Mome Fall 2011

MOME #22

by Various (Editor), Eric Reynolds (Editor)

Mome (mõm), n. Archaic, a fool; blockhead. The influence of Fantagraphics’ flagship quarterly anthology of new comic art and storytelling continues to grow. Celebrating it’s fifth anniversary in 2010, the series has published over 2,000 pages of comics in its half-decade of existence, becoming a staple for those eager to discover what’s new in the world of literary comics. Mome showcases the best new talent of this decade’s ascendant cartoon generation,
alongside work from some of North America and Europe’s most respected creators.

Recent contributors of short stories to Mome include: Gilbert Hernandez, Dave Cooper,
Ivan Brun, Josh Simmons, Lilli Carré, Nicolas Mahler, Laura Park, Olivier Schrauwen, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Ray Fenwick, Andrice Arp, Eleanor Davis, Nathan Neal, Conor O’Keefe, Derek Van Gieson, Jon Vermilyea, Frank Santoro, Ben Jones, Rick Froberg, Kamagurka
& Seele, Robert Goodin, Sara Edward-Corbett and many more.

Genres: Comics, Anthologies, Graphic Novels, Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published February 9, 2011

About the author

Various is the correct author for any book with multiple unknown authors, and is acceptable for books with multiple known authors, especially if not all are known or the list is very long (over 50).

If an editor is known, however, Various is not necessary. List the name of the editor as the primary author (with role "editor"). Contributing authors' names follow it.

Note: WorldCat is an excellent resource for finding author information and contents of anthologies.

Reviews

[StrictlySequential · Rating 2 out of 5]

Double thickness makes it books 22 & 23 to me

For more than half of these I was completely confused.

[Bob Comparda · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent anthology of 37 alternative comics, mostly from different writers, but there were a few repeats. Picked it up because of Noah Van Sciver, Malachi Ward, Nick Drnaso and Eleanor Davis, but found a few new writers I really like including Chick Forsman and Gabrielle Bell. Definitely glad I picked this up and looking forward to delving into the back issues. This was the last volume in the Mome series, it seems very much like a precursor to the more recent Now Comics Anthology. I'd recommend to anyone who likes alternative comics or likes a variety of different artwork and styles.

Kurt Wolfgang & Jordan Crane - Nothing Eve, Part X ⭐
Chuck Forsman - Francis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steven Weissman - Soup 'N' ½ Sandwich ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sara Edward-Corbett - The Blunderous Companion ⭐⭐
Laura Park - George ⭐⭐⭐
Tom Kaczynski - Music for Neanderthals ⭐⭐⭐
Steven Weissman - Appetite for Delicatessen ⭐⭐⭐
Joe Kimball - Secret Hand ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steven Weissman - Ham 'N' Tashen ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jesse Moynihan - Simon Magus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Josh Simmons & The Partridge in the Pear Tree - The White Rhinoceros, Part 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Malachi Ward - Hero of Science ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Eleanor Davis - Nita Goes Home ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
James Romberger - Loving Bin Laden ⭐
Derek Van Gieson & Michael Jada - Devil Doll, Part 5 ⭐⭐
Steven Weissman - Chinese Chicken Salad Democracy ⭐⭐
Tim Lane - Belly Gunner ⭐⭐
Nate Neal - Death ⭐⭐⭐
Josh Simmons - We Enjoyed Many Adventures ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Josh Simmons & Wendy Chin - Axl & Jim ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anders Nilsen - Lists and Commentary ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tim Hensley - Sir Alfred ⭐⭐
Steven Weissman - Jews Your Illusion ⭐⭐
Lilli Carré - Into the Night ⭐⭐⭐
T. Edward Bak - Wild Man, Chapter 3: Beasts of the Sea, Part 2 ⭐⭐⭐
Nick Drnaso - Keith or Steve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Joseph Lambert - Lists of Lasts ⭐
Paul Hornschemeier - Amy & Paul ⭐⭐
Sergio Ponchione - Fear, Thy Name is Foursquare! ⭐⭐
Malachi Ward - 1211 N.E. (New Era) ⭐⭐
Nick Thorburn - Untitled ⭐⭐⭐
Dash Shaw - Blind Date 3 ⭐⭐
Ted Stearn - Fuzz & Pluck in "The Moolah Tree," Part 5 ⭐⭐⭐
Jim Rugg - Suburban Love Tales, Number 10, Page 3 ⭐⭐⭐
Victor Kerlow - Oh, Man ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Noah Van Sciver - Roommates ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gabrielle Bell - Unlucky ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended if you enjoy well-done short story collections. I read some reviews that mention that some of the material is filler. I kind of a agree, but it isn't more than a few pages. I'm all for new styles, absurdism, and experimentation; but the few short pieces that I didn't like seemed more like works-in-progress with no real defined point.

The very first story, Nothing Eve, by Kurt Wolfgang was the most fun. He points out that many readers who were following these episodic pieces are going to be disappointed to find out that if they want to know how the story ends they will have to plunk down money for a graphic novel filled with material that they already bought once before.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last Mome - a sad day indeed. This series anthology introduced me to a lot of my current favorite artists, and it gave a lot of people a chance to showcase their work. This last volume is packed with quality talent.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

When it's good, it's grand. When it's not grand, it's just ok. But I've given it four stars for the sheer number of talents in it.

[Sonic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome collection of diverse random graphic storytelling, by a variety of interesting artists and writers.

Sad to to see this is the last of these MOME collections.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok I guess...

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sad this is the last Mome! :(