I enjoyed Trencher. It was the visual equivalent of the Super-Ultra-Edge-to-the-Max type of Action/Adventure writing you were going to see in Trencher and Lobo, Etc.
I remember seeing this amongst the Image comics at the local shop and passing on it, but I love your analysis of it, especially in the context of what was happening with Image at the time.
Epic. Love to see people talking about giffen. Huge inspiration for me growing up
Reminds me of the Liefeld-inspired Doom Force Special #1. But the Trencher art is interesting on its own terms, it's far more than parody.
Now do Ambush Bug.
Would The Heckler do?
I enjoyed Trencher. It was the visual equivalent of the Super-Ultra-Edge-to-the-Max type of Action/Adventure writing you were going to see in Trencher and Lobo, Etc.
I like the way you break down the artwork and style, so interesting. It is very busy and highly colored with lots to keep your eye hoping!
Ha! Keeps the eye hoping. What a turn of phrase!
I intended hopping, but… hoping is possibly better 😂. I like it.
The eye as bunny rabbit. Endlessly hopping and hoping for the next meal. Not a bad analogy for what Giffen is doing here.
Love it 😆
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I remember seeing this amongst the Image comics at the local shop and passing on it, but I love your analysis of it, especially in the context of what was happening with Image at the time.
Glad you liked the article! If you see it again, pick it up if cheap. Is worth it just to page through and marvel at the artwork.
What's wild is that this is the only thing Giffen did in this style and it's a major departure from his usual stuff.
I own the complete Trencher run. I had no idea he had passed.
Sorry to be the bad news messenger.
All these old-school guys are checking out. It hit me hard when Jim Aparo died.