
The cover intrigued me because of it’s simplicity and subtle hints of humor. The ad copy read: Everyone's favorite deaf, mute hunchback returns for another series of adventures. Igor finds himself in another series of odd predicaments and laughs can only ensue in this hilarious, gross, weird, unexpected and quite possibly the Citizen Kane of baled, mute, mutant hunchback comics. Introduction written by Batton Lash. 72 pages.


The story, at its most basic, is about Igor trying to find the girl he fell in love with. And, of course, the strange adventures and people that he meets along the way.
I am not sure that I can accurately describe all the adventures that Igor has along the way. Some of them include meeting up with friends, who happen to be a werewolf, mummy, and fish

The humor ranges from slapstick to the subtle. On one page, Igor catches a giant flying fish only to be snapped off and collide with a passing blimp with a loud thud. On another page, a robot with bottles for arms is

Overall, the story is quite good. It has bits of humor that are juxtaposed by random bits of violence. In conversation, Chris Reilly stated his

The art is great throughout even though the cartoony feel of it sometimes seems to be a direct contradiction to the graphicness of the scene. The art is best described by Batton Lash, writer/artist of Supernatural Law, in his introduction: ”Not since Jim Woodring’s work have I seen such surreal

In general, what would I compare this too? I would compare it to many of the comics seen in independent newspapers like CityPaper. Strips like Matt Groening’s “Life in Hell” or Jay Stephans “Oddville” easily come to mind as similar types of thing. Sometimes touching, sometimes not, always entertaining.
This is easily recommended for fans of Lenore & Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Or, if you like material this edgy, sometimes happy, sometimes bleak, but always surprising. This is a good book for you.

Finally, click on the image and you can read Batton Lash's intro. It's well done and really captures the essence of the book better than I.
OVERALL: B+
PS. Lots of the pictures are small, but click for larger (readable) image.
Great review. Looks like it has some very funny moments.
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