stenaros's review
2.0
Matt and I read aloud.
The art in this book was interesting, but I didn't particularly like, well, anyone and thus was happy when it was over. Nice slice of life of early 90s Seattle, though, if you are interested.
The art in this book was interesting, but I didn't particularly like, well, anyone and thus was happy when it was over. Nice slice of life of early 90s Seattle, though, if you are interested.
mountsleepyhead's review
4.0
Oh man, I love me some cynicism and it's really nice to be able to relate to Buddy Bradley on one level and be totally thankful I'm not nearly as bad as he is. But I guess that's the point. To point out the snobby, nihilistic monster in all of us and also make said pointing out hilarious and hinting at some universal truths that stretch far beyond the gruge-era 90s. The perfect comix series for my mid-20s, for sure.
theartolater's review
4.0
It largely is what it is - early Bagge work, good characterization, unique art. It's very much a product of its time, and that's not a bad thing here, especially since I was 10 around the time being discussed.
All and all a good read. I'll be happily grabbing the next Hate volume.
All and all a good read. I'll be happily grabbing the next Hate volume.
xterminal's review
3.0
Peter Bagge, Hey, Buddy! (Fantagraphics Books, 1993)
The first collection of Buddy strips from underground zine Hate, Hey, Buddy! is probably not what you're expecting if you're new to Peter Bagge and unfamiliar with Hate (which is far less about, well, hate than one would expect). Buddy sits around, annoys his roommates (who annoy him in return), has a relationship that's failing more than it's succeeding, etc. Mildly amusing, but most likely a “you had to be there” phenomenon ultimately (Wikipedia notes that the Hate was popular in grunge culture for being a satire of it). Feels a great deal like memoir, so if you're fond of those, it's worth a whirl. ***
The first collection of Buddy strips from underground zine Hate, Hey, Buddy! is probably not what you're expecting if you're new to Peter Bagge and unfamiliar with Hate (which is far less about, well, hate than one would expect). Buddy sits around, annoys his roommates (who annoy him in return), has a relationship that's failing more than it's succeeding, etc. Mildly amusing, but most likely a “you had to be there” phenomenon ultimately (Wikipedia notes that the Hate was popular in grunge culture for being a satire of it). Feels a great deal like memoir, so if you're fond of those, it's worth a whirl. ***
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