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“He Was an Odd Individual Who Really Pushed the Boundaries”: An Interview with Bill Schelly about James Warren
The comics scholar talks at length about his career and his new book on publisher James Warren.
“I Wish I Could Do It All”: Jaime Hernandez Speaks to Katie Skelly
The GOAT sits down with Skelly, and she easily sidestepst the ten questions people always waste his time with.
“If You Worry About It, It’ll Never Come”: An Interview with Jim Scancarelli
Jim Scancarelli walks Alex Dueben through the history of Gasoline Alley, which celebrated its 100th anniversary late last year.
Pawn of the Demon
The story of the Event continues with a look at one of the odder Batman stories, a precursor to much in DC’s future.
“The Creative Act Shall Always Triumph Over the Death Culture of Capital”: An Interview with Matthew Thurber
In this sometimes contentious discussion, the creator of Art Comic talks about the evils of capitalism, his love of Surrealism, why no artist should move to New York, and the to-be-welcomed destruction of official art history.
“I Wasn’t Writing About the Work I Find Most Valuable”: An Interview with Marc Singer
Noah Berlatsky talks to Marc Singer about putting in the work required if you’re going to be critical of criticism. Is the snake eating its tail? Hey pal–the tail is the best part!
Excerpt: Breaking The Frames
You may think you know what’s wrong with the academic study of comics–but you’re probably just making a lazy assumption. Marc Singer and his new book are here to tell why it’s actually worse than you thought.
“This Is MANGA”: The Art of Naoki Urasawa in Los Angeles
Japan sent the work of Naoki Urasawa to Los Angeles for a gallery showing, and Dan Schindel sent himself to check it out for you, the people.
Role and Other Models Of Physical Worldbuilding: Émilie Plateau & Jul Gordon
Oliver Ristau reports back from the current exhibition of work from Émilie Plateau & Jul Gordon. Can’t make it to Germany? We’ve got you covered.
Jesse Reklaw: Day Five
Tempeh with green beans and garlic
Jesse Reklaw: Day Four
Catching up on reading, yoga, mental illness.
Stefanie Leinhos’ Conceptual Comics
I use the term “conceptual comics” to describe comics works that have been made by applying the methods of conceptual art. With conceptual comics, it is more important to understand the implication and intention of the artist and the method than to read the work from beginning to end. Stefanie Leinhos’ conceptual comics oeuvre studies… Read more »
