Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Championing Comics
Kill Shakespeare has been a hugely successful book over the last year. With the penultimate issue, the battle for Shakespeare's life and the world of the Bard is coming to a head in the final battle. Lines are drawn and alliances are solidified as the series moves closer towards its conclusion. Onward!
Great show this week as hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija discuss DC’s Flashpoint, the Thor movie, the new Richie Rich comic, the new Batman movie with Bane and Arnold the Govenator’s troubles. The guys also discuss this year’s coming…
Fairly often it seems some books fly too far under the radar to be noticed. In the last week I stumbled onto such a book. The Li'l Depressed Boy is a story about a boy who's alone within himself, penned by S. Steven Struble. After getting caught up on the previous three issues, I took a look at issue four. What were my thoughts? Forward!
5. Dr. Doom That’s right team, in addition to being a megalomaniacal snappy dresser, Victor Von Doom is also well versed in the black arts. In fact, he is so knowledgeable that he was even in the running for Sorcerer…
Judd Winick. His name polarizes comic book readers it seems. Gracing everything from Green Lantern to Green Arrow, and up to and including Outsiders and Batman, the writer returns to the Batman universe for a three issue arc on Batman and Robin with a story centered on the character he brought back from the grave. Jason Todd returns in this issue, but just what is up his sleeve is anyone's guess. Onward ho!
This book came into my hands via a recommendation from my local comic book shop. Liar’s Kiss is a quick black and white crime drama. Here’s the publisher’s blurb: THE WAY HE INVESTIGATES IS A CRIME IN ITSELF. Nick Archer…
It’s a fun filled show this week as hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija are joined by Comic Culture regulars Marty Birthelmer and James Harris. DC’s Flashpoint #5 and the DC wide relaunch are discussed. The guys also touch on…
Another book I had never heard of that was on my local comic shop’s shelf of new releases; the cover grabbed my attention and I gave Winterworld a quick thumbing. I quickly added it to my buy pile and headed…
With an Avenger in the hospital and fighting for her life, issue twelve of New Avengers arrived on the stands last week. Let's have a look at how this book is shaping up after a year's worth of issues.
I’m not a fan of horror books or themes but the story just grabbed me; never would have picked it up but I’m a fan of Allred’s art. iZombie: Dead To The World is about a young girl and her…
On a previous Pick 5, five “mullet-tastic” hair-dos were highlighted. This week I was reading the Avengers and X-Men crossover event from 1993 Bloodties, and realized this issue has a lot of mullets in it. Like… a lot. More than…
On a previous Pick 5, five “mullet-tastic” hair-dos were highlighted. This week I was reading the Avengers and X-Men crossover event from 1993 Bloodties, and realized this issue has a lot of mullets in it. Like… a lot. More than…
Having stopped reading the Flash series some time ago, I wasn't sure what to expect from this first issue. I had read issue 12 for the necessary direct set-up to this mini-series to get an idea of where Johns had taken the Barry Allen Flash series and how that tied into Flashpoint.
This one came out of left field. I was at my local comic book shop and spotted Taskmaster: Unthinkable on the rack. I remember reading good things about the series but hadn’t given it any thought; being a light week…
Like most people who shop regularly at a comic store I have a pull list that I submit when a new Previews magazine comes out. Items are picked two months in advance and occasionally you forget what’s coming. Last week…
Great show this week! Hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija welcome Canadian comic book legend Richard Comely to talk about comic book original art, the Spider-Man musical, the Thor movie, graphic novels, Marvel’s MMO game, Free Comic Book Day and…
Writer: Matt Fraction Pencils: Stuart Immonen Colours: Laura Martin Letters: Chris Eliopoulos Cover: Stuart Immonen; Steve McNiven Publisher: Marvel Comics Issue two of Marvel’s huge summer blockbuster series is upon us. I felt the first issue was a little…
I wholeheartedly enjoy the Spirit: it’s a classic character in a crime-ridden city with a colourful supporting cast, mixing action, drama and comedy in equal measure. DC Comics has recently launched their second iteration of a Spirit ongoing series and…
TCAF is one of the most interesting comics festivals in the world. Managing to bring together all different types of comic creators to celebrate sequential art. Kyrell chose four people at random and just chatted. Here's what she learned:
Italian Comics I visited Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia in the summer of 2009. I have relatives all over the region and, like the geek I am, I talked comics wherever I went (often while pounding back moonshine brandy made from…