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The Nib #3
The Nib #3
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First published April 1, 2019
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Matt Bors
50 books57 followersMatt Bors is a cartoonist, writer, editor, and the founder of The Nib. He was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist for his political cartoons in 2012 and 2020 and is the co-writer of the dystopian satire Justice Warriors with Ben Clarkson.
His cartoons have appeared in The Nation, The Guardian, CNN, The Intercept, and were collected in the book We Should Improve Society Somewhat. He also drew the graphic novel War Is Boring written by David Axe.
His cartoons have appeared in The Nation, The Guardian, CNN, The Intercept, and were collected in the book We Should Improve Society Somewhat. He also drew the graphic novel War Is Boring written by David Axe.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
May 27, 2019
Another very strong installment of The Nib's print magazine! I really enjoyed the interview with the Russian-born, queer journalist Masha Gessen (drawn by Eleri Harris), especially because I had recently listened to a very good interview with Gessen on the Nancy podcast. Andy Warner and Ellen T Crenshaw's piece on the decay of American infrastructure was disheartening, but illuminating. I learned some things I didn't know in "Video Empire" by Vreni, about the development of YouTube. Malaka Gharib and Trinidad Escobar's piece on "The Colonial Roots of Cheese Pimiento" and Ben Passmore's "Colony of a Colony" were both delightful. I highly recommend subscribing to this magazine if you haven't already!
August 15, 2021
An awesome collection of whimsical comics with very serious subjects!
May 11, 2019
Really lovely. As a Brit I particularly enjoyed the series of illustrations of "Items of Questionable Provenance at the British Museum" and the discussions of decaying empire in former british empire and now in the US. I've lovely every issue of the Nib but this one is def my favourite so far. "Empire" allows for a really interesting topic, and i think provides for the best jumping off point so far. Im not sure what else to say..... Really loved the artists for this issue...... just wonderful.
January 14, 2020
Favorite comic was the dystopia where in order to qualify for Amazon Prime, we have to serve 2 years in the Amazon militia, putting down striking Amazon workers violently.
Liked seeing the perspectives of how empires had affected people (mostly negatively), and how everyone is now dealing with it.
Liked seeing the perspectives of how empires had affected people (mostly negatively), and how everyone is now dealing with it.
September 18, 2019
Similar critique to the other Nib print issue I've read--some of these stories need more space to breathe.
(Also, cover's got Trump on it. Not any reason to remove a star; just annoying. I'd prefer not to see his face any more than I've got to.)
(Also, cover's got Trump on it. Not any reason to remove a star; just annoying. I'd prefer not to see his face any more than I've got to.)
June 23, 2019
Art and history lessons by the geniuses at The Nib! I look forward to every installment.
November 16, 2023
Another powerful - and sometimes powerfully funny - issue of "The Nib." Also, a little frustrating; throughout history, there have always been people trying to rule and oppress other people, huh? #eattherich
FAVORITES:
"America In Decay" by Andy Warner & Ellen T. Crenshaw - A sobering look at how America's infrastructure has slowly crumbled over decades and how politicians have spent more time bickering with one another than doing anything about it.
"The Colonial Roots Of Cheese Pimiento" by Malaka Gharib & Trinidad Escobar - A mouth-watering exploration of how even native culture can have its roots in colonialism.
"Amazon Trooper: Special Delivery" by Matt Lubchansky - A not-too-far-off parody of the near-future Amazon death squads that will police the barren post-capitalism hellscape.
Oh, and the archive of native artifacts stolen by the British Empire was pretty appalling, too.
FAVORITES:
"America In Decay" by Andy Warner & Ellen T. Crenshaw - A sobering look at how America's infrastructure has slowly crumbled over decades and how politicians have spent more time bickering with one another than doing anything about it.
"The Colonial Roots Of Cheese Pimiento" by Malaka Gharib & Trinidad Escobar - A mouth-watering exploration of how even native culture can have its roots in colonialism.
"Amazon Trooper: Special Delivery" by Matt Lubchansky - A not-too-far-off parody of the near-future Amazon death squads that will police the barren post-capitalism hellscape.
Oh, and the archive of native artifacts stolen by the British Empire was pretty appalling, too.
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September 14, 2020I really, really hate the cover to this. Just making it solid pink would have improved it 1000% percent. God I hate this cover, in general and as the cover for a magazine for comics. If I saw this in a store I would turn it around so no one had to look at it. I would never pick it up to see what was inside and if I hadn't known what the Nib was, I never would have thought there were comics inside. Fuck this cover
September 19, 2023
I love this collection. When I saw the theme, I wondered how that was going to be handled. It's by clear looks at places where imperialism has screwed up the world. The British Empire, the American empire, Amazon, whatever. Blows against the empire! Informative and just the right combination of outrage and humor.
May 4, 2019
This publication is so great! I learn new facts all the while discovering new artists to check out. I’m glad I chose to subscribe.
May 19, 2019
The Empire is a terrific issue, number 2 on Family was also fantastic.
April 18, 2020
A solid issue of Empire themed comics. Not particularly uplifting, but reflecting the facts of history and present day issues.
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