Review: Brother Soul Comix by Kount Kracula and Tony Watt

 

BROTHER SOUL COMIX

by Kount Kracula / Tony Watt

Comics

47 pages

Continuing from Issue #0 (Zero)...the zany gang of Brother Soul Comix characters are back by Popular Demand (Melvin Popular, from Cleveland, Ohio, demanded it)! All said, this is the 3rd picture book, for the (fictional) team of "What's Inside Your Gut, Shmut?": Illustrator/co-plotter: Mr. Anthony ('Tony' ) Watt (aka: the kooky, benevolent author/artist/storyteller & TV Horror Host: ' Kount Kracula'; who lives in [and lurks] Hollyweird, Canada )! This 'Brother Soul Comix' picture-book #1, is the second, in a sanguine, satirical series of upcoming sardonic stries; in the cacophonic "Kount Kracula Picture-Book" concatenation. Along with the return of Brother Soul & General Wizzard-- this issue also has the first phantasmagorical physical appearance of Tabby Cat & the nebbish Agent Ron!) The 'Brother Soul Comix ' ( fantasy/sci-fi, weird fiction-based) picture-book series -- . is based on characters, from Anthony Watt's : 'BROTHER SOUL'S Vintage Radio Variety Theater' podcast series ( about 'Brother Soul', a mellow-ish, fun-lovin', equable, part-time, super-heroic, mercenary, crooner & gambling millionaire priest with wings, who, with his co-opted, multi-funded Soul Mansion/Fortress of Soul-itude -based motely crew of quirky peace-keepers & quirky adventurers [Anastasia Huckleberry, Tabby Cat, General Wizzard, Freckles, Queen Shadoobi, Agent Ron ..etc.]), fighting against homicidal kaiju MONSTERS & invading bug-eyed ALIEN forces; for the clandestine, multi-national, North America-based L.O.V.E. (Labour Ops for Volunteer Enforcers) Agency. This issue brings back the L.O.V.E. Squad's mysterious Brother Soul (aka: the’ "Winged Crusader") -- a Weird Hero.. for Weird Times! In this super-groovy Weird Fiction Funnybook! This publication's Creator(s) & the wild bunch of drunken, medicated, overfed, long-haired, leaping gnome & sparkly pixie nun assistants ( at our office in : the 'TWI Studios Mudhole'), hope you cultured comix readers enjoy this funky, fun-filled picture book!

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MY TIDBITS

I've read Kount Kracula's work before and was excited to pick up this one. Warning: do not expect anything 'normal' when diving into these pages. Because you won't find that.

This reminds me a bit of the Mad Magazines but only a bit. With un-pardoned zest, these pages take off in a very distinct and original adventure...it's truly an adventure. The tale heads in the science fiction direction and includes a vast and imaginative set of characters. Very varied as in stretching the limits of what you might expect. While there is a story and plot line, it's far reaching and packed fuller than full with quirks, unexpected directions, and pure...ummm...craziness? It's definitely a delight for anyone ready to leave logical reality, toss in a huge amount of sarcasm, and spring off into the wild end of humor and fun.

The illustrations are very well done. It's in graphic novel/comic book style and holds tons of action. There's never, ever a boring moment, and a lot happens in each frame. The author/artist loves to incorporate noise and sound effects, which made my son raise both eyebrows, and had me laughing. 

This is simply refreshing in it's wackiness and strolls down a different road than most are probably accustom to. Young adults will enjoy this one quite a bit.

Review: What's Inside Your Gut, Shmut? by Kount Kracula

WHAT'S INSIDE YOUR GUT, SHMUT?

by Kount Kracula

Illustrated by Mr. Watt

TWI Media

Comic/Humor
Picture Book for Pre-/Teens

Havoc breaks loose, in Hollywood's 'Beastie Canyon', U.S.A ---

When, the infamous, grumpy movie-monster: Grok, a fiery, giant dragosaur, arrives home to find his ditzy, 150 foot wife, Shmut (the world's last dumbosaurus), back from a long 10 month vacation; with a mysterious, mountainous 'belly bundle'!

 Kount Kracula's 'stomach -churning' adventure tale ensues, as the kooky orange, female behemoth, colorfully explains her controversially bloated situation!

MY TIDBITS

These pages take a dive into an entirely different type of quirky humor, which reminds maybe a tad bit of Mad Magazine.

Grok is a hot tempered, full of himself dinosaur who is married to a dizzy—and much bigger dinosaur—Shmut. She returns home after a month long vacation with a huge belly...and Grok suspects the worst.

This is a picture book/comic but not for little ones. The subject matter and writing hit the older group of younger and older teens. It's quirky...very much so..., obscure and simply hits a certain type of humor which isn't often touched upon, but will have the right reader laughing and loving every page. Grok and Shmut pack emotion pure, and it bursts from the page.

Although short at twenty-eight pages, each one holds punch. The illustrations are bold and bright with an addicting, chaotic flair. The personalities of Grok and Shmut shine through with power, and there are humorous details sprinkled in to make each one worth a careful look. The speech bubbles and comic text squares plaster the rest of the page, not only narrating the story briefly but expressively with punches of sarcasm, wit and sheer ridiculousness thrown in. The puns and pokes are pointed, spiked and taunting a dash of shock as they mix right in with the ranting and racing feel of the text. A couple taboos are neared but not really pressed upon, giving the entire thing the edge this special humor requires.

While this won't be every reader's thing, it's definitely something others will devour and enjoy. 

And here he is...

This is the first picture book for the kooky, benevolent author/storyteller:  Kount Kracula ( a TV Horror Host); who lives (and lurks) in Hollyweird, Canada, North America  ( with the assistance of his minion Illustrator & intrepid coffee-boy: Mr. Watt ! )

The this book is #1 in a series of upcoming books in the upcoming, satirical "Kount Kracula Picture Book" series. The Kount's hobbies include: watching schlocky, old B-Movies, scaring small animals & writing satirical picture novels, for the
“tween-ager” & juvenile publication market.

Extras!!!

Kount Kracula was one of the authors featured in  the year long  Brampton, Ont. Canada Local Authors Showcase. The annual Local Authors Showcase was unveiled  during the local After Hours Book Bash on August 17th. This event celebrates a great summer spent reading. Here are some pictures to get a feel of the fun!