Engaging in a creative, expressive endeavour, be it comics or otherwise, inspires one not only to free one’s creative spirit, but also to restrain it with reflection and contemplation, learning from one’s experiences to better refine one’s art. In doing so, one is granted both helpful insight and, unfortunately and[...]
Hey folks! Duke here, just a quick notice that I will be checking out this year’s Toronto Comic Arts Festival next month! Obviously this is in Toronto, as otherwise it would be a terribly misnamed event. The event itself is on Saturday May 11th, and Sunday May 12th. If[...]
Comic fans. News spread this morning after DC revealed the full cover to Batman and Robin #19. This Tuesday, Batman and Robin, err, well, now Red Robin 19 hits the shelves. DC has revealed the full cover. Damin’s stand-in (though, not exactly a ‘replacement) is non other than Carrie Kelley,[...]
Next weekend marks the next Wonder Con; Comic Cons younger brother, if you will. I personally will be roaming around the con Friday filming, showcasing cosplay and conducting interviews in some awesome comic-themed fashion. If you see us, come say ‘Hi!”. Special guests include comic book artist legend, Jim Lee,[...]
This is actually my first review of a Mike Mignola comic, and one of the first four or so Mignola comics I’ve ever read. As such, I’ll ask to be forgiven if I’m missing the point of anything, or unfamiliar with any continuity or mythos that might’ve helped me appreciate[...]
Rick Remender, put my brain back down on the operating table and step away from the scalpel! You already lobotomized Charles Xavier – one amateur brain surgery per lifetime is enough, you maniac! Seriously, though, this Remender guy is killin’ it, and he’s been brought from the hidden, secretive, back-door[...]
The second issue of Sam Humphries’ Uncanny X-Force drops us in right where the first one left off: Bishop is back, and Psyclocke be up in da’ club, wreckin’ foo’s onna dance flo’, yo’! That was fun, but the first issue was largely set-up, something relative newcomer to mainstream comics[...]
