by Ben Catmull
$3.95
32 pages
Publisher: Fantagraphics
Creator Ben Catmull creates a fantastic world where all manner of creatures great and small, from surreal beasts to anthropomorphic forces of nature, co-exist with humans. This first issue weaves three semi-connected stories. A young boy witnesses a series of giant monsters bringing forth a great rain; a crotchety old professor has the limits of his patience and personal safety tested on board the "Monster Express"; and in "Civilization Studies Illustrated," a provincial town deals with a host of insect and bird creatures as well as nightly "bear floods." Haunting yet serene, Catmull's beautiful, two-color artwork and fanciful stories will capture your imagination. "Monster Parade" marks Catmull's first comic since ending his acclaimed, self-published series "Paper Theater" in 2001.
