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
Buzzscope Reviews: 9/28/05
Black Widow: The Things They Say About Her #1 (of 6)The combination of a regular dose of Bill Sienkiewicz’ art and Richard K. Morgan’s intriguing, globe-spanning spy-noir tale made their first Black Widow volume an unexpected treat last year, and they succesfully pick up right where they left off without alienating new readers. Be sure
I’m the G*ddamn Editor!
Yes, it’s official. As of today, I’ve taken over as the Senior Comics Editor for Buzzscope. “Who the hell are you anyway, giving out orders like this?”“Who the hell do you think I am? I’m the goddamn Batman!” Check out my table-setting column here.
Buzzscope: I’m the G*ddamn Editor!
Yes, it’s official. As of today, I’ve taken over as the Senior Comics Editor for Buzzscope. “Who the hell are you anyway, giving out orders like this?”“Who the hell do you think I am? I’m the goddamn Batman!” Check out my table-setting column here.
Free Comic Book Day Is Upon Us!
Support Independent Comics! Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day and to celebrate, I read EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. of the 28 comics that will be available at finer comic book shops around the country, and in other parts of the world! Why would I do such a thing, you ask? So I could write up a
Two Things
Two quick updates for y’all; one about me, one about the fam. First, the fam: Join the Acentos crew next week as they celebrate the move to their NEW home: The Bruckner Bar & Grill! Tuesday, May 10th @ 7:00pmACENTOSThe Bruckner Bar & Grill, 1 Bruckner Blvd(Corner of 3rd Ave; 6 Train to 138th Street
CBC INFO: Ch-ch-ch-changes…
Just a little heads-up on some changes afoot here at CBC. Most significant, in terms of content, is that I will no longer be posting current reviews, including ménage à trois, or interviews here. The Editor is a megalomaniacal control freak who insists on… Oh, wait, wrong site! I’m the Editor here! Seriously, though, last
Comment: Living the Dream…Vicariously
While much of the ever-expanding Comics Blogiverse is made up of wannabe writers – Grant Morrison sycophants praising his every bowel movement, and frustrated hacks full of shallow anti-Marvel/DC snark being the two largest demographics – there’s another, much more interesting subculture to be found: aspiring comics retailers. As much as I’d love to one
INFO: Bravo’s Ultimate Super Heroes, Villains & Vixens
BRAVO POWERS UP WITH THREE-PART SPECIAL “ULTIMATE SUPER HEROES, ULTIMATE SUPER VILLAINS, ULTIMATE SUPER VIXENS” BEGINNING MAY 26 NARRATED BY TELEVISION ICON ADAM WEST Interviews include George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Mike Myers, James Earl Jones, Kirsten Dunst, Hugh Jackman, Jessica Alba, Vivica A. Fox, Bryan Singer, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and