For any who’ve missed out on the imbroglio over former DC editor Valerie D’Orazio’s blog postings about a series of very negative experiences in her life, you need to go here and get caught up. To get the full story, it’s best to start at the bottom and read up. In short, Miss D’Orazio says…
A quick scan of blog-dom shows that either I’m the only one still watching NBC’s Heroes, or nobody else caught what I thought was a classic comic book reference. In Monday’s (11/27) episode, Nikki’s father returned to visit her, Micah and D.L. This happened six months before the regular events of the series (it was…
Some weeks back, I posted this review of Undercard, a new self-published book written by Chris Gumprich and illustrated by Dennis Culver. Gumprich, who can be added to the list of creators who’ve encountered our site via Google, and Culver were nice enough to answer a few questions on the making of their book, which…
Really? This is what I choose to be thankful for on Thanksgiving? Well, yes (though my wife, my family, my dog and a million other things come before Mr. Brody on the list). In case you missed it, the first issue of Red Menace came out yesterday. It’s written by Brody (along with Paul DiMeo…
The good folks at Boom Studios were nice enough to send along an advance copy of Talent #4. While I don’t have interior art to offer, I can say this book seems to finally be coming through on its great potential, though I’m not sure how much of a future the title has. Confused? I’ll…
Three stinking books this week. That’s it. Of course, this means my wallet is a little heavier (although it’s not, since we’ve evolved to a cash-less society. How can the future be dystopian if commerce is such a breeze? Orwell, you’re full of shit!) so I shouldn’t complain. I can’t reveal my thoughts on Astro…
Welcome back to another weekend with the Doomers. This time we’re all kicking back around the fiery gates of hell and reading the first issue of Bullet Points, by J. Michael Stracynski. It’s essentially a “what if?” book, positing the scientist who turned wimpy Steve Rogers into Captain America died before administering his super serum….
After what’s been a surprisingly long time (a couple years now since Identity Crisis), Ralph Dibny comes face to face with Jean Loring, his wife’s killer. The issue focuses almost entirely on this meeting and it’s a damn good thing they gave it such focus. Sue Dibny’s death is one of the major tragedies in…
By Lilli Carrè Published by Top Shelf, 2006. Retail price is $7. Plot: Umm… A crazy old guy lives out in the woods and talks to animals, dead and alive. Strengths: This book doesn’t fit very well into this format, mostly because it’s so freaking weird. According to Lilli (who makes a living as an…
We’re coming back with yet another of our weekly diversions into a particular book. And keeping with the objective, we’ll be tackling a new/off-the-beaten-path offering. In this case, it’s the first issue of Marvel’s new Bullet Points, which is illustrated by the brother of the cop from The Fugitive. Or not. It really is written…