SUPERHUMANS

That there is a new comic about a 1970's gorilla biker gang is pretty astounding in itself, but the fact that it is (so far) superb and has a variant cover that pays tribute to 'Psychomania' colours us pink and purple. 

HIS MAJESTY, THE MONKEY

An indispensible and much-loved book about Simian Cinema. There is no better genre. We don't even want to discuss the possibility that there might be.

THE MONKEY'S PAW

It's an all too familiar scenario: you're walking along, minding your own business, completely unaware of the huge, hairy hand which is extending behind you. 

Suddenly, the hand grabs you - encloses you - lifts you - shakes you about - and there's nothing you can do apart from hang on and hope that you don't get crushed or smashed or popped into its owners mouth and eaten alive. 

After a while, the hand releases you. You might land softly, you might crash to the ground in a heap of broken bones - the hairy hand doesn't care - it didn't put you down, it simply let you go.

Yes, you're right, this scene from 'The Mighty Peking Man' (1977) is JUST LIKE LIFE. Good luck with your own hairy hands, people.