Knowledgeable Cabbage
Balanced critique in an unbalanced world
Category: Indie
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Chasin’ the Bird: Charlie Parker in California
“Chasin’ the Bird” explores Charlie Parker’s time in Los Angeles through the eyes of the people who knew – or didn’t know – him best.
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Waste and Wisdom with Drew Morrison of “Brokenland”
“Brokenland” #2 features the erstwhile, blob-like Meeso in a strange dreamworld. We interrogate waste, learn a few things about Meeso’s character and take a not-so-nice journey through our small protagonist’s psyche in a very engaging second issue. I recently chatted with Drew Morrison about the origins of this strange little creature, as well as creative…
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A is for Autocrat
“A is for Autocrat” is an illustrated alphabet for our current times. Done in the style of a children’s book and designed to be as direct as possible, this illustrated journey through the past four years of this administration is edifying, imaginative and strangely comforting. Warning: spoilers ahead. Story & Art: D. B. DowdGraphic Design:…
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“Transcription”
“Transcription” documents one woman’s transition and sexual exploration in sophisticated, tender and hot detail.
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“Disorder” 1/3
“Disorder” examines the pupating, cyclical nature of pain, transmutation and horror in impressive detail.
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“Liminal State”
“Liminal State” walks us through grief, birth and perilous simultaneity.
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“Dry Foot” #1
“Dry Foot” #1 entertains with character-building, a compelling villain and authentic youth drama.
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“Brokenland” #2
“Brokenland” #2 continues Meeso’s strange eco-fraught adventures with some trippy, touching fun.
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“The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast” #2
“The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast” #2 delivers good imagination, creativity and intricate detail.
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“Muscle Faction” #0
“Muscle Faction” #0 combines parody with incisive critique, zany art and, oh yeah, a lot of punching in the name of justice.