Nemesis The Warlock: Forbidden Planet, Torquemada's 2nd Honeymoon + Book 8
If it makes you feel good, it's bad
I’m blown away by Nemesis the Warlock: the Definitive Edition, Vols 1 and 2. My compliments to the publishers, Rebellion, and especially their designer Gemma Sheldrake for the truly inspired front and back covers.
Volume 2 is now on sale from the 2000AD store.
Such a Definitive Edition requires a Definitive Commentary, a companion piece for when you’re looking at the beautiful art by art-creator Kevin O’Neill and the other talented artists that followed him. So it’s time for The Secret History of Nemesis the Warlock, an episode by episode revelation of what really went on behind the scenes.
NEMESIS – SELF-CONTAINED STORIES – PLUS BOOK 8
(Appearing in The Later Heresies)
Forbidden Planet: Photostrip by Tony Luke.
I think this story works better than Tony’s previous photo strip, shot at my house. It’s much easier to follow and is memorable for showing Torquemada ‘purifying’ Nick Landau, the owner of Forbidden Planet. Great fun! You can see the Moonstone Miss Clack influence coming through where Torquemada says, ‘This shop should be full of my tracts – like ‘How to stay Pure’… ‘If it makes you feel good, it’s bad.’… and other improving works! Not this comic-book tripe!
Torquemada’s Second Honeymoon
Beautifully painted by Kevin, you can see the evolution of his Marshal Law colouring style here.
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