This week I've reviewed a few titles originally published in French and now released in English by "CINEBOOK The 9th Art Publisher"
Review of LARGO WINCH vol 7: GOLDEN GATE and vol 8: SHADOW
Writer: Jean Van Hamme
Art: Philippe Francq
Originally in French and now published in English by CINEBOOK
No super heroes, zombies, aliens, costumed vigilantes, vampires or giant transforming robots in this comic, just an incredibly captivating story with instantly likeable characters and outstanding artwork. Say hello to Largo Winch “anti-establishment, womaniser, wanderer, iconoclast, fighter”, all round great guy and, as it turns out, incredibly handy with a knife or his fists. Did he used to be a commando or something?
Set in the present day without a mutant virus or apocalyptic war in sight and following the exploits of a guy in his late twenties who inherits a massive corporation worth $10 billion, this isn't the sort of comic I usually read but, having finished the exceptionally well written story that these two books collect, I'm very glad I did.
