Retro: Runners #1-5
Atari Force was one of my favorite comics as a kid, and of course Star Wars remains one of the most influential movies I’ve ever seen, and Sean Wang’s Runners evokes fond memories of both, with a welcome dose of humor thrown in the mix. Clever scripting and nice, clean artwork, I will be seeking out the other four issues to this series as soon as possible.
Going Back to ‘ginia…
I don’t think so! It is nice to get away to, though. We haven’t gotten all that much more sleep than usual but we’re definitely a lot more relaxed. Being here makes me want a backyard the way people without kids want their own after babysitting for a few hours. Except I know better! The
Buzzscope Reviews: 6/8/05
Skyscrapers of the Midwest #2A cynical, emotionally resonant tour de force of poetic impressionism whose overall effect is simultaneously heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. Adventures of EBONYC #1Danny Kimanyen’s earnest, hip-hop-influenced spin on the kid superhero genre is chock full of potential… Gotham Central #32Rucka borrows from the classic horror story twist ending where karma comes around
Comment: Synergy, A Summer Blockbuster Staple
With less than a week to go, the full court press is on to promote Batman Begins. I stated in a previous post that my Dad asked me when it comes out. The marketing gurus of DC’s prized possession must be grinning ear-to-ear when they can get a 52-year old who was never into comics
Review: Batman Begins
Just came out of an advance screening of Batman Begins and was fully intending to review it here but my mind is still reeling. HOLY MUTHAFUCKING SHIT!!!! You’ll have to wait til next week for more than that because I don’t want to spoil a single thing. And there’s plenty to spoil. Woah. Tip your
Buzzscope Interview: Alias’ Miller In the Hot Seat
Miller owns up to mistakes, promises 30 years of comics Alias Enterprises burst onto the comics scene a few months back, hot on the heels of a trio of successful titles published under the Image banner: Lullaby, The Imaginaries, and Lions, Tigers and Bears. With multi-page advertising spreads in Previews, and an all-out internet PR-blitz
Skyscrapers of the Midwest #2 | Review + Interview
A review of Skyscrapers of the Midwest #2, and interview with its creator, Joshua W. Cotter
Buzzscope Preview: Skyscrapers of the Midwest #2
If you follow this site at all, you know that when I come across an indie comic I love, I pimp the hell out of it! 100 Girls, Fade From Grace, Western Tales of Terror and Elk’s Run have all received an extra helping of rave reviews from me for being superlative examples of great
Buzzscope Reviews: 6/2/05
Bet you can’t guess which one was my favorite review? Son of Vulcan #1 (of 6)There’s something of a pleasing throwback quality to Son of Vulcan, a worthy substitute for any pull list still tolerating the likes of Robin or Nightwing. Ororo: Before the Storm #1 (of 4)Solid work all around and should appeal to
Comment: 9 Days and Counting!
Batman Begins opens June 15th, and the reviews are starting to come in. This weekend at Wizard World Philly’s DC panel, lucky attendees were selected for an advance screening. Regular folks like you and me will have to wait a little longer to see DC’s crown jewel in all its celluloid glory. I’m eager to