BNW: POPULATION EXPLOSION OGN RAVE REVIEWS! (CLICK BELOW TO READ COMPLETE REVIEWS)

"an interesting take, and very cool. Go get it." (PODCAST REVIEW) JIMMY AQUINO - COMIC NEWS INSIDER

"Martin reimbues super-powers with some of their original grandeur, and avoids the somewhat tired paths travelled by other "normal man" stories like Heroes and others." COLLECTED EDITIONS

"Population Explosion is a well thought out, touching story of a man and his family." JOE HILLIARD - POP THOUGHT

"It’s really the characters that drive how good this series is. I recommend it highly!" MARTIN - READCOMICS.ORG

"writer Skipper Martin, artist Christopher Provencher and colorist Wed Dzioba do a great job at communicating both the human element and the real world considerations suddenly gaining the ability to fly would entail. It's like an upbeat version of Heroes meeting an indy film. Check it out." J.C. VAUGHN - SCOOP

"Skipper Martin has stumbled on a golden high concept story idea. The concept of super humans is as old as Stan Lee, but Martin has come up with a fresh and hilarious twist to the superhero concept. And I feel this is a better take on superpowers than Mark Millar's Kick-Ass." RATING 4 OUT OF 5 MARTIJN FORM - COMICS BULLETIN

"it was pretty good. It made up for New Exiles!" Rating 8 & 7 (PODCAST REVIEW) CHRIS PARTIN & ANGELA PAMAN- COMICS ADDICTION

"Population Explosion is truly a breath of fresh air in modern comics. If you are looking for a new alternative to superheroes, or continuity, or eight trades worth of catching up, look no further." RATING 4.5 OUT OF 5 JOEY ESPOSITO- CC2K

"Population Explosion is everything BNW was, only inordinately more complex and dramatic and, most importantly, it solidifies that Martin and Provencher aren’t one-trick ponies or one-hit wonders, even if this is technically the same series. I cannot recommend this book enough." DAVE BAXTER - BROKEN FRONTIER

"another home run from Skipper Martin and Ape Entertainment. Great book. Can't wait for the next one." SUPERHERO - AIN'T IT COOL NEWS

"you owe it to yourself to experience something truly unique that will leave you smiling long after you’ve closed the book, opened it, and reread certain parts, and then closed it again. This is good comics." RATING A JOEY CRUZ - GEEKS OF DOOM

"Together, the minds behind this title have once again managed to craft a poignant and powerful tale that does credit to the medium of comics" WILLIAM KULESA - THE JERSEY JOURNAL

"a fun book, and i just love that it exists to bring fun back into comics" SOLID A (PODCAST REVIEW) ERIC MARTIN - COMICS PLAYGROUND

"This well written, nicely drawn comic is delivered with confidence and charm" OLDMANMUSINGS.COM

"the talented creative team of Skipper Martin, Christopher Provencher, and Wes Dzioba have succeeded in capturing lightning in a bottle a second time with this charming, human tale." J.C. VAUGHN - SCOOP

"In a way, Bizarre New World becomes the reverse Heroes, inspired more by television (Greatest American Hero) than by comics themselves, and this is not a bad thing. Bizarre New World remains one of the best true alternatives in superhero comics." ANTHONY LAPLUME - PAPERBACK READER

"Population Explosion serves as one of the better takes on the likely consequences of superpowers. Martin and Provencher retain the personal and very human perspective of the first miniseries." GRADE A- KURT AMACKER - MANIA.COM

"In Paul, it's easy to see yourself. His frustrations, joys, excitement and everyman qualities are universal, honestly written and fun. There is no denying, this is a great concept and an outstandingly executed series." CHUCK MOORE - COMIC RELATED

"This book was great! In all honesty this was one of the most fun and best written books I’ve read in quite awhile." KEITH FREIHEIT - FREKEI THOUGHTS

"This is one book you should read if you want a down-to-earth tale about flying. The artwork and writing go so well together that it combines to make a really light-hearted and heartwarming book." RATING A MOYA DAWSON - PAPERBACK READER

 

ORIGINAL THREE ISSUE MINI-SERIES RAVE REVIEWS!

