By David Collier (Drawn & Quarterly Publications)
ISBN: 1-896597-25-4
Just The Facts is a compilation of strips produced over a number of years by David Collier, compellingly crafted in the manners of Robert Crumb and Harvey Pekar. The subjects range from autobiography through cultural and popular history to just, plain “cool stuff you should knowâ€.
With deceptive wit and subtle skill Collier acts as teacher and philosopher on a hugely diverse range of topics divided into the categories The Military, Music, Comics, Sports, Newspapers, Travel and Nostalgia. Particularly memorable are such epics as ‘Harry Smith and the Precursory Seattle Scene’, ‘Amazing Heroes’, ‘The Critic’, ‘The United Colors of the Impending Apocalypse!’ and ‘The Great Paperback Book Glut!’.
Collier is that type of wonderful creator who would still work, still produce to the best of his ability even if he were the only person left alive. His dedication, ability to engross and willingness to attempt new styles for every tale mark this lost gem as a book well worth pursuing for every grown-up who’s fed-up with mainstream packages.
© 1986, 1989-1991, 1993-1997, 1998 David Collier. All Rights Reserved.