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Lauren Barnett

Mini Reviews: Al Burian, Heather Bryant and Lauren Barnett

Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on July 26, 2010 - 06:07

Was That Supposed to be Funny? by Lauren Barnett

Lauren Barnett, whose comics I reviewed recently, sent me another mini with a short note attached:

Perhaps I'm a glutton for punishment, considering your last review of my work, but I figure, what the hell!

This is actually one of the harder things I struggle with in writing reviews.  I come to comics with an incredibly enthusiastic attitude -- everyone should make comics, everyone should draw, everyone should try and tell a story.  I don't want to contradict that in reviewing work but apart from that enthusiasm I'm not encouraging anyone to confuse quality with lack of it.  All things considered, readers have limited time, they ought to read the best and most interesting work (at least interesting to them).  But there's a big difference in reading a (a) great comic; (b) mediocre, but competent comic and (c) really bad comic.  And then overlaying that - you can often make some pretty good educated guess about the creator; does she have talent; does she have a passion for the art or the story; does she show promise to improve?  So I often feel bad criticizing work, especially when it's work where I'm impressed with the creator and believe it could be better or that better work is sure to come.  It's the difference between hope and indifference to comics with any number of flaws.

But in any event, here's three more short reviews of minis I've been reading this week from Al Burian, Heather Bryant and Lauren Barnett.  If you're interested in getting a mini reviewed at ComixTalk, you can find our contact information on the About page.

Mini Reviews: Lauren Barnett, Kelli Nelson and Trees & Hills

Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on February 19, 2010 - 16:18

Secret Weirdo by Lauren Barnett

The one thing minis and webcomics have in common is the DIY spirit.  Make a comic and put it out there for people to see.  Here's some short reviews of minis I've been reading this week from Lauren Barnett, Kelli Nelson, and the Trees & Hills Comic Group.  If you're interested in getting a mini reviewed at ComixTalk, you can find our contact information on the About page.