Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Many people thought it was pretty strange when DC snapped up David Finch for an exclusive and then barely used him. (Sure, sure a cover here and there, and, like, two pages on Batman #700.) Was this going to be…
Really? I like Jason Aaron and I’m looking forward to Wolverine #1 like most people, but I just don’t much care for these sales tactics. I mean – let’s be honest here; who even gets variants anymore? But maybe that’s…
And this is why I hate writing titles for stuff.. sheesh. Kate Beaton is one of the most popular webcomic creators out there. Hark, A Vagrant is a must read comic for everyone – though especially fans of canadian history.…
I have been a freelance writer for about 10 years now, and during that time my words have not been without controversy. However, being a freelance writer gives me a platform to respond. In my last article “Don’t Support Your…
Sad news this morning for the world of comicdom, Harvey Pekar has passed away early this morning. Our thoughts go out to his wife, Joyce Brabner, and their foster daughter Danielle. It’s a huge loss for comics. He was the…
It’s all over the interwebs in comicdom that it’s very likely that Edward Norton will not be reprising his role as Bruce Banner in the Avengers movie despite other reports that he was excited to be part of the franchise.…
First off I want it on the record that I support the concept of the local comic shop. I think that they are a vital part of the industry. However, the majority of comic books stores are awful, nerd-filled gulags…
Writer: Andy Diggle Pencils: Billy Tan Inks: Batt Colours: Christina Strain In Daredevil: The List, the Diggle penned one-shot written last year tying into Dark Reign, the renowned assassin Bullseye destroyed an apartment complex and killed over 100 people in…
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The Bestselling Graphic Novels for June 2010 (Bookstore Channel) Nielsen BookScan has released its rankings for the bestselling adult graphic novels in the bookstore channel for June 2010. Using sales data provided by major book chains, online retailers, mass merchants,…
Ok, I’ll admit it: I kinda-sorta-really-really want to be a cowgirl. With amazingly sexy Western-themed entertainment like Red Dead Redemption and Jonah Hex exploding all over the entertainment scene recently, who doesn’t crave the thrill of an adventure circa Deadwood,…
If you are a regular reader to this column, you know that sometimes I yearn for the 80’s. I’m very much a product of my pop culture filled childhood. Case in point, a new Predator movie is on it’s way…
Shadowland is about to descend upon Marvel’s heroes. With the summer event drawing ever closer, this week we’re previewing the potential blockbuster that will pit a dozen of Marvel’s best characters ranging from super powered arachnids to adept martial arts…
A group of artists are getting together to draw sketches to help raise funds for Sick Kids Hospital, on behalf of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Artists that will be appearing are: Agnes Garbowska (Marvel’s Girls Comics#1, You, Me…
About a month ago, at the Hobbystar Comicon Fan Appreciation event, I had the opportunity to sit down and interview Greg Rucka: Shelley Smarz: So, first I want to say, as a comic book scholar, as a fan, and as…
I’m a sucker for slice of life autobiographical comics. There’s something really refreshing about not knowing what to expect with each update. Whether it’s a gag strip, or a ‘hits-to-close-to-home’ moment that seems oddly out of place until you realize…
I’ve tried getting into Conan. I read the Kurt Busiek run and thought the art was beautiful and that it was well written but frankly I just didn’t care much. The allure is that he’s a don’t-take-crap-from-nobody type of dude…