2009 June
Sunday Brunch: 6/7/09
Just like “Best Week Ever,” but with less D-List celebrities!
Month of Art Stars: Artist’s Choice – Graham Nolan
Every day this month I’m going to feature the work of a great artist, only instead of me picking the artist to feature, they will be picked by their peers, fellow professional comic book artists who are picking out artists (from the past and present) who they think deserve special attention. Do note that most [...]
A Year of Cool Comic Book Moments – Day 157
Here is the latest cool comic book moment in our year-long look at one cool comic book moment a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here‘s the archive of the moments posted so far! Today, we look at the turning point in Mark Waid’s “The Return of Barry Allen” storyline from Flash. Enjoy!
A Saturday Spent Catching Up on More Friday Column Freebies
Review copies of things I’ve promised to look at are piling up on me, so I’m going to by God get the decks cleared this week. A lot of these books and comics were actually a lot cooler than I thought they were going to be, so that was a nice surprise.
Hey Kids, Speculation is Fun!
- by Brian Cronin
- in General
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Holy crap, $100?!?! For a comic that’s less than 15 years old?!?! You have got to be kidding me! I got to get me some of these comic books! I’ll make a mint!
Month of Art Stars: Artist’s Choice – Matt Camp
Every day this month I’m going to feature the work of a great artist, only instead of me picking the artist to feature, they will be picked by their peers, fellow professional comic book artists who are picking out artists (from the past and present) who they think deserve special attention. Do note that most [...]
A Year of Cool Comic Book Moments – Day 156
Here is the latest cool comic book moment in our year-long look at one cool comic book moment a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here‘s the archive of the moments posted so far! Today, we look at Tom DeFalco and Ron Wilson’s famous “boxing” Annual of Marvel Two-in-One. Enjoy!
TV for Nerds: Brave & the Bold Ep. 20
- by Bill Reed
- in General
- 12 Comments
“Hail the Tornado Tyrant!” Reader/Commentator/Pal Ian A. has goaded me into writing reviews for the Batman: Brave & the Bold animated series (Cartoon Network, Friday nights, 8:30 Eastern!), and so I am compelled to comply. It is, after all, the most fun show on television right now. Sure, you’ve got the usual contingent of fanmen [...]
Comic Critics #69!
Here is the latest installment of the Comic Critics strip, courtesy of Sean Whitmore (writer) and Brandon Hanvey (artist)! You can check out the first sixty-eight strips at the archive here and you can read more about Sean and Brandon at the Comic Critics blog. Enjoy!
Comic Book Legends Revealed #210
Welcome to the two-hundred and tenth in a series of examinations of comic book legends and whether they are true or false. Click here for an archive of the previous two hundred and nine. Comic Book Legends Revealed is now part of the larger Legends Revealed series, where I look into legends about the worlds [...]
Month of Art Stars: Artist’s Choice – Rick Leonardi
Every day this month I’m going to feature the work of a great artist, only instead of me picking the artist to feature, they will be picked by their peers, fellow professional comic book artists who are picking out artists (from the past and present) who they think deserve special attention. Do note that most [...]
A Year of Cool Comic Book Moments – Day 155
Here is the latest cool comic book moment in our year-long look at one cool comic book moment a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here‘s the archive of the moments posted so far! Today, how’s about we look at the next cool moment following the cool moment featured the other day from 52 Week [...]
Danielle Leigh’s Reading Diary — Cirque du Freak vol 1
Cirque du Freak — adapted from the young adult novels by Darren Shaw and illustrated by Takahiro Arai — is an engaging story about a two young boys whose lives are forever changed by their visit to a circus featuring “freak show” attractions.
Box of Comics: May 2009
One of these days, I might actually write a review someone cares about, rather than something a month old that everyone else has already read and passed judgment on for themselves. One day, I might actually write a real review, and not just thinly disguised rants and/or raves. One day… Thanks to DCBS for once [...]
R.I.P., Grasshopper. (Updated.)
Not strictly comics-related, but I thought it rated a mention. David Carradine passed away in Bangkok yesterday. He was 72.
