[review] [CI #171] Manhole 1

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Reviewed by Jon Edwards

Manhole 1
by Mardou;
=A32.50 from Smallzone
10 Cleveland Avenue, High Ercall Telford, Shropshire TF6 6AH
A slice-of-life 28-page anthology in the vein of=20
Daniel Clowes' work. The reflective=20
mother-daughter conversation, Esme's Door, is=20
subtly touching, but it is the main strip, George=20
Best - the life and loves of an unfulfilled young=20
woman - is the highlight here. While the artwork=20
is not quite as cleanly executed as it could be,=20
this is nevertheless a well-written,=20
sophisticated title of inherent wit.
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