\Magic Boy & Girlfriend

by James Kochalka

The comics that made the man a legend. That's right, collected for the first time ever are the greatest hits from the seminal mini-comic James Kochalka Superstar; all of which are now rare and out-of-print. James' comics have appeared virtually everywhere in the alternative comix scene, and this collection showcases a remarkable progression in comics craft by one of today's most unique American cartoonists. ... What!? Does someone here have a problem with "craft"?

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Comix

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

James Kochalka is an American comic book artist and writer, and rock musician. His comics are noted for their blending of the real and the surreal. Largely autobiographical, Kochalka's cartoon expression of the world around him includes such real-life characters as his wife, children, cat, friends and colleagues, but always filtered through his own observations and flights of whimsy. In March 2011 he will be declared the cartoonist laureate of Vermont, serving a term of two years.

Reviews

[Aaron Esthelm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super honest about the authors life. Covering some hard subjects in an amusing way

[Lightwhisper · Rating 5 out of 5]

No so childish because it has truly meanfull lessons.. and I also liked the art =)

[Dimitris Papastergiou · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nope!

[Samuel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am so glad that Kochalka sharpened his character to be much more likeable in his American Elf comics. In this series we're given both immature sex humour and a couple suicide jokes just to top it off. Also critiquing another artists comics in your comic usually makes you look a bit like a jerk. So please skip this and stick to his later work.

[Dave Riley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute.

But after a time it becomes a bit too much indulgent love nest story telling.

If you likem the romance this is up your alley.

I found it all a bit repetitive.

[Denisse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rarísimo.