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TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3421: I blogged a while back about the 1st Annual Mini-Comics Day that was held world-wide on April 9th of 2011, (blog #3390). At that time I also invited those that were involved either in that Day's activities, or self-publish mini-comics to send in a sample for a possible review blog and / or mention at my Facebook Fan Page, (Michael D Hamersky On Comics). Jim Siergey actually has sent in two of his mini-comics. I'm reviewing just the one here today, as he sent in a little background history on his 'Nart' series as well. Which is printed here: "If you are not familiar with 'nart' - the first two issues are reprinted in Fantagraphics 'Newave' book. Nart appears every decade, whether needed or not. The history of nart - Jim Siergey's Little Book of Nart - 1979 Nart 2, Brute Narties (A micro) What's Nart 4? Long Day's Journey Into Nart - 24 pg, with 16 artists' interpretation of Nart The 6th of Nart - Digest Size My Sharona - a psuedo - nart book 'Nart... Again' is available from me @ Jim Siergey, 4135 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60613 for $1 & a stamp." What's 'My Take' on this mini-comic?! First, mini-comics come in all sizes and shapes and page counts... This issue is two pieces of paper folded in half, comprising eight total pages. Don't let the small amount of pages fool you, however. The front cover sets the 'tone' for what you see inside. The inside front cover is the 'intro page', along with the indicia at the bottom. Plus you are given the 'story' behind the title: "if it's art, it's art - if it's nart, it's nart..." The following pages are individual cartoon full sized pics, with individual themes. They show Jim's sense of humor, which I found to be amusing. I especially enjoyed the cartoon of 'Bridget Jones's Guadalcanal Diary'. This mini-comic is a good representation of what mini-comics are about. A sampling of what the creator(s) wanted to publish to introduce their work. As I had not read or viewed Jim's works before, this was a nice intro to his world. Plus, for a buck & a stamp, you can't go wrong! My review rating for this mini-comic is a VERY FINE PLUS (VF+) 8.5 out of a 10.0 possible comic book grading scale. Here are the links that you should check out for more of Jim's works: Jim Siergey in Grand Comics Database Oh... and I did mention that Jim had sent in two sample copies. The other one was 'Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of', which is available online at WeirdMuse.ecrater.com for a buck. I'm not reviewing that one here at this time, but suggest you take a look at it also! ~Michael
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