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Review of Upcoming Comic 'Life Sucks' |
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So, what happens when you cross Kevin Smith's Clerks with vampires? If your response is "total super coolness," then Life Sucks, written by Jessica Abel and Gabe Soria, illustrated by Warren Pleece, is the book you've been waiting for. If not, bear with me.
Life Sucks follows the ups and downs of Dave Miller, average kid, gas station clerk at the Last Stop convenience store - and newly made vampire. The writing is superb and surprisingly realistic and the characters are fully realized and believable. From the beginning you get a low chuckle in your throat that, at times, becomes an out-and-out laugh. You can't help but feel for poor Dave as he deals with teen angst and love as a creature of darkness.
The art is a bit cartoonish, but rather than hindering the look, it allows for greater freedom of expression and individuality among the players in the story. All-in-all, I can't think of anything this book is truly lacking. It could even become a classic (cult or otherwise), but hey - what better way to find out than to read it and love it for yourself?
-- David Fisher, DLair Austin
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New Events at Dragon's Lair Austin |
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Dragon's Lair Austin has new Friday night events!
Starting at 7:30pm every Friday, Dragon's Lair Austin is hosting an officially sponsored World of Warcraft TCG tournament! The entrance fee is $12. We're glad to welcome this new group to Dragon's Lair!
Also on Friday nights, Dragon's Lair Austin is having a miniatures hobby night! Want to come and get tips and tricks to paint and put together the most stylish minis? Come by on Friday night around 5:00pm! People will be hanging out, building and painting minis; there will be experts on hand to help you learn how to build and paint your own minis!
But don't forget Friday night Magic: The Gathering! As always, Brian Melcher is running our weekly Magic: The Gathering tournament in the dungeon, and new players are always welcome! The entrance fee is $5. (There is an additional $5 fee if you need to register for a DCI number!)
Saturday is a Warhammer 40K 1750pt tournament followed by a 1000pt Battlefleet Gothic tournament on Sunday! If you have any questions about GW events, please email Joshua Kirk , our GW Liaison!
Remember to check out our online calendar for up-to-date event info!
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