Phonogram (comic)

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Phonogram

Cover of Phonogram Vol. 1 issue 2 By Jamie McKelvie
Publisher Image Comics
Schedule Monthly
Format Mini-series
Publication date 2006–Present
Number of issues Six as of 2007
Main character(s) David Kohl
Creative team
Writer(s) Kieron Gillen
Artist(s) Jamie McKelvie
Creator(s) Kieron Gillen
Jamie McKelvie

Phonogram is a comic book written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Jamie McKelvie. It is published by Image Comics.

A run of at least two mini-series is planned. The first volume began in August 2006 and stars David Kohl, a mage who uses the medium of Britpop music to interpret his magic.

Contents

[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] Collections

The issues have been collected as a trade paperback:

[edit] External links

[edit] Interviews


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