Misc. Quotes on The Changers Progress Diary CD:
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"A
fascinating insight into the creative mind. If you haven't checked out
Changers yet, but you like indy comics and science-fiction, this might
be worth an order."
Randy Lander,
TheFourthRail.com
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"Professionally done and quite interesting to those seeking to learn more about the creative process."
Johanna
Draper-Carlson,
Comics Worth Reading
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"It's about the creative process and the battles with self-doubt. It's about boredom, neurosis, and wavering beliefs... His continuous introspection and neurotic health and social concerns are vastly entertaining. This CD is a great idea, well executed. I'm glad he put so much work into it. The result was worth it."
Gabino
Travassos,
MOTE Magazine, CA
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"Interesting and intriguing even if you haven't read the comic. It goes far beyond mere analysis of the comic, offering glimpses into Ezra's self-development in addition to the creation of the comic itself. The result is fascinating."
Heath
Row,
Poopsheet Foundation
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Misc. Quotes on The Changers Graphic Novels:
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"The Changers books have made Daniels a talent to watch, and both books certainly belong on the shelves of all of us who keep crying for better comics and diversity in American graphic storytelling. This is one of the few times a cartoonist has tackled hard science in way usually left to novelists, and is worth noting."
Leroy
Derousseaux,
Comic Book Bin
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"Absolutely
fascinating, full of sociological exploration, strong characterization,
big ideas and intelligent, engaging writing with solid artwork. Points
the way to a big future for creator Ezra Claytan Daniels."
Randy Lander,
TheFourthRail.com
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"Daniels has crafted a perfect independent comic with a brilliant sci-fi concept... and perhaps some of the best visual storytelling I’ve ever seen. This is what independent comics should be. Strong characters, superbly plotted, with art that is as unique as the voice that is telling the story. The Changers is all of these things and more. Daniels is a true original."
Joshua
Hale Fialkov,
DivergingComics.com
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"One of the most original and challenging science-fiction graphic novels of recent times. Delving deeply into the philosophical consequences of the characters’ actions, THE CHANGERS is a thinking man’s parable full of darkly funny sci-fi concepts."
François
Peneaud,
PopImage.com
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"It's
rare to find a debut graphic novel with as much poise, confidence and
competence as you see on every page of Changers. It’s not hard to
come to the conclusion that we may be witnessing the birth of an extraordinary
talent."
Tim
O'Neil,
Poopsheetreviews.com
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"Startlingly fresh. It’s a complicated premise that unfolds in a thoughtful and lively way. I encourage all of you sci-fi junkies to give CHANGERS a try; there just aren’t enough comics like it."
Lizzybeth,
Ain't It Cool News
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"I
think this book is brilliant. Frankly, I wouldn't have expected this
level of competence and ingenuity from somebody's first graphic novel.
This is a phenomenal series. Anyone who longs for smart science fiction
should check these out."
Kevin Bramer,
Opticalsloth.com
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The
Changers is a fascinating bit of science-fiction built on solid characterization
and very intriguing ideas. The sort of sociological, thinking science-fiction
that defined the term in the book market. Highly Recommended: 9/10.
Randy Lander,
TheFourthRail.com
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"Religion
and faith, friendship, responsibility and the right to existence are all
challenged and discussed here. It might seem like a lot to be covered
in such a short amount of time, but Daniels has a way with story and dialogue
that he is able to open these issues for discussion while maintaining
an interesting, well moving plot."
Cindy Lynn Speer,
SF Site.com
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"This
first part of a two volume self-published graphic novel is an ambitious
piece of work. However, Daniels has pulled it off brilliantly, with great
writing and a distinctive illustration style. It's well worth picking
up by those who like a well-balanced story, which mixes a little science
fiction with a good smattering of intelligent, entertaining dialogue and
plot."
Grovel.org.uk, England
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"The
best science fiction should leave your mind reeling after you've put it
down. The plot and the setting should linger in your thoughts for days.
And that's what The Changers does. Tensely written, exceptionally well
drawn... It is a marvel."
Gabino Travassos,
MOTE MGZN
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"The
Changers is a remarkable achievement in comics. A purely self-published,
original, and highly inventive tale that redefines what can be done in
an artform. It's rare for comics to transcend the form. It's even rarer
still for science fiction comics to. The Changers does just that. "
Joshua Hale Fialkov,
Fanboy Radio
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"This
is science fiction of Big Ideas. More than once I was genuinely surprised
by this book, which hasn't happened to me with sci-fi in a long time.
The ideas here are fresh, while the themes remain timeless. All this and
a truly unforgettable ending. Do yourself a favor and order it right away."
Andy Campbell,
Careful With That
Axe, Eugene
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"An impressive debut... Maturely plotted and with a unique drawing style, the books are a satisfying, promising start for this young artist."
Mike
Whybark,
Tablet Newspaper, Seattle
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"Quick,
what's the last really good science fiction comic anybody out there has
read? Anybody? ...This one, when it's completed, could certainly
be the best of recent years because of the sheer imagination involved
in the concept."
