I’m going to cheat here a little by breaking up the first chapter of ELMER, by Gerry Alanguilan, which is collected this month by Slave Labor. Originally published in the Philippines as a mini-comic, it’s many things: a bizarre SF social satire in the style of George Orwell or (as one reader suggested to me) Poul Anderson’s Brain Wave — and also Adam Hines’ recent Duncan the Wonder Dog, which has some of the same themes treated very differently. It’s also a beautiful example of the Filipino komiks school, all lush penwork and atmosphere. it’s also just a good read.
Because it’s the whole first chapter I’m going to break it up over two days. Tune in tomorrow for the second part.
Chicken Boo, what’s the matter with you? You don’t act like the other chickens do. You wear a disguise to look like human guys, but you’re not a man, you’re a chicken, boo.
For those not getting the reference:
Duncan the Wonder Dog, not Rex. This is Adhouse, not DC.
I remember this preview from a couple years back. Glad to see its got a publisher. I’ve just ordered a copy.
The Animaniacs Chicken is the first thing I thought of, as well.