Industry Buzz #1: The Kids Are Alright
My latest feature over at Buzzscope is a column called Industry Buzz, a monthly roundtable featuring some of the most outspoken creators, retailers, pundits and advocates in comics commenting on the issues affecting the comics industry. Check it out and add your two cents to the discussion! The ParticipantsRonée Garcia Bourgeois – National VP /
Indie Hype: Bumperboy
In my never-ending quest for great independent comics, I’ve come across some real gems and promoted the hell out of them. 100 Girls, Fade From Grace, Western Tales of Terror, Elk’s Run and Skyscrapers of the Midwest are all great reads that not nearly enough people know about. The latest inductee to that stellar group
Try Something Different: 7/13/05
Support Independent Comics! Independent comics (and manga) being released tomorrow, 7/13/05, courtesy of ComicList. Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading? AC COMICS AC Superhero Marathon Pack,
Buzzscope Reviews: 7/7/05
[NOTE: A light week last week led to only three reviews, and my 7th wedding anniversary and a trip to New Orleans means I probably won’t get any done this week.] Bumperboy Loses His MarblesYou show me someone who wouldn’t enjoy the adventures of Bumperboy, and I’ll show you someone who needs a good punch
PSA: TRIAL DATE SET IN GORDON LEE CASE
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has learned that a date of September 12 has been set to begin the trial of the Gordon Lee case. The trial is scheduled to begin just four days following the hearing on the motions filed by CBLDF counsel. To date, the Fund has spent in excess of $30,000
Spring Cleaning in July
We celebrated Independence Day by giving our prison cell apartment a thorough scrubbing. “Thorough” as in near-blisters and aching joints when we were done. Except we weren’t really done, because we still have our bedroom and closets to do tonight. That this includes a new bed, desk and rug – completing the Extreme Makeover –
OPEN CALL: Writers Wanted
With most of my content going over to Buzzscope these days, Comic Book Commentary is looking like the red-headed stepchild since no one else has stepped up to fill the void. As a result, most of our traffic is now coming from Google searches hitting old content instead of regular readers returning via their bookmarks
Deja vu-hahhahhahaha!!!!
An email I just received via my resume on Monster.com: Dear, I’ve recently obtained your resume from the Monster Board and I was very pleased when I read it. I believe that you possess many of the skills and qualities that are consistent with some of our most successful Financial Services Representatives here at MetLife.
Try Something Different: 7/7/05
Support Independent Comics! Independent comics (and manga) being released THURSDAY, 7/7/05, courtesy of ComicList. Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading? ACTIVE IMAGES Hip Flask Ladronn Sketchbook
Buzzscope Reviews: 6/29/05
Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy – Homeland #1An amazing addition to the four-color fantasy genre that has little going for it these days beyond Conan and Mu. As a D&D fan, it’s the next best thing to playing the game. PLUS, interview with writer Andrew Dabb. Blacklight #1What would you do if you had super-powers?