5BC: Five Best Comics of 1985

After a few false starts and doglegs, Dave Sim found his footing as his long-running Church and State storyline began to build up steam. Now paired with Gerhard, whose elaborate and expressive environments made the Earth-Pig's world more fully realized than ever, Sim was more free to focus on plot, character, world-building and even the … Continue reading 5BC: Five Best Comics of 1985 →

Great Covers – ZOT! #33

Another evocative ZOT! cover by Scott McCloud. The composition and the facial expression communicate a feeling of alienation. Good use to texture and pattern as well, and subdued color.

Great Covers – ZOT! #28

What a terrific ZOT! cover by Scott McCloud. Perfect acting and composition delivers the emotional impact of Jenny feeling like a prisoner at school, while Zot soars free in the skies above.