Article Archive
Flex Mentallo and the Morrison Problem
The experience of reading about Grant Morrison’s comics is frequently more stimulating than actually suffering through the work itself.
SDCC12: Spotlight on Brecht Evens
Tom Spurgeon interviews Brecht Evens. Filmed by Justin Bloch and David McCloud.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (8/1/12 – My Early Party)
Upon hearing that I planned to discuss Bollywood this week, editor Dan Nadel immediately launched a Kickstarter campaign to get me to stop. The bids stand at ZERO.
There Has to be a Rational X-Planation
Tim and Dan are “separately geographically indisposed and will return Tuesday.”
The Joe Daly Interview
A conversation with the Dungeon Quest author on religion, drugs, process, and nudity.
Comic Book Sale NYC
July 28th – humid as all get out
SDCC12: Gilbert Shelton Spotlight
Gary Groth interviews the underground cartoonist. Filmed by Justin Bloch and David McCloud.
An Alternative: Something That’s Actually An Artform, Like Housepainting
Tucker’s got a new friend.
“Our Goal Is to Create an Audience That’s Not There Yet”: An Interview with Jessica Abel and Matt Madden
The husband-and-wife duo talk about their new book, editing the Best American Comics series, moving to France, and cartooning.
SDCC12: CAC Session #7: Jack Kirby and the Auteur Theory of Comics
Arlen Schumer and Randolph Hoppe theorize that artist Jack Kirby was a de facto co-creator and co-author, with the credited writer, of his work.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (7/25/12 – Skeleton Crew)
What the hell, a bunch of this stuff isn’t even comics! At least talk about the new Twilight manga, sheesh.
SDCC12: Comics and Journalism in a New Era
PW Comics World co-editor Calvin Reid talks to Susie Cagle, Andy Warner, Stan Mack, Ed Piskor, Dan Carino, and Chris Butcher about using the comics medium for journalism. Filmed by Justin Bloch and David McCloud.
New Talent Showcase 10
Alex Schubert, Vice Comics, and Jaako Pallasvuo
One Set Of Footprints? That’s When I Picked You Up And Twirled You Around, Kissing You All The While
Convention news, and—a change in tone?