Monthly Archives: August 2012

Brisson and Walsh Stage a Comeback

Ed Brisson and Michael Walsh take the difference between the “Haves” and Have Nots” to a whole new level with their mini-series Comeback. Imagine if the very wealthy could actually cheat death, while the poorer are left to suffer. In … Continue reading

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Put This On Your Calendar: Karl Kesel Benefit

I Like Comics in Vancouver, Washington is hosting a benefit for Karl Kesel to help cover his adopted son’s medical bills. This year our Hullabaloo will be a 2- day fundraiser to help pay the medical bills for 14 week … Continue reading

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A Comic Company That Turns the Gender Gap on its Head

In addition to her duties as the Associate Marketing & Publicity Manager at First Second, Gina Gagliano also maintains the First Second blog. It is there that she gives fun insights in to the world of “big city publishing” and … Continue reading

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Put This On Your Calendar: Cartoon Carousel – A Cartoonist Slideshow Reading

The Cartoon Art Museum and SF Zine Fest present Cartoon Carousel : A Cartoonist Slideshow Reading Where: The Cartoon Art Museum 655 Mission St., San Francisco When: August 30th, from 7pm to 9pm. Who: Eli Bishop, Amy Martin, Gabrielle Gamboa, … Continue reading

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The Witch Doctor is (Back) In

Witch Doctor, the Skybound/Image supernatural horror comic, is back for a second dose of fun. Local boys Brandon Siefert and Lukas Ketner are ready to unleash six issues of guts, gore, and good fun. Creators Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner … Continue reading

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Paris in the 20th Century Page 42

<<First <Previous Next> Latest>> Ana’s comment is a reference to the crater left after Franz Reichelt’s failed parachute attempt.

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Indie Comic Review: Trio #3 & #4

The bloom is off the rose for Trio.  What started out as a retro-rific adventure has started to spiral a bit and is in real danger of completely going off the rails. It appears that Byrne is attempting to write … Continue reading

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Indie Comic Review: Drama

Raina Telgemeier is one of those rare authors who creates books that are truly all ages. Whether you are 6 or 66, there is something for you to like about her new book, Drama. Callie loves theater. And while she … Continue reading

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Indie Comic Review: X-O Manowar #4

X-O Manowar continues to be one of the best books on the shelves!  Four months in to the “Summer of Valiant, and its flagship title shows no signs of slowing down.  Instead, each issue takes what came before and builds … Continue reading

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Um. Ok?

Normally I love a good mashup. Take one pop-culture thing and mash it together with another and you get the equivalent of a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup – two great pop-culture items that tate great together. But even I have … Continue reading

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