On Writing
Just emailed the first draft of my comic book story to Erech, the artist putting the aforementioned anthology together. Second draft actually, as I handwrote (!) the first draft during lunch last Thursday and did a lot of revising while typing it up. I like what I’m trying to do with it, but have no
Buzzscope Reviews: 8/3/05
Wherein I talk about Women in Refrigerators, give away FREE comics, and use the phrase “balls-to-the-wall!” El Arsenal: Unknown Enemy #1 (of 3)El Arsenal has the kinetic energy and bombast of Robert Rodriguez’ earliest films, and as introductory issues go, it wisely opts for a few hard jabs straight to the eye instead of the
Fun With Reviews
I posted my aforementioned review of Combat Zone: True Tales of GI’s in Iraq, Vol. 1 TP to Amazon.com yesterday, as I do with anything I review that they happen to sell, and have already received two emails about it from people not thrilled with what I wrote. (Mind you, in the 2+ plus years
Comic Book Stuff
With CBC on hiatus for a bit while I come up with a plan for what to do with it, I’ll be pimping my Buzzscope writing here for the time being. Weekly ReviewsCombat Zone: True Tales of GI’s in Iraq, Vol. 1 TPWhatever side of the ideological fence you may be on, there is some
Buzzscope Reviews: 7/20/05
A week off for vacation and the to-read pile is ridiculously high! Oddly enough, for all the comics I bought this week, there weren’t too many that inspired a review, positive or negative. Two I did like but didn’t get a chance to review were Defenders #1 and Grounded #1. The former was as fun
Preview: Indie October Solicitations
Comics Continuum has the Image, Dark Horse and Devil’s Due October Solicitations up, and here’s what I’m particularly looking forward to reading and/or snarking: SEASON OF THE WITCH #1 Written by Jai Nitz, art and cover by Kevin Sharpe.“Spring.” Jessica Suddreth was a normal high school freshman until she was magically transported to the fairytale
Comment: The Comics Blogiverse
The myriad comic book-related blogs that have sprung up over the past couple of years run the gamut from unpretentious reviews and commentary by enthusiastic fans to jaded bile and snark by agenda-driven wannabes looking to break into the industry. The Comic Weblog Linkatron 5000 links to them all without prejudice so I thought I’d
Batman Begins vs. Fantastic Four: Different Paths to Success
The friendly rivalry between Marvel and DC knows no boundaries. What started decades ago in print has now spilled over onto celluloid. About a month apart in their release dates, the iconic figures of Batman in DC’s Batman Begins, and Marvel’s Fantastic Four battle it out for comic book supremacy on film. Two different paths,
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
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