Easy Winners

Old myths embedded in an adaptation of Ayn Rand’s Anthem and an early work by Jacques Tardi.

| April 13, 2011

Black Readers & White Comics

Some more notes on race and comics. Although the notes deal with this issue from a variety of angles, one topic that I keep returning to here is the question of black readers of the comic strips.

| April 7, 2011

Layout Workbook 3

This week we’re going to look at how margins can determine timing and sequencing in North American comic books.

| March 27, 2011

Layout Workbook 2

This week we’re going to look at how the 6 x 9-inch printed live area situates itself on the North American comic book page and spread.

| March 20, 2011

The Latest From Revival House

Rob reviews two new releases from the publisher Revival House: Trigger #2, by Mike Bertino; and Everything Unseen Parts 1-3 by Drew Beckmeyer.

| March 16, 2011

Layout Workbook

We’ll be looking at paper sizes available for making comics on American photocopier machines. So bust out your ruler, triangle, and compass.

| March 13, 2011