R.I.P. Steve Dillon, 1962-2016
Steve Dillon has died at the age of 54, according to his brother, Glyn: Sad to confirm the death of Steve, my big brother and my hero. He passed away …
Category: Comics
This is a comic that exists in the world
My friends, these are trying times, I know. The world is topsy-turvy, nothing makes sense, and we’re left scrambling for answers, for explanations, for a raison d’être, even. Our heroes …
It’s always fun to check out Kickstarter!
I don’t often pledge money to Kickstarter, because I don’t have unlimited funds, but I love the idea of Kickstarter, and the few I’ve backed have been well worth it …
House to Astonish Episode 149
House to Astonish, Scotland’s premier comic book podcast, comes to the Atomic Junk Shop! After several years of being syndicated at Comics Should Be good, Paul O’Brien and I have joined the rest of the gang here to bring you comic book news and reviews (and some messing around with the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe).
Originitis and the Power of Mystery
When I was a kid, comic books would recap Batman’s or Superman’s origin every once in a while. In comic strips, you’d get an annual Sunday page of The Phantom’s origin “for those who came in late”, but the rest of the time, you could count on the Ghost Who Walks fighting evil as usual. On TV, syndicated reruns of shows like Batman and Star Trek would give you a throwaway line at best. But now, origin stories are everywhere.
In Defense of Fun
In recent years, there’s been a lot of press about comics starring girls and women; Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel, Squirrel Girl, plus less superhero-oriented fare like Gotham Academy and Lumberjanes. While much has been made about the emphasis on diversity, I think one of the reasons why these books are popular is that they are fun.
Confessions of a Comic Book Hoarder 1
My name is Travis, and I’m a Comic Book Hoarder. You all know what a hoarder is. Someone who won’t (or can’t) get rid of piles and piles of stuff …