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Blood and Thunder: Craft is the Enemy

BY The Editors Jun 5, 2013 39 Comments

This argument began with a letter by James Kochalka (American Elf) in The Comics Journal #189 (in 2005, he would expand on his theory in The Cute Manifesto). Some readers found this letter inspirational; others, such as Jim Woodring, wrote in refutations. Continue reading →

 
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Blood and Thunder: Harvey Pekar and R. Fiore

BY The Editors Mar 22, 2013 14 Comments

From The Comics Journal’s letters pages (Blood and Thunder), circa 1989-1990: American Splendor creator Harvey Pekar and critic R. Fiore argue over realism and genre fiction in comics. And Animal Farm. Continue reading →

 
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The Best of 2012

BY The Editors Dec 24, 2012 2 Comments

Only the finest for you! Continue reading →

 
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Maurice Sendak: Tributes

BY The Editors May 10, 2012 12 Comments

Artists and writers comment on one of their own. Continue reading →

 
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Lichtenstein and the Comics in Chicago

BY The Editors May 4, 2012 5 Comments

Neal Adams, Ivan Brunetti, Geof Darrow, and J.J. Sedelmaier discuss comics at the Art Institute of Chicago. Continue reading →

 
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Tributes to Jean “Moebius” Giraud

BY The Editors Mar 12, 2012 17 Comments

An ongoing series of tributes to Moebius from his fellow artists. Continue reading →

 
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Facing the Werewolf: Tom Spurgeon in Conversation with Brian Ralph & C.F.

BY The Editors Mar 5, 2012 7 Comments

The two cartoonists discuss Fort Thunder, process, teaching, and communicating with an audience. Continue reading →

 
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Burying 2011: Forever

BY The Editors Dec 23, 2011 30 Comments

In which we close up shop for a week and point you to some reading. Continue reading →