Press release below about the print collection from Udon about the great webcomic, Makeshift Miracle. Good stuff. MAKESHIFT MIRACLE BOOK 1: THE GIRL FROM NOWHERE Written by Jim (Skullkickers) Zub, Illustrated by Shun Hong Chan in stores May 2012 from UDON and Diamond Distribution MAKESHIFT MIRACLE is the hit comic from UDON Entertainment and creators Jim [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #78-Creative Departures
39 mins. This show is dedicated to comics creators who offer us projects that surprise us, projects that show a different side to their creativity. From manga to all-ages to, um, Frank Miller we discuss a few unexpected career turns. Also, Superman pyjamas and Grant Morrison’s exercise video. LISTEN TO IT BELOW DOWNLOAD IT HERE [...]
Conan, Star Wars and Strain Reviews
Three Dark Horse reviews of mine are now up at Broken Frontier. Conan the Barbarian #1 by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan, Star Wars: Agent of the Empire-Iron Eclipse #3, and the horror of The Strain #3.
Free The Avengers Prelude
Set in the continuity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is this free digital comic. Well the first issue of this 8 ish mini is free anyway. Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude Debuts For FREE On Sunday Lead-In To Hotly Anticipated Blockbuster Film Available on Marvel Comics app Get your first look at the events leading up [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #77-Habibi Review
45 mins. Our feature critique of Habibi, Craig Thompson’s long awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed and widely adored Blankets. As well as exploring its intricately woven themes, we touch on the problems with writing Misery Porn, Orientalism, Religion, and whether or not Craig Thompson is a masochist. Also, Jurassic Park, and Robin Williams. LISTEN TO IT BELOW [...]
It’s Happening: Watchmen Prequel
After years of rumours, DC Comics have officially announced that a prequel series to the 25 year old classic Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons is happening. It’s pretty controversial, and Moore’s not happy about it, but it’ll be sure to sell. The 7 mini-series and one-shot will carry the Before Watchmen banner and [...]
The Art of the Mass Effect Universe Review
At Broken Frontier you can check out my review of next week’s art book for the popular Mass Effect games. Review here, and preview below.
The Sixth Gun Sale
Until Thursday you can get issues 2 to 17 of the hugely popular supernatural western series, The Sixth Gun for only 99c each from ComiXology. Plus, the first issue of the Oni Press series is free, so for newbies to the title, now’s the time to see what all the fuss is about.
Extra Sequential Podcast #76-Creative Differences
38 mins. Yes, it’s a short one, but it’s jam packed with writer/ artist teams that for various reasons have fallen out with one another and no longer work together. On the flip side, we also yak about great collaborative partnerships that work splendidly and just show is the Michael Bay of comics. LISTEN TO [...]
Avengers Art Appreciation Variant Covers
If you like superheroes and art history, Marvel has you covered. Literally. My fave is the second one, by Mike Del Mundo. Marvel Unveils AVENGERS ART APPRECIATION VARIANTS! Ever imagine what the Avengers would look like if they existed throughout the ages? Well here’s your chance as Marvel is proud to unveil Avengers Art Appreciation Variants available [...]
Steed and Mrs Peel #1 Review
Back in 1990 Grant Morrison wrote this series for Eclipse Comics based on the classic spy TV series, The Avengers. Thanks to BOOM! Studios it’s back in print and here’s my review of the first issue. Preview below.
Three Free First Issues
At Newsarama you can read three debut issues from Image Comics and Top Cow. There’s the ever popular zombie series Walking Dead #1, sci-fi Red Spike #1 and crime drama Last Mortal #1. Check them all out right here.
Extra Sequential Podcast #75-Young Romance Review
46 mins. Legendary creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby effectively created the romance comics genre which was surprisingly dominant during the 1940s and 50s. We look at Fantagraphics’ entertaining new collection of some of their work. Also, the awesomeness of The Golden Girls. Yes, you heard me. LISTEN TO IT HERE DOWNLOAD IT HERE GET [...]
Two Different Videos
Both are comics related though. First up is a trailer for Nate Powell (Swallow Me Whole) great new OGN, Any Empire. Now here’s something a lot of us can relate to.
