"The Walking Dead, Volume 13: Too Far Gone" by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, and Cliff Rathburn

136 pages

This trade paperback edition combines issues 73-78 of this monthly Image Comics series. Former police officer Rick Grimes and his group of survivors have made their way through miles of zombie-infested wasteland to what seems to be a safe community...but as experience has told them, that doesn't mean that they can relax just yet. Rick has always been the group's fearless leader, but as they integrate into the new community, he finds himself more and more on edge. Others begin to question his ability to make decisions.

I can't get enough of this series. Just when I worry that the plot is going to start going in circles, they come up with something to keep it fresh. Also, I like seeing some cracks in Rick's armor in these recent issues. He's been incredibly strong up to this point, so it's nice to see that even he has a breaking point.

Radiator Days

by Lucy Knisley, 316 p.

This collection of comics was written by Lucy Knisley in her college days next to the radiator in her apartment.  What I love most about Lucy's work is the glimpse into her life, and her struggles with school and career (it was nice to relate).  Check out her blog and her book about her trip to France, 'French Milk.'

Best American Comics of 2010

Edited by Neil Gaiman, Jessica Abel, and Matt Madden.  329 p. 

Again - HAPPY FREE COMIC DAY!

I'm really enjoying my foray into comics, and was most pleased when I found that Neil Gaiman (*squee*) edited the most recent edition of Best American Comics.  I really loved the introduction to this edition (thanks, Neil) and each time I read a new edition, I know the state of North American comic art is good.  Really good.