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| Not seen - L'il Battlestar Galactica. Yeah, Battlestar Galactica. |
Because one, as has been stated by others in various ways in
the past, “All Ages” isn’t just a fancy way of saying “this is for children”.
Because two, sometimes simplicity really is the best way to
go.
“Itty Bitty Comics” – as I’ve termed them for simplicity
sake – are strong reminders of both. Less a title, more a writing and artistic
style, ‘Itty Bitty Comics’ is basically a shorthand reference to a series of
titles by writing duo Art Baltazar & Franco. One that includes, among
others, the likes of “Tiny Titants”, “Itty Bitty Hellboy”, and “Itty Bitty
Mask”. One that sees the pair re-write established comic titles in their own
signature style, with an emphasis on the aforementioned ‘all ages’ and
‘simplicity’.
And ‘fun’. That too – another important element of comics
that oftentimes gets forgotten in this day an age.
It’s a method that they employ to great effect, churning out
issues that may well surprise you. Or may not, depending on what your
expectations are.
And now, it’s Thought Balloons turn to try their own hand at
the style of Baltazar & Franco, either continuing their own ideas or
picking out a title they haven’t adapted and trying it yourself.
Aw Yeah…
