Phonogram (comics)
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| Phonogram | |
 Cover of Phonogram (vol. 1) #2. Art by Jamie McKelvie. |
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| Publication information | |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Image Comics |
| Schedule | Irregular |
| Format | Limited series |
| Publication date | August 2006 - May 2007 (vol. 1) December 2008 - (vol. 2) |
| Number of issues | 6 (vol. 1) 7 (vol. 2) |
| Main character(s) | David Kohl |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Kieron Gillen |
| Artist(s) | Jamie McKelvie |
| Creator(s) | Kieron Gillen Jamie McKelvie |
| Collected editions | |
| Rue Britannia | ISBN 1-582406-94-4 |
Phonogram is a comic book written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Jamie McKelvie. It is published by Image Comics.
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[edit] Publication history
A run of at least two mini-series is planned. The first volume, "Rue Britannia," began in August 2006 and stars David Kohl, a mage who uses the medium of Britpop music to interpret his magic.
The next volume is "The Singles Club" consists of seven one-shots looking at young phonomancers and the main sixteen page story is rounded-out with features and back-up stories.[1][2]
[edit] Volume 1 - Rue Britannia
The first volume was a six issue run, collected under the title "Rue Britannia". In keeping with the Britpop theme, the six individual issues had cover art based on album artwork from that era.
| Issue Number | Issue Title | Album & Artist (Cover) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Without Your Permission | Elastica - Elastica |
| 2 | Can’t Imagine the World Without Me | It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah - Black Grape |
| 3 | Faster | Definitely Maybe - Oasis |
| 4 | Murder Park | Modern Life Is Rubbish - Blur |
| 5 | Kissing With Dry Lips | Suede - Suede |
| 6 | Live Forever | The Holy Bible - Manic Street Preachers |
| TPB collecting issues 1-6 | Rue Britannia | This Is Hardcore - Pulp |
At the end of each issue, the creators give a glossary of the more obscure phrases and pop-culture references used, as well as musings on the history of Britpop and the influences on the issue. A shorter version of the glossary is included in the trade paperback.
[edit] Volume 2 - The Singles Club
| Issue Number | Issue Title | Relevant Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull Shapes | The Pipettes - 'Pull Shapes' |
| 2 | Wine and Bed and More and Again | CSS - 'Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above |
| 3 | We Share Our Mother's Health | The Knife - We Share Our Mother's Health |
| 4 | Konichiwa Bitches | Robyn - Konichiwa Bitches |
| 5 | Lust Etc | Pet Shop Boys - Love Etc |
| 6 | Ready to be Heartbroken | Camera Obscura - Lloyd, I'm ready to be Heartbroken |
| 7 | Wolf Like Me | TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me |
[edit] Collected editions
Volume 1's issues have been collected as a trade paperback:
- Phonogram: Rue Britannia, 144 pages, Image, June 2007, ISBN 1-582406-94-4
[edit] Notes
- ^ SINGLES CLUB: Gillen & McKelvie on Phonogram 2, Comic Book Resources, September 22, 2008
- ^ Kieron Gillen: “Like A Particularly Geeky Grant Morrison Character”, Comics Bulletin, April 29, 2009
[edit] References
- Phonogram at the Grand Comic-Book Database
- Phonogram at the Comic Book DB
[edit] External links
[edit] Interviews
- Magical Music For The Masses: Phonogram, Newsarama, July 2006
- Alternate Cover Special : Phonogram Interview, May 20, 2007
