SDCC12: CAC Session #7: Jack Kirby and the Auteur Theory of Comics
Arlen Schumer and Randolph Hoppe theorize that artist Jack Kirby was a de facto co-creator and co-author, with the credited writer, of his work. Continue reading
SDCC12: Comics and Journalism in a New Era
PW Comics World co-editor Calvin Reid talks to Susie Cagle, Andy Warner, Stan Mack, Ed Piskor, Dan Carino, and Chris Butcher about using the comics medium for journalism. Filmed by Justin Bloch and David McCloud. Continue reading
SDCC12: Love and Rockets 30th Anniversary Panel
Publisher Gary Groth interviews Gilbert, Jaime and Mario Hernandez about 30 years of cartooning Love and Rockets. Filmed by Justin Bloch and David McCloud. Continue reading
MoCCA Aims for Improved Location: Closure Not Permanent
A report on the sudden news. Continue reading
To Hell and Back
Re-reading Ed the Happy Clown, examining footnotes, and “The Door”. Continue reading
“And to Have More Control, I Would Have to Do More”: Richard Corben on Adapting Edgar Allan Poe
The living legend weighs in on horror, color and adaptation while announcing a brand-new suite of Poe comics. Exclusive preview images inside! Continue reading
“Because They’re Present in My Head”: A Frederik Peeters Interview
The Swiss cartoonist behind Blue Pills and Sandcastle talks about using real people as models for characters, the personal nature of comics, and time’s effect on flesh. Continue reading
Chicago: Comics on the Make
“Comics: Philosophy & Practice” gathered seventeen luminaries of the medium to discuss what it all means. Continue reading