"Really great! Go get it." JIMMY AQUINO - COMIC NEWS INSIDER

"miniseries was a real find; believable & witty story, great art, and a unique handling of the subject matter." RATING A+ VALERIE D'ORAZIO - OCCASIONAL SUPERHEROINE

"Bizarre New World may be one of the best comic books I have read in years. The story, the art…everything about this book is a hit!" THE COMIC FANATIC.COM

"Martin’s scripting is spot-in. Provencher’s artwork is clean and perfectly suited for the (not so) grounded story. Dzioba’s colors give the book a very appropriate open texture. He goes to town when it comes to the flying scenes by effectively depicting the spacious sky without over-rendering." BERNIE GONZALES - INDIE PULP

"It's a safe bet that Ape Entertainment will be well represented on this must read list and Bizarre New World stands certain to be in that count." COMMENTARY BY CHUCK MOORE - COMIC RELATED

"This is the concluding issue of what we hope is only the first of many mini-series for Bizarre New World" SCOOP

"the best new comic I've read so far in 2007." SUPERHERO - AIN'T IT COOL NEWS

"This book is a must for people who enjoy simple, well-crafted stories that exhibit a high level of verisimilitude. Seek this book out and enjoy it, Bizarre New World will make you feel good with its thoughtful sense of humor and it’ll make you think about one man’s simplest and carefree fantasies." STEVE EKSTROM - NEWSARAMA / RECOMMENDED AS A"BEST SHOTS" SELECTION

"This is a fine, fine read and I predict very good things for Skipper and his collaborators on the title. With this review, I tip my hat. These three issues made me smile many, many times as it's a fresh approach with quality work, cover to cover." Rating: 9 out of 10 CHUCK MOORE - COMIC RELATED

"Already what I would consider the early runner for best series of 2007, Bizarre New World provides a prime example of what happens when a comic book is done right." FLETCH ADAMS - BROKEN FRONTIER

"so straight-forward and so charming – in this heyday of spot-the-influence deconstructionist oddities – that it can unreservedly be called an experimental masterpiece. Bizarre New World is a book you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve finished it....it.’s marvelously rendered, both in story and art; it’s the complete small press package that only a few books a year ever manage to achieve." DAVE BAXTER - BROKEN FRONTIER

"It’s a rare joy to see creators working on something this exciting, this new, this unknown, and this much fun. Bravo, Bizarre New World, and the story it hath in it." GEOFF HOPPE - THE COMIC BOOK BIN

"This is the indie that could, and it’s going to kick you sideways....this is just honest-to-god a book that I can support with all of my heart, which is so rare these days I have to shout it to the winds. Try it. You won’t regret it." NEAL BAILEY - SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE / CINEMA-CRAZED REVIEWER

"I'm finding it hard to write a review without devolving into giddy platitudes...but this is just such a great story, that is told so well, that I just want to cry. I can't recommend this book enough. This is one of the best books I have read this year" GOMAN1.LIVEJOURNAL.COM

" I absolutely adored this title! ...definitely an engrossing read and Paul is a great lead character - very human in the best of ways. The art is also very expressive and captivating, making it an excellent complement to the writing here." Overall: 5 stars. (OUT OF 5) ALEX HAAS - INDY COMIC REVIEW

"You can't help but enjoy the wonder that is put in front of you as an everyday guy realizes that he can fly. Beyond the story, the artwork again, really shows the awe that this man has as he discovers what he can (and can't) do." Overall: 4 stars. (OUT OF 5) RON MILLER - INDY COMIC REVIEW

"I should have known as soon as I saw the APE Entertainment logo on the comic that it was going to be good. “Bizarre New World" will continue the string of original, well written and superbly illustrated books that has become a hallmark of APE. Check it out for yourselves, I promise you won’t be disappointed." 4.5 OUT OF 5 STARS CURVEZILLA - KOMIKAZEE.COM

"The story hits the ground running and flows beautifully, and Provencher & Dzioba deserve as much credit as Martin does. This issue is a shining example of superb visual storytelling." COMICS IN THE CLASSROOM

"Skipper Martin takes a fairly common question and expounds upon it with both humanity and hilarity. I rarely read comics that actually make me laugh, and Bizarre New World succeeded." Grade A KURT AMACKER - MANIA.COM

"If you're looking for a light-hearted and fun story with superb art, this is a great read." MOYA DAWSON - PAPERBACK READER

