Joe Coleman on Fine Art, Comics, and Charles Manson
In this installment of the Fine Arts and Cartoonists discussion series, Joe Coleman talks about the emotional roots of his work, ranging from Hieronymous Bosch to ’50s schlock cinema.
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Sarah Horrocks: Day One
Music criticism, donut questions and the Temple of the Golden Pavilion: it’s a heady stew that goes into Sarah’s melting pot, here at Day One of her Cartoonist’s Diary!
Steve Ditko 1927-2018
A reflection on the life of Steve Ditko, best known for his many contributions at Marvel and across the comics industry.
Mission: Comics & Art
In this installment of Retail Therapy, Leef Smith talks about what it takes to stand out and succeed in comics retail.
The Harlan Ellison Interview
In this interview from 1979 (The Comics Journal #53), Gary Groth and Harlan Ellison talk about plagiarism, the potential of the medium, Hollywood, and more.
Speculative Fiction Author and Provocateur Harlan Ellison Dies
Science fiction’s enfant terrible passed away June 27 at the age of 84. He was born in advance of the boomer tide, but in a sense, Ellison was the voice — or a voice — of that generation.
Marc Bell on Comics, Fine Art, Aztecs and The Simpsons
Bell talks about how the art of today may not be considered the art of tomorrow, art meant for reproduction as an artifact, and more.
“You Liked That? Really?”: A Conversation with Shawn Martinbrough
Shawn Martinbrough’s new show of original art has him looking back on twenty five years of making comics, working with artists, the hunt for the ultimate black ink–and the preparations for working with George Lucas.
Simplify, Stupid
Does Will Eisner really deserve so much more respect than Don Martin and Dave Berg?
Robert Williams on the Seeds of Modern Art, Mona Lisa’s Mustache, the Trouble with Lichtenstein, and How to Succeed in the Business of Fine Art
Michael Dooley interviews artist Robert Williams, and they discuss the history of Dadaism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and beyond.
The Big Sleazy
Today we’re talking erotica with Niki Smith and whoa you clicked that really fast
“I Want to Make a Haven”: An Interview with Niki Smith
Niki Smith discusses the genesis of her erotic graphic novel set in the world of cosplay conventions, why pink makes for better sex scenes then the color blue, and what comics she has planned next.
Episode 30: Laura Lannes
The cartoonist behind By Monday I’ll Be Floating in the Hudson with the Other Garbage and the upcoming John, Dear discusses Laerte, Puiupo, and Sarah Manguso, as well as the uses–and perils–of humor in art.
