Alex de Campi: Gojira!

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8.6.05 Now It's Getting A Bit Silly

CBR says about SMOKE: "The first issue, despite being 48 pages long and priced at $7.49, has had unusually high reviews and repeated sellouts from stores as well as disproportionately high message board buzz. This could well be the first breakout comic of the decade."

ComiXfan gave us a 5/5 and said, "Couple this return to peak form by Igor Kordey with a spectacular debut by Alex de Campi - who crafts together a complex and thought-provoking vision of a futuristic London beset by political intrigue, moral and financial bankruptcy, extreme and unusual acts of terrorism, and British espionage - and we have an introductory issue that excites me to the extent that a Warren Ellis or Alan Moore penned tale would do so on the same subject matter. It's a fantastic debut issue, and acts as a great pick-me-up from a market saturated by mediocrity and hype-laden events."

Ladies and gentlemen, my emotions on SMOKE's unexpected success have officially crossed over from bemused happiness to sheer terror.

( 10:02 AM )

2 Comments:

Hiya Alex,
I'm saving it (Smoke! #1 that is) until I have an opportunty to actually enjoy it. So far I've gone as far as to open the book and notice the credit Igor (correctly so) gives to Bansky on the inside front for the cover inspiration.
Amusingly enough I sent woostercollective a heads up about it as well, and now I notice you link to both bansky & woostercoolective!
(Well, I'm amused)
Once I actually set aside that elusive quality time i'll be sure to post my thoughts here or on the 'tope board.
All the best,
Adam Lawrence

By Anonymous, at 9:12 PM

Alex,

You should be proud. This is one of the most exciting, layered, fascinating things I've read in years. It's clear you're more interested in characterization than capes, and I for one applaud that. SMOKE is fantastic, and you've already sold me on issues 2 and 3. Keep up the great work.

Thanks,
Chris Holly

By Anonymous, at 2:03 AM