I read the first issue of Animal Castle years ago, really enjoyed it, then promptly forgot about it in the rush of everything else going on. I', so happy I got the chance to check out Volume 1 from the library because wow what a good comic!!!
Animal Castle takes its basic setup from George Orwell's novel Animal Farm. In both Orwell's classic and in the given comic, common barn animals rule over themselves, and a violent hierarchy eventually asserts itself. Where the comic differs from the novel is in the common animals' reaction to their tyrant ruler. Animal Castle follows the animals' quest to win rights from their authoritarian ruler through peaceful means like protests, art, and humor. It's a tricky path, and Volume 1's pessimistic end implies that it will be a long, hard road for them.
The art of the comics speaks for itself - the linework and coloring are absolutely gorgeous, expressive and beautiful and terrifying and simply wonderful stuff. The character work is also top-notch - I was not expecting to like Ceasar as much as I did, but man what a classy bunny (if this changes in Vol 2 please no spoilers !!!)
This comic is great, and I think Vol. 2 is available now? So I'm gonna go read that and I encourage others to do the same.
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Studies from Animal Castle (a very good comic that I recommend you read if you don’t mine gore)
I love the style in that comic so SO much but unless I’m directly referencing a drawing I just can’t apply it (yet). Even in these pages there was a lot of like. Struggle.
Gettin there tho.
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Animal Castle Vol. 2 #3 is another amazing issue as the animals go on strike to get the vote
Animal Castle Vol. 2 #3 is another amazing issue as the animals go on strike to get the vote #comics #comicbooks
Nestled in the heart of a farm forgotten by men, the Animal Castle is ruled with an iron hoof by President Silvio. The bull and its dog militia savor their power, while the other animals are exhausted by work, until the arrival of the mysterious Azelard, a traveling rat who will teach them the secrets of civil disobedience.
Story: Xavier DorisonArt: Felix DelepColor: Felix DelepLetterer: Nathan…
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Free Comic Book Day is on its way, British comic publishers Rebellion, Titan Comics involved - our full FCBD comics guide
This year's Free Comic Book Day titles are a great mix of both expected superhero teasers and unexpected independent comic treats, and include material from Rebellion and Titan Comics.
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Animal Castle is one of more than 40 comics being offered for Free Comic Book Day 2023 on May 6. See what else is arriving on Free Comic Book Day 2023.
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Alhambra Castle | Granada, Spain.
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Animal Castle Vol,2 #3
by Xavier Dorison; Felix Delep and Nathan Kempf
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★ 【ひとみん】 「 ハウル詰め合わせ 」 ☆
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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!
Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week! 15 new comics to check out this week! #comics #comicbooks
Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
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