Amazing Comics: 100% by Paul Pope

I'm far from proud about this drawing (it was the first one I made for the Amazing Comics blogposts, namely in November of last year), so I've been hesitating to publish it. On the other hand, after all these months it turns out to be difficult for me to post on a regular bases, so I think it's better that I get out what I have prepared for you and that I keep my hesitations to myself.

Anyhow, I wanted to talk to you about this comic by Paul Pope. At first sight, Pope's work is hard to dig in - especially when it is in black and white. But then, after a few pages, you know that what you are reading is a much richer experience then what you often read, and you thank him for offering you that kind of stuff for more than an hour of lecture. He captures the NY artscene as only he can portray it. I could have referred to his comic Heavy Liquid as well, since it is as excellent as 100%. Dargaud published a french version of both books for those who prefer their literature in french.

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Haute cuisine: Mone on Sundaymorning

When daddy takes care

A few months ago, Saskia had to go abroad for her work. I was proud that I could take care of the kids on my own, warning my colleagues that I might be a bit tired or less available for a few days. A couple of hours before Saskia left, Mone got the chicken pox. And since I didn't take care of Elmo when he had them (The Bibberblog: the "stippeltjesweek"), the experience was new to me. I thought I just needed to rub her in with some cream and all would go well.

I guess I didn't think about the fact that the cream was red, that it ruined all her clothes and sheets. And most of all: that it would remain visible on her body when Saskia returned. That was a nice moment, I can tell you.