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Space Ducks: An Infinite Comic Book of Musical Greatness
The title says it all – folk music giant Daniel Johnston brings his unfiltered creative energy and life-long love of the form to his first comic book, an infinite journey into musical and comic-book greatness.SPACE DUCKS: AN INFINITE COMIC BOOK OF MUSICAL GREATNESS is a visceral, engaging work of art by celebrated singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston. The book combines the unique and brilliant characters, images and words of Daniel Johnston along with Daniel's amazing music, and the musical and artistic contributions of fans, to create a one-of-a-kind interactive comic book experience. This project combines Daniel’s music and art to create a must-see experience for art, music, and comic fans everywhere.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published June 5, 2012
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Daniel Johnston
3 books6 followersDaniel Dale Johnston was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and artist. Johnston was the subject of the 2006 documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston.
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December 25, 2022
Just got this as a Christmas gift from my brother, and I instantly consumed it. Daniel inspires me so much. This book did that and more. Amazing piece of art, and I think the best gift I have ever gotten. ❤️
October 5, 2019
El diablo grita: “Daniel Johnston debe morir”. Y así culmina el cómic. Decir que termina no es cierto, porque su gracia está en la incertidumbre. Una guerra puede venir. “Así termina esta historia hasta ahora...”. Nadie sabe después. Ni Daniel Johnston.
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November 8, 2022
"There will always be wars and Fleetwood Mac."
September 14, 2026
1 star for being Daniel Johnston and 1 star for the art.
Similar to another reviewer, I came after watching the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston (which I recommend). I’ve been a big fan of his for years and didn’t know this comic existed. I checked my library, they had a copy and here we are.
There’s a few things that made me feel off about reading this. The disjointed story, the spelling mistakes, and the overall “war against Satan” themes were part of it. In the documentary we see how the Satan stuff comes out of his psychosis, (to which in his music - like the song Devil Town - has a somewhat melancholic feel). Here patriotism, religion, and pop culture are enmeshed with satanic visions in such a way it just left me wondering about what support he was actually recieving (where in the documentary therapy is only briefly mentioned, beyond being admitted to facilities against his will).
Reading this just brought a lot of bad feelings that surrounded the question of if he was experiencing this satanic persecution himself (and we see that in the consistent reference to himself in the story, which breaks the fictional immersion).
It left me feeling a bit bad.
Similar to another reviewer, I came after watching the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston (which I recommend). I’ve been a big fan of his for years and didn’t know this comic existed. I checked my library, they had a copy and here we are.
There’s a few things that made me feel off about reading this. The disjointed story, the spelling mistakes, and the overall “war against Satan” themes were part of it. In the documentary we see how the Satan stuff comes out of his psychosis, (to which in his music - like the song Devil Town - has a somewhat melancholic feel). Here patriotism, religion, and pop culture are enmeshed with satanic visions in such a way it just left me wondering about what support he was actually recieving (where in the documentary therapy is only briefly mentioned, beyond being admitted to facilities against his will).
Reading this just brought a lot of bad feelings that surrounded the question of if he was experiencing this satanic persecution himself (and we see that in the consistent reference to himself in the story, which breaks the fictional immersion).
It left me feeling a bit bad.
June 18, 2019
I read it all in one sitting (!) (optional)
March 26, 2020
Strictly for goofy Daniel Johnston fans and galactic duck soldiers against Satan.
August 26, 2022
No weapon formed against me shall prosper. No Duck has EVER failed in ALL of history. The Devil is gonna Die!
January 2, 2026
Brilliant work of art.
September 20, 2026
...intentando iniciar el asesinato del Diablo, de nuevo ☺️
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August 17, 2012Disclaimer: I bought this book after watching THE DEVIL AND DANIEL JOHNSTON. If you don't know Daniel Johnston and his work, you probably would not want this particular book, but I have been fascinated with Daniel's story and his artistic endeavors in music and illustration. This one is as quirky as one might expect and more.
Odd sketches accompany a broken story line. Again, if you are unfamiliar with the work, leave this one be. . .but this is part of my 2012 Reading Challenge now. And part of my overall makeup as a reader (eek).
Odd sketches accompany a broken story line. Again, if you are unfamiliar with the work, leave this one be. . .but this is part of my 2012 Reading Challenge now. And part of my overall makeup as a reader (eek).
April 22, 2012
the man. the myth. the legend. i can't believe this finally happened. daniel johnston always knew he wanted to be a comic book artist. he even hitchhiked to west virginia to meet P. Craig Russell, where Russell told him to check out Austin's underground comic scene. really interesting stuff!! what a treat!! BUY THIS NOW!
August 20, 2012
"Let's war!" This isn't a compelling story by any means, especially compared to Johnston's own, but it's filled with great images of demons and ducks fighting one another through time and space.
May 10, 2013
3.5 stars
Daniel Johnston is something
Daniel Johnston is something
June 9, 2016
This book made me ridiculously happy!
October 5, 2020
No se como reseñar esto
September 4, 2013
no idea what to say about this one ...
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