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“BD” refers to Franco-Belgian comics, but let's open things up to include all Euro comics, especially GN's. Comics & art from around the world with ‘Euro-stylings' are also welcome.

* BD = "Bandes dessinée"

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.ee to c/eurographicnovels@lemm.ee

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I don't know much about Olsen other than he has a Danish-Norwegian surname and his art vaguely fits under the umbrella of 'LC.' Specifically, I enjoy the playful style he uses in his comics. More samples from Tiny Dracula here:

https://mastodon.art/tags/TinyDracula

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[–] JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Same as with food, American culture is one of rapid growth and excess, whereas Europeans, especially in the south, tend to go a bit slower, with a bit more respect for tradition.

That seems pretty apt. America has arguably been a sort of pyramid scheme since its founding, with the territories and vast natural resources of the area encouraging some of the worst sorts of oversight, lawlessness and mismanagement across multiple levels.

But as for comics, American stuff tends to be too performative for me. It doesn't tell the truth nor relate to me nearly as much as Euro stuff does.

TBF this blog is playing a big part in that return.

Cool! It does seem like a "blog" at times, altho eventually I'm hoping it turns in to a healthy community with multiple people contributing.

Thanks also for the opinions and recommendation. Good comments are also a form of valued contribution. :-)

[–] Horrible_Goblin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I love the idea of the US in its entirety as a pyramid scheme... well, its kinda sad as wel, but it's certainly an image!

I'm looking forward to this place becoming a bigger community, and I'd love to contribute as well. Thing is, I'm a bit of a wildcard when it comes to where my attention goes. Yet if the urge strikes me, can I just make posts? is there a certain format I should adhere to? Do we consider English comics also as part of this? (not mean as a cheap EU quip, but looking at Alan Moore's work for example; to me it feels more American than Franco-Belgian... which is why I labled him with the Americans in the first place... Or am I overthinking things now?

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Yet if the urge strikes me, can I just make posts? is there a certain format I should adhere to? Do we consider English comics also as part of this?

Sure, feel free to post when the mood hits you. You don't have to follow my format. I think the sidebar lays out everything you need to know, but there are also some posting tips in the FAQ. I personally consider the UK part of the the overall "Euro" experience, so please fire away with Moore or other Brits.

Altho yes, I know what you mean about certain UK creators straddling continents as it were. Bryan Talbot and Pat Mills come to mind...