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Preview: Incidents in the Night
An exclusive excerpt from David B.’s new graphic novel.
Amazing Hero: Kim Thompson (1956-2013)
As one of the twin pillars of Fantagraphics Books, Kim Thompson helped the comics medium to grow up. He did so with the tough love of a strict parent, the internationally formed intelligence of a global citizen, and the abiding loyalty of an avid comics reader.
Steranko’s First?
On the hunt for a comic book story long-since disavowed by the artist and writer Jim Steranko.
Kim Thompson, RIP
Kim Thompson passed away this morning. He was an immensely important figure in comics history. On a personal note, he was very supportive of me and Tim, and we were thrilled to know him just a little bit over the last couple of years. We’ll miss him. Gary Groth wrote his friend and partner’s obituary… Read more »
“Your Theory Is More Than a Theory”: Zak Sally’s Interview with Peter Bagge (Part Two)
Sally and the creator of Hate talk Bat Boy, politics, Margaret Sanger, internet piracy, making money while making art, and the similarity between selling convention sketches and prostitution.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (6/19/13 – Superheroes in Hell)
Above and below, there are comics everywhere.
John Updike Said It Best When He Started Screaming Obscenities at a Parked Car
Back from the country, feeling mellow.
First Impressions
Let’s take a look at the work of a sextet of new cartoonists.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (6/12/13 – Dreams of the Future)
Computers & comics: “They’ll never work together!” But Jay Disbrow knew better…
“Your Theory Is More Than a Theory”: Zak Sally’s Interview with Peter Bagge (Part One)
Zak Sally talks to the creator of Hate about the end of the comic-book format, the rivalry between Weirdo and Raw, the “samey-ness” of modern graphic novels, and the gatekeepers who protect the concept of fine art.
