Richard Moore's Macabre #1 - Review

Cover

Macabre #1

Publication Date:
May 2013

Story & Art:
Richard Moore

This black and white comic book by Richard Moore titled Macabre brings us comic books geeks three mini-horror tales, as well as shows off the artistic talents of Richard Moore. The book is published by Antarctic Press Entertainment and is suggested for mature readers only. It aint a kids comic book folks...no superman here!

What can I expect from this issue?

At page one we are introduced to Charli (also featured on the cover). Charli speaks to the reader personally as if to provide the reader with a tour of what happens throughout the book. The comic book as a package provides a great balance between story telling and unique art. Moore has the reader really wanting more by the time you reach the end of the comic. I think my only criticism would be that the horror-tales are so short that they come to an end just as you are starting to get into them.

Macabre #1 - Page 1

Moore's art is an acquired taste I found, but once I delved into the issue I couldn't get enough. A very obvious observation is the way Moore draws the very large eyes on his characters. This approach to his characters certainly gives them a 'darkly whimsical' look. I am yet to warm to the way he draws noses, they just look too wide and brutish. That said, all his characters look great. There is a double page drawing of Charli that proves to the reader that Moore knows how to draw.

When looking at this week's independent new releases, I was not sure whether to pick this title up. Having decided to give it a go, I have to confess that I am a Richard Moore convert. I love it and so will you. Just give it a go. This is one independent artist you should support.

Macabre #1 - Page 13

Moore is clearly generous when it comes to showing his art to his readers.
 
All of the images I provide you in this blog are taken directly from his web page and feature in the issue itself. Check it out...

Richard Moore Art

After exploring his website I am keen to read Boneyard. I'll give you my thoughts if I do.

What have others said about this issue?

This is the only review I could find...

Eat@Shrimpy's

What do I give this issue?

8 comic geek stars out of 10...really, it's the art that you will love, but for the price of $3.50, you probably could have expected a bit more.

Enjoy 

C.