Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
The next bright spot for geeky film lovers is Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s fabulous comic book. Pretty much the entire cast will be coming to San Diego next weekend for Comic Con,…
Four Color Comics was a Dell Comic anthology series that ran from 1939 top 1962. Often Dell introduced characters (original and licensed) in the Four Color run. If the character sold well Dell would launch a separate series devoted to the character. When we look at titles like Turok (original) and Bugs Bunny (licensed) we see that Dell published several issues within the Four Color run (actually more than...
DC’s offical blog The Source has been on a tear today, updating with a veritable cornucopia all sorts of juicy pre-Comic-Con announcements of new projects. Now they’ve announced that Paul Cornell (he who writes of Lex Luthor and Robo Lois…
Writer: Gregg Hurwitz Artist: Juan Jose Ryp Colourist: Andres Mossa Letterer: Joe Caramagna Cover: Francesco Mattina Split personalities, post-traumatic stress disorder and vigilantism. Couple that with a history as a mercenary, and a fighting prowess rivaling that of Batman, and…
If you’re not familiar with Project Rooftop then you’re missing out on some pretty great time wasting. P:R (my abbreviation, because that’s what I do) is a web site that hosts contests wherein you can submit redesigns for established superhero…
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…
Andrew Ardizzi continues his indepth look at DC's newest mega-series Brightest Day.
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…
Captain Victory and the Galactic Rangers #3, Pacific Comics, March 1982. This little gem has quite a lot going for it. First off the book features the first appearance of Ms. Mystic (back up story). Ms. Mystic is a witch who was burned at the stake during the Salem witch hunts of the late 17th century...
Comic Culture’s second hour long show has Joe Shuster Award Committee members Rob Haines and Kevin Boyd joining the fray! Hosts Walter Durajlija and Chris Owen ask the questions that must be asked! Lots of cool comic stuff covered this week. So sit back, relax then click the link below, it will take you to itunes. In itunes click the play arrow that comes up as you select the 6/30 podcast at the top.