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More from Wednesday Comics: Kamandi and Metamorpho
At the risk of going overboard on posts about DC Comics’ Wednesday Comics miniseries, I’m compelled to link to these two latest samples — revealed this morning — because they’re just stunning: Metamorpho, by Neil Gaiman and Michael Allred, and Kamandi, by Dave Gibbons and Ryan Sook.
While I’m a fan of all four creators, I give special attention to that Kamandi page which, with its art, coloring and lettering, evokes Hal Foster’s classic Prince Valiant. That’s especially appropriate for a title designed to mimic the Sunday comics page.
The Jack Kirby credit at the bottom of the page is a nice touch, too.

5 Comments
Carroll
April 17, 2009 at 8:49 am
If this doesn’t become a giant success for DC, then I don’t know what will. To me, this seems like it would appeal to everyone – DC regulars, people looking to read casually, nostalgics, etc. I can’t wait.
(I actually put this on my pull list a couple of weeks ago, and my retailer guy didn’t know what I was talking about. I thought it was funny.)
Matt Halteman
April 17, 2009 at 8:57 am
“I actually put this on my pull list a couple of weeks ago, and my retailer guy didn’t know what I was talking about. I thought it was funny.”
I’d call that sad rather than funny. As a comic book retailer, he should be aware of this project. It’s been all over the internet since even before it was officially announced. One of the many reasons I don’t go to comic shops anymore.
Jamal Walton
April 17, 2009 at 10:27 am
I don’t care about the cost. Gibbons and Sook on the Prince Valiant-styled Kamandi has won me over.
Carroll
April 17, 2009 at 11:49 am
@Matt
I agree with everything you said. There are two reasons I continue to give this shop money (even though one of the guys that works there refuses to read Watchmen because “the main character dies in the first issue!” Seriously.) 1. I like to shop local…so I don’t order any comics/graphic novels from the net. 2. It’s close to my place.
I shop local because my hope is that I will open a shop and people will continue the great tradition of shopping at brick-and-mortar stores. There are good ones out there, but you have to find them.
Spymunk
April 19, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I haven’t heard Thing 1 about this project.
I have NO idea what it is.
I’m a HUGE Kamandi fan.
What does this say about the advertising for this?
Any help? Please email me!