Bound Together | Mechanics
This is the story of an accidental purchase of a signed and numbered book from the 1980s. I was rummaging among the discount trade paperback section of my local comic shop when I came across Mechanics: A Love & Rockets…
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER: Toronto comicCON Fan Appreciation
Toronto comicCON Fan Appreciation is different because it focuses mostly on comic books. There was a good range of dealers selling $1 books, $3 books, new hot books, tradepaperbacks, t-shirts, and gold and silver age books. If you were a comic book fan you could find something that would be to your liking.
Pick Five: Comic Book Television Shows
There have been a lot of comic book properties that have been shown on the small screen, here are 5 of my favorites. I left animated series off the list, just because they could make up a great list on their…
Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event Day 2
My second day at the Toronto ComiCON 2011 was full of wonderful art acquisitions. The show ran from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and the crowds were a little thinner than Saturday: Hobbystar needs to crank the PR machine into…
Things I’ve learned at Fan Expo’s Fan Appreciation Comic Con
I had a pretty eventful time at Hobby Star’s FanApp even if I was hanging out at the ComicBookDaily booth (thanks to everyone who dropped by and said Hello!) and basically just bumming around. I got to talk with Geof…
ComiCON Rumours: Guarnido coming to Montreal and more!
I had a chance on Sunday to walk the floor, talk to creators and overhear tidbits of information. All of this is unconfirmed so take it with a grain of salt. The biggest item concerned the Montreal Comicon taking place…
Review: Brightest Day #23
Twelve heroes and villains have their lives returned in the wake of Blackest Night. Each is charged with a task they must complete if earth's ultimate saviour is to arrive in time to save the DCU from the dark avatar that spells their doom. This is Brightest Day.
My day at the Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event
Yesterday was the first day of the Hobbystar Fan Appreciation Event, a free show that followed on the heels of the Wizard World Toronto show. The guest list for comic fans was awesome with the usual Toronto crowd being represented…
I Was A Hero | Prologue (Part One)
Welcome to Comic Book Daily's newest web-comic: I Was A Hero. Written and Illustrated by Ryan O'Reilly with colours by Ryan Parent, I Was a Hero is a tale of suspense, intrigue with a super-heroic twist.
MSC #50
Mike’s Stupid Comics is the brainchild of Mike Laidman: a semi-autobiographical “slice of life” tale featuring video games, ninjas, paintball and more! You can catch more of it over at msc.biscuitpress.com.
Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event Day 1
I’m just back from the first day of the HobbyStar Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event, the free show being put on at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South building this weekend. This felt like a strictly comic book event: lots…
MSC #49
Mike’s Stupid Comics is the brainchild of Mike Laidman: a semi-autobiographical “slice of life” tale featuring video games, ninjas, paintball and more! You can catch more of it over at msc.biscuitpress.com.
CBD’s 52Q | #33: “Pro or Con..tinuity?
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. Pete’s been…
Review | Daytripper
Nothing about this book from the outside interested me in the least. When this collection was published site after comics site sang it’s praises so I decided to pick up Daytripper from Vertigo. Here’s the publisher’s blurb: What are the…
Knowing Is Half the Battle | Toy Shows and Action Figure Expos
This past weekend I was at the Canadian Collectible Toy Expo. I collect G.I. Joe and other action figures that I find interesting. I try to make it to two or three shows a year. These shows are great to…
Just A Thought | A Whole Lot of Grab-bagging
So right now I’m in the middle of research for something. Can’t really say what because honestly it might fall apart and I’ll be in the corner crying. But I’ve still got to put in some work so unfortunately this…
ARRRGH | Granito or Sheen?
So I received an email this morning from the Pittsburgh Comicon Community that the Rob Granito story continues to get better. The website Comics Cube posted an article this morning about how they received a letter from an “Alison” stating…
Jiminy Christmas! | IDW’s Artist’s Editions
IDW had some announcements at Wondercon this past weekend, but the one that caught my eye was the release of Walter Simonson’s The Mighty Thor Artist’s Edition. Here’s their blurb: San Diego, CA (April 1, 2011) – IDW Publishing is…
Comic Culture April 6th
This week hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk about the new Green Lantern movie trailer, the new Spider-Man video game, the new Captain America ongoing series from Marvel, DC’s new Retro-Active comics, Marvel’s Fear Itself and a whole lot…
Review | The Arctic Marauder
Fantagraphics keeps the hits rolling throughout 2011 and The Arctic Marauder is the latest in their Jacques Tardi translations line. Here’s the publisher’s blurb: In our ongoing quest to showcase the wide range of Jacques Tardi’s bibliography, Fantagraphics reaches all…
Suddenly/Meanwhile | A Better Tomorrow
Peter talks about DC's recently announced Retroactive mini-series, Warren Ellis' Secret Avengers, wonders where David Aja is at and spotlights up and coming talent Zac Gorman!