Late-night Journalism?
I hesitate to call it journalism – though I guess, technically, it is – but last night I wrote up what is now my second favorite contribution to Buzzscope, surpassed only by my Charlie Huston interview (primarily because that was in person and over beers). Check it out: In the Scope: Speakeasy Shakes Things Up
Buzzscope: Speakeasy Shakes Things Up
[NOTE: This post has been archived here.] In the Scope: Speakeasy Shakes Things Up Diamond’s stricter policy on pre-orders causing ripples throughout the industry “The independent comic books are just not selling well right now (look at many peoples’ sales),” [Speakeasy publisher, Adam] Fortier conceded. “Printers are changing their policies, Diamond is changing their policies;
In the Scope: Speakeasy Shakes Things Up
[This post was retrieved via the Wayback Machine and archived here on 11/4/15. No edits were made beyond the removal of images that were no longer accessible.] Diamond’s stricter policy on pre-orders causing ripples throughout the industry Back in September, Diamond Comics Distributors made some waves with their announcement of a stricter policy regarding minimum
COMMENT: One Year Later Changes
DC’s full slate of “One Year Later” changes has been announced, and there’s a few series that might have a shot at getting back on my pull list. BATMAN #651 New creative team! Written by James Robinson Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Simone BianchiDETECTIVE COMICS #817 New creative team! Written by
On The Shelves: 12/14/05
Support GOOD Comics! Try something new EVERY month! It’s the home stretch for 2005! My weekly look at select comic books being released tomorrow, 12/14/05. The full shipping is list available at ComicList. [NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to
On the Shelves: 12/7/05
Support GOOD Comics! Try something new EVERY month! It’s the home stretch for 2005! My weekly look at select comic books being released tomorrow, 12/7/05. The full shipping is list available at ComicList. [NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to
Buzzscope: One Year Later
My latest “Establishing Shots” column is up, a mix of reflections and resolutions. Is it my last one for Buzzscope? No, I’m not talking about DC’s universe-changing event coming up next March, but rather our own “One Year Later” story here at Buzzscope… The way I see it, our mission is to focus on the
On The Shelves: 11/30/05
Support GOOD Comics! Try something new EVERY month! My weekly look at select comic books being released tomorrow, 11/30/05. The full shipping is list available at ComicList. [NOTE: 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. If not,
Buzzscope Reviews: 11/23/05
More changes afoot: …we decided this would be the perfect week to sneak in another new feature; or in this case, a revamped one. As “writing” and “waiting for the trade” have become the standard for most comic books and comic book buyers these days, we’re adjusting our package…I mean, our weekly review roundup, accordingly,
Brain Dump: Thanksgiving Edition
Turkey Day was as close to perfect as I could imagine; Salomé and the kids, a few friends, some good food, low-stress. Friday we hung out in Jersey, and Saturday and Sunday we chilled. Priceless! Five things I’m thankful for, in no particular order (except for the first one): 1) Salomé, Isaac and India: Without