First Issue Review: Paper Girls
This may come as a surprise to many people but there are indeed comic books that exist outside of the Marvel and DC Universe. As enjoyable and comfortable as these …
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Masticating on ‘Chew’
Chew ends this week, so I take a look at the series, what it meant to me, and how I got to know John Layman, its writer.
Comics You Should Own – The Mighty Thor #337-355, 357-369
Let’s take a look at Walt Simonson’s Thor, which is all sorts of awesome!
‘American Flagg!’ – Satire is Prophecy
I recently re-read the two-volume edition of American Flagg! jointly published by Image and Dynamic Forces in 2008, which reprints issues 1-14, and it holds up surprisingly well. It’s also surprisingly relevant in today’s political climate. Aside from being alarmingly prescient, it’s a perfect illustration of one of my adages, “satire is prophecy.”
Give Me A Leonard Cohen Afterworld: Confessions 4
Travis here talking about Leonard Cohen and digging around his stuff, as well as some tidbits around the comics world.
Time, Timeline, See What’s Become Of Me
I’m going to make a confession this week. One that, even by geek standards, is pretty geeky.
For years now, I’ve been writing fictional timelines.
Hang on. Put that straitjacket away. Let me explain.
Some of the Best Superhero Costumes and Why They Are So Cool
I am a casual sports fan but a die-hard nerd. So, while watching a few games this past week (Go Kings, go!), I noticed the change in jersey designs of …