tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754356721889145004.post4945950744771739976..comments2024-03-25T19:54:31.172-04:00Comments on Relatively Geeky Network: QBP #094 - Madame Xanadu #1Relatively Geekyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214808049768090936noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754356721889145004.post-22349580671988232502017-03-17T08:30:50.066-04:002017-03-17T08:30:50.066-04:00Thanks, Dr A, I appreciate the kind words. Enjoyin...Thanks, Dr A, I appreciate the kind words. Enjoying the Vertigo Vortex myself!<br /><br />Yes, the art was properly mythic, and the pseudo-anime style was consistent with the otherworldliness of the whole story. Great world-building on both Wagner's and Reeder's parts.Relatively Geekyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214808049768090936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754356721889145004.post-77531632612741488062017-03-17T07:20:13.461-04:002017-03-17T07:20:13.461-04:00I have to say, you are on a roll with the latest Q...I have to say, you are on a roll with the latest QBP episodes. The Weird, Delano Animal Man, and now one of my favorite titles Madame Xanadu.<br /><br />I will say I was drawn to the book because Matt Wagner was writing the book. I had loved his work on Sandman Mystery Theater at the time. And I knew he could handle more myth-based stuff with his work on Mage. So this seemed like a no-brainer. I stuck with the title and got all 29 issues. Fun stuff.<br /><br />Xanadu being Nimue and based in the time of Camelot is pretty brilliant. Like you, I very much enjoy Arthurian stuff. And including the Stranger also was a nice touch, cementing this in 'continuity' even if a Vertigo book.<br /><br />The rest of the book brings more stories from this time as well as stories in the present, the 60s/70s/etc. Well worth any quarters they will cost.<br /><br />I will also add that this was my first in depth look at the art of Amy Reeder Hadley (now just Amy Reeder). I really love her stuff. She brings a slightly slightly anime feel to things. But her art is so cinematic, really guiding the eye. I would highly highly recommend her Rocket Girl book (with Brandon Montclare). The art there is just brilliant.<br /><br />Hope you find more of these!Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.com