Book Review: Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels
Everyone wants that magic advice that will unlock the door into mastering an art; be it painting, sculpting, or even writing comics. A simple phrase that clicks your brain into understanding an ancient secret that pros have been using for years or a detailed map of all the steps needed to become the next Stan […]
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for June 25, 2014
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for June 25, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at Boom Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Amazing World Of Gumball #1 (Cover A Missy Pena), $3.99 Amazing World Of Gumball #1 (Cover B Zachary Sterling), $3.99 Amazing World […]
Interview with Validation’s Christian Beranek and Kelci Crawford at Phoenix Comicon 14
A few weeks ago at Phoenix Comicon, I had the opportunity to chat with the creators of the webcomic Validation, Christian Beranek and Kelci Crawford. We chatted about webcomics and women working in the comics industry. I had a set list of questions. Truly, I did. Once the three of us got going though, the […]
Marvel Reveals the Death of Wolverine #1 Mortal Variant Cover
So Wolverine is going to die the “comic book death” this fall in the Death of Wolverine arc. Rest assured this is not the last we will see of Logan as comic book death is never really a true character death. I am confident that readers won’t have to suffer a world without Wolverine for long. […]
The Empty Man #1 – Filling You With Horror
Horror abounds in the new book, The Empty Man, from Boom! Studios. It’ll be sure to have you saying, “Is that skin?!” The Empty Man #1 Created & Written by: Cullen Bunn Art by: Vanesa R Del Rey Publisher: Boom! Studios Release date: June 11, 2014 Buy Empty Man #1 (of 6) today! The Empty […]
WPR First Look Comics: Thor & Loki: The Tenth Realm #1
The history of Angela will be revealed in Thor & Loki: The Tenth Realm #1 according to Marvel. Here is your first look! From Marvel: This July, discover the startling secret that Original Sin will uproot for the worlds of Earth and Asgard alike! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Thor & […]
WPR First Look Comics: Deadpool: Dracula’s Gauntlet #1
Who doesn’t love Deadpool news? I know it makes me smile. I hope this news will make you smile too. Marvel announced that Deadpool: Dracula’s Gauntlet #1 will be out in print this July. From Marvel: You saw Deadpool’s marriage to the succubus queen Shiklah. Now experience their first meeting and romance this July as […]
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for June 18, 2014
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for June 18, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at Boom Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Adventure Time #29 (Cover A Mike Holmes), $3.99 Adventure Time #29 (Cover B Luchie Hua), $3.99 Adventure Time #29 (Cover C Mimi […]
Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #7 – Desperation Highway
The concluding issue of Joe Hill’s limited series Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland tells the story of the man that helped create Charlie Manx. Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #7 Author: Joe Hill Artist: C.P. Wilson III Publisher: IDW Release Date: June 11, 2014 Pick up Wraith Welcome To Christmasland #7 (of 7) or Wraith Welcome To […]
Dark Horse Comics Announced New Fred Van Lente Ongoing Title at Phoenix Comicon
I attended the Fred Van Lente Spotlight panel at Phoenix Comicon last weekend. It was an exciting time because Dark Horse just announced a new Van Lente continuing series in addition to his Project Black Sky work. It’s called Resurrectionists. Van Lente said he explores themes about identity and fate—like if you can escape it—in […]
Phoenix Comicon 14: Convention Report, Plus Deadpool
So Phoenix Comicon 14 happened last weekend! Despite the 105 degree heat and my air conditioner driven sinus issues, I had a really good time at PHXCC. It was my first time in Arizona, ever. I am so glad I braved the heat for this con. Lots of things made PHXCC 14 a great experience […]
Attack on Titan: Brutally Awesome
Attack on Titan is a fantastic read, but definitely not for the faint of heart. Attack on Titan Written: Hajime Isayama Publisher: Kodansha English Publisher: Kodansha Comics USA Volumes: 13 (so far) Get started with Attack On Titan Before The Fall GN Vol. 01 or just jump in with Attack On Titan Colossal Ed […]
Star Wars Rebel Heist #2: Riot Girl
Dark Horse and Star Wars take us to other worlds in the second issue of Star Wars: Rebel Heist. Star Wars Rebel Heist #2 Writer: Matt Kindt Artist: Marco Castiello Colorist: Gabe Eltaeb Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: May 28, 2014 Get a copy of Star Wars: Rebel Heist #2 (Matt Kindt variant cover) […]
Buffyverse Comics: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, Vol. 2
The Story so Far: I am reading and reviewing the Buffyverse comic series’ that are canon with the television shows they are based on, including Buffy Season 8, Fray, Spike, Angel & Faith and Angel: After the Fall among others. I will post a final reading list when I’ve caught up to season 10. I’ve […]