“As the fourth and final issue of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters (Vertigo, $2.99) reminds us, P. Craig Russell ranks among the preeminent comics artists alive today, and he may well rank as the preeminent mainstream artist of his generation. More than three decades after his mid-’70s apprenticeship on Marvel’s Amazing Adventures and other titles, [...]
Also tagged The Dream Hunters, The SandmanIf you’re unfamiliar with Russell’s soft, gentle lines then you are missing out on one of the best artists working in comics. From the very first page, of autumn leaves falling through the sky towards the ocean, Russell’s art is so beautiful that it’s hard to believe you’re not looking at a piece of classical [...]
Also tagged Comic Book Resources, Neil Gaiman, The Dream Hunters, The SandmanGuys Lit Wire offers up a great review of THE MIGHTY 12:
In The Mighty 12: Superheroes of Greek Myth, Charles R. Smith, Jr. and P. Craig Russell bring us an exciting introduction to Greek mythology with poems and comic-book-style illustrations, an innovative blend of the ancient and modern-day.
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Review by Kelly Fineman:
Mind you, the Coraline in this version looks nothing like the Coraline on the cover of the original novel* (as drawn by David McKean), nor does she look anything like the Coraline who will be in the forthcoming 3D movie version of the book.* BUT in some ways, I like her all [...]
From the July 2008 edition of School Library Journal:
This adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel (HarperCollins, 2002) reads as though it were intended for the graphic novel format in the first place. Insatiably curious Coraline is an explorer dedicated to discovering everything she can about the area around her family’s new home. When she comes upon [...]