Tag Archives: George McManus
Seeking Salivation! Food in Early Comics
University of Washington professor José Alaniz invited me to prepare and deliver a guest lecture on early comics for his class on food-themed comics. You could say I hoped the project would turn out to be something I could sink my teeth into. I was not disappointed. Continue reading
The Library of American Comics at 75 Titles (and counting)
A discussion of plans, approaches and rights with the founder and associate editor of the Library of American Comics. Continue reading
Gold Out of Straw
Ed the Happy Clown returns, Shadow covers do battle, an ancient penny drops, Adrian Tomine meets Liz Prince in a paper bag, and Ray Bradbury checks out. Continue reading
Racism as a Stylistic Choice and other Notes
Some notes on race and comics which attempt to bring some nuance and complexity to a frustrating debate by bringing some historical facts to the table. Continue reading
The Comics Journal No. 270, August 2005
Featuring interviews with Jessica Abel, Lalo Alcaraz, and Mark Bodé; Trina Robbins on Nell Brinkley; Ng Suat Tong on Chinese Manhua. Continue reading
