This strange journey of mine toward becoming a semi-respected comic book journalist reached a new high today. A comic publisher (not saying who) invited me to a fancy and semi-exclusive launch party. I guess that’s what happens when you’re the only guy in mainstream media who specializes in comics. But… The Super Party is in…
I’m quitting comics. Had you for a second, didn’t I? Like I could ever give up on comic books. Sadly, though, events have sort of conspired to make it impossible for me to continue some of my comics reading, at least for the time being. Today, I closed out my pull list at The Comic…
A couple Tuesdays ago, I got a free beer. I was out at one of the trendy bars in Little Rock’s River Market with a couple of pals, and of the four pints I put away, only three appeared on the tab. The other fellas earned a freebie as well (this isn’t even to mention…
Right about now, Jim Doom is getting hitched. I’d like to claim that this blogging then is going on from inside the sanctuary, but sadly I wasn’t able to make the drive up to take part in said nuptials (it’s a sore topic, so let’s just let it go). Seeing as this is such a…
You may have noticed that I’ve taken over the Countdown review from our good friend, Doom DeLuise, who’s become so annoyed at comics (and this one in particular) that I don’t think he’ll be reading any more of DC’s big event. For now, then, I’m taking over. I suppose this is a bit of poetic…
Normally, our Saturday roundtable review of a single comic devolves into something of a ridicule-fest. We’ve picked some clunkers in the past, that’s for sure. We’ve also had a few decent disagreements over books. Never before, though, have we all banded together and called a book one of the best of the year. Until now….
I called last week a great one for comics. Let’s just say, this week makes last week look like a bunch of Rob Liefeld pap from 1996. This week is quite possibly the most enjoyable week in comics ever for me, at least. It was simply unprecedented to see so many huge occurences happen all…
On the list of really weird press releases, the following ranks up there with Paris Hilton talking about Jesus and working to cure breast cancer. So, apparently, Hero Squared, a very entertaining book from Boom! Studios, is going to come to a conclusion. After almost 10 issues. Wow, what a run… According to the Boom!…
We’re featuring R. Kelly’s favorite super-villain this week on our Book of Doom with Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps #1 (vague reference? Think golden shower/yellow ring). For the second straight week, we’re possibly without a guest reviewer. My excuse is that I spent last week in Seattle and only just got back. Lame? I know. Now,…
By Jack Kirby Published by DC Comics, 2007. $49.99. The Plot: This all started in 1971. The King, Jack Kirby, co-creator of scores of famous characters at Marvel, jumps ship and moves over to DC, where he’s able to tell his stories his way. Only inker Vince Coletta shares any credit in the ensuing “Fourth…