"if you are looking for a charming alternative from all the mainstream comics out there, but one that still features a character with superpowers, give Bizarre New World a try. You’ll be glad you did." WILLIAM GATEVACKES - POPMATTERS

"receiving the simplest superpower -- flight -- is explored in a funny, touching and ultimately ultra-realistic notion that makes it one of the most refreshing new comics to be released in quite some time." BRETT BERLINER - PLAYBACK:stl

"one of the most enthusiastic comic books I have ever read. There is so much positive energy in this book that it will put a smile on your face for the rest of the day. ..4.5 out of 5 " MARTIJN FORM - SILVER BULLET COMICS / LINE OF FIRE REVIEW

"Fun and light, believable, and a totally different and original idea...4 out of 5 inks" CHRIS BUCHNER - 215INK

"This book is very refreshing for the simple reason that it seems so grounded in the real world. This is probably the best ‘realistic’ superhero book I’ve seen in a long time" JAY MCKIERNAN - SILVER BULLET COMICS

 

SMALLER REVIEWS & BLURBS:

"If you like slice of life stories with a twist, you should definitely give this book a try"KEITH FREIHEIT - FREKEI THOUGHTS

"Skipper Martin continues his unique tale of an ordinary guy who gains the ability to fly. Rating: 4/5" BLAKE PETIT - DONE IN ONE REVIEWS

"The sincerity and humanity comes across wonderfully in the writing and the illustration that draws you into the book as you chuckle while reading through it. I found this comic to be quite refreshing" OLDMANMUSINGS.COM

Check out the fun artcle by Steve Wells where he talks about his thoughts on human flight, and of course "Bizarre New World." LAS VEGAS WEEKLY.COM

Former child star, actor, musician, writer, producer, and if I can add something to that long list - all around damn nice guy Bill Mumy was gracious enough to take a copy of BNW issue one. He apparently dug it and said so in his guestbook when my mom wrote to thank him. Yes, even my mom hocks my book, got a problem with that?!?!? Check out his site www.billmumy.com, and here's the blurb:

OH, HI, KORY! YEAH, SKIPPER WAS GREAT. HE WAS REALLY NICE AND SAID VERY KIND THINGS ABOUT HIS MOM! (YOU GOTTA LOVE THAT!) AND I TRULY ENJOYED HIS BOOK. I READ IT LAST NIGHT. I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL... HOPE IT'S A BIG SUCCESS. "BIZARRE NEW WORLD" ON APE ENTERTAINMENT. IT'S THE FIRST CHAPTER OF A "REALISTIC" META HUMAN STORY. HAS A NICE SENSE OF HUMOUR AND SO FAR, NO MAJOR DOOM AND GLOOM. WORKED FOR ME. BILL MUMY - FROM HIS GUESTBOOK ON WWW.BILLMUMY.COM

"This May, the creators bring us not only a "Bizarre New World," but a beautiful one as well." WILLIAM KULESA - THE JERSEY JOURNAL

"This is a fun comic, one that really feels legitimately different. There's nothing else on the racks quite like it. Rating: 4/5" BLAKE PETIT - DONE IN ONE REVIEWS

"The writing is sharp and the pacing and artwork are a “10”! I think this book is going to be one of the sleepers of the year." MIKE WELLMAN - BROKEN FRONTIER

"Reading the first few issues of Bizarre New World made me feel like a boy again, reading my favorite comics and thinking, "so this is what it's like to really fly!" A fun comic with a fascinating story, I thoroughly enjoyed it." TERRY MOORE - STRANGERS IN PARADISE

"Writer Skipper Martin doesn’t embellish his story with typical superhero trappings. Instead, he takes a strong, simple premise and manipulates it in entertaining, even whimsical ways." MARK BEATTY - DARKTOWER COMICS

"If you haven’t heard of Ape Entertainment’s Bizarre New World, now is a good time to see what it’s all about over at http://www.bizarrenewworld.com . I’ve read some of it and I can say that it promises to be a terrific comic as well as fresh and interesting." STEVEN G. SAUNDERS - ALL THE RAGE

"I thought it was brilliant. It’s got one of the best high concepts I’ve heard in a while" BLAIR MARNELL - ALL THE RAGE

"I’ve already seen some of the interior pages, which are fantastic. Just as a reader, this is now one of my most anticipated projects" BLAIR MARNELL - ALL THE RAGE