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My Uncle Jeff
Damon Hurd and Pedro Camello
Details | Reviews | Interviews
Nominated for the 2003 Eisner Award for "Best Single Issue", this touching and compelling narrative tells the true story of a young man who encounters his favorite uncle for the first time in ten years and reflects on a childhood hero through adult eyes. this is a work that resonates with emotion, pain, love, and true sentiment. My Uncle Jeff is the debut entry in beta, a series of graphic novels by Damon Hurd.
Origin Comics (2002)
Alternative Comics (2003)
beta | 01
32 pages, B&W
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DIAMOND:
"While much of the comics industry's finest minds are seeking to create media franchises, Damon Hurd and his collaborator Pedro Camello are telling stories that matter, stories about family and sacrifice, real people and lasting consequences. Beautifully illustrated and honest to its core, My Uncle Jeff is the comic that you give to someone you love, just so you can go buy another copy for yourself."
- Rob Vollmar; The Castaways
"I began to read My Uncle Jeff. Four times. Through ER. You may never understand this... but believe me... that's a big deal."
- Tom Beland; True Story Swear to God
"We all look for that one writer that seems to have lived our lives with us and captured every single nuance. With My Uncle Jeff, you'll realize that your search is over."
- Myatt Murphy; Fade From Blue
Reviews
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Sequential Tart: Report Card
"I've read this a couple times now, and I love it every time. It's a self-published little comic that shines with a message of pure gold." Sheena McNeil of Sequential Tart has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the September issue.
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Calliope Comics: Musings Online
"All told, My Uncle Jeff is a very noteworthy publication. Damon Hurd and Pedro Camello have produced a very personal work that is nevertheless immediately accessible." Ben Herman of Calliope Comics has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his in My Not So Humble Opinion column.
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Hoarse and Buggy: My Uncle Jeff
"A truly satisfying self-contained story, a true rarity in the world of comics today." Joshua Hale Fialkov of Hoarse and Buggy has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the August 17th blog.
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Borderline: The Verdict
"Rarely do two creators weave a tapestry of a comic as well as here." Andrew Cheverton of Borderline has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in Borderline # 20.
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Derek Martinez: Ramblings
"It’s a beautiful story and worthy of every word that has been said about it and even more. If you haven’t read this, then by all means pick it up. It is an amazing comic that is not to be missed." Derek Martinez of Ramblings has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the March 16 blog.
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Comics Buyers Guide: The A List
"With this extremely personal story, Hurd has masterfully taken a man who looks as if he has nothing and shows us that he has everything he really needs." Nathan Melby of Comics Buyers Guide has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in CBG # 1529.
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Couch Pirates: The Splash Page
"Give it a try, you may find yourself weighing your own life and the people around you." Rob of The Splash Page has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his latest column.
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Sequential Tart: Report Card
"At the end of the day, and in a completely non-cheesy, non-schmaltzy way, despite it's serious subject matter, My Uncle Jeff is a very life affirming, uplifting comic. At the end of it all, I felt like I had known Uncle Jeff for years." Katherine Keller of Sequential Tart has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the March issue.
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Pop Matters: Comics
"In just twenty-eight pages, Hurd writes a tale of surprising psychological complexity." Ryan Paul of Pop Matters has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in their comics section.
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Slush Factory: Editor's Choice
"I can’t believe I almost didn’t order this book." Matt Martin of Slush Factory has reviewed My Uncle Jeff and has given it an Editor's Choice distinction.
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Savant: On the Radar
"After reading it, all I can say is, fuck the chicken fried rice. My Uncle Jeff is exceptional, without a doubt the best comic I've read all year. Bryan Miller of Savant has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the On the Radar column.
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Comic Book Network: My View
"Whatever the case in your life, this story and the people will ring true. I am eager to see what else Mr. Hurd will put to paper in the future." David Leblanc of Comic Book Network has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the most recent issue of the Comic Book Network electronic magazine.
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Comics Worth Reading: Capsule Reviews
"It's an excellent read that left me pondering my own family interactions." Johanna Draper Carlson of Comics Worth Reading has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in her Capsule Reviews column.
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The Fourth Rail: Critiques on Infinite Earths
"Its philosophical approach to life and family is the sort of thing that everyone should read." Don MacPherson of The Fourth Rail has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his Critiques on Infinite Earths column.
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The Fourth Rail: Snap Judgements
"Now the finished book is out, and it seems worth a reminder that My Uncle Jeff is a great debut by two impressive talents, and will no doubt be one of the best reads you'll have in 2003." Randy Lander of The Fourth Rail has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his Snap Judgements column.
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Comic Book Resources: Pipeline
"There's something about the power of the comics form and the way Hurd uses it here, I think, that's a testament to his ability to draw the reader in." Augie de Blieck Jr. of Comic Book Resources has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his Pipeline column.
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Four Color Review: The Wealth
"Short, but briskly paced, refreshingly gentle, and emotionally satisfying . . ." Andrew Duncan of Four Color Review has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his The Wealth column.
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Comics Worth Reading: December Previews
"This is a mature, insightful work that handles a subject not often tackled this explicitly in comics. It's an excellent read." Johanna Draper Carlson of Comics Worth Reading has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in her December Previews column.
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The Fourth Rail: Two In One
"My Uncle Jeff is a remarkably honest and engaging story with terrific artwork, and one of the best reads I've had all year. Don't miss it." Randy Lander and Don MacPherson of The Fourth Rail have reviewed My Uncle Jeff in their Two In One column.
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Diamond Comics' Previews: Certified Cool
"By the end of the story, you’ll not only want to hug Uncle Jeff, but you’ll be wishing he had been your Uncle Jeff too." Abby Horman of Previews has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the December issue.
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Small Press Magazine
"For a couple of unknown creators, Hurd and Camello have crafted a superb autobiographical graphic novel, one on par with the works of such creators as Scott Mills and James Kolchalka." MD Guinness of Small Press Magazine has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in the November issue.
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Movie Poop Shoot: Breakdowns
"Probably the best self-published comic I’ve seen in 2002." Chris Allen of Movie Poop Shoot has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his Breakdowns column.
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Comic Book Galaxy
"For a debut from unknown talents tackling a difficult genre, My Uncle Jeff looks to be a standout piece of humanistic autobiography, in the vein of American Splendor and Pedro and Me." Alan David Doane of Comic Book Galaxy has reviewed My Uncle Jeff.
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Ninth Art: Face It, Tiger
"A touching and compelling family tale by Damon Hurd, beautifully illustrated by Pedro Camello - both talents well worth discovering." Andrew Wheeler of Ninth Art plugs My Uncle Jeff in his Face It, Tiger column.
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Comic Book Galaxy: Hoopla!
"Biographical comics are a dime a dozen, but the thing that makes this particular piece stand out is that it's good. Really, really good." Paul Weissburg of Comic Book Galaxy has reviewed My Uncle Jeff in his Hoopla! column.
Interviews
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