Buzzscope No Mo–?
The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry… but Batman always has a back-up plan! My latest Establishing Shots is up, wherein I pull a Quesada, explaining what happened to the big January 2, 2006 surprise. I also announce three of our newest columnists, one of whom hasn’t been announced anywhere else
All Fours
Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Bartender (my favorite!) Library Page Financial Adviser Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (63B1P) Four movies you could watch over and over: It’s A Wonderful Life The Incredibles Batman Begins Pump Up The Volume Four places you’ve lived: Crompond, NY Miami Beach, FL Union City, NJ Ft. Campbell, KY Four
Buzzscope Reviews: 12/14/05
This week, I go the capsule/quickee route on AMELIA RULES! #16, DMZ #2, SON OF M #1 and X-FACTOR #1, while others take on MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #21, THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF ONE PAGE FILLER MAN and more. Check it out. Also, be sure to check out Ronée’s interview with Chris Moreno, up-and-coming artist of
Buzzscope Reviews: 12/7/05
This week, I go the capsule/quickee route on GOTHAM CENTRAL #38, NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #4 and VAISTRON #2 (with a shout-out to NAT TURNER #2), plus others take on MARVEL ZOMBIES #1, OPTIC NERVE #10 and more. Check it out. Also, be sure to check out our GEEK GIFTS 2005 feature, where we spotlight
I’ve Been Infected
(Actually, a few days ago, but work’s been kicking my ass this week.) This is the blog version of a chain letter Salomé “infected” me with. The point is to state 10 random things about yourself and “infect” ten others. Here we go… 1) Despite the former poetry series, editing Buzzscope, and my apparently good
Buzzscope: Down With the King?
My latest Establishing Shots column is up, a look at what Stephen King’s DARK TOWER project with Marvel means for indie creators. This isn’t Joss Whedon taking on the X-Men or promoting his movie; and it’s not Brad Meltzer taking on some of the most recognizable icons in American pop culture. This is Stephen King
"How Are You Doing?"
“Why Haven’t You Called?” “Did you get my email?” “When are you going to hang out next?” “Come on! It’s only for a few hours!” I get some version of one or all of these questions all the time, and the same way people don’t really mean “How are you doing?” when they ask, “How
Buzzscope: What’s a Nubian? #1
When I first came across PopCultureShock.com last year, it was the combination of the favorable response in their forums to the announcement of Reggie Hudlin taking on Black Panther (in contrast to the immediate sniping over at NEWSarama and throughout the comics blogosphere, with ignorant comments like, “Oh no! He’s going to gangstify the Black
MEMO: Co-Worker, Two Cubicles Over
SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!! I’m sick and tired of hearing you constantly reference your Greek heritage like a leper explaining his lesions. On every single phone call. Don’t blame Greek culture for your inability to communicate with people in a respectful, civil manner. It’s not a Greek thing, it’s a YOU’RE A SOCIALLY MALADJUSTED IDIOT
Industry Buzz #3: Flawed Diamond?
There was some interesting buzz last month about Diamond Comic Distributor’s policy of canceling orders for comic books that don’t reach certain thresholds, a move which, long story short, primarily affects small press titles selling under 1,500 copies/issue, and it’s led to the inevitable speculation about the eventual demise of independent publishers. The fact that