Great review, Overlord. It's a shame that distribution companies are legally allowed to prevent the sale of anything they personally find objectionable. It should always be left up to the public as to what sells and what doesn't.
Another fantastic, insightful, wonderfully crafted video. Thank you! I haven't read Chester Brown's earlier work, though I love Louis Riel, Paying For It, and Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus. This story is not at all what I has expected given how grounded his contemporary work has become. I'm definitely going to find the collected edition of Ed the Happy Clown, though it's disappointing to know that Brown removed sections. It would be interesting to see him return to this kind of graphic surrealistic work now that he's further honed his craft. Love the channel!
I've always though that Chester Brown would be a great subject for a serious critical look. He has such a diverse body of work. A lot of cartoonist seem to be just one thing, but he kept changing on his own.
Comic censorship was a big thing in the50's because the values of those times were stiflingly conservative. The Red Scare was also in full swing, and they cracked down on any comics that weren't educational. Hence why a lot of comics of that era had some sort of sciencey theme. The effects of comic censorship of the 50's are still being felt to this day.
It upsets me that others being offended, or the fear of witch, can directly effect the content I choose to explore. Art in any form should be free from censorship. Given direct harm cannot be proven. Art must be free to drive our emotions and imagination. No matter what way we are driven. Content warnings are perfectly acceptable barriers of protection. Let people decide for themselves. And ignore what you see fit.
