More weblog reviews are rolling in on Love and Capes #4…
"The laughs are authentic and realistic as, despite the superhero backdrop, the relationships among the characters remind us of people, couples, and friends we’ve known. This realism has helped The Crusader receive more character development in four issues than Superman has received in 75 years.
Zahler doesn’t just give us an enchanting view into the private life of a superhero and his girlfriend; it delivers Zahler’s sharp, crisp art. His panels are as dynamic as they are comedic, and that makes Love and Capes a delight to look at.
Imagine the 1992-1999 television series Mad about You, it’s charm and humor, but with Paul Buchman being a superhero, not an aspiring film director, and you’ve got Love and Capes. Buy the books, and check out some of the original online strips at the Love and Capes website. You’ll enjoy it."
I have to say, I really appreciate the comparison to "Mad About You." Occasionally, I have referred to it as "Mad About You if Paul had super-powers." Read the full review here.
Thomas Zahler’s super-hero romance comic is cute and unpretentious, and liberally littered with in-jokes for super-hero fans. He has a unique art-style and a good ear for snappy dialogue…This particular issue’s story, about a Superman-type hero’s jealousy of a Spider-Man type’s popular film is especially fitting given the timing of this year’s FCBD.
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Another compliment about the art. I can't express how cool that is. When I was at Kubert, I was definitely one of the mid-level artists and I always thought of myself as a journeyman illustrator. It seems like I may have found my wheel house with Love and Capes. Check out the full review here.