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Thursday, December 6, 2007 12:00 AM

"Shortcomings"

The new graphic novel by Adrian Tomine of "Optic Nerve" fame may finally secure his spot in the cartoon pantheon alongside Daniel Clowes and the Hernandez brothers.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2007 10:30 PM

It's OK, but...

His earlier work, available now in several books, is much better. This one is just so constantly whiny, and Ben really is a pain.

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