SUPER REAL NOTES: Graphic Novel recommended by ComicsBulletin

The Super Real graphic novel was just reviewed by another comics site, this time ComicsBulletin.com

And it's another rave review:

"Super Real seems to be breaking at the seams with the excitement that Martin puts into his work. There's a ridiculous amount of personality in every line of his manga-influenced artwork and in the way he presents his characters and stories.

This was a really wonderfully fun comic with nice art and a very shocking ending. I really enjoyed it."

And in response to the overall story, and new final act:

"I kind of dropped the book, shocked, when finishing it. I love the feeling that you never quite know what will happen, and Martin definitely delivers that."

Check out the full review HERE
and get all the info you need on the book at it's site

SUPER REAL NOTES: Graphic Novel recommended by AICN!

Just posted this AM on Aint It Cool News, the Super Real GN/TP gets reviewed HERE

They've supported the book all along, and reading the full story has only reinforced their recommendation,

"If there’s one thing that I know about SUPER REAL is that it’s a book that is about having fun with its premise and it’s a book where the creator’s enthusiasm for his own project just bleeds off of the page. Martin’s passion is infectious and it’s pretty much what makes SUPER REAL the enjoyable read that it is."

And going on to say,

"just know that SUPER REAL is well worth your time and money"

You can jump to their full review HERE

SUPER REAL NOTES - MOVIE SPECIAL in stores next week

Turns out the new books got held up at the distributor, but I understand they should be in shops next week, 1/23/07. So please look for them then!

They turned out great, and favorable reviews are already starting to come in:
SEE HERE

The new books are also currently available in the website store (where you can now also pick up copies of the new extremely limited “POD variant” cover for the issue)

Order info:
SUPER REAL VS THE MOVIE INDUSTRY SPECIAL #1
DCD#SEP073951

SUPER REAL NOTES - Review-o-rama!

A couple weeks after the books came out, Super Real VS The Comic Book Industry is piling up some reviews...

Here are 3 more that have hit over the last couple days, 2 reviews are some of the best I've received for the series, and one just didn't like the sidetrack/detour the special took. Have a look!


First up we have a review over on BROKENFRONTIER.com from columnist and Super Real fan Jason Berek Lewis -

Martin’s comedic writing skills get stronger with each issue.
and
Martin has rewarded his dogged fans with a light, entertaining special that gives indie talent a chance to shine. He is a true champion of independent comics, and Super Real is a winning read every time.

Please check out the full review HERE
(and you can post your own comments via the link in the forums there too)


Next we have a review in the weekly PAPERBACKREADER.com column STRAY VOLTAGE by Dan Head -

I dug this issue the most, and I recommend it highly to anyone with an even half-developed sense of humor.
and
The sense of playfulness in this book shines through from start to finish, making this one a real winner.

Please view the whole review HERE


And last, the not so swell review from Marc Mason's THECOMICSWAITINGROOM.com -

SUPER REAL is a book that is very much worth your time, but ultimately this digression for the series doesn’t pay off.

Marc just wasn't feeling the art here most of all, and the different tone, which is fine, you can't please em all. :)
Check out the full review HERE

Oh, and I almost forgot, found this one the other day while Googling the Special...
A podcast review from COMICNEWSINSIDER.com, episode 81 features a review of the special from the review pair, and while they go on about liking the book and wanting to check out the regular series, when it comes time to rate it (via a 3 tiered soundbyte rating system), they only gave it two "MEH's" (middle rating)... come on guys, you know you liked it better than MEH!! ;)
You can check out their podcast HERE (remember it's Episode 81)

So, 2 loved it's, an it was good but not great, and an "I like the series, but the special didn't do it for me"... to paraphrase.
Not bad!

STAY TUNED,
jason

SUPER REAL NOTES - Special reviews

The reviews for the Super Real Special #1: Super Real VS The Comic Book Industry started to come in last week, and here are the first two that I've seen (they were both pretty short and sweet, so I'll include the full write-ups along with the links):

AINTITCOOLNEWS.com

While I don't believe that this is the strongest entry in the series, SUPER REAL VS. THE COMIC INDUSTRY continues to engage in the same wackiness that has become a hallmark of the series. This special is different in that it pretty much pits the team against characters who embody the comic book clichés that tend to dominate the industry. Each chapter is illustrated by a different artist with creator Jason Martin doing the writing chores. It's a light read to be sure but there's enough fun in it to keep SUPER REAL fans happy as well as amuse potentially new readers.
- superhero

NEWSARAMA.com (Best Shots)

While it helps to be somewhat familiar with the team and concept of “Super Real”, it’s not completely necessary to enjoy this hilarious evisceration of epic brawls. As the cover bills it, this is an “all action special” wherein members of the team face off against a series of characters who are just a tiny bit analogous to famous comics faces. Much of the humor comes from those analogues, particularly the Marvelous Mutants. Creator Jason Martin clearly has a good time writing this, and he’s joined by some great artists, including Boo, Edward Pun, Daniel Campos and J.D., and Jim Mahfood (who delivers on the Mutants bit). For new readers, Martin does include a Super Real recap up front, and displays his fine musical taste in a list of faves near the back. Fun stuff.
- Troy Brownfield