2009 July
7/15 – Curious Cat Asks…
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A CBR thread inspired me – we all know that Batman can be kind of cold-blooded at times, so I ask – what is the worst thing that Batman has ever done?
Danielle Leigh’s Reading Diary — Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You) vol 1
Kimi ni Todoke, by Kuruho Shiina, is a charming and refreshing shojo take on high school life, friendship and love. If you’re burnt out on high school shojo, I suggest you give this lovely story a chance as it will remind you how joyful shojo can be.
Showcase Presents: Doom Patrol Review
Somewhere along the line, I became a huge Doom Patrol geek without even noticing. Buying Morrison’s run in trade wasn’t enough for me. No, I had to track down the vastly underrated Arcudi/Huat run. I’m champing at the bit for the upcoming Giffen-penned series. And now I’ve gone and read through all 500+ pages of [...]
Scott’s Classic Comics Corner: Avon Calling
Every now and then, I’m going to take a look at a particular publisher to give a sense of what kind of funnybooks they put on spinner racks. This week, I’m taking a look at Avon Publications.
Random Thoughts! (July 14, 2009)
Another week of whatever pops into my head regarding comics and, maybe, some other things, too. It’s random thoughts time! Get excited!
A Year of Cool Comic Book Moments – Day 195
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 continues SCALPED WEEK!!! All cool comic book moments from Jason Aaron and R. M. Guéra’s awesome series, Scalped! We continue [...]
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? #1 Review
Charming chap Chip Mosher has provided a preview PDF of Boom! Studios’ Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? #1, available in finer comic shops this Wednesday, and I’m gonna review it! As an opening page states, “This series is the complete text of Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, presented in graphic [...]
What I’m reading – The Catastrophist, Marvel Masterworks: Warlock
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What is your faux-erudite blogger reading this week?
A Year of Cool Comic Book Moments – Day 194
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 continues SCALPED WEEK!!! All cool comic book moments from Jason Aaron and R. M. Guéra’s awesome series, Scalped! We continue [...]
Comic Critics #78!
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 seventy-seven strips at the archive here and you can read more about Sean and Brandon at the Comic Critics blog. Enjoy!
A Year of Cool Comic Book Moments – Day 193
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 starts SCALPED WEEK!!! All cool comic book moments from Jason Aaron and R. M. Guéra’s awesome series, Scalped! Enjoy!
Comics You Should Own – The Incredible Hulk #368-401
Don’t think I’ve forgotten about the next phase of Peter David’s run with the Jade Giant! Let’s call this the “integrated” period, shall we? And, although I haven’t typed this post yet, let’s assume there will be minor SPOILERS, okay? And remember, you can click on the images to super-size them!
The Reread Reviews — Juarez; Or, Lex Nova & the Case of the 400 Dead Mexican Girls
Matt Fraction is currently writing a big crossover event for Marvel as Uncanny X-Men and Dark Avengers do the comic book version of the nasty this summer… But, I want to take you back to late 2004/early 2005 when such a thing seemed impossible, because who the hell is Matt Fraction? Spoilers, I’m sure.
Splash Page at CBR!
- by Brian Cronin
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You know how Chad and Tim Callahan do that Splash Page thing where they talk about a comic book? Well, now they’re doing it on CBR! They’re doing a Splash Page for each issue of Wednesday Comics! Check it out here.
Sunday Brunch: 7/12/09
Start with generic opening text. Add pun, or, if allergic, ’80s pop culture reference. Sprinkle on some snark. Stir vigorously and serve over the jump.
