Tag: Tabary

Iznogoud and the Magic Computer

by Derelict Space Sheep on July 2, 2021 in 42 Word Retrospectives • 0 Comments

Iznogoud and the Magic Computer

by Goscinny; ill. Tabary (Cinebook, 2009) [from ‘Iznogoud et l’ordinateur magique’, 1970]

Five pun-filled stories featuring the nefarious Iznogoud, oft-thwarted scourge of ancient Baghdad. Goscinny overdoes the wordplay and undercooks the characterisation while Tabary’s panels evoke a clutter, not a treasure trove, of detail. (Admittedly his camels and elephants make for comic haute cuisine.)

The Wicked Wiles of Iznogoud

by Derelict Space Sheep on July 10, 2016 in 42 Word Retrospectives • 0 Comments

The Wicked Wiles of Iznogoud

by Goscinny & Tabary (Cinebook, 2008)

[first published as “Les complots d’Iznogoud”, Dargaud Editeur Paris, 1967]

Six pun-filled tales from ancient Baghdad as the wicked protagonist Iznogoud (think Dick Dastardly) is repeatedly thwarted in his nefarious plans to depose the caliph. Goscinny’s imagination is clearly in evidence but the stories lack the scope of his writing for Asterix.