“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.
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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.
Glenn Head: Day Two
Dad in 1968
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (8/26/15 – No Equilibrium)
I’m so glad the weather is cooling down…
Glenn Head: Day One
Mo’ money, mo’ problems.
