end

#Blog - 2 blog posts in a row, must be Christmas

..or probably Halloween, to be honest.

I just bought the latest all-newly released Astérix comic!

Why am I writing this? Because it's a cornerstone in the series, a big turning point for this classic long running comic book series (or bande dessinée).

Since it's original creation in 1959, this new episode marks the first new artist to take on Asterix & co. Originally drawn (and co-created) by Albert Uderzo, the art will now be handled by Didier Conrad. Uderzo had already previously taking on the writing duties since the death of his co-creator René Goscinny. Now the series will be written by Jean-Yves Ferri. (whom I've so far read nothing about, so while I'm okay on the art part, I'm still not sure about the new writing...)

I'm not sure how have the English translations been done for my pals overseas. From what I gather, erratic releases and too many editors have translated random volumes here and there, right? I hope they take this occasion, a new creative team for the series, to finally secure the rights and offer proper English versions for both the US and the UK. (the distribution in the rest of Europe is usually handled by the series own' "indie" self-publisher Les Editions Albert-René)

Anyways,

Can't wait to check the book later this evening.

#Blog - My New Blog is on the air

My New Blog is online! e-y-z.blogspot.ch

For now it's going to be both in English & French. Depending on the direction it will take me.

I will relate there my attempts at breaking into comics & whatnot. I will publish there whatever I'm currently working on and the answers I got so far.

It's more of a journal-thingie.

See ya there!

ComicPageOfTheWeekend: The Ride

This is one has been circulating 'round tumblr lately. And it's totally worth.

Have a read!

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Story © Rodolphe Guenoden

CBR Bad Ass

And here's my 100th Comic Book Review! Hooray!

On this very special occasion, I'd like to finally start reviewing comics other than American ones. Franco-belgium comics, Mangas, anything goes from now on!

But let's start on something not that far, for starters. You've seen a lot of comics imitating mangas, right? Well, here's one for the books. A Bande Dessinée that mimics US Superhero comics!

ComicPanelsOfTheWeek: RZZzzzz

GAaah..
Sunday morning....leave me alone...

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Gaston © Marsu Productions