If variety is the spice of life, then I must consider myself suitably seasoned for being able to present this bear-filled comic after a run of magical twinks and super-powered blonds: Newcomer Jeremy Owen’s Burly is a collection of bear-themed, black & white illustrations, set in often geeky situations.
You get horror, sci-fi, adventure, the odd superhero, whether from video-games or films, each with one of Owen’s signature large-bodied, hairy characters. Makes one feel like being in winter in front of a dying fire. Because those cuddly guys would come in handy then.
Owen’s art is very solid, with its thick lines and effective use of blacks and whites. The funny titles/comments below each illustration add to the relaxed ambiance.
Jeremy Owen is obviously talented in his single-minded pursuit of the perfect bear. I must say I’d now like to see illustrations with two bears instead of just one. Hint hint, nudge nudge, Jeremy.
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