Brian Cronin
The Sequential Works of William Hogarth
- by Brian Cronin
- Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at 3:36 AM EST
I figured it would take up too much of William Hogarth’s profile to show you his full sequential work, but I then thought it would be a real shame not to share with you the great work of one of the first modern sequential storytellers (and really, one of the best - wait until you […]
Stars of Political Cartooning - William Hogarth
- by Brian Cronin
- Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 11:29 PM EST
Each day this month I will be profiling a notable political cartoonist. Since the choices are vast, I’ve decided to slim the numbers down a bit and eliminate living cartoonists. Perhaps I will do a current political cartoon stars in the future.
Here’s an archive of the artists mentioned already.
Today we look at perhaps […]
What Was the Point of the “Big Event” of Action Comics #870?
- by Brian Cronin
- Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 6:42 PM EST
Depending on whether you read today’s New York Daily News, you do not know the big thing that happened in Action Comics #870. If you have not, well, spoilers follow!
Crossing the Proton Streams, Kirby-Style
- by Brian Cronin
- Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 8:11 AM EST
Okay, now imagine if Jack Kirby was one proton stream.
Got it?
Now, imagine that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are ANOTHER proton stream.
K?
Well, here’s what happens when you cross them…
Comic Critics #17!
- by Brian Cronin
- Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 7:00 AM EST
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 fourteen strips at the archive here and read more about Sean and Brandon at the Comic Critics blog here!
Enjoy!
Good Laura Park News!
- by Brian Cronin
- Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 6:39 AM EST
I saw on The Beat yesterday that Laura Park is going to be in the next MOME. That’s great news, as she is an amazing comic book artist and I can’t wait to see more work from her. Check out her flickr page here.
Say, anyone know where I can get a copy of her […]
X-Men: Original Sin #1 Review
- by Brian Cronin
- Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 3:47 AM EST
In 1946, a night club singer named Dean Martin first teamed up with a young comic named Jerry Lewis. The pair would soon become one of (if not THE) hottest acts in the world.
In 1957, Paul McCartney first met John Lennon, and the pair soon went on to create great music together.
In 1958, Jack […]
Stars of Political Cartooning - Robert Minor
- by Brian Cronin
- Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 11:18 PM EST
Each day this month I will be profiling a notable political cartoonist. Since the choices are vast, I’ve decided to slim the numbers down a bit and eliminate living cartoonists. Perhaps I will do a current political cartoon stars in the future.
Here’s an archive of the artists mentioned already.
Today we look at an […]
Comic Book Writing Online Course
- by Brian Cronin
- Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 9:42 AM EST
I believe I mentioned it last year, so I figure I might as well give it a shout-out again this year, so please note that David Seidman’s online comic book writing course at mediabistro.com starts November 3rd. Click here for the link.
Snark Blocker - Herblock Takes on Every President Since Hoover!
- by Brian Cronin
- Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 7:00 AM EST
Herb “Herblock” Block had just so many great comic strips I could not fit them all in, and one thing I ended up omitting was the fact that, due to his longevity, the man produced cartoons caricaturing every United States President since Herbert Hoover!!
I figured, though, that that was far too cool NOT to mention, […]
Another Cool Comic-Related Bit of DJ-ing
- by Brian Cronin
- Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 5:16 AM EST
Awhile back, I linked to Tim Sale doing a guest DJ bit at KCRW, 89.9 FM in Santa Monica, California.
Well, Iron Man director Jon Favreau just did one, too. Check it out here.
Too bad he didn’t pick any Dylan songs.
Speaking of Dylan, he has a new Bootleg Series release out TODAY!! Go buy it! What […]
Stars of Political Cartooning - Herb “Herblock” Block
- by Brian Cronin
- Monday, October 6th, 2008 at 11:43 PM EST
Each day this month I will be profiling a notable political cartoonist. Since the choices are vast, I’ve decided to slim the numbers down a bit and eliminate living cartoonists. Perhaps I will do a current political cartoon stars in the future.
Here’s an archive of the artists mentioned already.
Today we look at the […]
10/6 - If Only…
- by Brian Cronin
- Monday, October 6th, 2008 at 8:58 AM EST
the Justice League would fight more giant gophers…
Cover Theme Game for 10/6
- by Brian Cronin
- Monday, October 6th, 2008 at 5:30 AM EST
I know you folks have missed the cover theme games, so I figured I’ll give you a whopping FIVE cover theme games to solve!
You know the game - I show three covers. They all have something in common, whether it be a character, a trait all three characters share, locale, creator, SOMEthing. And it isn’t […]
Stars of Political Cartooning - Theodor Geisel
- by Brian Cronin
- Sunday, October 5th, 2008 at 11:22 PM EST
Each day this month I will be profiling a notable political cartoonist. Since the choices are vast, I’ve decided to slim the numbers down a bit and eliminate living cartoonists. Perhaps I will do a current political cartoon stars in the future.
Here’s an archive of the artists mentioned already.
Today we look at a […]
