Bardin the Superrealist

This book represents my first exposure to Max's work, but I was sold right away with his beautiful "ligne claire" drawing style. These strips, taken together, provide a highly original journey through surrealism, religion, the world of dreams, and a lot more besides. The sum is not necessarily greater than the parts with this book, but there's some gorgeous artwork here mixed up with some intriguing story ideas, and that's enough to make for a great package.

I was so happy finding this book in the Mountain View Public Library! I owe a lot to Max for his sense of humor his beautiful drawings and his connection from the Barcelona of the 80s to the Universe (or so). This book is clearly not marketed for any success, even less in the USA of superheroes comic books. As beautiful as surreal.