HE'S ONLY A WRITER :
Hotel Beds and Hungover Heads...
By Tony Lee
It's six p.m. on the Sunday, and I'm in the hotel bedroom typing the column up while Dan tries to pack his clothing away, shambling around...
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VERIGO SPOTLIGHT:
The First Cut Is The Deepest
By Martijn Form
Another Monday, another Vertigo Spotlight column. Did you read House of Mystery #1 yet? Oh man, what a great book!
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FOOL BRITANNIA:
For My Dad, The Only Real Hero
By Regie Rigby
So, I'm back. Properly back, this time.
As a result of recent events in my personal life, and a couple of comments over on the boards...
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FEATURE INTERVIEW: DAVID HINE
Two-Faced Creator Reveals More About Batman Series
By David Wallace
As busy as David Hine has been the past year, 2008 is shaping up to be even bigger for him as a creator... more
B.P.R.D. 1946 #5
Reviewed By Steven M. Bari
“It is I who have resurrected the rocket program! I who had the true vision! Saw a future use in it!” These are bellows and…
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Hellblazer #243
Reviewed By Martijn Form
The timing of the publication of this story is immaculate. The big boss of the Catholic church, the Pope, was just touring…
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Serenity: Better Days #3
Reviewed By Ray Tate / Jon Judy
Ray Tate: 2 Bullets
Jon Judy: 3…
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Titans #2
Reviewed By Kevin Powers
“Family Affair" (part 1)
It amazes me how in the same week a writer can release a book that is not his strongest material…
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Green Lantern Corps #24
Reviewed By Kevin Powers
“Ringquest” (part 3)
Sometimes all it takes is a few stories to work out the kinks. I’ve been back and forth with Peter…
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Superman #676
Reviewed By Kevin Powers
“Memorial Day”
It’s been a while since there was an issue of Superman that was simply a filler issue. There’s…
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Batman Confidential #17
Reviewed By Ray Tate
"The Cat and the Bat" (part one)
Batman Confidential is not Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. The…
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Archie's Pal Jughead #188
Reviewed By Penny Kenny
Jughead #188 is the perfect Jughead comic, capturing the quintessential qualities of the character with ease. In the…
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FEATURE INTERVIEW: SIMONE BIANCHI
Astonishing X-Men Interview
By Sean Boyle
Following the widely popular run of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday on Astonishing X-Men , Marvel needed an A-list team... more
FEATURE INTERVIEW: DC FONTANA
Making The Trek Again
By Tim Lasiuta
D.C. Fontana needs no introduction to long time fans of Star Trek. Few writers in the industry can claim writing credit on a single franchise extending back 4 decades... more
FEATURE INTERVIEW: BRIAN REED
Secret Invasion Spidey-Style
By Dave Wallace
Last weekend at the New York Comic Con Marvel announced the three-issue
Spider-Man: Secret Invasion miniseries, penned by Brian Reed. ... more
FEATURE INTERVIEW: KARL KESEL
Monkey Business: Marvel Apes
By Dave Wallace
Karl Kesel and artist Ramon Bachs are set to give the Marvel Universe their own uniquely simian spin in Marvel Apes... more
FONT YOU:
Life at Table E8
By Randy Gentile
How do I sum up my NY Comic Con '08 experience?
Well, sure it was a fun-filled time for all...
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SILVER SOAPBOX:
Marvel Month in (P)Review: April and May
By David Wallace
This month's preview column is a first-issue special, with a number of notable new series launching from Marvel in May... more
BUSTED KNUCKLES:
"I've Been Conned!"—Special Pittsburgh ComicCon Report
By Beau Smith
This week is a special Pittsburgh Comic Con Busted Knuckles column where I'm gonna give you the skinny on last week's convention... more
HE'S ONLY A WRITER:
“A Dozen Superheroes And A Clown Walk Into A Bar..."
By Tony Lee
Good Morning, kiddies. And how are we today? Excellent. Me? Oh I'm just peachy, you know. Couldn't be better...
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METH ADDICT :
Random Notes From The Edge
By Clifford Meth
Artist Mike Pascale and I have been trading quips for more than a dozen years but that's only because I like the cut of his gib. Or is it jib? more
IN THE TRENCHES:
A Drive-By Column Brought To You By I'm-Way-Too-Damn-Busy-To-Write-A-Column-This-Week, LLC.
By Shon C. Bury
This is a drive-by column as I work to catch up on a mountain of jobs... more
VERTIGO SPOTLIGHT:
Stepping into the House of Mystery
By Martijn Form
I have been looking forward to issue one of the new Vertigo ongoing The House of Mystery . When I first saw the cover, I didn't even have to know who the creators were...
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WHAT LOOKS GOOD:
An Absolutely Super Green Spring!
By Michael A. Diaz
Thanks to everyone that commented on the state of the comic book industry last week. Perhaps I am just being dour and pessimistic when I wonder if a bust is coming... more
THE PARK & BARB SHOW:
Park's NYCC 2008 Con Report...
By Park Cooper
You know, cabs are not guaranteed to show up even though they say they'll be there at a certain prearranged time...
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FOOL BRITANNIA:
Superwhat?
By Regie Rigby
So. This started as a discussion on the message board, and I think it bears a little further discussion: what exactly qualifies you to be a Superhero? more
COMIC EFFECT :
Thank You For “Voting”…And Where ARE The Rabid Fanboys?
By Jim Kingman
The “polls” have officially closed! Thank you for participating in “Pick Your Favorite Comic Book!”... more
ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL:
Best Time Of The Year
By Mike Pellerito
Well this is the time of the year for massive amounts of parties, shopping, gift giving and complete exhaustion.
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