Comic Diorama: Collected Comics

by Grant Reynolds

Nautical and astronomical themes abound in this collection of five short tales: the long lost journals of famed explorer/adventurer Chance Oxblood; the most significant year in the life of the personified former-planet Pluto; strange happenings in the Black Forest; mermaid dreams and sacrificial rites to a Grendel; and the tribulations of a recovering alcoholic gone model-building novice. A 48-page comic book. -- UPC 094922298140, Diamond: SEP090983

Genres: Comics

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Matt Graupman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like a plate of delicious appetizers, Grant Reynolds' "Comic Diorama" packs a lot of flavor into a mere 48 pages. Collecting five short stories, this mini-comic covers a broad range of subjects, each rendered in exquisitely detailed pen-and-ink. Some stories are humorous, some are just plain weird, but each one is very intriguing. This book was a little teaser that left me wanting more.

FAVORITES:
"Pluto" - A wry, nearly wordless examination of what the titular deity does with his days once he's no longer considered a planet
"Black Forest Hymn" - A bizarre look at the lives of some strange forest creatures
"Where The River Meets The Sea" - A recovering alcoholic struggles to fill his newfound free time

[Manintheboat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the art and the stories. Especially the panel of Pluto on a bicycle. :)