Rapid Reviews - AIT/Planet Lar

Although I haven't finished off everything in the original AIT/Planet Lar box that was sent to me ages ago by Larry Young, I've read these two more recent offerings that Larry sent along so I'll share my thoughts on them now: Hench and True Story, Swear to God: 100 Stories.

Hench by Adam Beechen: This is the story of a normal enough guy who gets into the sometimes lucrative but always thrilling job of being a henchman. The motives for getting into a job as a criminal seem understandable, and the results are pretty predictable. The artwork is servicable but uninspiring... but the story is so strong as to make up for a lot more faults than that. The story is all about the type of people who become heroes and villians, despite appearing to be about henchmen. We get to see them all through the eyes of a person who gets to experience both sides of the battle. And while the good guys might fight the bad guys, they aren't always good. Well, the artwork is the only thing wrong with the book, really. And that's not a bad problem... this one is definitely worth checking out.

True Story, Swear to God: 100 Stories by Tom Beland: This one... get this. I mean, go out and buy this RIGHT NOW. Don't hesitate. Just go get it. It's wonderful. The art style is simple and classic, and the stories are hilarious. Each page is a tale on its own, so it's a book you can read in easy chunks. While some of the stories are a wee bit adult... overall the quality is so high I loved it completely. Go get it.