New Tales of Old Palomar #3

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• 8.0

  Comics Bulletin - Robert Murray

  Nov 29, 2007

  Like I said before, this is some of the best artwork I have ever seen by Gilbert Hernandez, and is one of the main reasons independent comic lovers should pick up this work. Expressions and panel constructions (though extremely people-centric) are top-notch, displaying a wealth of knowledge concerning graphic fiction. However, if youre unfamiliar with the Palomar storylines, you may feel lost in the proceedings, even though you can pick up the general gist. Obviously, this issue of New Tales of Old Palomar is just as much for the invested fans as the casual comic shopper, but the true richness of the world will only be appreciated by the long-time readers. For a 32 page comic with a $7.95 cover price, these are probably the only readers who should buy this third issue anyway. Read Full Review