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El Rayo Mortal (2013)

by Daniel Clowes(Favorite Author)

3.83 of 5 Votes: 2

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Reservoir Books

review 1: It's no coincidence that Daniel Clowes designed the poster for Todd Solondz's film "Happiness". Like Solondz, Clowes has made his mark depicting people that are ugly and socially constricted. The Death Ray's no exception, and it's unfortunately just as bad as his previous work Mr. Wonderful. The misanthropy in this book is sludgy to the point of crushing. At least in Wilson there was some humor to temper the pithiness of the main character. There's nothing here, just the rantings of an angry, sexually unfulfilled old man.
review 2: As cringe-worthy as it is revolutionary, Daniel Clowe's work is a peek into the deepest, darkest reaches of the every-man's soul. His drawing is crisp, linear and stark, he is a master craftsman. The story itself clunks with scene c... morehanges sometimes in Andy's mind, sometimes his reality. Andy is in middle age, in dream state, as a teen. He feels like he is victimized by bullies and ex-wives and yet he as a "hero" victimizes others. This is a graphic novel for adults and for adults who want to be challenged with graphic novel as art. The story is not linear and not direct. It is also unforgettable and beautifully rendered. less

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