CBR/CBZ & Digital Reading
I was on vacation for a few days over the weekend and had a chance to do some comic reading of the digital variety on my iPad2. I didn’t go for any guided panel reading, just one comic page displayed…
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
I was on vacation for a few days over the weekend and had a chance to do some comic reading of the digital variety on my iPad2. I didn’t go for any guided panel reading, just one comic page displayed…
Hobby Star/Fan Expo just sent out a newsletter about the latest additions to this year’s Fan Expo. One in particular caught my eye: Hasbro will be selling some of this year’s exclusives at Fan Expo. As you can…
This week host Chris Owen welcomes Marty Birthelmer as fill in co-host (Walter Durajlija has the week off). Chris and Marty discuss Daniel Champion’s Batman Live interview, the boys also pick a few new comics to highlight, fill you in…
Yesterday I was at the 80’s Toy Expo, and I found a really cool T shirt (check out my column later this week for more details). This gave me an idea. I hit a website I have bought from before,…
I am on vacation this week, so here is a disturbing picture of Wolverine at the beach for you to enjoy.
Every week Comic Book Daily asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers; we’ll be doing this for 52 weeks. Tip of the hat goes to the gang at Scans Daily for the inspiration and Scott…
Marvel is releasing another motion comic animated feature September 13th, Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers. It’s based on the Marvel mini series featuring artwork by Esad Ribic. A motion comic takes the original art from the comic and adds animation:…
Cowboys and Aliens hits theatres today. Originally this comic book movie was considered the weakest of this summer’s releases. But after Harrison Ford’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmell the other night it is a top trend on Twitter right now. I…
Hmmm…. if you read that title a certain way, it sounds like poetry. This weeks column is just a mix of everything, from my comic inspired week. Captain America: The First Avenger Friday night, Blue Beetle Comics had a table…
With critics poised and ready to cheer and jeer all at once, Batman Live raises its curious curtain on a “buzzing” cast and creative team. The instant adjective chosen by Executive Producer – Nick Grace, during rehearsal time in Manchester. Nick…
I saw this in a post but have forgotten where or what issue it’s from: an upcoming Catwoman cover by Guillem March. It’s such a striking pose and can be telling so much. Is she doing a quick getaway, half-dressed…
If I were to sum up Captain America in a quick line it would be the following. It’s the adventure movie we all wanted Indiana Jones and The Crystal Skull to be. And I don’t just mean the fact that…
This past Saturday Jeet Heer had an article in the Globe & Mail about Captain America entitled “A pop culture Rorschach test”. I like Heer because he has a deep understanding of the comic community, plus he’s Canadian. Reading the…
With a title that exciting The Hounds Of Hell was a must read for me this week after a visit to my local comic book shop. Here’s the publisher’s blurb: Philippe Thirault (Writer) Christian Højgaard (Line art) Drazen Kovacevic (Line…
The Annual 42 Comic-Con International was held in San Diego, California, July 20 – 25. The weekend ended with a bang as Cowboys and Aliens premiered, Hugh Jackman made a special appearance, and Arkham City was released to the masses…
So for the most part I was pretty meh about the announcements from Comic Con, but there were a few things that I am pretty jazzed about. Incredible Hulk #1. Yep. Another #1 issue. However, in Marvel’s defense Hulk continuity…
It seems to be the biggest news coming out of San Diego Comicon the past few years has been focused on reprinted material. IDW took top spot in my SDCC reading as they announced three new Artist’s Editions. For the…