Whole Lot of Preening Going On These Days, Not So Much Substance
Cynthia Rose on classic Belgian comics, and more.
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The Belgians Who Changed Comics
“The Golden Age of Belgian Comics” features a rare collection, on show in France for the first time ever. Their pages detail a comics revolution, the era when – led by Tintin – the ninth art forever changed leisure on the continent.
Dan Zettwoch and Rina Ayuyang on The Freddie Stories by Lynda Barry
Two great cartoonists, the creators of Birdseye Bristoe and Whirlwind Wonderland respectively, discuss Lynda Barry’s Freddie Stories.
“One More Lens Through Which to Process the World”: A Horror-Filled Conversation with Josh Simmons
The Black River and Jessica Farm artist talks about horror, degrading day jobs, and the circus.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (9/9/15 – Alternating Current Criticism)
Wake up! The future arrives every morning, but does Electricomics herald more than just a new spin of the same sphere?
Modesty Blaise and Peter O’Donnell and the Last Great Adventure Strip
To me, Modesty Blaise and Willie Garvin are a literary pair that ranks with Damon and Phintias. Or Roland and Oliver. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.
A Problem for the Comics Snob
The problem for the comics snob is the superhero comic that’s too good to ignore. The reference is facetious; good comics aren’t a problem for anyone. The problem is this: Ignoring mainstream comics is easy.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (9/2/15 – History Stares Back)
The unexpected return of a forgotten forum.
Dead Cats at Moonlight – The Art of Clare Victor “Dwig” Dwiggins
A documentary about the forgotten comics of early 20th century childhood.
Glenn Head: Day Five
Remembering paternal words of wisdom.
Caitlin McGurk and John Porcellino on I Never Liked You and Summer of Love
A discussion of two landmark teenage memoirs by Chester Brown and Debbie Dreschler.
Glenn Head: Day Four
Still a bum.
Glenn Head: Day Three
Compared to the greats.
