So after reading and
reviewing Hip Hop Family Tree Volume 1, I decided to read the Free Comic Book
Day Sampler to see if I missed anything. As I said earlier, the first half of
the comic is selections from Volume 1. I had only read about 7 pages prior and
my earlier guess continued for about 7 more pages.
The middle of the book
features an article by Ed Piskor on what resembles a mock-up of the old Marvel Bullpen
Bulletins that were in all Marvel titles in the 80s through the mid-90s. Included
in this book along with Piskor’s selections are several portraits of famed hip
hop artists by different artists. They’re really cool and show off various
styles and color techniques.
The
second half of the book is devoted to what is going to be Volume 2. Now, here’s
the catch: even though this sampler advertises that Volumes 1 and 2 are out at
the same time, they are not. Volume 1 was published in May of this year and
Volume 2 will hit stores in mid-September. So, I have a little bit of time to
wait but it’s not very long.
The selections of
volume 2 were easier to read as I am now more familiar with many of the lengthy
cast of characters and some of them are starting to look more like I remember
them as a kid. The final page which shows RUN DMC after their fashion
transformation was awesome and I wish I had a pic of it to show you. It had me
running to my computer and looking up when Volume 2 would drop.
Worth Consuming
Rating: 9 out of 10
stars.
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