Codeflesh #8 is truly masterful, a superlative effort by Casey and Adlard. It’s a perfect example of what comics can — and should — be. The only limitations to how stories can be told in the medium are self-imposed, so it’s always refreshing to see a creative team take a step away from the standard format. Also: I still need to pick up a copy of Nixon’s Pals; I don’t know what I’ve been waiting for.

I found Monster Attack Network to be a fun romp — a completely breezy read in the vein of your standard summer blockbuster. It’s a diverting piece of throwaway entertainment. But, yeah, I can see how giving it any kind of critical thought would completely ruin the experience. It doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. And, Sorat’s art was a bit of a burden at times; the characters were expressive and dynamic, but the action did get too frenzied occasionally. I’ll have to give Giantkiller a try.

I haven’t read Dugout; however, I did enjoy Beechen’s Hench, about the miserable life of a supervillain henchman. As you said in the Codeflesh review, Greg, the pathetic villains are often the most interesting ones, and Hench‘s lead couldn’t be much more pathetic — a powerless lackey who constantly gets beaten down. It’s worth a look if you haven’t already checked it out.

I haven’t seen any details since, but I’m really interested in seeing how Casey and Adlard follow that final chapter…

And thanks for the mention, Greg.

I thought I read about a rumour that Casey and Adlard was bringing back Codeflesh either in an on-going series or a limited series.

I’m surprised that you haven’t mentioned their most recent collaboration, an ogn called Rock Bottom.
That was a really good one.