About the Author

John Brodowski grew up in an "utterly unremarkable"; New England town. Unfortunately this is also where he currently lives. During his brain's most crucial developmental period he enjoyed watching many, many horror movies such as Rawhead Rex; Death Race 2000, and The Toxic Avenger; He also enjoyed staying up very late and eating 10 packs of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. John Brodowski is currently battling a Pepsi addiction but can't seem to make comics without it. Bottom Line: If you like the movie Cyborg; starring Jean-Claude Van Damme then you should buy this book.

Review

Idiosyncratic, funny, and haunting, Curio Cabinet is a laugh out loud exploration of the mysterious and mundane, where the awe inspiring is unearthed and revealed, often without warning, from the detritus of modern life. There is nothing else like it. In Brodowski's hands, content and style come together to create a surprisingly layered, rich, singular work, revealing an artist in deft control of his form. One of the best young cartoonists to emerge in years. --Sammy Harkham