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Cancertown
Cancertown Diamond Previews UK order code: JUL091827
Vince Morley is a man with big problems and a brain tumour like a baby's fist, living with one foot in a monstrous alternate world he calls Cancertown. When the lost and dispossessed of London start tripping over the same cracks in reality he spends his life avoiding, Morley realises he must confront the residents of Cancertown - and risk finding his place among them.
Written by Cy Dethan, Pencils/Inks by Stephen Downey, Colors by Melanie Cook, Letters by Nic Wilkinson, Cover by Paul Cartwright.
Features a foreword by Bryan Talbot.
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Author: Insomnia
Added: 17 Sep, 2008
Last updated: 26 Aug, 2009
Category: Comics
No. of pages: 34
Views: 250508
No. of ratings: 13
Favourited: 16
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From: hellboyz1 (sent: 10 Jul, 2010)
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it was cool and twisted
From: paladinb (sent: 07 Sep, 2009)
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apologies lack of spacing in the review. Seems they got lost in the cut and paste :(
From: paladinb (sent: 07 Sep, 2009)
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The short review is I bloody loved this graphic novel.
Cancertown was a complex, dark and twisted fantasy with a heavy noir feel to it. I think I need it again to make full sense of it all. Think Maltese Falcon crossed with Criminal Macabre and a dash of Alice in Wonderland…trippy as hell (god knows what sort of dreams I’m going to have tonight!). The art was great and it was only when I read some of the notes from Stephen Downey, the artist, that I realised the conscious decisions that were made in the way he portrayed the real world and Cancertown.
The hero (or anti hero take your pick) Vince Morley was an awesome character, part Sam Spade and part Cal MacDonald but all brit. He’s not your friend and he’s not a guy you want to get on the wrong side of but yet you can’t help but like the miserable trench coat wearing git.
I think one of the hardest things to do in writing be it novel or comic is creating believable characters with believable dialogue this comic clears that hurdle with room to spare. I can only hope we see more of Cancertown and Morley in the future.
I tell you one thing though if this ever becomes a movie there’s no way I’m going to see it. There’s way too many messed up images (giant eyes I’m looking at you) for a easily freaked out guy like myself. I worry for the sanity of the creators given some of the crazy ass monsters they’ve designed for this comic.
Seriously though pick this up as it’s one hell of a read, especially if you like the Cal MacDonald comics. There was also the added bonus of a behind the scenes look at the creation of the comic which was a great little read in itself.
So to Cy Dethan, Nic Wilkinson, Stephen Downey and Melanie Cook Great job guys!
From: clownpress (sent: 12 Jul, 2009)
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Bought the book and recently read it... twice. Great twist at the end. Loved it! Looking forward to the fllow up.
From: borderliner1 (sent: 08 Dec, 2008)
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VERY impressive. Lovely artwork!
From: benpowis (sent: 06 Nov, 2008)
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Great work, can't wait to see more, will check out the website!
Ben
www.benpowis.net
From: Aimtee (sent: 15 Oct, 2008)
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awesome!
From: shiek (sent: 12 Oct, 2008)
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nice
From: CatFang (sent: 18 Sep, 2008)
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Take a look at www.cancertown.co.uk for more info, background, character sketches, previews and such.
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