SO, Chris Pitzer from AdHouse Books recently sent me a stack of comics, most of which I greatly enjoyed. AdHouse
produces some eclectic books that are worthy of your consideration if you love
indie artists like Daniel Clowes and and Chris Ware.
Supermag by Jim Rugg (AdHouse Books, 2013) ****
I’m aware of Rugg’s work and this mag sold me from the get-go. How can
I NOT love a mag where the wrap-around cover shows a masked luchador
rearranging some scrub’s face with a dropkick? This high-quality mag showcases
Rugg’s many art styles and Clowes-like scripts. Really nice stuff.
Pope Hats #3-4 by Ethan Rilly (AdHouse Books, 2012-15) *****
Speaking of Clowes, the pick of the titles is Pope Hats. #3 is a
full-length comic about a lawyer dealing with office politics while coping with
the growing success of her actress room mate. #4 features several short
stories, the best and longest tale about parents dealing with their adult
daughter’s onset of schizophrenia. It’s depressing and brilliant. Rilly is
clearly at the top of his game and a creator to watch from the AdHouse stable.
Sadly, I wasn’t so enamoured with Skyscrapers Of The Midwest #4 by Joshua
W. Cotter (AdHouse Books, 2007) ***¼, White
Clay by Thomas Herpich (AdHouse Books, 2012) ** and The Secret Voice #1 by Zack Soto (AdHouse Books, 2005) ***½
However, AdHouse blew me away with the wordless Mort Grim by Doug Fraser
(AdHouse Books, 2005) ***** and the quirkily brilliant UR by Eric Haven (AdHouse
Books, 2014) *****
All in all, I was impressed by what AdHouse is putting out there. Indie
fans should definitely give this company their support (and money, don’t forget
that part either).
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