Month: September 2012
The Week In Which I Read And Liked A Lot Of Terrible Comics Instead Of Building Stories, Which Is Just Sitting Right Here Being Gloomy
Grant Morrison three ways, Garth Ennis two, Mark Millar one.
Before Barnaby: Crockett Johnson Grows Up and Turns Left
The artist typically said very little about his life before Barnaby. But before Barnaby, there was Crockett Johnson. And before Crockett Johnson, there was David Johnson Leisk.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (9/26/12 – The Dirty Picture)
The tingling prospect of anthropomorphic critters returning to the Fantagraphics stable inspires yet another dumpster dive into the heyday!
“I’m Trying To Be Someone Who Doesn’t Understand What They’re Doing”: The Benjamin Marra Interview
The Night Business and Gangsta Rap Posse creator talks self-publishing, the connection between comics and foie gras, and the inspiration he draws from Giotto and giallo.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (9/19/12 – Photojournalism at Its Best)
Hauled in for a post; the parade’s gone by.
Dave Sim Responds to Expressed Publishing Interest from Fantagraphics
“As President Kennedy said, ‘Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us also never fear to negotiate.’ Let’s do so publicly. Completely publicly.” The self-publishing pioneer behind Cerebus and glamoupuss ponders his career options.
John Porcellino: Day Five
Commencement!
John Porcellino: Day Four
On the prairie, searching for reptiles, then back to school.
John Porcellino: Day Three
Hunting for gator.
