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Planetary

Scratching Out the Lines

Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 337: Planetary #12

by | December 2, 2012 | 10 Comments |

Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. As it’s now December, I will be examining the LAST pages of random comics, so watch out for SPOILERS! Today’s page is from Planetary #12, which was published by DC/Wildstorm and is cover dated January 2001. Enjoy!
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Comics You Should Own

Comics You Should Own – Planetary

by | February 26, 2012 | 45 Comments |

Man, it’s hard to write about Planetary. So many others have already done so! But I’ll give it the old college try, just for you guys. I love you guys so much!
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Committed

Committed: 10 Great Science Fiction Comics

by | August 10, 2011 | 50 Comments |

A few people have asked me to recommend great science fiction comic books. Here, in a slightly random order, is my list of great science fiction comic books.

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Committed

Committed: Women in Comics

by | July 13, 2011 | 32 Comments |

Apparently there are journalists who are so naive as to think that the reason more women comic book creators aren’t successful is because they don’t feel comfortable with the aggressive subject matter of superhero comic books. It has been suggested lately by a number of people (who should know better) that the main reason women aren’t well known, mainstream comic book artists, writers and creators is because women prefer stories about their feelings with more dialogue and less action.

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Committed

Committed: Keep Me Hanging On

by | June 29, 2011 | 26 Comments |

While marketing departments say otherwise, I would always rather wait for an incredibly late “monthly” comic book than read below par work or fill-in artists and writers. Increasingly I find myself appreciating the comic book creators who withstand external pressure and take the necessary time for their work.

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Comics You Should Own

Comics You Should Own Archive

by | September 5, 2010 | 55 Comments |

Here are links to all the Comics You Should Own essays I have written so far. Plus, I’ve added some explanation.  Enjoy!
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Committed

Committed: No Hero and sardines on toast

by | February 3, 2010 | 8 Comments |

no_hero0This weekend I read No Hero, and found out that I have a bit of a problem. About once every decade I get a really disgusting craving (well, disgusting by some people’s standards, judging by their responses.) Continue Reading »

Comic Reviews, What I Bought

What I bought – 7 October 2009

by | October 9, 2009 | 35 Comments |

“I’m not a hero! I’m not a savior! Forget what you know!”
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