I just saw the new hardcover edition of Watchmen on Forbidden Planet and commented that I didn’t think much of the artwork: the expression on Sally’s Laurie’s face, nippleless Jon, assymetrical Rorschach and Veidt with a mullet. Then I looked again and noticed something: WHERE’S THE COMEDIAN’S SMILEY BADGE??? It’s only the most important motif … Read more
I don’t think I’ll actually breathe that sigh of relief until the murderous scumbag currently in the White House is gone but I’m delighted Barack Obama has won. He’s not Jesus folks, but he’s one of the best orators in recent times, and seems to be inspiring a new start for Americans, their self-perception, and … Read more
This is another one from my Tourcoing trip. They’re very patient with their caricature artists, the French. What seemed to come across during the weekend is the notion that press cartoonists don’t just make with the funnies, but we’re actually bastions of the freedom of speech, and the atmosphere of respect and admiration was tangible. … Read more
Me by Frank Boyle. Frank Boyle by me. These are from my trip to Tourcoing.
My mate Angel is bemoaning the arrival of a table cloth on his living room coffee table…
I went to town as Dr. Manhattan last night. Only one person actually said, “oh, there’s Dr. Manhattan”. I thought loads of people would have got it at this stage with the movie coming out next year. One girl on the street said “oh, wait, you’re that guy from the Watch thingy”. Other guesses were … Read more