The Left Bank GangBy Jason (Fantagraphics, 2006; $12.95) Why Are You Doing This?, an enthralling Hitchkockian mystery with a big…
Category: Media
Commentary on various aspects of publishing and marketing, primarily focused on books, magazines, and social media.
Superman Returns, Disappoints, May Disappear Again and Take His Friends With Him
The initial weekend estimates are in and, like Lex Luthor with Kryponite, it’s bad news for the Man of Steel…
COMMENT: Under the Covers
Pop quiz: What’s the difference between these three magazine covers? If you said “everything”, you get a no-prize! I purposefully…
COMMENT: Superman Returns Sequel Hinges on $200m
For those who thought I was off the mark with my speculation over Superman Returns’ not broaching $200 million domestically,…
On the Shelves: 7/12/06
Support GOOD Comics! Try something new EVERY month. My weekly look at select comic books being released Wednesday, 7/12/06. The…
COMMENT: ‘Twas Marketing Killed the Son of Krypton
While Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest finishing first at the box office this weekend was a no-brainer, I…
Crystal Ball: September 2006 Solicitations, Part II
Support GOOD Comics! Pre-order something new EVERY month. Part I featured a look at Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse’s…