Kevin Bramer,
Opticalsloth.com
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"What
a genre bending gem. Artistically leaning towards alternative comics,
but the content was a mix of contemporary hipster lifestyles and hard
core sci-fi. Better science fiction, in fact, than almost anything seen
in modern comics. I was really blown away. Fantastic work."
Brett Warnock,
Top Shelf Comix
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"Daniels simplifies his heavy material without ever condescending, while depicting his world with stark, lovely green-and-white drawings. The combination of conceptual ambition and readability is impressive in The Changers, as is the fact that Daniels has pulled it off at the age of 24."
Justin
Westcoat Sanders III,
The Portland Mercury
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"Ezra Claytan Daniels's story in The Changers is a classic science-fiction theme, but one that does a great job of mixing in the every day themes of fitting in with the people around you. Printed in digest format using green ink and looking like a training manual, its look alone will stay with you."
Greg
McElhatton
iComics.com
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"A whopping 95 pages of Ezra Claytan Daniel's comic genius, this is a must-have for all his fans. Futuristic yet oh-so-human, it endears the reader to the characters in Ezra's charming way. Beautifully written, gloriously drawn and a fantastic storyline. This is an amazing comic!"
JANE,
Vox Populis, Australia
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"This
ambitious book kept me enthralled all the way through. The essays added
an incredible socio-cultural dimension to the whole book. They really
pulled the book up from wonderful science fiction to wonderful science
fiction with a message. Nice job."
Mike Tolento,
Empty Life Comics
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"I
was truly blown away by The Changers. I've never read anything like it
before. It's brilliant. I read the book slowly because I didn't want it
to end."
Lynne Lowe,
Java Turtle
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"A
very convincing and quickly enveloping science fiction scenario. Well-drawn,
well-designed, well-written, compelling and sincere, it's hard to believe
this is a one-man show."
Gabino Travassos,
MOTE MGZN
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"A
stunning, mature work from a young creator that incorporates philosophy
into a true science fiction comic. I look forward to seeing more of this
fascinating story."
Johanna Draper Carlson,
Comics Worth Reading
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"CERTIFIED COOL"
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"Like any good science fiction, Daniels is writing more about the present than the future. His characters give interesting insights into the every day dealings of humans in the 21st century."
M.
William Helfrich,
The Portland Mercury
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"There's
so much to admire in this book it is hard to know where to start. There's
humour and philosophy and theology all mixed up in this subtle story.
Ezra displays an imaginative approach to the visual storytelling. You
just can't predict where things are going to lead next. In a word: Piquant."
Darren Schroeder,
Silver Bullet
Comics NZ
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Misc.
Quotes on Disposable Boy:
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"Daniels has a beautifully raw but clean style... His sense of layout and design are phenomenal. I can't recommend this series enough."
MD Guiness,
The Small Press Magazine
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"Fantastic. Very introspective, with lots of interesting things to say."
Chris
Staros,
Co-founder, Top Shelf Comics
Creator/Writer, The Staros Report
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"Daniels
seems to be one of those restless Whiz Kid sorts. Given his growing storytelling
skills, he need not be so restless, just patient."
Robert
Young,
The Comics Interpreter
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"This
is autobiography at its finest, at least in comic form. The guy
is an amazing writer and he tells you about things that most people wouldn't
go anywhere near."
Kevin
Bramer,
Opticalsloth.com
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"If you need to feel like you are not the only one out there that is alone, then Daniels' Disposable Boy #2's beautifully, yet painfully exposed view of the soul is the read for you."
Jeffrey
Ellinger,
Delusions of Adequacy
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"Ezra's
work is brilliant. The story and the drawings are powerful statements."
Dr.
Donald E. Smith,
Royal College of Art, London
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"I can say unequivocally that it is the best [comic] I have ever read. It is sad, funny, witty, profound, and even cute. Great work."
James
J. Westby,
Writer/Director,
'Bloody Mary', 'Anoosh of the Airways'
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"This
comic is a very touching, brutally honest display of Ezra's feelings of
insecurity around others. Underneath this self-doubt however, shines a
witty, intelligent charm that captivates! Gorgeous."
JANE,
Vox Populis. Australia
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"I would have to say that if my first mini's were as good as [these], I would be a lot farther in my comics career."
Michael
Dowers,
Fantagraphics Books
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"I LOVED it. Your writing is so revealing and honest. There aren't many men who are able to bare their souls as you have. When I was done reading it I wanted to give you a big hug."
Lynne
Lowe,
Java Turtle
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"Sort of quiet and angry at the same time. Very very cool and well designed"
Kevin
Sampsell,
Future Tense Books
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"At best, I thought the CD based comic would be a novelty. I was pleasantly surprised, therefore, to find that Disposable Boy was a well done and skillfully produced work of interactive art. And your work at Dream-Chocolate? Staggering. As a fellow designer, I feel qualified in pronouncing you a most talented individual."
Dave
Elfving,
Machine Chicago
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"What a find! [The] nicely designed covers first attracted my attention. But how nice to find that the insides live up to the packaging."
Jerrod
Maruyama,
Creator, 'Trundle Bundle'
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"I loved it. The drawings are so expressive, as is [the] writing. Very moving (both funny and sad). Quite a talent."
Pearl
Fischer,
Pacific Northwest College of Art