Now this is good news – The Absence by Martin Stiff gets it’s first collection. The 6 issue series is halfway through and I’m a complete fan by this point. (see the review of issue 3 for an example)
Actually, I was a complete fan from the very first few pages of that first issue, but that’s not the point.
No, the point is that now you have a choice – head over to Martin Stiff’s Lulu site to either get the individual issues of this great new series (£3.50 each), or pick up a very attractive collection (for a very reasonable £8) that looks just like this:
After all, I’d trust the opinion of the bloke with the quote on the cover, wouldn’t you?
Here’s just some of what I’ve said from the reviews of Issues 1 & 2 and 3, trust me on this – go and buy it now:
“I have found my next thing to adore. I think that’s pretty obvious. I implore you, seek this comic out, it’s quite simply one of the most enjoyable things I’ve read all year.“
“The Absence is … incredibly mysterious, packed with intrigue, incredible characters and even a nice turn of humour amongst all the mystery.“
“The Absence isn’t action packed, nor is it traditionally exciting, but so far it’s something far, far better; confounding, intriguing and absolutely gripping.”
“This is tension built quickly yet without fanfare. Suddenly it’s upon you, the events overtake you and your pulse is racing, you take every panel in, never luxuriating in each moment (that will come on subsequent reads – which there will be many), but wanting to know, wanting to find out where Stiff is going to take his characters, where he’s going to take you.”
May 23rd, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I trust you. Order placed.